Top Things To Do In May in Cape Town

Whether you’re eager to ignite your thrill-seeking spirit and free your adventurous side, simply kick back and relax, explore the city’s creative flair and culinary excellence, discover all of its natural surroundings, landmarks, and hidden gems, you will undoubtedly be spoilt for choice.

With a plethora of things to do, see, and experience, there is something for absolutely everyone. 

Here are some of the top things to do in May in Cape Town 2022.

**Note: This blog was last updated on 04/05/2022 | Keep checking the page for more exciting May event updates

#CHEF & THE VINE feat. HOLDEN MANZ WINE ESTATE | One&Only Cape Town

• Event by: One&Only Cape Town
• When: Thursday, 26 May 2022
• Where: Ochre Restaurant, One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
• Time: 6:30pm
• Cost: Four-Course-Set-Menu | R750
• Booking | Reservation: To book, please call 021 431 5888 or email [email protected] | For more information visit oneandonlyresorts.com 

One&Only Cape Town proudly hosts the “Chef & The Vine” event – a bi-monthly culinary experience in which Executive Chef Jacques Swart and Head Sommelier Luvo Ntezo, together with the month’s selected wine farm, celebrate the Cape region with a food and wine pairing at the resort’s Ochre restaurant.

Pairing some of the most lauded wine farms with an exemplary culinary experience is a recipe for success. The curated menu allows guests to explore unusual pairings and to delve into information pertaining to the chosen pairing as well as around the estate itself.

This month’s Chef & The Vine edition has been designed to appeal to even the most discerning wine fanatic and foodie. Franschhoek’s secret gem, Holden Manz Wine Estate, is the star of May’s show – an estate choice most exciting to One&Only Cape Town’s creative culinary team.  Holden Manz boasts not only a unique terroir but also a state-of-the-art winery, producing much-loved and enjoyed wine varietals. Coupled with One&Only Cape Town’s Executive Chef Jacques’ culinary expertise, this collaboration promises to be something special.

One&Only Cape Town is very excited to be offering this experience to guests and visitors. The four-course dinner with paired wine is priced at R750 per person and seats are very limited.

#Inspirational Ladies Morning at De Grendel

• When: Friday, 6 May 2022
• Where: De Grendel Wine and Restaurant, De Grendel Wine Estate, Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town
• Time: 9:30am – 12pm
• Cost: R595 per person
• Contact details: RSVP to [email protected] | 021 558 6280 | Please specify any allergies or dietary requirements
• Each guest will receive a small goodie bag at the end of the event to take home.

Treat your Mom for Mother’s Day or invite a friend to a relaxing morning of bubbles, a canapé brunch and creative table décor inspiration at the De Grendel Tasting Room.

Nicci from Aspen Flower Co, along with The Ostentatious Oyster, Amanda Jayne Candles, and STUDIO by Isobel Sippel, will inspire you with tips and tricks to creating the perfect table setting for your guests. Enjoy the experience with fresh oysters from The Knysna Oyster Company paired with De Grendel bubbly.

#Dawn Dance Party | Muizenberg Beach | Secret Sunrise

• When: Saturday, 7 May 2022
• Where: Muizenberg Beach, Beach Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town
• Time: 7am – 8am (Please arrive at 6:40am to receive your headsets, event starts at 7:00am sharp)
• Contact details: [email protected]
• Age restriction: Family friendly
• Theme: Dawn Dance Party
• Dress Up: Wear colours that remind you of sunrise
• Tickets: Click here to get your tickets
• What to bring: Bring towel, bathing suit, comfortable clothing for moving, something warm for after

Entrance Fee:

• R150 General
• R50 kiddies (under 12)
• *Additional #ShareTheJoy Donations which go towards The UP are welcomed and deeply appreciated.

Click here for more details and information on the Dawn Dance Party | Muizenberg Beach | Secret Sunrise event or visit the Secret Sunrise website.

#Immersion – 12 Minute Challenge | Camps Bay Tidal Pool | Secret Sunrise

• When: Saturday, 7 May 2022
• Where: Camps Bay Tidal Pool, Bakoven, Cape Town
• Time: 8:00am – 9:00am (Please arrive at 7:30am to receive your headsets, event starts at 8:00am sharp)
• Contact details: [email protected]
• Age restriction: Family friendly
• Theme: The Immersion
• Tickets: Click here to get your tickets
• What to bring: Bring towel, bathing suit, comfortable clothing for moving, something warm for after the immersion.

Entrance Fee:

• R150 General
• R50 kiddies (under 12)
• *Additional #ShareTheJoy Donations which go towards The UP are welcomed and deeply appreciated.

Click here for more details and information on the Immersion – 12 Minute Challenge | Camps Bay Tidal Pool | Secret Sunrise event or visit the Secret Sunrise website.

