Car Hire Cape Town
Car hire Cape Town will take you from Cape Town’s shores to places of interest such as Robben Island, 11km away. The island was historically used as a prison for offenders, especially those of a political nature. Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in Robben Island’s prison before being released. Both the prison and the island now function as a museum. Park at the harbour and take a boat across to the island for a cultural and historical tour of the life of this fascinating island. There are four ferries a day, weather permitting. The tour includes: A return boat trip across Table Bay, visiting the prison, a guided bus ride, an exploration of the Murray’s Bay harbour attractions, there is so much to see and do ask the travel agent for more information.
Another popular place to visit is the Kirstenbosch Gardens, a distinctive and beautiful National Botanical Garden. All 528 hectares, from the slopes of Table Mountain to the edge of the suburb of Newlands are indigenous. Most of the gardens are wild and natural, showcasing a variety of fynbos. 36 hectares of the gardens are carefully cultivated into, among others: Peninsula Garden, Water-wise Garden, Fragrance Garden, Medicinal Garden, The Dell, Useful Plants Garden, and Van Riebeek’s Hedge.
The Constantia wine estates could collectively be termed the “Mother” of the wine industry in the Cape. Vineyards were planted and cultivated in Constantia in the late 1600s and the area has been producing wine ever since. The valley oozes history and heritage and is an upmarket, beautiful place to visit. Cape Town car hire is the best idea for a relaxed tour of the Constantia Wine Route.
The Cape Point Wine Route is one of the newer wine routes as the Cape Point Wine District has been in existence only 14 years. Vineyards are cultivated in Noordhoek and Scarborough. The natural climate and local sea winds cause the grapes to ripen slowly, resulting in excellent wines that have won both local and international awards. For convenience and trouble-free holiday, try car hire Cape Town and never look back.