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Things To Do In Cape Town

Are you looking for things to do in Cape Town. Check out some of our posts below for some great ideas whether it is outdoors, indoors, in winter or in summer. You can also check out our top 5 or top 10 categories for the best food, activities, hiking trails or beaches to visit while in Cape Town.

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Best Beaches in Cape Town
Activities, Beaches, General, Sea Life, Solo Travel, Things To Do, Tidal Pools, Top 10, Travel

Best Beaches in Cape Town

Calling all head-over-heels beach lovers! There truly is nothing like being sun-kissed, salty-haired, sandy-toed & beached-out while spending the day on one of Cape Town’s stunning beaches. Home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, the Mother City is the ultimate beach lover’s paradise. In addition to her glorious array of globally acclaimed beach stunners, Cape Town boasts the most sensational hidden beach gems, which are every bit as magical as they are magnificent. With so much to offer, it’s certainly no surprise that people travel from far and wide to experience Cape Town’s beach magic first-hand. Whether you’re looking for a stunning secluded beach escape, long stretch of white sand, something a little cooler and quirkier, the perfect fun-filled family Beach, the ultimate surfing hotspot, or a beautiful beach gem where you can simply sit back, relax, and soak up the glorious Cape Town sunshine, the Mother City has the perfect beach for every beach lover at heart. Here are the best beaches in Cape Town – all of which should be on your Cape Town bucket list.
January 18, 2024
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Top 10 sundowner spots in Cape Town - Cafe Caprice
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Top 10 Sundowner Spots in Cape Town

January 10, 2024
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Top Beach Bars in Cape Town

As the weather begins to heat up and the days get longer, it can only mean one thing: The glorious Cape Town summer season has officially arrived! With summer in full swing, thousands of locals, visitors & tourists are beyond eager to embrace…
December 6, 2023
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20 Things to do when travelling solo in Cape Town
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20 Things to do when you’re travelling solo in Cape Town

As one of the friendliest, most cosmopolitan cities in South Africa, the beautiful, vibrant, and exciting city of Cape Town is the perfect destination for a solo trip – hands down! In fact, Cape Town ranks among the best cities in the world for solo travelers. Boasting an endless and vast diversity of things to do, see, and explore in Cape Town on a solo travel adventure, it certainly comes as no surprise that solo travel in Cape Town has only become more popular over the last few years with avid globe-trotters, keen explorers & adventurers, ardent travelers, wanderlust wanderers, and tourists from across the globe eager to experience everything this glorious multi-cultural city has to offer. Cape Town has an extraordinary array of activities and experiences tailor-made for solo adventurers. So, pack your bags, put on your explorer’s hat, and get ready to uncover the treasures that Cape Town holds for those who choose to wander alone. Get ready for an exhilarating adventure in Cape Town with these must-do activities for solo explorers.
November 29, 2023
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Best Christmas Markets in Cape Town
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Best Christmas Markets in Cape Town 2023

ITS TIME TO GET FESTIVE! Are you looking for some festive fun in Cape Town this December? Do you want to shop for unique gifts, enjoy delicious food, and soak up the holiday spirit? Well, its safe to say that NO Mother City holiday celebration…
November 27, 2023
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Top 10 ice cream spots in Cape Town
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Top 10 Ice Cream Spots in Cape Town

Like all worthy eatsplorers, our love affair with ice cream stretches far and wide & we bet yours does too! Cape Town’s summer season is in full swing, making it the perfect time to savour the cool deliciousness of an ice-cream. Let’s…
November 24, 2023
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Best Cape Town Surf Spots

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Top 10 Free Things to Do in Cape Town

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Top Ten Fun Things to Do in Cape Town for Singles

Life does not have to come to a standstill just because you are…
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Top 10 Fun Things to Do in Cape Town for Couples

You don’t have to try very hard to be romantic in Cape Town.…
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Ten Top Cape Town Courtyard Cafés

In the thick of summer, when Cape Town is heaving with visitors…
January 7, 2019/by Emma Van Der Vliet
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Life in Cape Town is sweet, just like a slice of @ Life in Cape Town is sweet, just like a slice of @our_local's heavenly ginger carrot cake 🍰⁠
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Cape Town has been voted as one of the best cities Cape Town has been voted as one of the best cities in the world for many years - no surprise 🤩 This coastal gem is home to Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the V&A Waterfront, Lion's Head, Signal Hill, the Greenpoint Stadium and so many more wonderful attractions 👏⁠
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Wingsuit flying is a whole new way to experience t Wingsuit flying is a whole new way to experience the Mother City 🤯 Dive into an unforgettable experience while you fly over incredible landscapes 🪂 

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Experience a fresh wave of flavour 🍃 @sweetbeetsa Experience a fresh wave of flavour 🍃 @sweetbeetsa just supercharged their menu with 17 tantalising new items - wraps, hearty bowls, juicy burgers, power-packed breakfasts and warm drinks for Winter ☕️🍔🌯 #winterneverfeltsowarm 

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Instagram lovers, this one’s for you. Cape Town is Instagram lovers, this one’s for you. Cape Town is one of the most photogenic cities in the world. Here are our favourite places to snap the perfect shot 📸 

🐧 Boulders Beach: Offers picturesque landscapes and a serene penguin colony. Please remember to respect the wildlife and always maintain a safe distance from the penguins.

🚠Table Mountain: Enjoy beautiful views from every angle, especially as you reach the summit. 

🌅Saunders Beach: Hop in the tidal pool and snap a photo with the ocean in the background. 

🌸 @thewinchester_hotel: Visit this iconic hotel and make sure to get a photo in front of it’s beautiful flower feature.

🚔 @chapmanspeakdrive: This scenic route offers mountain views on one side and ocean views on the other. There are many lookout spots along the way where you can stop for photos.

🌈 Bo Kaap: The colourful houses make this a photo lover paradise. Take a walk down history through the vibrant streets.

🌿 @kirstenbosch_nbg: No matter the time of year, there are beautiful photo spots around every corner. We recommend taking a stroll along the Boomslang Canopy bridge. 

🌄 Sunset Rock: This is a popular place to watch the sunset and take photos of course.

🍷 @constantiaglen: There are so many beautiful wine farms in Cape Town, but this is one of our favourites. 

🏄 Kasteelspoort: The famous “surfboard rock” is a popular photo spot in Cape Town. It’s not as scary as it looks, promise!

🥾@capepointsa: Enjoy hikes and panoramic views.

🏖️Muizenburg: Whether you want to take some lifestyle photo or shots of surfers, you’ll be spoilt for choice here.

🦁 @lionsheadct - Cape Town’s most hiked mountain, offering epic sunsets and iconic views of the city below.

🍸Camps Bay - Enjoy the mesmerising beauty of the Twelve Apostles mountain range on one side and the expansive Atlantic ocean on the other. 

⛰️Signal Hill - Drive up to Signal Hill and enjoy one of the best photo opportunities.

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Hot chocolate & pancakes from @mulberryandprince_c Hot chocolate & pancakes from @mulberryandprince_ct. What a combo 🥞🍫 

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Experience the ultimate thrill of shark cage divin Experience the ultimate thrill of shark cage diving in Cape Town with @apexsharkexpeditions 🦈🤩⁠
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Boulders Beach: A Serene Oasis Where Penguins and Boulders Beach: A Serene Oasis Where Penguins and Nature Coexist 🐧⁠
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Nestled along the scenic coast of Cape Town, Boulders Beach has captured the hearts of locals and tourists alike. Renowned for its unique inhabitants and breathtaking beauty, this hidden gem has become a must-visit destination 📌⁠
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