#Expansion | Noordhoek Common | Secret Sunrise

• When: Saturday, 7 May 2022
• Where: Noordhoek Common, 2 Avondrust Cir, Chapmans Peak, Cape Town
• Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Please arrive at 4:15pm to receive your headsets, event starts at 4:30pm sharp)
• Contact details: [email protected]
• Age restriction: Family friendly
• Theme: Expansion
• Tickets: Click here to get your tickets
• What to bring: Bring comfy clothes, yoga mat, blanket, water, snack to ground afterwards

Entrance Fee:

• R150 General
• R50 kiddies (under 12)
• *Additional #ShareTheJoy Donations which go towards The UP are welcomed and deeply appreciated.

Click here for more details and information on the Expansion | Noordhoek Common | Secret Sunrise event or visit the Secret Sunrise website.

#Breathe, Meditate, DANCE | Bloubergstrand | Secret Sunrise

• When: Saturday, 7 May 2022
• Where: Bloubergstrand, Cape Town | Opposite KFC near the round-about (Tableview and Blouberg) where all the kite surfers launch and land
• Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Please arrive at 4:45pm to receive your headsets, event starts at 5:00pm sharp)
• Contact details: [email protected]
• Age restriction: Family friendly
• Theme: Breathe, Meditate, DANCE
• Tickets: Click here to get your tickets
• What to bring: Water and warm clothes for after the dance

Entrance Fee:

• R150 General
• R50 kiddies (under 12)
• *Additional #ShareTheJoy Donations which go towards The UP are welcomed and deeply appreciated.

Click here for more details and information on the Breathe, Meditate, DANCE | Bloubergstrand | Secret Sunrise event or visit the Secret Sunrise website.

#Motherhood Rising | Seaforth Beach, Simonstown | Secret Sunrise

• When: Saturday, 7 May 2022
• Where: Seaforth Beach, Simonstown, Cape Town
• Time: 7am – 8am (Please arrive at 6:45am to receive your headsets, event starts at 7:00am sharp)
• Contact details: [email protected]
• Age restriction: Family friendly
• Theme: Motherhood Rising
• Tickets: Click here to get your tickets
• What to bring: Wear comfy clothes to move in and bring water

Entrance Fee:

• R150 General
• R50 kiddies (under 12)
• *Additional #ShareTheJoy Donations which go towards The UP are welcomed and deeply appreciated.

Join Secret Sunrise Cape Town for a gentle start to your day with your precious bundles, bumps & babes – celebrating the rising sun, with music through headsets, and movement on a beachside dance floor, integrating mind, body, and soul.

Click here for more details and information on the Motherhood Rising | Seaforth Beach, Simonstown | Secret Sunrise event or visit the Secret Sunrise website.

#Mother’s Day Chocolate Making Workshop in Noordhoek

• When: Saturday, 7 May 2022
• Where: Zylvermyn Village, Noordhoek, Cape Town
• Time: 11am – 4pm
• Cost: R450 per person with take home chocolates valued at over R300
• Event by: Chocolate Truffles and Gifts

Learn and create a beautiful Chocolate gift for Mother’s Day with Chocolate Truffles and Gifts. Make truffles, medallions, dipped nougat, dipped fudge, chocolate bark, and other gourmet chocolate bites. Afternoon tea and refreshments will also be served.

#Eden of Love this Mother’s Day

• When: Sunday, 8 May 2022
• Where: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, 100 Beach Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town
• Time: From 1pm
• Cost: R455 per person & includes a glass of Graham Beck, and live entertainment by Amy Tjasink | Children between 5 – 12 years receive a 50% discount | Children under 5 eat for free
• Contact details: Contact Radisson Blu on 021 441 3000 or [email protected] make a booking | Booking is essential

You are invited to spend Mother’s Day with Radisson Blu at Tobago’s and delight in an elegant buffet of starters, mains, and desserts paired with breathtaking ocean views.

#Mother’s Day Sunday lunch @ Royal Cape Yacht Club

• When: Sunday, 8 May 2022
• Where: Royal Cape Yacht Club, Duncan Road, Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town
• Time: 12pm – 3pm
• Cost: R220 per person
• Contact details / Booking: 021 421 1354 | [email protected] | Booking is essential

Treat your mom to a lovely Sunday lunch or High Tea at the Royal Cape Yacht Club this Mother’s Day. Guests will also be able to enjoy live music by Plumsong from 12pm.

High Tea menu:

Savoury snacks include:

• Brie, fig, and bacon Phyllo cigars
• Greek Spanakopita
• Blue cheese and fig Palmiers
• Cucumber & Herbed cream cheese sandwiches
• Quinoa, corn & edamame bean salad cups
• Smoked salmon, wild rocket and cream cheese croissants
• Smoked snoek and Monterey jack tarts
• Smoked Salmon Mousse crostini

Sweet snacks include:

• Chocolate cupcakes with Amarula icing
• Banana and white chocolate spring rolls
• Peppermint crisp tart
• Chocolate Almond squares
• Scones with cheese & preserves

#Jo Malone London Floral Box Event

• When: 6 May – 7 May 2022
• Where: Woolworths Somerset Mall
• Time: From 12pm
• Cost: R250
• Tickets: Click here to get your ticket / tickets

Here’s to a Mother’s Day as fabulous as they are. Let Jo Malone (London Stylist) teach you how to layer fragrances and make a personalised scent, while you customize your beautifully crafted dry bloom box. Your ticket will secure your seat and will be redeemable against your Jo Malone London purchase.

