Cape Town’s Attractions

Adderley Street Flower Sellers Freshly cut flowers – including fynbos species such as king and pincushion proteas, depending on the season – are available from the friendly flower sellers in Adderley Street, where this trade has operated for the past 100 years. Read more.

African Experience (eat, drink, dance and drum) Eat, drink, dance and drum African style in Cape Town. Read more.

Air Force Museum Members of the public can visit the South African Air Force Museum branch at Ysterplaat, and enjoy flying displays at the exciting bi-annual aerospace show. Read more.

Amy Biehl Memorial Amy Biehl was a young American Fulbright Scholarship exchange student who studied at the University of the Western Cape in 1993. Read more.

Battle of Blaauwberg Relive a piece of South African history, push yourself to the extreme and dine on gourmet food at the scene of the Battle of Blauuwberg (now known as “Bloubergstrand” or simply “Blouberg”). Read more.

Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant With its brightly coloured houses at the foot of Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap is the spiritual home of the Cape’s Muslim community.

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CAFDA & Stables Craft and Culture Centre The Cape Flats Development Association (Cafda) is a non-profit child and family-oriented organisation that provides numerous services to disadvantaged communities living on the Cape Flats. Read more.

Cape Minstrel Carnival The Cape Minstrel Carnival or Kaapse Klopse is Cape Town’s longest-running street party – and the festivities last for the entire month of January. Read more.

Cape Town shipwrecks From the days when Portuguese explorers rounded the Cape in their wooden galleons to modern-day shipping, the aptly named “Cape of Storms” has claimed many a vessel. Read more.

Church Square and the Slave Lodge Church Square and Slave Lodge, at the top corner of Adderley Street, bear witness to the turbulent past of the Cape of Good Hope. Read more.

City Hall and Grand Parade Cape Town’s City Hall was built at the turn of the 20th century in Italian Renaissance style, and is one of the last Victorian-style sandstone structures in the Mother City. Read more.

City Walks Cape Town is a wonderful city to enjoy on foot, so make time to walk the streets to discover the Mother City’s culture and history. Read more.

Company Gardens Spend some time exploring the Company Gardens. Access to the public park, which contains a rose garden, Japanese garden, fish pond, aviary and tea garden, is free. Read more.

Creative Cape Town Breathe in the heady scent of flowers, soak up some live music, eyeball the best designers’ work and buy some art in Cape Town. Read more.

Die Hoenderhok Theatre Enjoy live music from some of South Africa’s top musicians or a touch of theatre in tranquil elegance. Read more.

District Six Museum District Six Museum revives the history of a vibrant community that was removed to the city’s periphery under racial laws. Read more.

Fish Hoek Man There are some very old residents in Cape Town’s coastal village, Fish Hoek, which lies in a valley on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula. There’s one particular resident who’s been around for the past 12 000 years! Read more.

Gugulethu Gugulethu is a colourful combination of vibrant life and the problems associated with poverty, making a visit to the township unforgettable. Read more.

Heart of Cape Town Museum The Heart of Cape Town Museum honours those who played a major role in one of the greatest moments in medical history for South Africa – the world’s first heart transplant. Read more.

Het Posthuys and Rhodes Cottage Museum – Muizenberg The “historical mile”, set along Muizenberg’s Main Road, includes the Het Posthuys Museum and Rhodes Cottage. Read more.

Iziko Planetarium The Iziko Planetarium, in the South African Museum (+27 21 481 3800; www.iziko.org.za/sam) building in Cape Town, is one of only two planetaria in South Africa. Read more.

Iziko South African Museum The Iziko South African Museum, founded in 1825 and situated in the Company Garden, takes care of more than 1.5-million items of cultural and scientific significance. Read more.

Josephine Mill Boundary Road in the suburb of Newlands is where Cape Town’s only surviving water mill can be found. Read more.

Khayelitsha Craft Market Khayelitsha, meaning ‘our new home’ is one of Cape Town‘s biggest townships. It’s a mix of formal housing and informal shacks on the Cape Flats, about 20km from the city centre. Read more.

