Alternative Hiking Routes While Lionshead is Closed
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Alternative Hikes To Do In Cape Town While Lion’s Head Is Closed

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…
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How to Get From the Cape Town International Airport to Your Hotel

The Cape Town International Airport is located 20 kilometres to the west of the Cape Town CBD. It lies in the Matroosfontein district. Conveniently located next to the N2 highway, you can easily travel to the various sides of the city from…
Intercape Bus Services Around South Africa
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Exploring the Western Cape with the Intercape Bus

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…
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Top 10 Luxury Hotels In and Around Cape Town

The best luxury hotels in and around Cape Town provide more than just a place to rest one's head for the night. Tricked-out suites with million-dollar views and all the finest amenities, along with posh bars and top-notch dining options from…
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Top 10 Campsites in and Around Cape Town

The Western Cape is an outdoor fanatic’s dream come true. With rolling mountains and endless open spaces, you can step away from your busy city life for a moment to refresh yourself. The following are a few of the top campsites in and around…
Sunset Sea point Swimming Pool Cape Town Emma Van Der Vliet
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Lucky Dips: Special Swims in Cape Town’s Pools

  I love swimming – I always have. When I was a child, we used to take the train from Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape all the way to Joburg to visit my grandmother. There I would run the gauntlet into her garden past the homicidal…
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Bo Kaap, Cape Town

Do you know where these iconic painted houses are in Cape Town? We think this blue car might be one of the most photographed in Cape Town. Follow @secretcapetown for more and tag us or use to be featured. Photo by @dkristinanthony
Car Rental Cape Town - Secret Cape Town
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Top 10 Companies – Best Car Rental Cape Town

Although the public transport system in Cape Town is of high quality, the freedom to move around on your own schedule, is very appealing. To truly experience Cape Town, you must drive to the outskirts to enjoy the vast difference between areas. From the outstretched beaches of the Atlantic coast, to the forest-like feel of the Southern Suburbs, to the rocky mountains near Muizenberg. Each little hub of Cape Town has its own unique vibe. And cruising around in your own rental car, will offer you a much more holistic picture of the city. We’ve found the best car hire Cape Town has to offer. Some names are well-known across the country, and world. Others are local companies, passionate about offering you a reliable way of exploring the Mother City.