#Canal Walk’s Momologues

• When: 6 May – 7 May 2022
• Where: Auditorium, Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Century Boulevard, Century City, Cape Town
• Time: Workshop 1: Friday 6 May 3pm – 4.30pm | Workshop 2: Saturday 7 May 10am – 11.30pm | Both workshops cover the same topic
• Cost: R150 (includes drinks, snacks & goodie bag)
• Ticket: Click here to get your ticket / tickets
• Click here for more information on this amazing Mother’s Day event

This Mother’s Day Canal Walk wants to celebrate mothers, grandmothers, and all you special mother figures by inspiring you to find and unlock your ‘happiness’ super-power, amongst all your other magical powers.

Join them for a 90-minute inspirational and interactive workshop with transformation coach Karen Burt where you will have the opportunity to have real life conversations with likeminded women in an intimate setting. You’ll gain useful tips on overcoming any struggles you may have with emotions, feelings, anxiety, stress, and self-sabotage and leave feeling lighter.

Put your own happiness on top of your priority list once in a while – you deserve it!

Enjoy delicious coffee / tea, juice, and freshly baked treats from Café Magnifico and receive a goody bag with fabulous goodies. Attendees can also partake in a free De Lux Laser LED facial demo, the opportunity to check out MAC Cosmetics’ best sellers during the breaks, and stand in line to win a  R1000 Canal Walk gift card.

#Capegate Mother’s Day High Tea Event – Mom & Me

• When: Saturday, 7 May 2022
• Where: Centre Court, Capegate Shopping Centre, Cape Town
• Time: 11am
• Cost: R150
• Click here for more information on this amazing Mother’s Day event

Treat the women in your life to a morning of spoils at the Capegate Mother’s Day High Tea, which takes place on Saturday, 7 May at the Capegate Shopping Centre, Centre court.

Guests will enjoy a delicious high tea filled with all the wonderful spoils they deserve! This extra-special event will be hosted by the bubbly model and influencer Junette Syster and will feature a beauty tutorial, skincare & wellness as well as winter fashion & style tips by Tara Courtene.

Meet celeb and much-loved television and radio personality Jamie Domburg as she shares an uplifting and motivational Mother’s Day talk. Let’s not forget about a sponsored goodie bag, valued at R800!

#Mother’s Day Lunch: 2 Course Spoils & Glass of MCC

• When: Sunday, 8 May 2022
• Where: The Sanctuary at Kloof Street Hotel, Cape Town, Western Cape
• Time: 11am – 4pm
• Cost: R275
• Ticket / Booking: Click here to get your ticket / tickets
• Contact details: 021 300 0707 | [email protected]
• Click here for more information on this amazing Mother’s Day event

Enjoy an indulgent 2-course Mother’s Day Lunch at The Sanctuary Restaurant. Guests will also be treated to an amarula chocolate and a glass of bubbly Pongracz MCC on arrival.

Click here to check out the full menu.

#Mother’s Day at H13 Restaurant

• When: Sunday, 8 May 2022
• Where: The Hyde Hotel, H13 Restaurant, Cape Town, Western Cape
• Time: 12pm – 3pm
• Cost: Children: R145 | Adults: R349
• Contact details: 021 434 0205 | [email protected] | www.thehydehotel.com
• Click here to find out more about this Mother’s Day celebration.

Spoil your mom and celebrate Mother’s Day at H13 Restaurant at The Hyde Hotel and Hyde & Seek.

The perfect place for Mom to sit back and relax while the little ones have fun in their secure kiddies play area. Click here to get your tickets now through webtickets.

#Mother’s Day Yoga Hike

• When: Sunday, 8 May 2022
• Where: Boulders Beach Hotel, Simonstown, Cape Town
• Time: 8:30am – 11:30am
• Ticket: Click here to get your ticket / tickets
• Event by: Yoga with Estie
• Contact details: [email protected] | 079 831 5641

On Sunday the 8th of May, Yoga with Estie is celebrating Mother’s Day with a Yoga Hike in and around Simonstown. The hike is led by the wonderful Ingrid Peens. Ingrid is an adventurous SA tour guide, passionate about the mountains and exploration. She will be guiding guests on a 90-minute hike on the slopes above Boulders Beach (with expansive views of False Bay and beautiful fynbos) and sharing her knowledge of the surroundings with everyone.

The yoga class is led by Estie. She will share the practice of yoga in a simple and comfortable way. The Classic sequence of postures that are practiced will allow everyone to awaken their senses by bringing total awareness to their body and breath. You will be practicing both grounding and relaxation.