Khayelitsha Township Tour Take a township tour to Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats. See the world from Look-Out Hill, buy crafts and eat at an African restaurant. Read more.

Langa Get a taste of township life by visiting the Langa township near Pinelands. Eat, sleep, shop and party in Cape Town’s oldest township. Read more.

Language Schools Live and learn English in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town. Read more.

Lighthouses of Cape Town If pharology (the study of lighthouses) brings a twinkle to your eye, there are 10 places along the Cape coast where you’ll find them. The precursors to today’s modern automated lighthouses were large fires set on the water’s edge to warn sailors that they were approaching land. The Egyptians were the first to build lighthouses. Read more.

Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum The Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum pays tribute to the thousands of migrant labourers who suffered under the apartheid system./> Read more.

Mamre Moravian Mission Station Mamre was founded in the 16th century when the governor of the Cape, Willem Adriaan van der Stel, established a military and cattle post in the region, to prevent settlers’ cattle being stolen by the local KhoiKhoi. Read more.

New Space Theatre The original Space Theatre, established in 1972, has been reinvented as the New Space Theatre at 44 Long Street. Read more.

Observatory Observatory, east of the city centre, is Cape Town’s bohemian suburb. It is filled with bars, live music and trendy restaurants. Read more.

Parliament Buildings The historic Houses of Parliament are found at the top of the Company Gardens in central Cape Town. Read more.

Responsible Tourism Many tourists in this day and age are looking for more than beautiful scenery and efficient booking systems: more and more visitors are chosing destinations and experiences that practise responsible tourism. Read more.

Rhodes Memorial The imposing Rhodes Memorial, which sits at the foot of Devil’s Peak in the Table Mountain National Park, offers visitors spectacular views towards the Hottentots Holland mountains. Read more.

Robben Island Once “home” to South Africa’s most famous political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, Robben Island is one of South Africa’s most visited tourist attractions, and rightly so. Read more.

Rust-en-Vrede Gallery The artworks of established and emerging artists jostle for visitors’ attention at Cape Town’s Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery in Durbanville. Read more.

Sheikh Yusuf Kramat For the Muslim population, the Sheikh Yusuf Kramat, in Faure, is one of the most important spiritual shrines in the country. Read more.

Simon’s Town This pretty coastal town is South Africa’s main naval base and consists of lovely Victorian buildings, quaint streets and walkways and a fascinating history. Read more.

South African Jewish Museum It took four years, from planning to construction, before the South African Jewish Museum was officially opened by Nelson Mandela in December 2000. Read more.

South African National Art Gallery The South African National Art Gallery, in the Company Gardens, is part of the Iziko Museums of Cape Town. Read more.

St George’s Cathedral and Groote Kerk More fondly known as “the people’s cathedral”, St George’s Cathedral in Wale Street represents the Anglican diocese mother church in Cape Town. Read more.

The Castle of Good Hope The Castle of Good Hope – the oldest building in South Africa – was a fort, and now functions as a popular museum. Read more.

The Western Cape Provincial Archives and Records Service The Western Cape Provincial Archives and Records Service, which aims to “foster a national identity and the protection of rights”, is located at 72 Roeland Street in Cape Town. Read more.

Theatres Cape Town’s arts scene is exciting and innovative – and there are a number of local theatres offering the best of our home-grown artistic talents. Read more.

University of Cape Town Enjoy the beautiful buildings of South Africa’s oldest university. Read more.

University of the Western Cape Over the past 50 years, the University of the Western Cape has been in the vanguard of South Africa’s historic change, playing an academic role in building an equitable and dynamic nation. Read more.

Voluntourism Enjoy all the attractions of Cape Town, while helping local communities by building houses, knitting blankets, playing soccer or just listening to a child read. Read more.

William Fehr Collection housed in Rust en Vreugd William Fehr (1892-1968) was a private art collector whose paintings, furniture and other objets d’art are housed in two of Cape Town’s most historic buildings, the Castle of Good Hope and Rust en Vreugd. Read more.

