Day Tours
These day tour and activity ideas are a sampling of what the Cape has to offer. Click here to contact the Congress Secretariat for pre-bookings with the designated day tours operator for 6SCWC. Alternatively, you can ask your hotel to arrange similar tours for you. The day tours operator will also be present at the congress if you find you have a free afternoon!
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Robben Island A National Monument, Robben Island is one of the most significant historical sites in South Africa. First used by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a refreshment station, it later became an asylum, leper colony and, most notoriously a prison, where, amongst others, Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for more than 20 years. |
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Historical and Cultural Tours Cape Town has an extremely rich history that extends long before the first European settlers. Over the last 400 years people from all part of the world have settled in the Cape resulting in a fascinating history and a very interesting mix of cultures. |
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Township Tours A trip into the township to experience how many South Africans live is a surprisingly positive experience. You will find amazing spirit, optimism and pride amongst the country's poorest citizens which is truly humbling. |
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Wineland Tours The Cape Winelands, set in the midst of scenic mountains and spectacular valleys provide the guest with a wide variety of wine estates to visit. Enjoy the scenery and savour the wines while you learn about the history of the area and processes involved in producing world-class wines. |
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City Tour Be introduced to the Cape Town - experience its beauty and be given an overview of the history, culture, architecture and its colourful people. The tour will include a trip up the city's best-known attraction, the Table Mountain Cableway. |
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Cape Point / Penguins Enjoy the scenic drive to Cape Point, the most south-western tip of Africa, visiting the penguin colony as well as numerous other places of interest along the way. |
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Botanical Tours The positioning of the southern tip of Africa and the resulting climate create a unique floral kingdom that is found nowhere else in the world. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens provides an ideal opportunity to learn about the smallest floral kingdom and experience the huge diversity of plants it has to offer. |
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Shopping Trips The favourable exchange rate makes South Africa a shopper’s paradise for the overseas visitor. Cape Town offers a great variety of domestic and imported goods including gold (South Africa's chief export), diamonds (South Africa is world famous for these sparkling gems), jewellery, leather goods, African curios, art, antiques, ceramics and fashion. |
