Cape Town's leading tourism development is the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Safe, sophisticated, and boasting an unrivalled choice of retail and speciality outlets, restaurants, cinemas and hotels, the Waterfront is just the place for the birding-weary spouse and family. Boat trips to Robben Island (below) depart from here. Near the entrance is the Two Oceans Aquarium, a world class facility with numerous well-constructed displays of South Africa's marine ecosystems. Also enquire about the World of Birds birdpark (wide selection of local and foreign birds) in Hout Bay and the South African Natural History Museum in Queen Victoria Street.

The best spots close to the city to enjoy the sunset after a hard day's birding are along the Atlantic coast, especially the trendy seaside suburbs between Sea Point and Camps Bay. Here you'll find a fine selection of beachfront walks, restaurants, and rocky perches for sundowners.