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Cape Town is a modern, cosmopolitan city surrounded by nature. Centred around Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of the world, the Mother City is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning biodiversity, award-winning food and wine, and sheer variety of experiences on offer.
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If you’re visiting the Mother City or simply looking to explore some pocket-friendly spots in Cape Town, here are a few cool places worth checking out.
Creator @msafiri_lifestyle shares some of her favourite affordable experiences in Cape Town from her recent trip.
Please note: All prices mentioned below are local South African rates.
📍City Sightseeing Bus: City Sightseeing Cape Town 1 day bus ticket
Winter Kids Special: R49 (aged 4–17), and Winter family package: R675 for 2 adults and 2 kids (aged 4–17). Available until 12 September 2025
📍Table Mountain Aerial Cableway: From R130 return
📍Two Oceans Aquarium: From R195
📍Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden: From R100
📍Hout Bay: Free entry
📍Bo-Kaap: Free entry
📍Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome: From R90
📍Wine tasting: From R100
📍Chapman’s Peak Drive
📍Boulders Beach: From R50
📍Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope: From R105
📍V&A Waterfront: Free entry
📍Camps Bay: Free entry
📍Cape Wheel: From R175
#capetown #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown #capetownsouthafrica #budgetfriendly
ICYMI! @tablemountainca will temporarily close for annual maintenance from Monday, 28 July to Sunday, 3 August 2025.
During this time, all commercial activities at both the Upper and Lower Stations will be closed to the public.
Each year, the Cableway undergoes routine inspections and essential upgrades to ensure the system continues to operate to the highest international safety standards.
Hikers can still enjoy a trek up Table Mountain, with many routes and walkways accessible. However, all facilities at the summit and base stations will be closed during the shutdown.
#tablemountain #tablemountaincableway #capetown
Winter in Cape Town offers the perfect opportunity to explore exciting activities despite the chilly weather.❄️
Here’s Part 3 of our “100 Things to Do in Cape Town This Winter” series...
📍 Hop on a City Sightseeing tour bus
📍Explore Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
📍 A night out at a jazz venue in the city: Incognito at The Alphen Boutique Hotel, The Blue Room, The Athletic Club & Social
📍Unwind on the Franschhoek Wine Tram
📍 Escape a room in 60 minutes at HintHunt Cape Town
📍 Go on a kayak adventure with Kayak Adventures Cape Town
📍Delve into Simon’s Town’s best-kept secrets
#winter #capetown #thingstodoincapetown
Winter nights, mid-July, in the best city in the world. 😍
📹: @travel_blogged
We have some exciting news to share...🎉
Cape Town has officially been named Best City in the World by readers of The @telegraph in its 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards! 🏆
More than 20,000 UK travellers cast their votes, placing Cape Town on top once again. This is the seventh time the city has claimed this coveted title, and the second time this year it has been crowned the world’s best. 🥳
Earlier this year, Time Out named Cape Town #1 City in the World. The Mother City topped the publication’s annual list of the Best Cities in the World, with 82% of Capetonians describing the city as beautiful, and 97% of locals saying it makes them happy. 😁
To celebrate, tell us what you absolutely love about the Mother City in the comments below! 🎉
#capetown #lovecapetown #worldbest
📸: @7assaant
Pretty in winter 😍
Here are some of our favourite images you shared with us. 📸
1. Standing Tall: @dean_lock
2. In bloom: @manieboy.za
3. Shadows: @nasreenroberts
4. Sailing away: @miragecatamaran
5. Aerial landscape: keagzcpt
Tag us in your photographs/reels using #lovecapetown. The best content will feature on our social media accounts.
#capetown #thingstodoincapetown #winter
Craving a fragrant, flavour-packed curry or something rich, creamy, and comforting? 🍛
Cape Town’s got plenty of eateries to hit the spot. These are a few spots we think you’ll love👇
📍 Curry Club
📍 Bukhara Restaurant
📍 Sundoo Sea Point and Newlands
📍 Prashad Café: Rondebosch, Kloof Street, Constantia Village, UCT
📍Maharajah Indian Restaurant
📍 Vadivelu
Drop some of your favourite restaurants in the comments section...
