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Nightlife Experiences in Cape Town

For those who enjoy a night on the town, Cape Town offers a wide range of options. The city is home to numerous clubs, bars, and restaurants, and there is always something new to discover.

Whether you’re looking for a laid-back atmosphere or a wild party, you’ll be sure to find a spot that suits your needs. And if you’re feeling brave, you can even take a dance class or two to really get the night started.

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Aug 25

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

#vandawaterfront #capetownrestaurants #tang #sevencolourseatery #sicantinasociale #beluga #pier #thewaterside #foodie #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika

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

#vandawaterfront #capetownrestaurants #tang #sevencolourseatery #sicantinasociale #beluga #pier #thewaterside #foodie #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika ...

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Aug 24

It's flower season in Cape Town! 🌼

Drop the location of your favourite Mother City flower spots in the comment section...😎

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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 ...

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#freedomtowish #localhasneverbeensolekker #capetowntourism #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 ...

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Aug 21

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Tell us, what are your favourite hiking trails in the Mother City? ⛰️

📹: @toxicity112

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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 ...

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Aug 18

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

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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

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To stand a chance to win, follow @lovecapetown and @sun_grandwest , then complete the online entry form at the link in our bio.

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*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.
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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.

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📸: @joshheldsinger

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Aug 11

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

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 ...

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Aug 10

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

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 ...

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Aug 8

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

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 ...

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