This class is like a deep tissue massage for your body.

Enjoy a wonderful cup of tea after the yoga class as you end a lovely morning.

**Take note:

• An intermediate level of fitness is required for the hike.
• Please bring a bottle of water, a hat, sunblock, hiking shoes, windbreaker or a warm jacket.
• If you have a yoga mat, please bring it along.

#Mother’s Day MHOP! Breakfast Cruise

• When: Sunday, 8 May 2022
• Boarding: 8:30am
• Departure: 9:00am
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Where: The Mirage, Pierhead, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
• Cost: Adults: R450 | Children under 12: R350
• Contact details: 071 428 1126 | [email protected]
• Age restriction: Family friendly
• Tickets: Click here to get your ticket / tickets

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast onboard the Mirage with their SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY ADDITION MHOP cruise.

There is a reason they say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Onboard the Mirage they ensure you do breakfast right. Locally sourced ingredients meet worldly inspiration out on the Atlantic seaboard. Enjoy premium coffee, Mimosa’s, and breakfast cocktails – allowing you to start your day in style on South Africa’s biggest and most luxurious yacht.

Click here to find out more about the Mother’s Day MHOP! Breakfast Cruise.

#Mother’s Day Market

• When: Saturday, 7 May 2022
• Where: Riverside College Rugby Field, Cnr Carmine Dr & Cellars Rd, Burgundy Estate, Cape Town
• Time: 9am – 2pm
• Setting: Indoor stalls (bedouin tent) & Outdoor space (open air)
• Event by: Riverside College
• Contact details: 021 802 2001 | [email protected] | [email protected]

Enjoy a wonderful Mother’s Day market hosted in the secure environment of Riverside College in Burgundy Estate.

The market will be showcasing an estimated 80 stallholders in bedouin tents. You can expect an incredible array of vendors selling a variety of items ranging from toys to clothing to homeware and personal gifts.

The aim of the market is to provide a safe space for quality traders and visitors to interact.

Families and friends will enjoy a relaxed setting in which to shop for Mother’s Day gifts and other items of interest.

#Mother’s Day Live Music at Col’Cacchio Willowbridge

• When: Sunday, 8 May 2022
• Where: Col’Cacchio Willowbridge, Shop 39, Willowbridge Centre, Carl Cronje Drive, Tygervalley, Cape Town
• Time: 12:30pm
• Contact details / Booking: 063 664 0177

Celebrate Mother’s day at Col’Cacchio Willowbridge with live music by Kai Liam Connor and a delicious Brutal Fruit for mom – compliments of Col’Cacchio Willowbridge.

Kai is a singer/guitarist who has been playing music and writing songs since his childhood years. His strong male vocals along with his acoustic guitar skills have carried him into being one of the most popular acts in Cape Town.

#Mother’s Day @ Johnny Fox’s Pub & Restaurant

• When: Sunday, 8 May 2022
• Where: Johnny Fox’s Pub & Restaurant, Shop 21, Bothasig Mall, Taffelberg Road, Cape Town
• Time: 12pm – 5pm
• Contact details / Booking: 021 558 0686 | [email protected] | Booking is essential

Book your table now for a wonderful Mother’s Day lunch at Johnny Fox’s Pub & Restaurant and you could win a Tanqueray Gin Hamper for your mom.

In addition to a lovely meal, diners will enjoy live music with Kenny Lind from 1pm.

A special Mother’s Day menu as well as the full restaurant menu will be available. 

#Huckster’s Feastival

• When: Saturday, 14 May 2022
• Where: 9 Deerhurst Drive, Sunningdale, Cape Town
• Time: 9am – 3pm
• Event by: Huckster’s Feastival at Rallim
• Contact details: [email protected] | 079 445 5666

Huckster’s Feastival is an artisanal food fair where visitors can enjoy a vast array of local products, loads of entertainment, and live music.

#Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K

• When: Sunday, 15 May 2022
• Where: Race Start: Woodbridge Island, Milnerton, Cape Town | Race Finish: Lower Long Street (opposite Cullinan Lawns)
• Time: 9am – 12:30pm
• Contact details: 082 991 0045 | [email protected] | 082 991 0045
• Website: www.capetown10k.com

Founded in 2015, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is one of South Africa’s most loved road running events. It has established itself as a ‘proudly South African, proudly Cape Town’ must do mass participation road running event that celebrates everything Cape Town has to offer – the vibe, the city, and the people!

The 10km point to point route is fast and flat, highlighting iconic landmarks, and boasting magnificent views, all while featuring lively performances from some of Cape Town’s leading performing arts groups.

The morning starts with a convenient bus trip from Cape Town’s CBD to the starting point in Milnerton. The route follows the coastline, running in the direction of the majestic Table Mountain before finishing in lower Long Street. All entrants, irrespective of their running pedigree, are invited to experience the alluring ambiance of the Mother City on Sunday 15 May 2022 at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K!

