Cape Town

Table Mountain

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!

www.tablemountain.net

V&A Waterfront

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.

www.waterfront.co.za

Winelands

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!

www.cntraveler.com

Cape of Good Hope

Robben Island

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

www.robben-island.org.za

Bo Kaap

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. 

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

www.sanbi.org

Boulders Beach

Penguins! That's all you need to know.

Shark Cage Diving

Restaurants, Cafes & Bars

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

Umhlanga Beaches & Pier

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

Big Swing

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

www.mmstadium.com

Florida Road

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

Oyster Box

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. 

oysterboxhotel.com

Restaurants, Cafes & Bars

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
KZN Midlands

Nelson Mandela Capture Site

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

Piggly Wiggly

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

www.pigglywiggly.co.za

Nottingham Road Brewery

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!

nottsbrewery.co.za

Howick Falls

Restaurants, Cafes & Bars

La Lampara, Terbedore Coffee, The Barn Owl