There is so much to do in and around Cape Town! We've curated some of our favourites and hope you love them as much as we do!
Some great blogs / sites for you to check out:
- Inside Guide - our go to guide
- The Blonde Abroad
- Cape Town in your pocket - on instagram in particular
Some specific posts that may help:
- Things to do with kids
- 20 best restaurants
- 40 best bars
Cape Town & Surrounds
Beaches:
- Clifton Beach
- Camps Bay Beach
- Llandudno Beach
- The beautiful drive to Boulder's Beach via Muizenberg Beach and bohemian Kalk Bay
Attractions:
- Oranjezicht Markets (a must for food enthusiasts!)
- V&A Waterfront (Restaurants, Bars, Shopping & More!)
- Table Mountain / Lion's Head (hike or take the cable car!)
- Boulders Beach (The Penguins!)
- Kirstenbosch Gardens
- Neighbourgoods Markets / The Old Biscuit Mill
- Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned)
- Steam Train to Elgin
- Chapman's Peak Drive
- Cape Point / Cape of Good Hope (the southern most tip of Africa)
For the Kids:
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Blue Train Park
- Planetarium
- Bugz Play Park
- Winelands Light Railway
- World of Birds
Wine Region
On top of all the wonderful wineries, we also recommend you visit:
- Babylonstoren
- Wine Tram
- Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden
Garden Route
A 300km stretch of spectacular coastline that sits between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) including towns such as Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and more.
- National Geographic
Safari
Whilst there are definitely safari options near to Cape Town (incl. half / full day safaris), for the ultimate experience we recommend visiting a Game Park near Johannesburg, with The Kruger National Park being your largest and most likely to see The Big 5. You can fly direct between Cape Town and Kruger or between Joburg and Kruger.
Cape Town
There are MANY dining / drinks options but some of our favourites...
Dinner / Drinks
- The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants and Bars
- La Colombe Restaurant
- Fyn
- Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia or Tintswalo Atlantic
- Pier Restaurant
- The Waterside
- Salsify
- The Athletic Club & Social
- The Winchester Hotel
Breakfast / Brunch / Lunch
- The Lawns at the Roundhouse
- Jarryd's Espresso Bar and Eatery
- Lily's
- Kloof Street House
- Kleinsky’s Delicatessen
- Coco Safar
- Hemelhuijs
Wine Region
- La Petite Colombe
- Indochine at Delaire Graaf
- Chorus
- Arkeste
- Epice
- Dusk
- La Colombe
- Post & Pepper
Boschendal itself is packed with family friendly activities, some of which we recommend booking in advance, others which you can book as you check in (if you're staying on site)... check out their website for more information:
- Horse riding
- Friday Night Markets
- Farm Tour (complimentary for guests)
- Guided Hikes
- Mountain Biking and Family Cycling
- Norval Foundation Art Gallery
- Farm Shop & Butchery
- Homewares Shop
- The Werf Restaurant & Wine Tasting
- Deli Restaurant
- Farm Picnics
- Cellar Door Wine Tasting
- Friday night swims in their Dam
- The Treehouse Outdoor Experience for kids