The perfect example of perseverance, the Company’s Garden started out as a ‘vegetable patch’ to serve the sailors of the Dutch East India Company, who were on the brink of succumbing to scurvy as they traveled around the tip of Africa. This was where they got a hold of fresh produce and today, it has flourished into the lush gardens at the heart of the city. Visit with your family or even by yourself to bask in the serene atmosphere that permeates the area. Join the locals milling about in the afternoons for stunning views of the Table Mountain, and for some peace and quiet not often found in the city.

Gaze up at Queen Victoria who watches over the Slave Lodge, immortalized as a statue. Nearby, Jan Smuts, the former prime minister of the Union of South Arica, stands. Step into the “people’s church”, the magnificent St George’s Cathedral that bore witness to momentous times in South African history. If you’re keen to discover more about the country, head to the museum to discover magnificent works of art, including the haunting “Butcher Boys” sculpture by Jane Alexander. The Cape Town Holocaust Centre here reaches out to visitors with its exhibits about the horrible suffering Jews underwent during the World War II. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the squirrels; these adorable critters aren’t afraid to come bounding up for a snack or two!