Learn more about Cape Town

Without doubt, Cape Town is South Africa's most beautiful, romantic and popular city and was rated top destination in the world for 2014 by British newspaper The Guardian and the US’s New York Times.

Dominated by the world famous landmark of Table Mountain (and one of the New7Wonders of Nature), Cape Town is blessed with a spectacular coastline, a Mediterranean-type climate and a variety of attractions to appeal to every visitor.

When you arrive in Cape Town you will have access to a wealth of resources with the assistance of the AVIVA team and an excellent tourist information centre in the city. There is so much to see and do that you will probably struggle to fit everything into your schedule. We will happily assist you with recommendations, bookings and advice on everything from shark cage diving to skydiving, so whether you are a thrill seeker or history buff, you won’t be short on activities.

* Shark Cage Diving

Take a short drive to Gansbaai and experience the exhilaration of seeing a great white shark up-close-and-personal!

* Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Spend your time exploring the famous botanical garden nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, try out the tree-top walkway or catch a live show during the summer months.

* Abseil Table Mountain

Experience one of the New7Wonders of Nature like no other with this very safe and extremely exciting adventure.

* Robben Island

Take a tour of Robben Island, the prison where the late struggle icon Nelson Mandela spent 18 years in incarceration and learn what life was like for one of the most famous freedom fighters.

* Hop-On, Hop-Off bus

Whether you choose the Red route (city tour) or the Blue route (Peninsula tour), this sightseeing bus is the only way to explore the richness that is Cape Town.

* Swim with Seals

Live life on the wild side by taking a “dip” in the cool Atlantic Ocean and swim with hundreds of playful Cape Fur Seals.

* Quad biking and Sand boarding

If you are an adrenaline junkie then quad biking and sand boarding is the only way to spend your off-time. Cruise the obstacle course on your quad bike or fly down the dunes on a specially modified board.

* Skydive

The only way to see Cape Town, skydiving has to be one of the must-do things to do while you are visiting the Mother City.

* Two Oceans Aquarium

Located in the V & A Waterfront, the Two Oceans Aquarium has over 3 000 marine creatures on view – making it one of the best aquariums in the world.

* 2 Day Safari

Travel off the beaten track for a two day wildlife safari where you’ll get the opportunity to spot the big five in their natural habitat.

* 7 Day Safari

With this seven day safari you’ll get to experience the thrill of a big game drive in an authentic big five game park, while touring the scenic coastal regions of both the Eastern and Western Cape.