Discover Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs

About the Area

Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs offer visitors a chance to experience a different side of the city. Often overshadowed by the more tourist-friendly areas of Cape Town, the Southern Suburbs are home to a diverse range of attractions, from historic landmarks to outdoor activities.

While the downtown area is bustling and vibrant, the Southern Suburbs are more laid-back and mellow. However, there are still plenty of attractions to keep visitors entertained.

Constantia is one of Cape Town’s most popular wine regions, and it’s also home to some of the city’s best restaurants. You can visit the extraordinarily beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

With so much to see and do, Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs are an essential stop for any visitor to the city.

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Explore the Southern Suburbs Neighbourhoods

The Southern Suburbs offers an incredibly diverse list of neighbourhoods reaching from the slopes of Table Mountain towards the False Bay coastline, each with it’s own individualistic appeal.  

Places to Stay in the Southern Suburbs

When it comes to finding the perfect place to stay in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, there are a few things to consider. Do you want to be close to the beach? Or perhaps you’re looking for a more central location that’s close to all the action. 

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✨ The Mother City Shines Again! ✨

Cape Town has been crowned the World's Best Holiday Hotspot in 2023, according to The UK Post Office Travel Money's 17th annual Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer.

According to the findings, Cape Town currently offers the best value for money, with a drop of 7.5% in costs. Our beautiful city beat 39 other destinations to claim the top spot, proving itself as the ultimate destination for a memorable vacation.

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@piersgreatperhaps taking in our marvellous Mother City ⛰🌊

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Wander into Khayelitsha, a township filled with history, culture, and adventure!

Gather your friends and meander through vibrant art, plant a community garden, cycle through the neighbourhood, and indulge in a traditional meal with Juma Art Tours.

There’s something for everyone in Khayelitsha 🙌

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Soak Up Simon’s Town’s history and art scene!

Sip an aromatic cup of coffee while paging through a gripping novel, wander through the past and present at the South African Naval Museum, or enjoy a scenic walk to the Just Nuisance statue.

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Richard Yeomans is among many persons with disabilities who have the opportunity to experience the thrilling rush of the ocean through adaptive surfing lessons. 🌊

Surf Emporium, the only officially ‘Surfing South Africa’ accredited Adaptive Surf School in South Africa, has made great strides within this space through regular surf clinics and group or private adaptive surfing lessons.

The organisation, together with the Roxy Davis Foundation and Adaptive Surfing Cape Town, aims to show people with disabilities that surfing is possible.

Adaptive Surfing Cape Town also hosts monthly Adaptive Surf Clinics throughout the year.

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Hundreds of Capetonians (and visitors to the Mother City) celebrated @capetowncarnival during its iconic parade this evening.

The mega-annual event did not disappoint visitors, showcasing incredible floats, dramatic costumes, and high energy dancers and entertainment. 💃

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The Cape Wheel is back in action at The V&A Waterfront at its new location at Breakwater Boulevard! 🥳🎡

Visitors will now get picturesque views of Table Mountain, Granger Bay, and Signal Hill.

The popular Cape Town activity is open daily and should be included in any traveller's bucket list.

And, if you are a SA citizen, you get to enjoy The Cape Wheel for free on your birthday when you show proof of ID!

Ticket sales are currently open. Visit http://www.capewheel.co.za/ for ticket prices and opening times.

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Soak Up Simon’s Town’s foodie scene! 🍲

Enjoy mouth-watering fish n chips by the seaside, tuck into a freshly prepared organic meal with a scenic view, or treat yourself to a luxurious fine dining experience during sunset. 

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Soak up Simon’s Town’s exhilarating experiences! 🤿

Opt for a swim with penguins at Boulders Beach, a diving adventure at the Great African Sea Forests, or a thrilling shark cage diving experience at Simon’s Town. 

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Happy Pride! 🌈✨

The streets of Cape Town came alive with Pride festivities.

Hailed the biggest ever Pride event the city has ever seen, this year’s festivities saw a bigger stage, larger grounds, more stalls, and captivating entertainment.

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