#CHEF & THE VINE feat. HOLDEN MANZ WINE ESTATE | One&Only Cape Town

• Event by: One&Only Cape Town
• When: Thursday, 26 May 2022
• Where: Ochre Restaurant, One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
• Time: 6:30pm
• Cost: Four-Course-Set-Menu | R750
• Booking | Reservation: To book, please call 021 431 5888 or email [email protected] | For more information visit oneandonlyresorts.com 

One&Only Cape Town proudly hosts the “Chef & The Vine” event – a bi-monthly culinary experience in which Executive Chef Jacques Swart and Head Sommelier Luvo Ntezo, together with the month’s selected wine farm, celebrate the Cape region with a food and wine pairing at the resort’s Ochre restaurant.

Pairing some of the most lauded wine farms with an exemplary culinary experience is a recipe for success. The curated menu allows guests to explore unusual pairings and to delve into information pertaining to the chosen pairing as well as around the estate itself.

This month’s Chef & The Vine edition has been designed to appeal to even the most discerning wine fanatic and foodie. Franschhoek’s secret gem, Holden Manz Wine Estate, is the star of May’s show – an estate choice most exciting to One&Only Cape Town’s creative culinary team.  Holden Manz boasts not only a unique terroir but also a state-of-the-art winery, producing much-loved and enjoyed wine varietals. Coupled with One&Only Cape Town’s Executive Chef Jacques’ culinary expertise, this collaboration promises to be something special.

One&Only Cape Town is very excited to be offering this experience to guests and visitors. The four-course dinner with paired wine is priced at R750 per person and seats are very limited.

Fun Things To Do In Cape Town

#Enjoy a Beach Day

There is nothing better than being sun-kissed, sandy-toed, and salty-haired while soaking up the glorious Cape Town sunshine. Enjoying a blissful beach day on one of the Mother City’s beautiful beaches is by far one of the top things to do in Cape Town. Thanks to Cape Town’s lovely year-round mild Mediterranean climate, beach season can be enjoyed right throughout the year.

Whether you’re looking to have some beach fun in the sun, sunbathe, go sandcastle building, learn to surf, enjoy a sunset stroll or beach sundowner, Cape Town’s variety of sensational beaches caters to all your beach-loving desires.

Here are some of our favorite beaches that all deserve to be on your Cape Town beach bucket-list: Camps Bay, Clifton, Muizenberg Beach, Bloubergstrand, Llandudno, Bakoven, Glen Beach, Boulders Beach, Big Bay, Oudekraal Beach, Long Beach in Kommetjie, Noordhoek Beach and Water’s Edge.

#Spend the day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

If you’re a head-over-heels nature lover, a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens should definitely be right at the top of your Cape Town bucket-list. The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens in the world. It has also won the highly esteemed ‘International Garden of the Year’ award, and to be honest, very few gardens can compare to the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch. This not only makes Kirstenbosch gardens one of the best gardens to visit in Cape Town, but one of its most magnificent natural gems too!

Located right at the base of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is one of the most incredible displays of indigenous natural beauty you’ll find anywhere in the city. It forms part of the Cape Floristic Region, also known as the Cape Floral Kingdom, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cape Floristic Region is the world’s smallest, yet most diverse, floral kingdom. It is one of only six floral kingdoms in the world and is the only one that occurs entirely in one country. Here you’ll find a glorious diversity of fauna and flora entirely indigenous to Cape Town. Kirstenbosch covers an area of 528 hectares filled with more than 7,000 plant species, 2,500 of these from the Cape Peninsula.

Besides its vast natural beauty and top Cape Town garden status, Kirstenbosch offers visitors an endless variety of things to do and see. Not to mention some exciting adventure experiences!

Here is a sneak-peak of what you can expect on your visit to Kirstenbosch:

• Calling all wildlife and bird lovers! Kirstenbosch is home to over 125 bird species, making it any bird enthusiast’s dream come true. You will also encounter several reptiles, frogs, and invertebrates as well as amphibians such as the Chirping Frog, the Cape River Frog, and the critically endangered Table Mountain Ghost Frog.
• Avid hikers can enjoy a variety of hiking trails and walking routes. The Kirstenbosch estate can be explored via five trails of differing levels of difficulty. All are well-maintained, logged footpaths or gravel roads and are sign-posted. The Braille Trailand Boekenhout Trail are ideal forest walks for those pressed for time and the not so fit. The Stinkwood Trail is a relatively short exploration of the oldest part of the forest with some of the largest trees. The Yellowwood Trail and Silvertree Trail are long hikes that take you up to the waterfall and around the estate, through both forest and fynbos. It is also possible to climb Table Mountain from Kirstenbosch, up Nursery Ravine or Skeleton Gorge.
• Kirstenbosch boasts a variety of beautiful garden areas, including the Botanical Society Conservatory, art at the Sculpture Garden, and the Protea Garden, to mention just a few.
• For avid adventurers and thrill seekers, there are tons of hidden gems, secret spots, caves, waterfalls and so much more to be discovered and explored – so get ready for an adventure!
• Beautiful, lush lawns and large shaded trees perfect for picnics and kiddies ruuning around.
• The famous Centenary Treetop Canopy Walk, also known as the ‘Boomslang’, has fast become a fan-favourite Kirstenbosch attraction for both the young and young at heart. The Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway is a curved steel and timber bridge that winds and dips its way through and over the trees of the Arboretum. The Walkway takes visitors from the forest floor into and through the trees and bursts out above the canopy, boasting spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Garden.
• The cyad amphitheatre which features life-size models of dinosaurs – this is a real winner with the kids!
• Kirstenbosch also has a variety of restaurants to and curio shops.

