We’re all looking forward to the day when we can welcome you to our shores. Until then, we want you to get to know Cape Town better. Take a closer look at our natural beauty, delve into our history, culture and attractions, and start creating your bucket list for your…
The V&A Waterfront is a massive hub of activity. Here, you'll find restaurants, shops, entertainment, adventure, accommodation—there’s a reason it’s so popular after all. So, while it’s not strictly a neighbourhood, we decided to include it as an honorary one for our neighbourhood series. < Where to eat and make…
Cape Town is a melting pot of culture, and one of the most important groups to shape the city's history is commonly referred to as the Cape Malay. It's a contentious name—people both inside and outside the community have objected to the term's inaccuracy, and to the fact that it…
Travel can be hard on the pocket, but it doesn't need to be that way. iVenture's City Pass is a great way to save money on your Cape Town trip. It offers free entry to top attractions and massive discounts on tours, restaurants, and experiences. It's all paid up front,…
Groot Constantia is South Africa's oldest wine estate, and in 2018 it celebrates 333 years of wine-making. The estate has so much to offer: rich history, spectacular views, excellent restaurants, and, of course, award-winning wines. It's an essential stop on your Cape Town itinerary. Things to do at Groot…
At Cape Point, jagged cliffs rise from the deep blue of the sea below, overlooking ocean as far as the eye can see. Wildlife scurries between wildflowers and the endemic Fynbos flora. The mountain path winds up to the top of promontories, offering 360-degree views of the Cape Peninsula. The…
Cape Town's gin scene has really taken off in recent years. The indigenous botanicals used in some of the locals gins make them beautifully unique, and a bottle of Cape Town gin is the perfect gift for friends and family back home. Whether you like it with tonic, on the…
What is the Zeitz MOCAA? The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is the largest art museum in Africa, and the largest museum in the world showcasing the art of Africa and its diaspora. The museum is dedicated to researching, collecting, and exhibiting this art, and houses an impressive collection…
Cape Town is a city with unrivalled culture and diversity, boasting a heady mix of old and new. Nothing speaks to this more than the iconic Big Six attractions. The Big Six is made up of Cape Point, Groot Constantia, Kirstenbosch, Robben Island Museum, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and the V&A Waterfront.…
The Company's Garden is Cape Town's green lung. This oasis right in the centre of the city is a favourite for both locals and tourists. The site is important historically, and is a thriving urban space where buskers strum guitars while office workers sun themselves over lunch hour. There is plenty…
The vibrant area of the Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Malay Quarter, is the oldest residential area in Cape Town. With its brilliantly coloured homes and cobbled streets, it's also one of the most photographed areas in the Mother City. See why locals love this neighbourhood so much in our…
In the picturesque Constantia wine valley, you'll find Cape Town's oldest and most beloved wine estate, Groot Constantia. It has a whole lot going for it including a beautiful estate, hundreds of years of history, wonderful food and of course the most incredible range of wines. What makes the estate…
