• Lion's Head as seen from Table Mountain, with Robben Island in the background.
  • The Dias cross was erected to commemorate Bartolomeu Dias, one of the first explorers to reach the Cape.
  • Breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Winelands with Simonsberg Mountains in the background.
  • Red, straight, long, fine hair... how fascinating! A volunteer enjoying a Township Tour.
  • Boulders Beach is situated near Simon's Town in False Bay between Fish Hoek and Cape Point.
  • Masks at Greenmarket Square.
  • A volunteer having lots of fun with some children on a Township Tour.
  • All our volunteers receive a warm friendly welcome when they land at Cape Town International Airport.
  • Looking over Diaz beach.
  • On 11 February 1966 District six was declared a white area under the Group Areas Act of 1950. More than 60 000 people were forcibly removed to barren outlying areas aptly known as the Cape Flats.
  • Elephant sculpture at the V&A Waterfront.
  • Beautiful vineyards in Franschhoek.
  • Wine lovers are welcome to visit the tasting room, restaurant, cheesery, tranquil gardens or its iconic goat tower at Fairview's Wine Estate.
  • The Green Point Stadium is truly one of the most artistic soccer venues in South Africa, hence its nickname 'The African Renaissance Stadium'. It has the capacity to hold approximately 70,000 people.
  • Overlooking Hout Bay from Chapman's Peak Drive.
  • A view from the top on the Lion's Head full moon hike.
  • Looking out over the beautiful Noordhoek beach.
  • The Table Mountain Cableway takes passengers from the lower cable station on Tafelberg Road, about 302 m above sea level, to the plateau at the top of the mountain
  • Visit the penguins at Boulders beach in Simon's Town.
  • The Green Point Lighthouse, Cape Town was the first solid lighthouse structure on the South African coast, first lit on 12 April 1824.
  • Cape Town City Hall is a large Edwardian building in Cape Town city centre which was built in 1905. On 11 February 1990, only hours after his release from prison, Nelson Mandela made his first public speech from here.
  • Lots to do in Cape Town!
  • The canon on the Kanonkop Trail.
  • A King Protea - part of the Fynbos family, on Table Mountain.
  • A volunteer meeting the locals while doing a Township Tour.
  • The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Camps Bay.
  • The South African National library situated at the bottom of the Company Gardens in Cape Town.
  • The wheel of excellence at the V&A Waterfront.
  • This state-of-the-art winery uses grapes grown on the estate and those from contracted growers over whose vineyards Boschendal's viticulturists keep careful watch to ensuring only the finest quality grapes go into the Estate's range of over 20 wines.
  • De Tuynhuys (Garden House) is the Cape Town office of the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
  • Robben Island is reached by ferry from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town and is open throughout the year, weather permitting, and tours of the island and prison are led by guides who were formerly prisoners there.
  • Heather meets Nelson Mandela (the beaded version of him)!
  • Great views of the city as you arrive in Cape Town!
  • A beautiful sunset on Lion's Head.
  • Beautiful mountain and sea views around the False Bay coast.
  • Colourful baskets at Greenmarket Square.
  • The Victorian Gothic-style Clock Tower has always been an icon of old docks and acted as the original Port Captain's office.
  • Zebra's stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual.
  • Chapman's Peak Drive winds it way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay on the Atlantic Coast on the south-western tip of South Africa and is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.
  • Abseil from the top of Table Mountain, at 1 000 m above sea level. No experience necessary, just a bit of insanity!
  • St George's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral in Cape Town and is the seat of the Archbishop of Cape Town.
  • The public section of the Company Gardens has been enjoyed by visitors for the sheer beauty of its flora and the allure of its historic setting since it was proclaimed for public use in 1848.
  • Greenmarket Square: Open from 09:00 - 05:00 every day.
  • The 2.8m tall by 4m wide frames, produced by local artist Porky Hefer, to celebrate Table Mountain being named one of the New7Wonders of Nature, is an interactive artwork and an official World Design Capital 2014 project.
  • Nestled in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley, in the world-renowned Stellenbosch region, Waterford Wine Estate (wine and chocolate tasting) boasts ancient citrus groves, rolling lawns, water features and fragrant lavender beds.
  • Boulders Beach is a lovely sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated.
  • Keeping calm on Lion's Head!
  • A ragged tooth shark at the Two Oceans Aquarium.
  • The chacma baboon has a wide variety of social behaviors, including a dominance hierarchy, collective foraging, adoption of young by females, and friendship pairings.
  • Colourful houses in Bo-Kaap.
  • Aerial view of beautiful Cape Town.
  • The colourful beach huts and the large tidal pool are a trademark of St James Beach.
  • Dating back to 1679, the Slave Lodge is the second oldest building in South Africa and served initially as a lodge for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and subsequently as the first post office, library and supreme court.
  • A beautiful False Bay sunset!
  • The V&A Waterfront is South Africa's most visited destination, attracting millions of visitors every year!
  • A perfect rest stop for the braver hiker, overlooking Camps Bay.
  • A mother chacma baboon with her two babies.
  • Another beautiful Cape Town sunset dipping behind Lion's Head!
  • Most sunbirds feed largely on nectar, but also take insects and spiders, especially when feeding young.
  • Greenmarket Square is the place to look for clothing, glassware, hand-painted fabrics, footwear, music, sunglasses and curios from all over Cape Town and Africa.
  • Greenmarket Square: The square was built in 1696, when a burgher watch house was erected.
  • The Cape Point Nature Reserve has been considered a nature reserve since 1938, and was incorporated into the Cape Peninsula National Park (part of the Table Mountain National Park) in 1998.
  • Bo-Kaap is traditionally a multicultural area, rich in history and situated on the slopes of Signal Hill.
  • Imhoff Farm is the only destination around Cape Town where you have the opportunity to ride a camel.
  • Dive with sharks, turtles and shoals of large predators such as yellowtail, dusky kob and musselcracker at the Two Oceans Aquarium - V&A Waterfront.
  • For those that are brave - paragliding off Signal Hill!
  • Wine tasting at Fairview Wine Estate.
  • Bo-Kaap is known for its brightly coloured homes and romantic cobble stoned streets.
  • For those who wish to hike up Table Mountain instead of taking the cable car, the Platteklip Gorge route is the most direct route, although it's also arguably the most challenging one.
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