Cecil John Rhodes, prime minister of the Cape Colony in the late 19th century, dreamed of a British Empire stretching from Cape Town all the way to Cairo. He didn't quite manage it, but this edifice was built in his honor anyway. Set on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, it's a lovely spot to watch the sun rise, and a charming restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and tea. Daily 8 am-6 pm May-September, 7:30 am-7 pm October-April. Free. Off Highway M3 on the Groote Schuur Estate (10 minutes from City Centre), Rondebosch. Phone 021-689-9151. http://www.rhodesmemorial.co.za.