Who says winter has to be dull or drain your wallet? Cape Town is jam-packed with cool, cosy, and budget-friendly things to do that’ll keep you smiling all season long. 🤩
We’ve rounded up a bunch of cool activities for under R150pp. ☕️🎨🍿
These include:
📍Visit an Iziko museum: from R50
📍Go coffee shop hopping: from R25
📍Try Scratch Patch and Cave Golf at the V&A Waterfront or Simon’s Town: from R35
📍Catch a film at The Labia Theatre: from R90
📍Explore Guga S’thebe Arts & Culture Centre in Langa: free entry
📍Visit the South African Astronomical Observatory: from R50
Got any budget-friendly gems of your own? Share your favourites in the comments below!
Grab a front-row seat to one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles as Southern Right whales return to the Cape’s shores between June and November. 🐋
We’ve rounded up some of the best spots in and around Cape Town where you can catch these majestic creatures in action:
📍False Bay
📍Hermanus
📍The West Coast
📍Gansbaai
📍The Whale Trail
📹: @carden_roberts__drones
#capetown #whalewatching #travel
Winter in Cape Town offers the perfect opportunity to explore exciting activities despite the chilly weather.❄️
Here’s Part 2 of our “100 Things to Do in Cape Town This Winter” series...
📍Meet Colourful Amuki Characters at Wonderdal, Hazendal Wine Estate
📍Treat Yourself to a Spa Day: The Alphen Spa at Alphen Boutique Hotel, Verde Vita Spa at Hotel Verde, Amani Spa at The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, The Garden Spa at Babylonstoren, Heavenly Spa at The Westin, and Acai Spa & Wellness Oasis at Palm House Boutique Hotel
📍Visit Cape Point
📍Book a Hot Springs Getaway: Caledon Hotel & Spa, AKTV Goudini Spa, The Baths Natural Hot Springs, Montagu Springs
📍TimeOut Market Winter Wine Series
📍 Explore 8000 animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium
📍Take the cable car up Table Mountain
to watch the sunset
#winter #capetown #thingstodoincapetown
Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫
To celebrate, we’re shining the spotlight on responsibly sourced chocolate makers in the city. These Cape Town chocolatiers are redefining what it means to treat yourself, sourcing cacao responsibly, supporting farming communities, and creating each bar with respect for the planet.💝
These include:
🍫 Honest Chocolate: 64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, and 52 Main Rd, Kalk Bay
🍫 AFRIKOA Chocolate: Shop G11, Makers Landing, Cruise Terminal, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
🍫 Cocoafair Chocolatier: Vissershok Rd, Durbanville
#worldchocolateday #capetown
This July, we’re bringing you Winter Magic in the Mother City – a chance to win the perfect mix of indoor adventures, foodie delights, and pampering experiences to warm up even the chilliest days! ❄️😎
This fantastic prize, valued at R15 000, includes:
🛏️ A luxurious one-night stay for 2 at de Private Villa at @thekilimafranschhoek (breakfast included!)
💆🏻♀️ @capegracehotel Spa & Dining Winter Package for 2, including three bespoke spa treatments and your choice of a two-course lunch or dinner-pure bliss.
🍷 2 Tickets to @timeoutmarketcapetown’s Winter Wine Series PLUS a R1000 food voucher.
🍇 A @citysightseeingsa Three Region Xplorer Wine Tour with tastings, a cellar tour, sweet pairings and more.
🎨 2 Silver Annual Memberships to @norvalfoundation art museum and sculpture garden.
🎭 Tickets to Chicago: The Musical at @artscapetheatre.
🤩 2 Tickets to the @museumofillusions_capetown – for quirky, indoor fun.
🏛️ Entry for two to @izikomuseumssa– including the Planetarium, National Gallery and more.
To enter, complete the entry form in the link in bio– it takes less than a minute! Entries close Wednesday 30 July 2025. Winner announced on Friday 1 August.
#LoveCapeTown #WinterMagic #CapeTownGiveaway #MotherCityMagic #WinterInCapeTown
