Djembe drums are hourglass-shaped, hide-covered drums with a distinctive African sound. The drums have their origins in West Africa, and the name apparently comes from the Bambara saying “Anke djé, anke bé”: a call for everyone to assemble in peace. That’s what djembe drumming is all about: unity. Djembe drumming happens…
Cape Town is a multi-faceted city, with something to offer everyone. Those with an interest in history are no exception. The city was home to the Khoi and San people thousands of years ago, and later became the centre of European colonisation. It has endured colonisation, slavery, naval battles around its…
Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs are vast, starting from Observatory just outside of the city, skirting Devil’s Peak through Newlands, Claremont, and Wynberg, and round the side of Table Mountain to Constantia. The neighbourhoods are leafy and suburban, with many little eateries, bars, parks, and other hallmarks of suburban life. For those…
The vast majority of Cape Town’s residents live in townships around the city. Some of the larger townships include Khayelitsha, Langa, Gugulethu, and Imizamo Yethu. These places are an important part of Cape Town’s history, and they’re a huge part of what makes Cape Town what it is today too. Here…
Score big brownie points on your Cape Town trip by surprising your loved ones with a beautiful and distinctively Cape Town gift! Here are our top eight places to get great local gifts.
Vannie Kaap, Salt River
Vannie Kaap is a locally run gift and apparel store in Cape Town, with…
When you visit Cape Town, you’re spolit for choice when it comes to the kind of accommodation you choose. There’s everything from luxury hotels to rooftop Airstream trailers and everything in-between. Cape Town has many fantastic hotels, guesthouses, apartments, and BnB’s, but those travelling on a tight budget may want to…
The Cape Town Official Visitors’ Guide is published by Cape Town Tourism, the City of Cape Town’s official regional tourism organisation.
The guide is a wealth of information and essential reading for first-time visitors who want to get to grips with all the city has to offer. The guide offers readers…
It’s hard to believe that there’s a charming little village right next to the bustling City Bowl, but De Waterkant somehow manages to be both part of the centre of town and detached from it—a suburb hidden in plain sight that is home to some of the city’s most on-trend inhabitants….
Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most iconic attraction. The ride on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is one you’ll never forget: it rotates 360° as it ascends, slowly revealing better and better views as you approach the summit. Everyone knows that it’s an essential stop on your Cape Town trip, but…
Cape Town is a music lover’s paradise, and there’s always something happening, from festivals to concerts to parades. The city’s music scene really shines at its festivals, so here is a list of the top annual music festivals, in order of what time of year they happen. To find out more…
Ramadan is one of the most important annual observances of the year for Muslims. Here is a guide to help you decide where to stay, what to do, where to pray, and how to stay up to date.
When is Ramadan?
Ramadan 2019 will begin on Monday, 6 May and end…
