Cape Town is known as the second most populated city in South Africa. It is also the capital and primary city of the Western Cape. It is also the most popular tourist destination in Africa. Cape Town was first established by the Dutch East India Company and expanded since its settlement in 1652. Now this destination features a thriving tourist industry and is must see site. Go ahead and grab your American passport to visit the great Cape Town city of South Africa. Grab the kids passports too as there are lots of activities for them to do in this great city as well.
Passports
Passports allow for American citizens to travel abroad. They act as travel documents and identification. Without a passport, entry into a foreign country may be difficult to obtain. In order to get a passport one must properly fill out the application and attach all proper documentation. Passport photos must be submitted along with the application. Kids require passports too. They used to be able to fly on their parent’s passport, but now there are applications for kids pasports. They require similar information and are not subject to renewal.
Modern Cape Town
Cape Town was established in 1652 when the first permanent European settlement made ground in South Africa. It was mainly developed for use as a supply station for Dutch sailing ships venturing to Eastern Africa, India, and the Far East. The city quickly grew and ended up becoming not only the economic hub, but the cultural hub as well. Today it is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. This is due to its role as a prime destination for immigrants.
Visiting Cape Town
Cape Town is a fantastic city to venture to as it features a great landscape and temperate climate, but also has great attractions. These attractions include sites and museums that bring history back to life. Some must see sites include; Bo-Kaap, The Castle of Good Hope, Two Oceans Aquarium, Robben Island, and the Rhodes Memorial, just to name a few. Bo-Kaap is a neighbourhood that is known for its colorful buildings. The Castle of Good Hope is South Africa’s oldest in tact building. The building commenced in 1666 and continued until 1679, it is also featured as a restaurant and café. In addition to many sites and attractions there are also plenty of museums to visit. There is the Bo-Kaap Museum, the District Six Museum, the Groot Constantia Estate, the Slave Lodge, the South African Jewish Museum as well as the South African Maritime Museum.
Activities
Cape Town offers many sites and attractions as well as museums; there are also plenty of other activities to enjoy. Mountain climbing, hiking and surfing are very popular as well as kite surfing, swimming, deep sea fishing, and many people enjoy shark cage diving. Wine tasting is also a very popular activity. Cape Town also offers safaris that will give a special glimpse of the wild animals that Africa has to offer. There are activities for everyone in the old port.
