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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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Nelson Mandela Street Art Festival Salt River Woodstock
General, News, Street Art, Things To Do

Live Street Art Festival in Salt River

The cityscape of Cape Town has been becoming increasingly arty over the last couple of years. Legal graffiti has become a unique artistic expression, as well as a tongue in the cheek social commentary tool. Street art is a mixture of artistic…
February 7, 2019
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Must Know Information, Things To Do, Top 5, Tracey Gilpen

5 Off the Beaten Track Festivals

If you’re a person who loves spending time outdoors (without hiking boots, sweat and mosquitoes), and you believe there just isn’t enough food, love and live music in the world, then you’ll want to pack at least a few fresh festival experiences…
January 22, 2019
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Alternative Hiking Routes While Lionshead is Closed
Hiking, Must Know Information, Things To Do, Travel

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…
January 21, 2019
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Kraalbaai Beach
Activities, Beaches, National Park, Things To Do

Kraalbaai beach

Who can this amazing calm beach is? Comment below. Follow @secretcapetown for more and tag us or use to be featured. Photo by @reflectionsbym
December 27, 2018
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Instagram, Things To Do

Paragliding, Cape Town

Tag someone you would love to go paragliding in Cape Town. Where would you like to launch from? Lionshead? Signal Hill? Follow @secretcapetown for more and tag us or use to be featured. Photo by @mane_shaun
December 11, 2018
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5 of the Best Ways to See Whales around Cape Town_
Things To Do, Top 5, Tracey Gilpen, Wildlife, Winter

5 of the Best Ways to See Whales around Cape Town

When words like breaching, fluking, spouting and spyhopping, can be heard around Cape Town, it means it’s whale season. From June to November, Southern Right Whales enter Cape Town waters – their 60-ton, barnacle-covered bodies can be seen…
December 4, 2018
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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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Sea Point just hits differently. Double tap if you Sea Point just hits differently. Double tap if you agree 🤩 ⁠
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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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