Things You Can Only Do In Cape Town
Cape Town, also known as the Mother City, is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world! Voted the ‘Best City in the World’ by the Telegraph Travel Awards 7 years in a row, Cape Town has loudly & proudly established itself as one of the TOP global travel destinations. With avid travellers, keen adventurers, and wanderlust wonderers eager to explore and experience everything it has to offer – and with good reason too!
Beyond Cape Town being one of the most beautiful and exciting cities and travel destinations in the world, there is absolutely no denying that the Mother City is cool, quirky, and one-of-a-kind – and we LOVE her all the more for it! We not only embrace her cheeky nature and unique quirks, we CELEBRATE them!
Let’s be honest, the Mother City never claimed to be boring or predictable, she is however vibrant, diverse, colourful, filled with life, authentic, bold, fierce, dynamic, ever-changing, and completely and utterly herself. She willfully forges her own path & loves doing things a little differently, in her own way & on her own terms – Now that’s what we call an independent QUEEN!
Cape Town’s bold, fearless, and independent nature means it has a few cool quirks, unique traits & one-of-a-kind adventures & experiences you won’t find anywhere else in the world than right here in the glorious Mother City – How thrilling is that?!
Here are a few of our favourite things you can only do in Cape Town that will undoubtedly make you fall completely head-over-heels in love with this beyond beautiful, wildly exciting & incredibly vibrant city – to be honest, how could you possibly not?!
#Hang out with Cape Town’s favorite marine life locals in the coolest possible way
In the Mother City, we consider our marine life as a major part of our local Cape Town crew – Because who ever said you should limit your circle of friends to humans only?
Cape Town is home to a thriving & thrilling marine life, including what locals refer to as the Marine Big5: Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins, Southern Right Whales, Dolphins, and the Mola Mola Sunfish.
Besides merely observing these Cape Town ocean locals from the shoreline, we take our marine life love affair a step further by enjoying an incredible variety of exhilarating once-in-a-lifetime adventure experiences right alongside them!
From kayaking, swimming, and chilling on the beach with the cool and charismatic African Penguins, snorkeling with the ever-playful Cape Fur Seals, and going on exciting boat-based whale watching adventures, to deep sea diving, exploring the vast and wonderful kelp forests, going shark cage diving, enjoying a bucket-list worthy stand-up-paddle boarding adventure through the canals & SO MUCH MORE – With such a vast variety of INCREDIBLE experiences to choose from, you better believe Cape Town has a bucket-list worthy marine life adventure experience for absolutely EVERYONE to enjoy!
#Experience the full mighty force of Table Mountain – One of the New7Wonders of Nature
Standing tall at a staggering 1,086 meters above sea level, Table Mountain is deemed the all-mighty giant of the Cape Town skyline. This tall-standing mountainous giant is not only one of the New7Wonders of Nature, but one of Cape Town’s most iconic landmarks, sought-after attractions, magnificent natural wonders, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and our LOCAL PRIDE & JOY too!
Witnessing the glorious Table Mountain, taking an exciting Aerial Cableway ride to the summit, and / or going on a thrilling adventure-filled hike up one of Table Mountain’s many hiking trails – all of which are bucket-list worthy experiences in itself – is something you can ONLY do in Cape Town! How lucky are we? And boy oh boy are you in for one unforgettable adventure to say the least!
#Go on a road-trip & escape to a whole new world entirely
By far one of the very best things about Cape Town is that you can escape to a whole new world entirely all without blowing the bank or spending a fortune and tons of time getting there!
With the captivating Cape Winelands, charming coastal towns & fishing villages, remarkable nature reserves & wilderness areas, beautiful beachside escapes, mountainside hideaways, off the beaten path hidden gems & so much more ALL right at your doorstep, means you can pack your bags, load your car & go on a spontaneous road-trip any time you choose! And if you don’t mind roughing & toughing it, a tent and sleeping bag will do just fine too – Afterall. it’s all about the adventure right?!
Whether you’re looking to enjoy an epic one-day adventure or linger a little longer to experience everything the Western Cape has to offer, Cape Town (and its vast diversity of destinations) is the perfect place to do just that!
#Experience all four seasons in one day & have a good time anyway!
YES, its true, the Mother City’s weather patterns really are every bit as bold, boisterous & wildly unpredictable as her personality! You may have heard a time or two what Capetonians lovingly refer to as ‘lucky-packet-weather’, and that’s exactly what you can expect – ANYTHING & EVERYTHING!
