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Explore Cape Town with secret recommendations from a local! There is so much more than the iconic Table Mountain to explore in this beautiful city! Visit www.discover-capetown.com for everything you need to know!
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My Cape Town.
My Cape Town.
Welcome to my city. I hope you enjoy my personal favorite pictures.
This is my "Go-To' in any city I visit to orientate myself. You can cover a lot of Cape Town this way. Hop off at the world famous Kirstenbosch Gardens for a stroll through magnificent gardens, carry on to Hout Bay for lunch and the best fish and chi...
Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
If you have packed your hiking boots then this is a must. Do not attempt on your own (for safety reasons, the hike itself is not too hard).
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike
Another active activity! The view of the city and Table Mountain is incredible. Plus you are at the famous Victoria and Alfred waterfront with it's many, many shops and restaurants. Do this one in the early morning as the wind in the afternoons can s...
Cape Town: Marine Life Kayak Tour From the V&A Waterfront
The Bo-Kaap is a popular, historical destination on the outskirts of the city centre. With it's colourful houses and friendly inhabitants it is a must visit! Add a cooking class for an extra special experience. Malay cooking, is a vibrant and flavorf...
Cape Town: Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class
We took took overseas visitors to experience this recently and what a night! We were all blown away by the interactive show, the fabulous food and the outstanding service. Booking essential well in advance, this one is popular!!
Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer
A visit to one of the townships is an experience on it's own but when you add the beautiful voices of the gospel choir it is next level. Please do not visit the townships on your own, use a tour group only.
Cape Town Townships and Langa Gospel Tour
The advantage of this particular trip is that it hits 3 highlights that you must see, in one day. There is so much to see in Cape Town that it is really worth your while to get the main ones out of the way fast! You will avoid queues (the mountain is...
Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour
Nelson Mandela spent 18 out of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. It is well worth the ferry ride across the bay to visit the island, see his cell, the lime quarry where the prisoners were forced to work and get a unique view of Cape Town from ...
Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup
With an abundance of world class wine farms in Stellenbosch, Franschoek and surrounds, it is hard to know which to choose! This trip takes you to 4 unique and diverse farms. The tram is a fun way to get around!
Cape Town: Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram
A wonderful market in an upmarket suburb close to Cape Town. Great atmosphere and loads of organic products.
The Oranjezicht City Farm & Market
A MUST visit for foodies! Diverse selection of meals to choose from, interact with the locals and enjoy the laid back vibe.
Time Out Market Cape Town 2025
With plenty of bars and night time activity, you are sure to enjoy Cape Town after dark A good option is to bar hop in Kloof street on the city outskirts. I used to live in this vibey area and really miss it!
ALL-IN-ONE Bar Hopping in Cape Town - Thatch.co
A great adventure close to Cape Town. See if you can stop in Melkbos on the way back, a seaside village with some of the best seafood restaurants in Cape Town (Cafe Orca, Die Damhuis and Melkbos Kitchen are all outstanding!)
Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quadbike Adventure + photos
You simply cannot come to Africa and not do a game drive! This is a fantastic trip, close to Cape Town and well worth it!
From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve Drive with Lunch
If you have the bucks (and the nerves) then treat yourself to a bird's eye view of one of the most spectacular cities on the planet!
Cape Town: 12-Minute City Scenic Helicopter Tour
I have watched the horses on the beach on many occasions and often wished I was a “horsey” person, but I'm not. If you are, then this will be a treat to remember!
Horse Ride - Beach or Mountain View : Cape Town
Solo travelling seems to have taken off in recent years and I love it! I travelled solo to Chile and Argentine a while back and it is liberating! Cape Town is geared for solo travelling.
A Solo Journey to Cape Town: Embracing Adventure
Such a wide choice from the wine capital of South Africa! Stellenbosch and Franschoek are 2 other amazing areas to visit wine estates but they are approximately just over an hour from Cape Town.
THE 15 BEST Cape Town Wineries & Vineyards to Visit (2025)