My ultimate Cape Town travel guide: the top essentials you need plus the best places to visit. Perfect for first-timers or anyone planning a beautiful Cape Town trip!
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Travel Essentials (Things to pack + Must haves)
Places to visit 😊
Resturants to visit
Where to stay 🛌🤭
Travel Essentials (Things to pack + Must haves)
Protect your skin from the South African sun ☀️
Black Girl Sunscreen | Sunscreen for Black Skin & Dark Skin Tones
Helps you stay organised 😊. Absolutely love these.
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Keep your phone and camera powered up and ready for pics.
Best Cell Phone Portable Power Banks
You’ll walk A LOT on beaches, markets, and trails. These new balance 530s are comfortable and stylish. You can even wear them at the airport or to the gym. Love them!
530
Capetown has some of the best beaches in Africa. You need beachwear for the Camps bay, Cliffton and Muizenberg beaches. The Cliffton is my favourite 🤭.
Sale Beach Cover Ups
For a stylish look and most importantly protection against the sun. 🌞
Sunglass Hut
Perfect for solo dates. Take those pictures and videos and create beautiful memories that will last forever. 😊
Mini Tripod
The weather in Capetown changes within minutes. You’d do good to carry a jacket incase of any weather changes. You’re welcome 😅
Light Jackets For Women
Nelson Mandela’s prison island. Rich history 🤭.
Robben Island, Cape Town | Book Now Tickets & Tours Online
Because swimming in capetown is a must. From the rooftop pools to the beautiful beaches, you will definitely need that swimsuit.
SwimOutlet | Swimwear
Places to visit 😊
Colorful houses + culture + food.
Super Instagrammable.
Bo-Kaap
The easiest way to explore Cape Town in one day. It’s safe, affordable, and stops at all the major attractions. Just hop on, hop off, and enjoy
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise
Escape to Cape Town’s wine country for the most relaxing day ever. Stunning vineyards, smooth wines, Mountain View’s. This is honestly a must-do experience every time I visit.
Cape Town Wine Tour: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek +Tastings & Lunch
Take a slow drive along Chapman’s Peak for the best views in Cape Town. Perfect for photos, picnics, or a romantic sunset stop.
Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Town | Book Now Tickets & Tours Online
For the most beautiful views. Take the cable car or hike. Ticket link for the cable car attached.
Table Mountain and Cableway, Cape Town | Book Now Tickets & Tours Online
A must-do ocean adventure. A safe, guided, and the views are insane. Perfect for individuals, couples or groups
THE TOP Cape Town Jet Ski Rental (w/Prices)
Such a fun way to explore Cape Town’s dunes. A safe, guided, and super beginner-friendly.
THE TOP 20 Cape Town ATV Tours (UPDATED 2026)
A dreamy sunset cruise with ocean breeze, golden skies, and Table Mountain glowing in the background.
Sunset Cruise 2025 - Cape Town - BOOK NOW
One of the most iconic places in Africa. Great for photos and hiking. The southern most part of Africa! A must see.
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town
Resturants to visit
Great views. Great food. Great vibe.
The Bungalow by Kove Collection
Nice ambience. Good food and drinks.
The Nines by Kove Collection
Nice vibe and nice food. The drinks are good too. Fairly priced.
Kloof Street House
My go to restaurant everytime I’m in SA. The food is amazing.
tashas Waterfront
Had the best sea food here. I don’t even like sushi but I really enjoyed the one from Tang. Good food and good service. The ambience is pretty.
TANG Asian Luxury Restaurant & Bar Waterfront
Where to stay 🛌🤭
Comfortable beds, great aesthetic, great views, great location, great food. Everything you need for the perfect gateway!
Hotels in Cape Town, South Africa
Great location, amazing views, comfortable beds and good food. You can never go wrong with the intercontinental hotels. If you know, you know.
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town | Luxury Hotel in Cape Town
I stayed here last time I was in capetown and it was amazing. I highly recommend.