Woodstock Woodstock, one of Cape Town’s oldest suburbs, is located within the City Bowl and within easy access of the central business district. Read more.

African Wildlife Although Cape Town and the Western Cape are probably not the best places to experience a safari (Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces are better known for that), it is possible to have an encounter with South Africa’s big game not far from the Mother City. Read more.

Baboons and baboon walk Take a guided walk in the mountains with the organisation Baboon Matters (www.baboonmatters.org.za) and spend time watching the wild chacma baboons. Read more.

Bellville Bellville is set among the Tygerberg hills about 25km (15mi) from central Cape Town and has spectacular views of the winelands and Stellenbosch mountains. Read more.

Bikini Beach, Gordon’s Bay Situated at the base of the Hottentots Holland mountains on the False Bay coast, the pretty village of Gordon’s Bay is a relaxing holiday spot. Read more.

Birding Birding, or avitourism, is one of the fastest-growing sectors in ecotourism internationally. The avitourism division of BirdLife South Africa (BLSA) has established several birding routes throughout the country. Read more.

Boulders Penguin Colony See a breeding colony of African penguins at close range at Boulders, where you can also swim in the sea and enjoy the sandy beach. Read more.

Camps Bay Under the looming Twelve Apostles and Lion’s Head as a backdrop and views out across the turquoise-coloured sea, Camps Bay sports some of the trendiest places to see and be seen at. Read more.

Cape Flats Nature Did you know that 76 plants that grow on the Cape Flats are not found anywhere else in the world, or that 10 threatened bird species and two of the most threatened amphibians in South Africa are found on the Cape Flats? Read more.

Cape Garden Centre With a massive outdoor playground and the largest indoor play area in Cape Town, the Cape Garden Centre is a popular attraction in sunny weather or when it rains. Read more.

Cape Point Cape Point is a spectacular, narrow finger of land, covered in endemic fynbos and home to picturesque bays, beaches, rolling green hills and valleys. Read more.

Chapman’s Peak and Noordhoek Chapman’s Peak Drive winds its way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay and is touted as one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. Read more.

City Sightseeing Bus Tours The open-top double-decker buses of City Sightseeing are one of the best ways to take in the highlights of Cape Town. Read more.

Clara Anna Fontein About 30 minutes from central Cape Town is Clara Anna Fontein, the only game reserve within the greater Cape metropolitan area. Read more.

Clifton Home to Millionaire’s Row, fashionable Clifton is known as Cape Town’s St Tropez, and its four beautiful beaches attract holidaymakers in their droves. Read more.

Constantia Vineyards The elegant suburb of Constantia is situated in the Cape’s oldest winelands and is home to renowned wine estates and numerous award-winning restaurants. Read more.

Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary The Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary is located in a natural wetland populated with waterfowl, migrant waders and Ethiopian snipe. Read more.

Durbanville One of the fastest-growing towns in South Africa, Durbanville offers visitors a feel for the colonial high life. Read more.

Durbanville Nature Reserve Two rare plant species, indigenous veld types, short hiking trails, bird watching and picnicking are the main attractions of the Durbanville Nature Reserve. Read more.

Durbanville Rose Garden When blooms on thousands of rose bushes in Cape Town’s Durbanville Rose Garden unfurl their tender petals to the warming sun, the profusion of colour makes for a truly beautiful and uplifting spectacle. Read more.

Edith Stephens Wetland Park The Edith Stephens Wetland Park is a place where the natural biodiversity of the Cape Flats and the needs of the local communities are brought together. Read more.

Fynbos and the Cape Floral Kingdom Visit a truly unique floral kingdom when you come to Cape Town. Read more.

Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre It may have the longest neck of any animal in the world, but did you know that the majestic giraffe has exactly the same number of neck vertebrae as humans do? Read more.

Gordon’s Bay Gordon’s Bay is a harbour town with excellent beaches, which lies against the Helderberg. Read more.

Green Point Green Point has been called the Soho of Cape Town – with its funky restaurants and busy nightclubs, the place has an energy all of its own. Read more.

Intaka Island The word “intaka”, which means “bird” in isiXhosa, is a fitting name for an island that offers a safe haven to many feathered species. Read more.

