About the Area
Situated between the city center and the lush, green suburbs further north, Cape Town’s northern suburbs offer the best of both worlds. From the trendy shops of Belville to the world-class winelands, cafes and leafy avenues of Durbanville.
Nature lovers will feel right at home in the northern suburbs of Cape Town. The area is home to a number of nature reserves, including the Tygerberg Nature Reserve and the Durbanville Nature Reserve. In addition, the Winelands are just a short drive away, offering visitors the opportunity to sample some of South Africa’s finest wines.
For those who prefer a more urban environment, the city center is just a short drive from most of the Northern Suburbs. And for those who enjoy shopping, there are a number of shopping malls in the area. No matter what your interests are, the northern suburbs of Cape Town have something to offer.
Explore the Northern Suburbs Neighbourhoods
The Northern Suburbs are known for their mix scenic beauty and quaint suburban atmosphere. There are a number of attractions to keep you busy in the areas, including it’s extremely popular wine farms and nature reserves.
Things to Do in the Northern Suburbs
The Northern Suburbs of Cape Town are a great place to explore, with something to suit everyone. For those who love the outdoors, there are plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails to discover, as well as a number of parks, gardens and heritage sites.
Places to Stay in the Northern Suburbs
Whatever your accommodation needs, you are sure to find something to suit in the Northern Suburbs. Accommodation ranges from camping to luxury homestays near the wineries or quaint B&Bs closer to town.
Places to Eat & Drink in the Northern Suburbs
The area’s restaurants offer cuisines from all over the world, so you’re sure to find something to your taste. And if you’re in the mood for something a little more local, Durbanville is also home to some of South Africa’s best wineries.
Travel Inspiration
Looking for some travel inspiration for your next trip to Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs? Here are some ideas to get you started:
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You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to food options at the @vandawaterfront! 🥳
The Mother City attraction offers everything from fine dining, food trucks, fast food eateries, and everything in between. 🍽️
Here are some restaurants to check out:
📍TANG
📍Seven Colours Eatery, Battery Park
📍Si Cantina Sociale
📍Beluga, Makers Landing
📍PIER/ The Waterside
📍V&A food trucks
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It`s flower season in Cape Town! 🌼
Drop the location of your favourite Mother City flower spots in the comment section...😎
📸: @photography_by_leeanne
#flowerseason #capetown #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
Freedom To Wish is back, and we are excited to give you the opportunity to be a tourist in your own city! 😎
Last year, we granted hundreds of wishes, and we hope to put smiles on many more faces this year. To enter, nominate yourself or a loved one who resides in Cape Town and tell us the one thing you’d love to experience in our beautiful city and why. 🥳
Whatsapp your 60-second voice note or video motivation to 072 662 0626 or email freedomtowish@capetown.travel between 1-26 September 2023. T’s and C’s apply.
Local has never been so lekker. 🫶
#freedomtowish #localhasneverbeensolekker #capetowntourism #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown #capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
Step into another world when you visit Cape Town and explore its countless hiking trails.🚶♀️🚶♂️
Tell us, what are your favourite hiking trails in the Mother City? ⛰️
📹: @toxicity112
#capetown #capetownhikes #hike #hiking #lionshead #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
Are you longing for an escape a short drive from Cape Town? A place that offers a picturesque backdrop, cosy ambiance and natural hot springs? If so, you should add these epic destinations to your bucket list:
📍The Baths
📍The Caledon Hotel and Spa
📍Avalon Springs
📍ATKV Goudini Spa
📍Montagu Springs
#naturalhotsprings #capetown #westerncape #thebaths #caledonhotelandspa #avalonsprings #atkvgoudinispa #montagusprings #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
POV: You’re travelling through Chapman’s Peak, one of Cape Town’s most scenic drives. 🚘
Who are you taking? Tag your besties.😎
📹: @travelling_gypsy
#chapmanspeak #scenicdrive #roadtrip #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
Stand a chance to win one of 2x double tickets to the highly anticipated @trevornoah show on 31 August 2023 at Grand Arena, courtesy of @sun_grandwest . 😎
The prize includes a meal voucher worth R800 to any of the restaurants at GrandWest for the two selected winners. 🍽️
To stand a chance to win, follow @lovecapetown and @sun_grandwest , then complete the online entry form at the link in our bio.
The competition ends on Friday, 25 August 2023, at 12pm. The winners will be announced on the same day.
Please read the terms and conditions carefully before entering this competition:
*The ticket is available for the 31 August 2023 show and is non-transferable.
*The prize includes a meal voucher worth R800 to any of the restaurants at GrandWest for the two selected winners.
*The prize excludes transport to and from the venue.
*The winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries.
#competition #win #grandwest #lovecapetown #trevornoah #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
Cape Town is a captivating solo travel destination worth adding to your bucket list. 😎
Whether you want to indulge in a wine tasting on Table Mountain, immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and history of Bo-Kaap or savour the local scene at bustling markets and museums, there`s a plethora of activities perfectly suited for one. 🥳
📸: @joshheldsinger
#lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika #findyourfreedom #solotravel
Who’s excited about flower season in Cape Town? 🌻🌼🌷
📹: @nicowelgemoed
#lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika #canola #flowerseason
Did someone say brunch? 🍽️
The Mother City is known for its incredible brunch spots scattered throughout the city. 😋
From aesthetic spaces to world-renowned dishes that will make your tastebuds dance, fearless foodies have an array of brunch options to choose from. 😎
Featured in this video:
📍JARRYDS Brunch & Bistro
📍Sonny and Irene
📍Swan Café
📍Egghead Diner
📍BUTTER
📍Ou Meul Bakkery
Other spots to try:
📍Hemelhuijs
📍Jonkershuis
📍Kleinsky’s Delicatessen
📍Four and Twenty
📍Mulberry & Prince
📍Groot Phesantekraal
#brunch #brunchspotsincapetown #foodie #fearlessfoodie #thingstodoincapetown #jarryds #sonnyandirene #swancafe #eggheaddiner #butter #oumeul #lovecapetown #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
Captivating Cape Town-the perfect ocean and mountain escape. 🌊⛰️
If there is one thing you would like to experience in the Mother City, what would it be and why?
📸:@kelvindadams
#lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika #findyourfreedom #tablemountain
POV: Kitesurfing in the Greatest City on Earth! 😉
Tell us, what activities are on your Cape Town adventure bucket list?
📹: @highfivekite
#capetown #kitesurfing #adventure #findyourfreedom #urbanadventurer #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
