Cape Town’s Must Know Information

While South Africa may be at the bottom of the world map, it's at the very TOP of the Telegraph's list of best countries – Claiming the prestigious and highly coveted top title and number 1 spot as ‘The Greatest Country in the World’! It’s time to celebrate! South Africa, our wonderful ‘Rainbow Nation’, has officially been voted ‘The Greatest Country in the World’ by nearly 30,000 experienced travellers who voted for their favourite destinations, airlines, and travel companies across the globe (among other categories) in this year's Telegraph Travel Awards! Out ranking top international heavy-hitters and world-renowned travel destinations, South Africa is at the very top of its game, and making sure the whole world knows it too! This definitely takes being ‘PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN’ to a whole new level and we couldn’t be happier! Often described as ‘the world in one country’, there is no denying that South Africa is one of those glorious countries that just ‘HAVE-IT-ALL’ – A total enigma, and we just can’t get enough – and clearly neither can the rest of the world! Breathtaking, bold, vibrant, exhilarating, colourful, captivating, and brimming with diverse cultures, languages, religions, and ethnicities, South Africa is a country unlike any other. There truly is nothing quite like it! Not to mention its vast, varied, and beyond astonishing array of spectacular destinations - From the most beautiful beaches and coastlines in the world, majestic mountains (including the globally acclaimed Table Mountain – one of the ‘7 Natural Wonders of the World’) and magnificent mountainscapes, the captivating Cape Winelands, vibrant cities, sensational secret spots, spectacular hidden gems, and of course the unspoiled, untouched, and untamed African bushveld – it’s safe to say South Africa has it ALL!

The Juliet Crew is South Africa’s first all-female firefighting team. Together with various brave firefighting squads, this team of trailblazing women played a major role in fighting the devastating and destructive Cape Town fire along the…

There is nothing quite as exhilarating as exploring one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world. Named the ‘Best City in the World’ by the Telegraph Travel Awards 7 years in a row, Cape Town truly is the ultimate bucket-list…

The Mother City is an art lover’s paradise! Not only are there a wide variety of art galleries, you can also feast your eyes on the street art and sculptures tucked away within the cityscape. We’ve compiled a list of the best art galleries…

One of the many reasons why people love South Africa is because of its multiplicity and rich culture. Of course, they don’t call it the rainbow nation for nothing! There are thousands of years of history just waiting to be discovered.  Cape…

If you’re planning to make South Africa your home for the long run, then you should apply for a permanent residency visa. Traveling around this magnificent country as a permanent resident has more benefits compared to a temporary resident.  With…

The definition of the office has been revolutionised by the concept of co-working spaces. Instead of taking on big overheads for your small business or start-up, you can now share an office space. The perks are multifaceted. From cutting down…

There are more than 1 300 kilometers of hiking trails in the Cape Peninsula. The hiking community of Cape Town loves exploring the natural beauty of the city. If you are part of the outdoor fanatics club, calling Table Mountain and Lion’s…

If you’ve been in Cape Town for a few days, you will have seen the bright red double-decker City Sightseeing bus drive past. These busses operate in over a 100 cities across the globe including London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Budapest,…

Feature image courtesy of @snowreportsa Snow in South Africa remains a fascinating weather phenomenon. Maybe it’s because we’re used to mostly sunny skies and warm days. It’s a great adventure to go snow hunting in winter, and in Cape…

Cape Town has been voted the best city in the world six times in a row by the Telegraph Travel Readers. And it’s not hard to see why. Beautiful beaches, magnificent mountains, endless things to do, a buzzing cosmopolitan vibe… And that’s…

Lion's Head is closed for trail maintenance and repair from the 7th of January until the 14th of February. To read more about the closure click here. If you are like us you are probably looking for some other hikes to do in Cape Town while…

Intercape is the biggest intercity passenger transport service in Southern Africa. They operate in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. We decided to investigate how you can use this luxurious bus service…

There is nothing like an evening stroll on the beach with Table Mountain in the background. Tag someone you love taking a walk with. Follow @secretcapetown for more and tag us or use to be featured. Photo by @kylesnaps

The first South African National Parks Week was hosted in 2006. Originally the initiative wanted to link the South African national parks system with the bigger global national movement. The annual South African National Parks Week is an initiative…

As a tourist, it’s all too easy to get wrapped up in the “tourist traps” that entice you with all of the must-see and do attraction tours. While touring popular spots in a new city is part of the experience, it’s important not to miss…

On the 2nd of December 2012, Table Mountain was declared one of the new Seven Wonders of Nature. Looking up at the magnificent mountain, it’s not hard to see why it was included. There are some brave people who ascend the mountain on foot,…