Table Mountain, Devil’s Point, Lion’s Head and Signal Hill. The District Six Museum and Robben Island, the historic harbour and the legacy of apartheid. Whale watching and shark spotting, game reserves and National Parks. Located in one of the world’s six floral kingdoms, Cape Town is home to South Africa’s most visited landmarks.

Take a tour of the townships to unveil the history of apartheid. Explore the culture of the new South Africa as you increase your understanding of the city. Investigate the reality of South Africa’s racial segregation in the District Six Museum. Study the unique flora of Table Mountain National Park; take a cable car to the top of the mountain and look back down on the city. Appreciate the lesser-known sandstone peaks that also overlook the city, and look out for grazing Zebras at the foot of Devil’s Peak. Sail out to Robben Island and contemplate Mandela’s 25 years of imprisonment. Investigate the city’s long trading history, and walk around the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - South Africa's most-visited destination.

Cape Town offers an ideal introduction to South Africa. The city’s fascinating geography, powerful culture and stirring history will encourage students to become impassioned about their studies. With mild weather, excellent amenities and English spoken widely, school groups will find they easily settle in to life in Cape Town.

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