Much like the Mother City herself, her seasons march to the beat of their own drum! While a beautiful Cape Town day may bring with it sunshine, blue skies, and a clear view of Table Mountain, it can just as easily throw a strong South Eastern wind, dark clouds, and gloomy drizzle your way. Plus, don’t be surprised if you experience a scorching hot summer’s day in the dead of winter, a sudden downpour on a beautiful summer’s day, or a wild windstorm completely out of the blue either – This is Cape Town after all, which means you can chuck your beloved weather app, along with the weather handbook & seasonal rule guide right out the window!
It doesn’t end there – Oh no! Don’t you dare rule out the possibility that you can experience ALL FOUR of Cape Town’s seasons in one single day, or even in the space of a few hours – because chances are, you DEFINITELY will – but hey, that’s the Cape Town way as they say!
Even though you never really know what you’re going to get, the best thing to do is to just embrace it with open arms – Oh & ALWAYS (and we mean ALWAYS) be prepared for absolutely everything & anything Cape Town’s wild weather patterns throw your way!
#Enjoy a glass of wine any time of the day without any judgement
Only in Cape Town is it considered perfectly acceptable to celebrate & enjoy just about every occasion (no matter how small), festivity, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner & everything in between with a glass of Cape vino in hand – regardless of the time of day! Best of all, absolutely no one will judge you or throw a disapproving glare your way – what a WIN!
The Western Cape is home to the largest and most unique wine producing region in Africa after all. So, it only seems fitting to explore, discover, taste & drink your way through as much of the vast & wonderful Cape Winelands’ Wineries & globally renowned Wine Estates as possible right? RIGHT!
Even if you don’t consider yourself to be much of a wine lover at first, trust us, you will be soon! The Mother City’s wine charm is hard to resist, and before you known it, you’ll be a head-over-heels wine lover at heart & convince who ever will listen of your newfound wine love affair – and we whole-heartedly support you every step (or sip in this case) of the way!
The only thing left to do is jump on Cape Town’s wine trend – with a full glass of exceptional Cape vino in hand (OF COURSE) – and completely immerse yourself in all things wine & wonderful – Cause that’s EXACTLY how it’s done in the Cape!
#Capetonians go on ALL sorts of ‘hopping adventures!
In Cape Town, we definitely don’t limit ourselves to the same-old bar-hopping escapades – we hop wine-farms, cafés, restaurants, rooftops, hiking trails, beaches & markets too! Like we said, we like to do things slightly differently in the Mother City!
Going on the ultimate ‘hopping’ adventure around Cape Town & its surrounding areas is definitely one of our favorite things you can ONLY do right here in Cape Town.
While the Mother City’s bar hopping scene is exciting, cool & captivating in every way possible, going quirky café hopping, beach day exploring, sunset chasing, or on the ultimate wine farm hopping adventure or city market mission is something else entirely!
Not only is it fun & thrilling, it is by far one of the BEST & most exhilarating ways to experience EVERYTHING the city of Cape Town has to offer – Plus, the fact that Cape Town has so much to do, see, discover, explore & experience makes it an UNBELIEVABLE ADVENTURE you definitely won’t soon forget!
#Stand where two oceans meet at Cape Agulhas
Where else in the world can you stand at the exact point where two oceans meet than right here in the Western Cape? Undoubtedly making it one of the top things you can only do in Cape Town!
Cape Agulhas, located at the southernmost tip of Africa, is the place where the Indian and Atlantic Ocean meet. Not Only does a visit to the beautiful Cape Agulhas make for an exciting Cape Town road trip, but gives you the opportunity to tick something truly incredible off your Cape Town bucket list!
The beautiful Cape Agulhas is also filled with tons of natural wonders, hidden gems, and secret spots, all waiting to be discovered by you. What are you waiting for? A treasure chest of wonder & adventure awaits you!
#Explore multiple destinations in one day
Iconic landmarks? World-renowned natural wonders? The most beautiful beaches in the world? Sought-after attractions? Spectacular coastal drives? The captivating Cape Winelands? Magnificent mountain ranges? AND SO MUCH MORE! Cape Town has it ALL!
Better yet, you can explore as many (or all – if you’re up for it) of these remarkable wonders, stunning destinations, amazing attractions, iconic landmarks, sensational sights & glorious natural gems ALL in the space of a day – How unbelievable is that?
Where else in the world can you explore, discover & experience such a vast diversity of extraordinary destinations than right here in one of the most breathtaking & exciting cities in the world – CAPE TOWN?!