Kalk Bay Harbour, Main Road and Boyes Drive Enjoy the views of the beautiful False Bay coastline as you wind your way along Boyes Drive to the scenic town of Kalk Bay. Read more.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Kirstenbosch is South Africa’s world-famous national botanical garden, set against the backdrop of Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak, and home to over 22000 indigenous plants. Read more.

Kogelbay biosphere Home to one-fifth of all fynbos species, the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve is recognised as one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Read more.

Kommetjie and Kommetjie Lighthouse Kommetjie is a small suburb whose name means “small basin” in Afrikaans. There’s evidence that people used this basin as a fish trap long ago Read more.

Kuils River Kuils River, originally a cattle fold for the Dutch East India Company, is about 30 minutes’ drive from Cape Town. Read more.

Llandudno and Sandy Bay Only 18km from the Cape Town city centre, an arc of fine white sand gives away the secluded location of one of Cape Town’s most beautiful beaches, Llandudno. Read more.

Macassar Dunes Project The Macassar Dunes Project is located on the Cape Town coast adjacent to Macassar and Khayelitsha and is bounded by the Eerste River, Baden Powell Drive and False Bay. Read more.

Melkbosstrand Melkbosstrand beckons visitors to stroll along its 7km stretch of white sand and watch the whales. Read more.

Milnerton The suburb of Milnerton – with its lagoon, beach and golf course – is the perfect spot for some well-earned rest and recreation.

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Muizenberg This laid back seaside town on the shores of False Bay comes alive in season, with holiday-makers crowding its streets as they make their way down to what is perhaps Cape Town’s nicest swimming beach. Read more.

Rondevlei Nature Reserve and hippos Rondevlei Nature Reserve is a haven for many bird and mammal species, including hippos. Read more.

Signal Hill and the Noon Gun Signal Hill is a prominent landmark from which the historic noon gun is fired, and forms the “lion’s body” for the adjacent Lion’s Head mountain. Read more.

Somerset West Surrounded by orchards, farmlands and vineyards, the scenic suburb of Somerset West lies at the foot of Helderberg Mountain. Read more.

Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) Since 1968 more than 85 000 seabirds have been taken in and treated by the dedicated staff at Cape Town’s Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB). Read more.

Southern Line Railway Route Catch a train ride through a fascinating and ever-changing landscape from Cape Town to Simon’s Town. Read more.

St James Just a little further on from Cape Town’s well-known Muizenberg beach (with its ubiquitous Victorian bathing boxes) is St James. Read more.

Strand With its beautiful white 5km-long beach, Strand is an ideal family venue for swimming, sunbathing and a variety of watersports. Read more.

The World of Birds The largest bird park in Africa, Hout Bay’s World of Birds fits neatly into a valley that provides a perfect sanctuary for the four-hectare series of aviaries. Read more.

Tokai Arboretum Tokai Arboretum is a park-like area on the slopes of Constantiaberg and near to the Silvermine Nature Reserve where you can walk and ride bikes among the many species of trees, including oaks and even Californian redwoods. Read more.

Two Oceans Aquarium With over 3000 marine creatures on view – including sharks, turtles and penguins – the Two Oceans Aquarium is one of the finest aquariums in the world. Read more.

Tygerberg Nature Reserve After an absence of 100 years from the area, bontebok once again roam freely throughout the 300ha Tygerberg Nature Reserve, thanks to the efforts of the nature conservation branch of the City of Cape Town. Read more.

Wagon trail, Sir Lowry’s Pass Early colonial pioneers in ox-wagons used Sir Lowry’s Pass to cross the mountains – and the evidence is still there to see. Read more.

West Coast Ostrich Show Ranch For a tourism experience with a difference, pay the West Coast Ostrich Show Ranch a visit. This family-owned ostrich business includes informative tours, high quality, great value. Read more.

Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve The 200ha Greater Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve is a wetland, river system and estuary near Muizenberg on the False Bay coast. Read more.

