The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is situated around the historic Victoria and Alfred harbour basins. Named after Queen Victoria and her second son, Alfred, over 21 million visitors tread through this dockland annually. It now offers a world-class shopping destination within a working harbour environment. The scenic views of Table Mountain, historic buildings, museums, live entertainment, boat trips, helicopter flips, cinemas and numerous stores and restaurants make this the more sort-after location to base yourself when visiting
Cape Town.
The Two Oceans Aquarium will give you close insight to the over 300 live organisms, including fishes, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, birds and plants occurring in the waters of Southern Africa.
The Nelson Mandela Gateway building at the Clock Tower Precinct of the V&A Waterfront provides a focal point for a pilgrimage to Robben Island.
The Robben Island Museum conducts daily tours to the island where visitors can view the many historical sites, such as the cell where former President Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, the prison house of Robert Sobukwe, the Lime Quarry and the historical lighthouse. Street musicians and other buskers add to the festive atmosphere of the Waterfront, and the accommodation is available at many hotels and apartments in the area to suit most budgets.
