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UNEP FI 2009 Global Roundtable

Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa’s legislative capital and the Western Cape’s economic centre, counts a population of over 3.5 million and plays an important role in South African and African economy.

With its rich history, culture and picturesque scenery, it is a popular tourist destination. Surrounded by sea, the city offers miles of amazing beaches not forgetting Table Mountain with its spectacular contrasting views and the beautiful surrounding vineyards.

Touring the Cape Peninsula is well worth doing. With a large number of beaches, either on the Atlantic Seaboard with the trendy Clifton beaches or the more family-based beaches around the False Bay coastline, the variety ensures that everyone is bound to find one to suit their style.

Table Mountain and its cableway are the highlight of Cape Town. The views from the mountain are breath-taking and offer a bird's eye view of the city below. Sunsets are a glorious time to visit. 1-2 hours is needed to fully appreciate this place; in the summer, the first car up is at 08:00 and the last car up is at 21:00. The last car down is at 22:00.
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Robben Island, now a World Heritage Site, is famous for its prison, once home to Nelson Mandela and many other black political freedom fighters. A visit to the island is well worth-while and offers an opportunity to understand the times of the apartheid era. The scenery is stunning with views of the bay and Table Mountain as backdrop. Tours operate daily; allow around three-and-a-half hours and book ahead.
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The Cape’s wineland regions of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek give easy access to a number of wine estates in the area and allow wine tasting and cellar tours. The wineland towns with mountainous backdrops provide history, scenery, and award-winning restaurants. 45-minutes away from the city centre, they are easily reached by car.

V & A Waterfront, a working harbor with creative architecture, is great for shopping, dining and entertainment. It is South Africa’s most visited tourist attraction. Open from 9am-9pm. www.waterfront.co.za.

Cape Point, at the tip of the peninsula, is South Africa’s most southern point and is part of the Table Mountain National Park. The expansive National Park, which stretches from Table Mountain in the north to Cape Point in the South, encompasses the seas and coastline. The cliffs of Cape Point forming South Africa’s southwestern tip are some of the highest in the world. The reserve is home to a unique variety of animals, birds and flora. The lighthouse lookout also offers breath-taking views.

The Kirstenbosch National Botanical gardens are a must-see in Cape Town. They celebrate South African flora with over 36 hectares of cultivated garden on a total area of 528 hectares. A wide variety of birds inhabit the gardens. The Garden is open all year round from 08:00 - 19:00.

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