#Hike the Pipe Track Hiking Trail

• Difficulty: Easy level of difficulty
• Level of fitness required: Low – Moderate level of fitness required
• Start point: The junction of Tafelberg Road and Kloof Nek (you can park your car in the Kloof Nek parking lot)
• End point: Camps Bay
• Average time to the top: 2 – 4 hours (depending on your fitness and experience level) | The route is easy-going, although it becomes slightly tougher after passing by Slangolie Ravine.
• Approximate route distance: +/- 6km
• Pet-friendly: Yes. However, Table Mountain National Park is under the jurisdiction of SANParks. This requires that dog-walkers have a Level 1 My Activity Permit (R305 per year).
• Child-friendly: Yes

The Pipe Track is the perfect Table Mountain hiking route for beginner hikers as well as those looking to enjoy a more relaxed and laid-back hiking experience. The Pipe Track follows a path adjacent to Table Mountain between Kloof Nek and Kasteelpoort. While the Pipe Track hiking trail does not go all the way to the top of Table Mountain, it does circle around the mountain.

The track hugs the side of Table Mountain’s sandstone cliffs and travels through the western slope ravines. This gives you the perfect opportunity to tick an amazing hiking experience off your Cape Town bucket-list all while admiring a magnificent view of Lion’s Head, the Atlantic Ocean, Twelve Apostles mountain range, the beautiful Mother City, and beyond.

A major bonus for first time hikers is that the Pipe Track hiking trail is a pretty easy and effortless route and is generally all on the flat. Unless you choose to start the hiking trail from Camps Bay, then the initial climb will require some effort, however it is still very doable.

**Click here to find out everything you need to know about the Pipe Track Table Mountain hiking trail.

#Watch the sunset from the Clifton Ridge Rocks

**Secret Sunset Spot**

The Clifton Ridge Rocks is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful secret sunset spots in Cape Town. While Cape Town locals may be reluctant to share this hidden sunset gem with the rest of the world, how can we possibly deny you the pleasure of watching the Mother City sun go down from this magical spot? Paired with a few sundowners, it’s pure beach sunset bliss!

At the end of The Ridge Road in Clifton, just before you think you’ve gone too far, you’ll stumble upon a small walkway that opens on a little rock ridge. This is the magic sunset spot! Once you’ve reached your secret sunset destination, find a spot, sit back, relax, and soak up all the magic that’s about to come your way. It promises to be one incredible sunset experience you won’t soon forget.

#Go on an Aerial Cable Way ride up Table Mountain

Going on an Aerial Cable Way ride up the world-renowned Table Mountain is without a doubt one of the top things to do in Cape Town year-round.

While admiring Table Mountain from below is every bit as beautiful, there are few things that compare to the view from the top of one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Plus, you get to tick something truly thrilling off your Cape Town bucket-list. Whether you’re young or young at heart, going on an Aerial Cableway Ride up Table Mountain is one adventure that will be thoroughly enjoyed by all!

What are you waiting for? Book your Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket right now from WebTickets.

#Visit the Arderne Gardens

• Location: 222 Main Road, Claremont, Cape Town
• Entrance fee: Free | There is however a donation box for Friends of the Arderne Gardens who maintain it.
• Operating hours: Open daily from 8am – 6pm

The beautiful Arderne Gardens is the perfect picturesque garden escape from the hustle and bustle of the inner-city. Situated in the heart of Cape Town’s southern suburbs, the Arderne Gardens is renowned for its exotic trees and Japanese-style ponds.

Besides being one of the best gardens in Cape Town to visit, this natural gem has become a popular location for fun family outings, picnics in the park and any-time-of-the-day strolls. Its resident ducks, guinea fowl and fish, has made it a real fan-favorite for the kiddies, as well as the adults of course!

There are tons of beautiful walkways that meander through the garden inviting you to sit back and relax and enjoy the blissful solitude. However, if you’re an adventurer and nature lover at heart, the walkways are perfect for exploring all the fauna and flora the Arderne Gardens has to offer.

