Loving It Like a Local: Cape Town! Copy link By Nick Dall Copy link WHY YOU SHOULD CARE By Nick Dall November10, 2020 Remember: Summer in the Southern Hemisphere hits December 20 and continues to March 20, 2021. Vacation planners should check travel advisories for COVID cautions before booking tickets. When you think of Cape Town, your first thought might be of Table Mountain, a flat-topped, 3,600-foot majestic landmark. But South Africa’s second most populous city is home to so much more, from fantastic restaurants and quirky bars to amazing art, and from beaches and outdoor pursuits to wildlife and habitat conservation spaces.