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Dec 28, 2023 · Discover the best things to do in Cape Town, from iconic Table Mountain and botanical gardens to beaches and museums. Learn about the city's history, culture, and natural beauty with tips and photos.
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Tandem paragliding from Lion’s Head
Experience Cape Town’s magnificent topography from up high – and get your adrenaline pumping – while tandem paragliding. No previous experience is necessary – your instructor will run through the guidelines, clip you in securely, and then you can take the big leap from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head. Once in the air, you can relax and enjoy the view as your expert pilot glides to the Sea Point Promenade. Flights last between five and 30 minutes, depending on the wind. In perfect weather, the pilo...
Abseiling on Table Mountain
The views from the summit of Cape Town’s iconic landmark are spectacular enough; just imagine what you’ll see as you rope your way down the side of Table Mountain. At 1 067 metres above sea level, this is South Africa’s highest commercial abseil, and it makes for an exhilarating experience as you are lowered 112 metres down the side of the cliff, the vast blue ocean below you, and Lion’s Head and The Twelve Apostles forming a panorama of splendour all around. It takes around an hour, includin...
Helicopter flips over the Peninsula
To truly appreciate the grandeur of Cape Town’s mountain-strewn, fynbos-covered setting, you’ll need to get high – way up high, cruising at an altitude of around 2 500 feet in a helicopter. The Waterfront is the main heli-port for the Mother City, from where you can book a variety of trips. Cape Town Helicopters’s scenic flights vary in distance and duration, taking you over the city and harbour, along the Atlantic Seaboard, over Robben Island or all the way across the Peninsula to False Bay....
Kayaking from Sea Point
Paddling on the open ocean evokes a sense of freedom and adventure. This two-hour guided kayaking trip departs from Three Anchor Bay beach below the Sea Point Promenade and ventures along the coastline to Bantry Bay or, in the other direction, into Table Bay and towards the Waterfront – depending on the weather and your preference. You’ll cruise past shipwrecks and dolphins, perhaps encountering penguins, seals and sunfish. Plus, you’ll get to see what the city and its glorious mountains look...
Fliteboarding
It’s a little like surfing, but more hi-tech… and less strenuous. Electric hydrofoils (or efoils) are surfboards with an electric propeller attached to a large fin underneath, which allows a foiler to ride above the water – or “fly” (to use the lingo). It takes about an hour-and-a-half to learn the ropes – you’ll be supplied with a wetsuit, helmet and lifevest, and after a short intro and safety briefing, head into the water for your lesson with the pro. Before you know it, you’ll be standing...
SUPing at the Waterfront
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing) has become all the rage, and if you’d like to try your hand at it, the Waterfront’s calm, wave-free canals are the perfect training ground. You’ll be provided with all the gear and introductory training – expect a few tumbles into the shallow water – and once you’ve mastered the art of balancing on the board, it’s time to set off on a three-kilometre scenic loop of the private waterways. Should you require it, a guide will accompany you; if you already know ho...
Two Oceans Aquarium
This world-class aquarium is a respected conservation and research facility that’s home to thousands of sea animals of all shapes, sizes and colours, uniquely covering both Atlantic and Indian Ocean species. It’s an exciting peek into life off our shores, with a mesmerising swaying kelp forest, schools of shiny fish swimming in unison, gliding turtles and even sharks, which can also be viewed from within a 10-metre glass tunnel. There are more curious creatures too, such as jellies, octopus,...
Table Mountain Cableway
Be whizzed to the top of the Table in a revolving cable car. It’s an exciting five-minute journey, especially as you get an up-close look at the rocky, fynbos-covered mountainside near the end of the trip. Once there, it’s all about the views – enjoy them from the restaurant, bar or wine lounge, multiple viewpoints (including a couple of coin-operated binoculars) and three short trails on the “table” plateau. Explore on your own, or join the free 30-minute guided walks (every hour on the hour...
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Founded in 1913, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 528 hectares of beauty and diversity, 36 hectares of which is cultivated and the rest being wild. Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the garden has over 7 000 species of flora, plus many birds and small animals. It’s idyllic for scenic strolls in tranquil surrounds, with the Boomslang Canopy Walk a definite highlight for those views! Pack a picnic (or pick up a catered basket at the on-site eateries) and settle in for t...