**Fun fact: The Arderne Gardens is home to the one of the largest trees in Africa known locally as the Wedding Tree.

#Visit Stony Point Nature Reserve

While Boulders Beach is one of Cape Town’s top tourist attractions, with everyone jumping at the bid to see its thriving African Penguin colony, very few people know that Stony Point Nature Reserve is home to one of the largest successful breeding colonies of African Penguins in the world. Located in the coastal town of Betty’s Bay (approximately 90km from Cape Town), Stony Point Nature Reserve gives visitors the opportunity to witness Cape Town’s favourite ocean locals, the cool and charismatic African Penguins, up-close in their natural habitat by means of boardwalks that wind through the reserve.

African Penguins aren’t the only marine life or wildlife you’ll have the pleasure of seeing when visiting this Cape Nature reserve. The reserve is home to a colony of cormorants which includes three species: The Crowned cormorant, Cape cormorant and Bank cormorant, all of which breed on the outer rocks. There are also Hartlaub’s Gulls and Kelp Gulls which forage in the colony, while the infamous Rock Hyrax, more commonly known as the Dassie, can frequently be spotted on the various surrounding rocks.

The Stony Point Nature Reserve is wheelchair and walking stick friendly and welcomes people of all ages to see and explore its scenic surroundings and incredible marine life.

Location: Stony Point Penguin Colony, Betty’s Bay, Cape Overberg Region, Western Cape

#St James Tidal Pool and Coastal Walk

While Cape Town has no shortage of incredible tidal pools (read our post Cape Town’s 19 Amazing Tidal Pools  to make sure you visit them all), the St James Tidal Pool is undoubtedly one of the best. Not to mention a real fan-favourite among the young and young at heart.

How to get there: Situated close to the Muizenberg station, you will need to cross over the train tracks and follow the winding concrete path that meanders along the coast. Once you’ve reached your desired destination, a refreshing dip in the cool St James tidal pool waters is an absolute must! It really is the perfect Cape Town summer holiday activity for the whole family.

Besides the not-to-be-missed St James Tidal Pool, the St James coastal walk, which stretches between Muizenberg and St James, sure gives the Sea Point promenade a run for its money. Once known as Cape Town’s Golden Mile, this stunning walkway boasts sensational views right throughout.

As the vibrant False Bay coastline is known for its plethora of thriving marine life, be sure to keep a look out for some thrilling sightings of Cape Town’s beloved ocean locals – African Penguins, dolphins, whales, and of course the wonderful Cape Fur Seal!

The path is concreted the entire way and begins just behind Muizenberg’s railway station (It is highly recommended that you park up that end, rather than at the beach).

Feel free to enjoy the St James coastal walk barefooted (if you so desire), but, as a word of warning, the fishermen tend to leave their tackle on the path whilst fishing just out in front of it, so make sure you’re extra vigilant.

While taking a stroll along the ever-beautiful St James coastal walk is a fantastic and fun time for all regardless of the time of day, the very best time to do this walk is during low tide.

#Go on a Red Bus City Sightseeing Tour with the whole family

Going on a famous Red Bus City Sightseeing Tour around the Mother City should be on everyone’s Cape Town bucket list. The iconic Cape Town Red Bus Tour is the ultimate hop-on-hop-off experience. Stopping at some of the city’s top landmarks, hidden gems, and sought-after attractions, it is one of the best, and certainly the most exciting, ways to explore everything the beautiful and vibrant city of Cape Town has to offer. Plus, its tons of fun for the whole family.

**Tip: There are a variety of Cape Town Red Bus City Sightseeing tours to choose from, visit their website to find out more.

• Contact details: [email protected] | 021 511 6000 (07:00–18:00)
• Cape Town Tour Office Location: V&A Waterfront (Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town) | Long Street (63 – 69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town)
• For more information visit the City Sightseeing website: www.citysightseeing.co.za

#Visit Cape Point

Cape Point is one of Cape Town’s most magnificent natural wonders and sought-after attractions. Located approximately 60km south west of the city of Cape Town, at the very tip of the Cape Peninsula, Cape Point is the ultimate mecca for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Besides its unapologetic natural beauty, Cape Point boasts a rich diversity of fauna and flora, secret beaches, endless adventure experiences, and some of the most thrilling hiking trails in the Western Cape. With so much to do, see, and experience, visiting the renowned Cape Point should be on everyone’s bucket-list.

Check out our blog to find out more about ‘The Top 5 Things To Do At Cape Point Anytime Of The Year’. If you’re an avid hiker, we’ve put together everything you need to know about the ‘Best Cape Point Hiking Trails’.

#Enjoy a day at the Company’s Gardens

• Location: Company’s Garden, 19 Queen Victoria Street, Central, City Bowl, Cape Town, Western Cape
• Cost: Free
• Contact details: 021 423 2919 | 021 444 1901 | [email protected]
• Operating hours: Open daily from 7am – 7pm in Winter | 07:30am – 8:30 in Summer

Established in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the historical Company’s Garden forms a unique oasis in the heart of Cape Town’s inner-city. The Company’s Garden is not only one of the top and most beautiful gardens in Cape Town, it is also home to some of South Africa’s most important landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium, St George’s Cathedral, and the National Library of South Africa, to name a few.