Camphill Village Wellness Make a difference with a difference. Shop by tractor to help local communities at the Camphill Village. Read more.

Cape Town labyrinths Labyrinths are a common element in many different cultures, with earliest records dating back 3 500 years. Read more.

Long Street Baths Fancy a swim in an historic, circa-1908 swimming pool? If you’re keen for a change from sea and sand, head to the Long Street Baths, on the corner of Long and Orange streets in the Cape Town city centre, for an old-world bathe. Read more.

Mangwanani Spa at Zevenwacht Enjoy being pampered at the Mangwanani Spa at Zevenwacht Wine Estate, along the famous Stellenbosch Wine Route. Read more.

Oude Molen Eco Village and Millstone Farmstall and Cafe The Oude Molen Eco-Village is located on the site known as Valkenberg East, near the Cape Town suburb of Pinelands. It’s nestled in large, park-like gardens bordered by sensitive wetlands lining the Black River. Read more.

Selfhelp Manenberg Manenberg is a poverty-stricken community in which crime, substance abuse and unemployment affect two-thirds of the population. Read more.

Top spas A holiday is not a holiday without a little time for pampering – a little soul food. With creature comforts in mind, we’ve come up with a list of top-class spas that promise to relieve the stresses of a jam-packed travel itinerary in a host of different ways. Enjoy! Read more.

Tsoga Centre and Philani Project Often described as “a green oasis in the heart of Cape Town’s Langa township”, the Tsoga Environmental Resource Centre located in Washington Street is responsible for organising programmes aimed at improving the lives of township youngsters. Read more.

Blaauwberg Beach and Kite Surfing Blaauwberg Beach or Bloubergstrand is best known for its pristine white beaches, kitesurfing and the fresh seafood that characterises the Western Cape coast. Read more.

Boat and yacht charters One of the advantages of being on a peninsula is that the sea is rarely more than a few kilometres away in any direction, so why not take advantage of this and view Cape Town from a different perspective? Read more.

Cape Hunt and Polo Club Drag Hunting is an exciting cross-country equestrian sport, where drag hound packs use foxhounds that are trained to follow an artificially laid scent trail. Read more.

Cycling and mountain biking The varied topography of Cape Town, from its soaring mountains to long, flat beaches, forested slopes and challenging mountain passes, presents the keen cyclist with an array of routes to choose from. Read more.

Erinvale Golf Course Said to be one of the best residential golf courses in South Africa, Erinvale Golf Course is one of Cape Town’s golfing treasures. Read more.

Fish Hoek Fish Hoek is a quaint coastal town set between ocean and mountain at the mouth of the Silvermine River on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula. Read more.

Fishing Whether it’s the excitement of fighting a large game fish out at sea or the more sedate art of fly fishing that appeals to the angler in you, Cape Town offers a wide choice of saltwater and freshwater options. Read more.

Golf Cape Town and the greater Western Cape Province offer golfing enthusiasts some of the most majestic and scenic championship-status courses in South Africa. Read more.

Great rides Feel the kiss of the salty wind astraddle a classic car or motorcycle, while taking in the magnificence of Cape Town’s mountain and ocean scenery. Read more.

Helderberg and Nature Reserve The beautiful Cape Helderberg area offers a wonderful combination of nature and winelands, just 45km (28mi) from Cape Town. Read more.

Helicopter and aeroplane trips Soaring in a helicopter or plane over the broad expanse of Cape Town, from its majestic mountain ranges down to its sparkling ocean, is a wonderful introduction to the diversity offered by South Africa’s Mother City. Read more.

Horse riding For those who enjoy seeing the countryside at a gallop with the wind blowing through their hair, horse riding in Cape Town can be a pleasant and affordable experience. Read more.

Hout Bay Scenic Hout Bay is a vibey coastal town with a lovely swimming beach and a picturesque harbour where you can buy the best fish and chips in the world. Read more.

Indoor Rock Climbing Gym A test of mental strength
Contrary to popular belief, climbing is not a pursuit limited to the very strong. It has a lot more to do with mental ability and technique, so put your skills to the test at CityROCK Indoor Climbing Gym in Observatory, Cape Town. Read more.

