Cape Town has plenty to offer travellers who want the finer things in life. If you’re after the trip of a lifetime, with spectacular views, sublime food and wine, loads of pampering, and wonderful memories, you’ve come to the right city.
What to do
Dine out
Cape Town is home to six of the top 10 restaurants in the country. These are The Test Kitchen, La Colombe, Camphors at Vergelegen, Chef’s Warehouse at Beau Constantia, and Greenhouse. Foxcroft, the Potluck Club, and Thali are also sublime and unique.
Taste wine
Wine tasting is one of the best ways to spend a day in Cape Town. Combine the delicious wines with some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth, century old architecture, and awe-inspiring food, and it’s no surprise that it’s one of Cape Town’s most beloved activities for visitors and locals alike. There are five main wine routes, each with something unique to offer: Constantia, Durbanville, Helderberg, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. The Franschhoek Wine Tram is a great way to see many estates without having to worry about driving. We recommend picking one of these routes and visiting three to four estates. Don’t miss Groot Constantia for a great mix of history, wine, food, and scenery!
Read all about wine tasting in Cape Town and the surrounds
Have a spa day
No luxury Cape Town break is complete without a massage, glass of bubbly, and some unbeatable views. Luckily, there are plenty of options where you can get just that! The 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa is set into the rock of Table Mountain, creating an underground grotto with plunge pools to relax in before or after your treatment. Alternatively, you can opt for an outdoor massage in a billowy curtained gazebo. Librisa Spa at the Belmond Mount Nelson offers a range of luxurious treatments. They also have a teen treatment menu and a children’s club so the whole family can enjoy a special day together. Packages can include a light lunch at the Oasis Restaurant. One&Only Cape Town’s spa and fitness centre is set on its own private island, with 12 treatment rooms, including couple’s rooms and a full service salon. It also has yoga, Pilates and personal training on offer. The Heavenly Spa at the Westin Grand is on the 19th floor of the hotel – and it boasts arguably the best view in town.
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Shop
If you’re after luxury items or boutique clothing, you’re spoilt for chocie in Cape Town. The Atlantic Seaboard is a great place to start. Cape Quarter Lifestyle Centre in Green Point offers galleries and showrooms, high end furniture, health stores, speciality food and much more. For a world-class shopping experience you really can’t beat the V&A Waterfront, with more than 450 retail outlets selling just about anything money can buy. The biggest shopping centre in the Western Cape is Canal Walk at Century City.
Go on safari
Cape Town is not the most popular safari destination in the country, but if you want to see the Big Five, treat yourself to a spa day, and stay in stunning luxury accommodation, you can’t miss Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa.
Go for a helicopter ride
Few things beat the beauty of Cape Town from a bird’s eye view. City Helicopters offers chartered flights over the city, harbour, and Winelands. You can even fly out to the Winelands for lunch at one of the top restaurants.
Where to stay
Cape Town’s luxury hotels are a fantastic option for those who want convenience, a great location, high standards, and suberb facilities. There are many, many hotels to choose from. The Atlantic Seaboard is a great area for this kind of accommodation: you can expect sea views, and close proximity to fantasic shops, restaurants, and bars. There are loads of self catering options, apartments and guest houses in the area too. Camps Bay and Clifton in particular are great for sea views and modern, stylish apartments. The Southern Sun Cape Sun is a 4-star hotel in the heart of the city, if you’d prefer more central accommodation.
What to bring
- Glam get-ups for high-end clubs, bars, and restaurants
- Comfy clothes for kicking back
- A healthy appetite!
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