Alyssa + Dane

Take the aerial cable car to the top or, even better, hike the nearby Lion's Head trail for spectacular views of the mountain and all of Cape Town!

This is a working mix-use harbor that has a lot of nice restaurants and shops on the water. A great place to spend a lazy day walking around enjoying local cuisine and shopping.

Here is a list of the 10 best wineries and tasting rooms according to Conde Nast. This list is not comprehensive as there are lots of different options but this should be a good way to get started. Our advice is to arrange a tour and/or driver for the day as a lot of wine will be consumed throughout this leg of your trip!

Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island for 18 of the 27 years he served behind bars before the fall of apartheid. 

The Bo-Kaap (“above the Cape" in Afrikaans) is a neighborhood in Cape Town known for its brightly colored homes and cobblestone streets. It is a former racially segregated area and is a historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town. 

Penguins! That's all you need to know.

Cod Father, Grand Cafe and Beach, Shimmy Beach Club, La Colombe, Pot Luck Club, Firefish, Black Sheep

Take a walk along the promenade and look out for dolphins!

Take a jump off of the "Big Swing" at the Moses Mabhida stadium which was built for the 2010 World Cup.

A popular street in Durban with tons of shopping, restaurants and nightlife! 

Grab a meal, a drink, or even high tea at this famous Durban hotel! We had our first date at the Lighthouse Bar (only drinks because Dane couldn't afford dinner there at the time). Unparalleled views of the coastline and Umhlanga lighthouse. 

Old Town Italy, Vovo Telo, Cafe 1999, Chef's Table, The George (best dive bar!), Dropkick Murphy's, Rockomama's, Mali's Indian, Lupa Osteria, Jack Salmon, Goundens Bunny Chow, Beach Bums, Mundo Vida

Steel sculpture & visitor center marking the arrest site of South Africa's renowned leader in 1962.

Wide range of activities to pass the morning or afternoon in the midlands including food stalls, arts & craft, as well as zip lining!

Craft beer brewed in the midlands since 1996, some of this beer will be at the wedding so make this stop and get a taste of your favorite flavors ahead of time!

La Lampara, Terbedore Coffee, The Barn Owl