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Managed by the people who revived the Oranjezicht market garden, OZCF is a cheerleader for local, home-grown produce. Take your pick from the rainbow harvest of in-season veggies, herbs and fruit (including some rare and heirloom beauties), alongside cheeses, breads and bakes, preserves, smoked fish, charcuterie and more. Stay for a leisurely meal, with a variety of global cuisines on offer (Korean fried chicken, bao, tacos, galettes, pizza, Vietnamese street food, traditional Jewish food, Ri...
Babylonstoren
Home to an impeccably designed, five-hectare food garden (part of a 200-hectare farm that also has vineyards, livestock and grain fields), Babylonstoren is a veritable Garden of Eden and a food-lover’s delight. The daily harvest is used in dishes at the three restaurants, and in products for the juicery, bakery, distillery and farm shop (everything from cheese and olives to meat and sweet treats) – and even in the Garden Spa and Scented Room’s fragrant potions. There’s also a coffee roastery,...
Neighbourgoods Market
Founded in 2006, this market at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock arguably spearheaded the artisanal market scene in Cape Town and sparked a regeneration of the neighbourhood. Today, it’s morphed into a celebration of street culture – food, design and music – and is still one of the vibiest weekend hangouts. The top street-food cooks in town (alongside small-scale farmers, fine-food purveyors, bakers and so on) offer an array of flavours: tuck into tacos, Cape Malay curry, paella, West Africa...
Zeitz MOCAA
Touted as Cape Town’s Tate Modern, it’s impossible to miss the impressive structure that is Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa when visiting the Waterfront. Its raw-concrete bulk and convex windows tower over nearby buildings and ships in the harbour. Known for its cutting-edge exhibitions, the building itself is a showstopper too, with 42 historical grain silos given an eye-catching makeover courtesy of the UK’s Heatherwick Studio in 2017. Zeitz MOCAA’s many and varied spaces over six f...
Norval Foundation
This family-friendly haven of art and nature in the Constantia winelands needs time to be appreciated, so make a half-day of it. Inside the purpose-designed building you’ll find a bouquet of exhibitions in nine galleries, showcasing top South African and African modern art in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture and media art. Outside is an interactive sculpture garden amid the indigenous flora and wetlands, and a children’s playground. The onsite restaurant, run b...
Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden
On mountain slopes near Stellenbosch, these luscious gardens are home to over 60 majestic sculptures created by fêted local artist Dylan Lewis, exploring the theme of “the wilderness within”. There is also a gallery in an old apple-packing shed (Lewis’s former studio), filled with artworks and interesting artefacts, and The Pavilion, an architectural artwork. In addition to his thought-provoking creations, the seven-hectare property also has a wide variety of indigenous fynbos, buchu and eric...
Discover the best attractions and activities in Cape Town, from iconic landmarks and landscapes to cultural experiences and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re into paragliding, abseiling, ziplining, kloofing, horse-riding or wine-tasting, you’ll find something to suit your taste and budget.
Discover the diverse and vibrant attractions of Cape Town, from arts and culture to nature and nightlife. Whether you’re looking for history, adventure, relaxation, or entertainment, you’ll find something to suit your taste in this beautiful city.
- Admire the view from atop Table Mountain. The nomadic Khoe-San people who once lived on the slopes of Cape Town’s landmark 1085m-high (3560ft) flattop called it Hoerikwaggo: "mountain in the sea."
- Embark on a food safari to the Bo-Kaap. Cape Town’s long history goes back to the Khoe-San, via the city’s foundation in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a refreshment station for its vessels.
- Taste Cape wine. One of the first things the Dutch East India Company did after landing at Table Bay was to start making wine, recognising that the Cape’s Mediterranean climate was perfect for growing vines – and creating the oldest wine industry outside Europe.
- Join the crowds at the V&A Waterfront. Buskers play steel drums as tourists drift between shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas and museums – this harborside area is like the beginning of a chase sequence in a Bond film.
Visitors can tour the prison where Nelson Mandela was held, as well as the island’s museum and lighthouse. The island also offers stunning views of Table Mountain and the surrounding ocean. Read more. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
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