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Wine Tram
The Wine Tram is the perfect way to make the most out of the world famous wine region.
Hop on and off one of the tram lines to see the best that the area has to offer.
Tram lines that stop at Zorgvliet are the Navy and Burgundy lines.
Other personal favourites are Babylonstoren, Boschendal and Pigcasso.
MTB / E-Bike Wine Tour
Feeling a little more energetic?
You can also go on an organised wine tour by either mountain bike or electric bicycle.
Must See Wine Farms
Have you ever seen a pig paint? Or lost yourself in a cacti field? Or maybe eaten on top of spectacular vineyards?
If the answer is yes, you're probably lying, shame on you!
If you're curious, go check out the following wine farms:
- Pigcasso
pigcasso.org/visit.html
- Babylonstoren
babylonstoren.com/
- Tokara
www.tokara.com/
Dylan Lewis Sculptural Garden
Feeling Artsy?
The Dylan Lewis Studio Sculptural Garden has some impressive sculptures made by the local artist.
Rupert Museum
If you're looking for more variety, pay a visit to the impressive art collection displayed at the Rupert Museum.
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
If all of the above still has you left with energy, we highly recommend to venture into the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, located right in between Stellenbosch and Franschoek.
Think impressive valleys, beautiful waterfalls and incredible panoramic views.
Hiking and walking trails range from 1h to 7.5h.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
This incredibly beautiful and large botanical garden was the place of choice for Charles' proposal.
Keep an eye out for the 'Canopy Walk Way' where Charles went down on one knee, Britt immediately said yes, and Sally was too shocked to keep the camera pointed in our direction. ; )
Make sure to bring water, as it can be a steep walk.
Some Table Mountain hiking trails start here.
Pro tip: bring a pic nic or order one from the Kirstenbosch Tea Room and Mojo Restaurant inside the gardens.
Bo-Kaap
A historic area characterized by brightly coloured houses.
This instagrammable area is a must see when visiting Cape Town.
Table Mountain / Lion's Head
The top of Table Mountain can be reached via cable car or a number of hiking trails.
If you have slightly less time but still fancy a hike, try reaching Lion's Head by foot.
If you're more of an adrenaline junkie, you can also view the area by jumping out of a plane.
V&A Waterfront
The Victoria & Albert Waterfront offers a laid back vibe with lots of good food and shopping opportunities.
You can park underneath the main buildings.
Museums
Looking for some cultural history? Check the below museums out in Cape Town
- Apartheid Museum
https://www.apartheidmuseum.org/
- District 6 Museum
https://www.districtsix.co.za/
- Casteel De Goede Hoop
castleofgoodhope.co.za/
Boulders Beach
Go check out the iconic penguins in their natural habitat. Trust us, it's worth the drive!
Simon's Town is a quaint and picturesque village where you can walk down to Boulders Beach.
(Groot) Constantia
The oldest wine estate of South Africa is situated south of Cape Town in a region called The Constantia Valley.
Make sure to pay a visit to the estate Groot Constantia grootconstantia.co.za/
Robben Island
The world famous prison island where Nelson Mandela was kept for 27 years has been turned into a museum.
Hop on the ferry for an unforgettable history lesson.
Recommended Restaurants
It's hard to find bad food in Cape Town
This list of restaurants will definitely not leave you disappointed! We advise to book well in advance!
- The Fat Butcher (Stellenbosch)
If you love incredible steak, this is a must-go.
https://fatbutcher.co.za/
- Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons (Stellenbosch)
High quality fine dining
https://shop.rupert-rothschildvignerons.com/visit-us-restaurant-page/
- Quay 4 (V&A Waterfront Cape Town)
Walk-ins welcome. Try the prawns!
https://quay4.co.za/
- Blowfish (Blouberg Beach Cape Town)
Best to book for a sunset dinner
https://www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za/
- Jordan Wines (Stellenbosch)
Nice view, great food.
https://www.jordanwines.com/dine-with-us/jordan-restaurant/
- Tokara (Stellenbosch)
Good food, better views
https://www.tokara.com/tokara-wine-estate/tokara-restaurant/
More recommendations to be found here:
www.cntraveller.com/gallery/cape-town-restaurants
Recommended Food Markets
The following food markets will get your mouth watering. If you just can't decide what to have...
- Root 44 (Stellenbosch)
https://root44.co.za/
- Neighbourgoods Market (Cape Town)
https://www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za/
- V&A Food Market (Cape Town)
https://www.tripadvisor.co.za/Restaurant_Review-g312659-d3662867-Reviews-V_A_Food_Market-Cape_Town_Central_Western_Cape.html
- Lourensford Market (Somerset West)
https://www.lfhm.co.za/
- Oranjezicht City Farm Market (Cape Town V&A)
ozcf.co.za/
Safari
We would strongly recommend flying to Kruger National Park for the best Safari experience (or Botswana)
Below you can find more local safari (approx. 4h drive from Cape Town). Note that because this area is not particularly known for these activities, you will be paying a premium.
- Aquila Private Game Reserve
https://www.aquilasafari.com/
- Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve
https://buffelsfontein.co.za/
- Inverdoorn Game Reserve
https://inverdoorn.com/
- Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
https://www.grootbos.com/en
- Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
www.sanbona.com/