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Beyond the City

Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town is the famous Winelands region of the Western Cape. Any traveller looking to experience the best of South African wine country must plan to visit the area beyond the city.

The region is home to some of the country’s most renowned wineries which are located in the beautiful towns of Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. Visitors can tour the vineyards, learn about the winemaking process, and sample some of the region’s finest wines. The Franschhoek Wine Tram is the perfect way to tour the vineyards of this beautiful region. Visitors can hop on and off at any of the stops, exploring the different wineries and tasting their wares.

The Winelands region is also home to a number of excellent restaurants, making it the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely meal after a day of wine tasting. With its beautiful scenery and world-class wines, the Winelands region is sure to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience.

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The Southern Suburbs of Cape Town offer a wide range of dining and drinking options. Visitors can choose from traditional South African fare, international cuisine, and everything in between.

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Winter nights, mid-July, in the best city in the world. 😍

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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

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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...
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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!
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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

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Cape Town, we’ve got a few rainy days ahead! ☔️

Don’t let the weather stop you from exploring as the city’s full of indoor attractions that are worth stepping out for. 🌂

Take a little inspiration from @daynacatherinepipe, who embraced the chill and spent the day discovering some of Cape Town’s cosy attractions. ☕️🖼️

Remember to stay warm and travel safe over the next few days.

📹: @daynacatherinepipe

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Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? 😲

Here’s your reminder of how Cape Town will look in 3 months...😉

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