Killarney Race Track Watch or participate as the speed freaks tear up the track at Killarney. Read more.

Lion’s Head Lion’s Head forms part of the Table Mountain range and provides a scenic backdrop to the City of Cape Town. Read more.

Microlighting Whether you’re soaring above the waves or skimming overland with the rush of wind in your ears and the scent of ozone in your nostrils, nothing can equal the intense sensory experience of microlight flight. Read more.

Milnerton Waterpark Pools, slides, chess, mini-golf and braais await fun- and sun-lovers at the Milnerton Waterpark on Pentz Drive, Milnerton.  Read more.

Newlands Sports Grounds Newlands cricket grounds and rugby stadium, with their views of Table Mountain, are full of sports history and atmosphere.  Read more.

Noordhoek Beach Horse Riding Noordhoek is popular for horse-rides along a white sand beach that stretches for miles. Read more.

Paragliding It has long been a human dream to soar like a bird on lofty thermals – and paragliding comes pretty close. There couldn’t be a better place to experience the thrill of paragliding than high above the beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, and the Twelve Apostles. Read more.

Quad biking Traversing the beautiful Cape countryside on a quad bike offers a unique perspective on local flora and fauna, with a little excitement thrown in for good measure. Read more.

Sandboarding The nature reserve at Atlantis, about 40 minutes from the city centre, has incredibly white sand dunes which you can “surf” on boards. Read more.

Scuba diving in the Cape The best thing about diving in Cape Town is that you have two oceans to choose from – the warmer Indian Ocean to the east and south, and the colder Atlantic Ocean to the west. Read more.

Sea kayaking Sea kayaking is a year-round activity that can be enjoyed by reasonably fit people of all ages. Read more.

Seals, sharks and whales The ocean and small islands around Cape Town are teeming with life. Seals have made their homes on both Seal Island and Duiker Island. Read more.

Silvermine Nature Reserve Silvermine Nature Reserve forms part of the Table Mountain National Park and encapsulates part of the Cape Peninsula mountain range, from Kalk Bay through to Constantiaberg. Read more.

Skydiving in Cape Town Taking in the beauty of Cape Town from altitude is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read more.

Steenbras River Gorge Hiking Trail Take a challenging hike into the Steenbras River Gorge near Gordon’s Bay along designated footpaths, and then go abseiling (you can opt out if this is not for you!) down Kamikaze Canyon. Read more.

Surfing If you’ve always harboured a desire to master the art of surfing, a holiday in Cape Town is the ideal time to learn this most enjoyable sport. Read more.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Take a 10-minute cable car ride and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain, the city’s most famous icon. Read more.

Table Mountain National Park and Hoerikwaggo Trail The Hoerikwaggo Trails in Table Mountain National Park take in all the natural attractions of the park – beaches and mountain – as well as some city highlights. Read more.

Athlone and Galaxy Disco Enjoy authentic Cape Malay dining, listen to some swinging jazz, party till you drop and then eat again in Athlone. Read more.

Cape Town kids Keeping children occupied over weekends and during the holidays is always a challenge for busy parents, but those on holiday in Cape Town have a wide choice when it comes to entertaining little ones. Read more.

Cape Town Stadium The stunning Cape Town stadium on Green Point Common is an architectural masterpiece. Eight World Cup matches are scheduled to be played at the venue during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Read more.

Celebration House Celebration House has been described as “the answer to a bride’s mother’s prayers!” Read more.

City Bowl Suburbs With the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, the City Bowl contains the heart of the Mother City. Read more.

City Centre When it comes to fun and entertainment, Cape Town is the mother of all cities. Read more.

GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World Take the family to GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World for hours of entertainment, including gambling, restaurants, ice-skating and ten-pin bowling. Read more.

Long Street at Night If you’re looking for fun vibes and an excuse to stay out all night, visit Long Street, party capital of the Mother City. Read more.

Maynardville Open-Air Theatre One of the best-loved outdoor theatres in the Cape is Wynberg’s Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, where around 20 000 patrons attend a variety of performances each year. Read more.

