An itinerary of Cape Town and the surrounding region as curated by Your DTS Bestie. I spent a week in Cape Town in November 2024 (summer in the Southern hemisphere). The focus of this vacation was wine and wellness, so the activities lean heavily tow...
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Franschhoek Wine Tram
Spas
Places to visit
Restaurants
Franschhoek Wine Tram
I used the Blue line, so almost all the wineries are from that line. I was able to hit all these wineries even though I started at 10am.
This was my first winery of the day! Excellent wines and super cheap prices!
Maison Estate
This is the first-female owned winery in the Franschhoek region.
Rickety Bridge Estate
This is a black-owned, family-run winery in Franschhoek. Unfortunately they were closed when I went but they have exceptional reviews!
Klein Goederust Boutique Winery
This was my favorite winery in Franschhoek. Boasting an elegant restaurant and on-site gallery, I spent a few hours enjoying the food and wine and wandering the grounds.
Grande Provence
A beautiful estate serving excellent wine
Mont Rochelle | Hotel and Vineyard in Franschhoek
Spas
I absolutely love Africology products, so I had to go to the spa! I got two treatments: the sativa stem cell massage and the slimming detox body wrap! Excellent service and the most harmonious atmosphere
Africology Spa Constantia
An excellent spa in Cape Town! This was my first stop on my vacation
Amani Spa and Wellness at Radisson Collection Waterfront, Cape Town
Places to visit
This was the day-long tour I took to visit most of the below recommendations! I was picked up from my hotel and the tour guide was extremely friendly, professional and shared a wealth of information about each location we visited. Highly recommend!
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach Group Tour in Cape Town
This is THE SPOT to see the famous penguins of South Africa
Boulders Penguin Colony – Table Mountain National Park - SANParks
A contemporary museum with intriguing exhibits! This is free for Africans on Wednesdays between 10am and 1pm.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
A unique way to get up to Table Mountain and see Cape Town. Highly recommend going up and staying to watch the sunset
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
The best coffee in Cape Town! They offer three different coffee tasting workshops!
Truth Coffee Roasting
Art museum featuring African and European art
South African National Gallery
Calling all botanical garden lovers! This one is for you.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
This is perfect for a stroll! So many restaurants and shops along the waterfront. There is also a shopping center here
V&A Waterfront
The most southwestern point in Africa — definitely worth seeing!
Cape of Good Hope
Restaurants
If you’re looking for a garden-party inspired afternoon tea in Cape Town, look no further. Excellent service and even better bites.
Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
An award-winning halal restaurant!
The Happy Uncles | Cape Town | Halal Fine Dining
A breathtaking winery perched on a hill. Exceptional wines and service
