| Cape Town is known for its sheer variety of things | | | | Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic. |
| to do and places to see. It is often referred to as | | | | Camps Bay is a popular beach with tourists, locals and |
| 'the world in one city' for its array of cultures and | | | | celebrities. Camps Bay offers a number of beachfront |
| landmarks that resemble a number of international | | | | bars and restaurants for leisurely afternoons. The |
| destinations. | | | | palm trees that line the beach road give Camps Bay |
| Cape Town offers so many wonderful places to visit | | | | a distinct a California-esque feeling. |
| and is certainly best explored by car, making it ideal | | | | Hout Bay is a small isolated valley, only accessible |
| for a self-drive holiday. Whilst Cape Town is a | | | | through windy roads. Enjoy the laidback maritime |
| relatively small city, it is spread out and car hire | | | | atmosphere and visit the quaint harbour, an ideal spot |
| offers much needed accessibility. | | | | to buy fresh fish. |
| Basic public transport is available and adequate, but | | | | Ou Kaapse Weg is mountain pass that runs between |
| you may feel constricted by it. A lot of the public and | | | | Tokai and Noordhoek. Not only does it offer |
| privatised modes of travel won't allow you to take | | | | mountain-top views of the surrounding areas, but |
| the journey at your own pace and spend time in the | | | | there are a number of stops where you can take |
| places that you want to spend time in. It's no | | | | walks on top of the mountain. |
| surprise that car rental in Cape Town is so popular. | | | | Victoria Drive is a route along the Atlantic from |
| There is a wide range of car rental service providers | | | | Camps Bay to Hout Bay or Llundadno. Thanks to it's |
| in Cape Town, from small specialist businesses to | | | | positioning, it's a lovely road from which you can |
| leading international companies, so you are sure to | | | | enjoy the tranquil sunset. |
| find exactly what you want for your self-drive | | | | Other Great Places to Visit |
| holiday. | | | | If you decide to go ahead with hiring a car, Cape |
| Cape Town Self-drive Holiday Highlights | | | | Town is just the beginning of your adventures as the |
| Because Cape Town is set along a Cape Peninsula, | | | | surrounding areas have so much to offer. The local |
| you are likely to find that some of your best | | | | wine estates are of an international standard and |
| experiences happen whilst you are en route to | | | | offer serene breaks from the urban bustle. Enjoy |
| whichever destination you choose to visit that day. | | | | wine tastings at a number of award-winning wine |
| Cape Town is home to some of the finest scenic | | | | estates. |
| drives in the world. Its routes allow you to truly get a | | | | There are also a number of rustic towns that you |
| feel for the magnificent flora that Cape Town has to | | | | can't afford to miss. |
| offer. | | | | As most of them are relatively secluded, they offer |
| Chapman's Peak Drive is a windy coastal road. Drive | | | | an old world charm that teems with character. One |
| along the steep cliffs and stop off at a number of | | | | such place is Franschhoek. Franschhoek is a small |
| points where you can look out towards the sparse | | | | picturesque French village set in the mountains. Apart |
| ocean whilst enjoying a picnic. | | | | from the lavish countryside, Franschhoek is home to |
| Cape Point is a nature reserve with a great deal of | | | | some of the best restaurants that South Africa has |
| unique animal and plant life. It's a dramatic spot, | | | | to offer. |
| offering panoramic views of the place where the | | | | |