Milnerton Playhouse The Milnerton Playhouse is tucked behind the Milnerton Library at 87 Pienaar Road, and was built in 1989 for the Milnerton Players’ Dramatic Society. Read more.

MTN Sciencentre Packed with more than 300 interactive displays, the MTN Sciencentre in the Canal Walk Shopping Centre is a unique venue where inquiring minds are guaranteed to find a wonderful mix of interesting exhibits. Read more.

Night clubs Cape Town is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, with its bright lights luring clubbers, diners, bar hoppers and those looking to sample the wonderful variety that the Mother City has to offer after dark. Read more.

Noordhoek Farm Village Tucked under the welcome shade of massive oak trees at the southern end of Chapman’s Peak Drive lies the delightful Noordhoek Farm Village. Read more.

On Broadway Theatre On Broadway, owned by Russell Shapiro, opened in May 1997 in Somerset Road, Green Point. Read more.

Photography Even if you don’t know much about photography or your camera, a photographic day tour in the Cape is the perfect way to learn how to use your camera and take some awesome photographs. Read more.

Sea Point and Mouille Point The “New York” of Cape Town, Sea Point offers visitors a variety of pubs, music clubs, coffee shops and restaurants. Read more.

South African National Circus The South African National Circus (SANC) prides itself on presenting a “circus arts human performance with an African twist”, which appeals to all ages and across all cultures. The talented performers are trained by world-class SANC artists at 2 Willow Road in Hartleyvale, Observatory. Read more.

Spoken Word at Zula Bar On the last Wednesday of every month the Zula Bar comes alive with an evening of words and “anything lyrical”, from live music and soul hop, to street poetry, beatbox, rap and everything in between. Read more.

The Playhouse Theatre The 60-year-old Hottentots Holland Dramatic Society (HHDS) owns The Playhouse Theatre, on the corner of Lourensford and Swalle Roads in Somerset West. Read more.

Theatre in the District The Theatre in the District is an iconic remnant of what was once a bustling, colourful Cape community. Read more.

Theatre on the Bay Sea you there!
With its central location and beautiful ocean vistas, Camps Bay’s Theatre on the Bay promises a good mix of local and international drama, musicals, comedy, cabaret, music and dance. Read more.

Tobogganing Cool Runnings is making the most of people’s need for speed by opening the first toboggan track in Africa. Read more.

Zip Zap School of Circus Arts If the sight of trapeze artists arcing to and fro over a gasping crowd gets your adrenalin going, pay a visit to the Zip Zap School of Circus Arts. Read more.

Alphen Antiques and Collectables Fair and Kirstenbosch Craft Market Visit the Alphen Antiques and Collectables Fair and the Kirstenbosch Craft Market. Read more.

Book shops What’s the good of a holiday without a good book? There’s no shortage of great book shops in Cape Town where bookworms can while away the hours and browse at their leisure. Read more.

Cavendish Square Shopping Centre The award-winning Cavendish Square in Claremont is one of Cape Town’s most upmarket shopping centres, and is home to more than 200 stores including shops. Read more.

Century City and Canal Walk Shopping Centre Century City and Canal Walk Shopping Centre offer a unique lifestyle experience in the heart of the greater Cape metropole. Read more.

Church Street by day (Antiques) For the perfect lazy day, take a stroll along Church Street to find everything from lunch and coffee, to antiques and art galleries. Read more.

Diamonds and jewellery There are a number of designers and manufacturing jewellers of distinction in and around Cape Town. South Africa is world renowned for its gold and diamonds, so where better to create stunning pieces of art? Read more.

Factory shopping Although Cape Town offers the tourist an overwhelming choice of some of South Africa’s finest shopping malls, it can make a pleasant change to visit some of the city’s factory shops, where bargains can often be found. Read more.

Hout Bay craft market Slotted neatly between the mountains and the ocean, you’ll come upon the picturesque village of Hout Bay. Read more.

Iziko lo Lwazi Craftworkers Hout Bay’s informal settlement, Imizamo Yethu, is home to approximately 20 000 people who live mostly in shacks in overcrowded, impoverished conditions. Read more.