Besides its historical significance, the Company’s Garden has established itself as the ideal escape from the hype and hustle of the inner-city. Boasting a vast array of trees and a diversity of fabulous flora scattered about, the garden offers visitors several shady spots and benches on which to sit back, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful and stunning surroundings.

While wandering the many scenic pathways of the Company’s Garden, you’ll come across several historical features such as historic statues, a Japanese theme garden, a well that dates back to 1842, and a vegetable garden that recreates elements of the original VOC garden. The Garden also boasts a rose garden, a bird aviary, water features, a restaurant, plenty of squirrels running about, and lovely lush lawns perfect for picnicking under the glorious Cape Town sun.

#Visit Muizenberg Beach & Its Colorful Beach Huts

Located along the vibrant False Bay coastline, Muizenberg Beach’s laid-back beach vibe, surf’s up approach to life and vibrant energy has made it one of Cape Town’s coolest coastal towns. Known as one of Cape Town’s top blue-flag swimming beaches, Muizenberg Beach is perfect for enjoying a lovely laid-back beach day with the whole family.

Besides its blissful beach status, Muizenberg Beach is home to the famous Muizenberg Beach huts, also known as the retro wooden bathing boxes. These cool and colourful works of art have not only become one of the most sought-after attractions for travellers and photographers from around the world, but it has claimed the title as one of the most ‘Instagrammable’ spots in Cape Town too. This makes Muizenberg Beach and its colourful beach huts a must-visit destination on any trip to Cape Town.

**Tip: Muizenberg Beach’s famous Surfers Corner is the best place in Cape Town for surfing first-timers to learn how to surf. If you’ve got ‘Learn how to surf’ jotted down on your Cape Town bucket-list – It’s time to seize the surfing day and surf your very first wave at Muizenberg’s Surfers Corner!

#Take a Sunset Drive along Chapman’s Peak

Named one of the most magnificent marine drives in the world, taking a drive along the picturesque Chapman’s Peak Drive should be on everyone’s bucket-list. Affectionately known as ‘Chappies’ by Cape Town locals, this captivating coastal road ribbons along the Atlantic coastline between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Besides showcasing some of the most sensational panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll pass rugged mountains, picturesque white-sand beaches, and vibrant fishing harbours on your way.

If you’re looking to experience something extra special, a sunset drive along Chapman’s Peak promises to sweep you off your feet and capture your sunset-loving heart all at the same time. It isn’t known as one of the best sunset spots in Cape Town for nothing.

**If you’re eager to add some adventure and thrill to your Chapman’s Peak Drive experience, here are a few things to look out for:

**Tip: Chapman’s Peak Drive is known for its amazing hidden gems scattered along the route. Two of which include the waterfall walk and the secret Look-out Cave.

The waterfall walk is perfect for nature lovers and adventurers and is found just before you reach the toll gate on your way towards Noordhoek.

The Chapman’s Peak Look-out Cave is not only one of its most beautiful hidden gems, but one of Cape Town’s top secret caves and best sunset spots too. Like all of the Mother City’s best kept secrets, you may need to wander a little off the beaten path to find it. Make your way along Chapman’s Peak Drive until you reach the famous Chapman’s Peak Lookout Point – This is where the real adventure begins!

Positioned just below the pass, you’ll have to climb over the railing and carefully make your way down the mountainside to reach the Lookout Cave. Once you’ve reached this cool secret hideaway and stunning sunset spot, it’s time to sit back, relax and soak it all in. The sheltered sand-stone cave boasts the perfect view over Hout Bay and Atlantic Ocean. An extra bonus is that it has enough space to enjoy a picnic and a few sundowners paired with one hell of a view.

Besides these two must-visit secret spots, there are a variety of look-out points and picnic sites located at various points along the drive. Chapman’s Peak Drive is also known as one of the best places to spot the beloved members of Cape Town’s Marine Big 5. Make sure to keep a look-out for Cape Fur Seals, Dolphins, Southern Right Whales, and African Penguins.

** Important note: Chapman’s Peak Drive may be closed during severe weather, or because of road maintenance. Contact the customer service line (021 791 8220) or visit their Facebook page or website to check the current status.

• Location: M6 | Chapmans Peak Drive, Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town
• Best time: Best during daylight hours | Particularly beautiful at sunset
• Cost: Chapman’s Peak Drive is a toll road, and as such requires as toll tariff fee. Each category of vehicle pays a different tariff and the tariff is applicable in each direction.
• Toll Details: Click here to find out more about the Chapman’s Peak Standard Toll Tariffs | Click here to find out more about Chapman’s Peak Day Passes | Click here to find out more about Chapman’s Peak Frequent User Benefits