Local designer stores Cape Town boasts many upmarket malls and shopping centres where shoppers are truly spoilt for choice. Yet sometimes you’re searching for something that little bit different. Why not pay a visit to some of the Mother City’s designer outlets, where exclusivity is guaranteed and African style abounds? Read more.

Markets Cape Town is renowned for its markets – and Greenmarket Square and Milnerton Flea Market are fun places to hunt down bargains. Read more.

Montebello Craft and Design Centre The Montebello Design Centre is one of Cape Town’s best-kept secrets. The centre features more than 20 arts and craft studios and workshops, an historic greenhouse and nursery, a forge, stunning restaurant and organic deli farm shop. It’s a non-profit development project aimed at promoting good local craft and design, and generating job creation. Read more.

Nitida Food Market Set in the beautiful Durbanville Hills region of Cape Town, the Nitida “Degustazione” Farmers’ Market promises lovers of good food “something different and exciting” to eat. Read more.

Porter Estate Produce Market Stock up on a week’s supply of fresh farm fare in the beautiful surrounds of Cape Town’s Constantia Valley. The weekly outdoor Porter Estate Produce Market is held every Saturday, weather permitting. Read more.

Somerset Mall Located in the heart of the Helderberg region, Somerset Mall is one of the most popular shopping destinations in the Cape. Read more.

Tyger Valley Shopping Centre One of the best-known landmarks in Cape Town’s northern suburbs is the 275-store Tyger Valley Shopping Centre. Read more.

V&A Waterfront The V&A Waterfront is South Africa’s most visited destination – a combination of shops, restaurants, nightspots, tourist attractions and museums in the city’s historic harbour that attracts millions of visitor’s a year … and for good reason. Read more.

Willowbridge Shopping Centre Fashioned after high-street shopping in the world’s great cities, Willowbridge offers a unique open-air retail experience. Read more.

Willowbridge Slow Market What is “slow food”, you might wonder? The answer is quite simple: it’s the opposite of fast food! Think fresh, healthy, organically grown produce of all kinds and you’ll find it every Saturday from 09h00 to 14h00 at the Willowbridge Slow Market, at the Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre in Tyger Valley. Read more.

Bakeries and delicatessens Cape Town is well supplied with good bakeries and delicatessens. Read more.

Cape winelands tours Breathtaking natural scenery, longstanding cultural heritage and world-class wine-producing estates characterise the Cape winelands region, a tourist Mecca that always ranks highly on visitors’ itineraries. Read more.

Constantia Wine Route The Constantia Valley is the oldest wine-growing area in Southern Africa and features superb wine estates, fantastic shopping opportunities and a variety of excellent restaurants. Read more.

Crayfish, mussels and more Cape Town is, without doubt, a seafood-lover’s haven. From choice Cape West Coast lobsters (crayfish), to fresh fish and mussels, seafood restaurants are as plentiful as the kelp fronds that line the seashore. Read more.

Durbanville Wine Valley Fantastic wines, excellent restaurants and gorgeous views of the Tygerberg Hills. Durbanville Wine Valley has so much to offer – just 20 minutes from Cape Town. Read more.

Gold of Africa Museum and Gold Restaurant The address 96 Strand Street, Cape Town, is better known as the Gold of Africa Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the ancient art of African goldsmithing while simultaneously inspiring contemporary design. Read more.

Helderberg Wine Route The Helderberg region has its own wine route which incorporates over 20 wine estates. Read more.

Top Restaurants Whether you’re looking for fine dining, fusion cuisine, home-grown fare or distinct African flavours, Cape Town is the foodie capital of South Africa. Read more.

Vergelegen Wine Estate Although its translated name means “situated far away”, Vergelegen wine estate, historical homestead and grounds are only a 40-minute drive from the Cape Town city centre, near the town of Somerset West. Read more.

Wine farm restaurants, Morgenster olive oil Enjoy a drive to a tasting experience with a difference, learn to cook African style and wash it all down with some delicious wine. Read more.