Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. The World Heritage site is home to over 22,000 different plant species offering visitors the chance to see some of the rarest and most beautiful flowers in the world. Kirstenbosch is also a conservation hotspot, dedicated to protecting and propagating endangered plant species. In addition, the gardens are a haven for birders, with more than 200 different species of birds having been recorded in the park.
The gardens offer breathtaking views of Table Mountain. Visitors can take hikes up the mountain, or they can stroll through the gardens at their leisure. There are also a variety of events held at Kirstenbosch throughout the year, ranging from concerts to art exhibitions. No matter what time of year you visit, Kirstenbosch is sure to delight and inspire. Whether you’re a gardener, a conservationist, or just someone who enjoys being surrounded by nature, Kirstenbosch is definitely worth a visit.
Popular Activities Around Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
There are numerous activities to enjoy on and around Kirstenbosch for all family-members as well as those more adventurous.
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Happy Freedom Day! 🇿🇦
This special day commemorates the landmark democratic elections held on April 27, 1994.
Cape Town is steeped in history and culture, and many attractions bear testament to the journey towards freedom and democracy.
Here are some attractions where you can celebrate and honour this momentous day:
📍Robben Island
📍Cape Town City Hall
📍Long March to Freedom
📍The Iziko South African Museum
📍Nobel Square, V&A Waterfront
📍District Six Museum
#capetown #freedomday #southafrica #thingstodoincapetown
Craving salty air and ocean views? A city break with all the extras? Or a chic hideaway just a short drive away? With a string of long weekends on the horizon, there’s no better time to treat yourself to a well-deserved staycation.
Here are some of our picks:
📍Bridgewater Apartments
📍Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa
📍Tropicana Hotel
📍Pullman Cape Town
📍Klein Paradys Tiny Homes
📍Cape Agulhas Guest House
📍Saint Luxury Apartments
#capetown #lovecapetown #staycation #travel #longweekends
@jetset_journalist shares his 10-day Cape Town itinerary😎
Here’s some inspo on where to go this upcoming long weekend:
Day 1: Breakfast @paulinescoffeect, explore Sea Point and the @vandawaterfront , lunch @themojomarket, sunset at Signal Hill
Day 2: Hike up Lions Head, Camps Bay, lunch @mantracafe.za, dinner @grand_pavilion
Day 3: Discover @ozcfarm, @kirstenbosch_nbg , Camps Bay
Day 4: Breakfast @plato.coffee , Hout Bay, Chapman‘s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, Muizenberg
Day 5: Breakfast @truthcoffee.capetown, @dezalzelodge, @waterford_estate, Stellenbosch Street Soirée
Day 6: Stellenbosch: lunch at @fatbutcher_sa and wine tasting at @ernieelswines
Day 7: Bo-Kaap, Lunch @clarkescapetown, explore Clifton beaches, followed by drinks @thebungalowclifton
Day 8: Take the cable car up Table Mountain, breakfast @nourishdcapetown, lunch @zuneywagyu, and dinner @kloofstreethouse
Day 9: Helicopter experience, Sunset at The Rock, dinner @cafe_paradiso_cpt
Day 10: @ozcfarm, Camps Bay, lunch @mantracafe.za, Clifton Beaches, sunset at Signal Hill
Drop your favourite places in the comments section…
#capetown #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown #capetownitinerary
Your sign to go on an @aquilasafaris trip 🦁🐘🦒
📹: @airplaneandie
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The Mother City’s serving main character energy. 💃
Here are some of our favourite images you shared with us this long weekend. 📸
1. Postcard perfect: @sian_owen
2. Blue vistas: @thefittedlife_
3. Aerial wonders: @7assaant
4. Lovers: @tarmactravels
5. Sunrise splendour: @kylegoetschphotography
6. Chasing sunsets: @guy_mcdonald
Tag us in your photographs/reels using #lovecapetown. The best content will feature on our social media accounts.
Competition closed
Congrats to @_danielledaniels_ Kindly DM us your contact details, so we can send through the tickets. 🥳
Experience the glitz and glam of a Las Vegas fight night right here in Cape Town. 🥊
Stand a chance to win five general seating tickets for you and four friends to Fight Island 2: Vegas in Africa at Cabo Beach Club on Saturday, 26 April 2025.
Fight Island is a premier boxing event series that brings elite combat sports to breathtaking locations, delivering high-energy bouts, world-class entertainment, and a unique luxury experience. Following the resounding success of the inaugural Fight Island event last year, this second installment promises to be bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever. 😎
Fans can expect a high-stakes fight card featuring top-tier local and international fighters, along with music, show-stopping performances, and an audience of passionate fight enthusiasts.🙌
To enter, follow @lovecapetown and @fight_islandct, then tag the friends you’d love to share this experience with. Entries close at 3pm on Thursday, 24 April 2025. The winner will be announced later that day.
#competition #fightisland #lovecapetown
That’s a wrap on the #CPTEasterTreasureHunt! 🎉
Over 4 days, we dropped clues, explored hidden gems, and gave away some fantastic prizes. 🏆🐇
Congratulations to Chanelle Erasmus on winning the Ultimate Cape Town Experience prize! 👏
The prize includes a two-night stay at the Grand Hotel, GrandWest, with two 60-minute massages at Camelot Spa and two movie and ice-skating tickets; a Marine Big 5 tour for four with Marine Dynamics; a Cool Runnings Happy Family Combo; and tickets to the Galileo Open Air Cinema. Also included are a Natural Wanders Franschhoek Walking Wine Tour, a HintHunt experience, a Shimansky Jewellery voucher, shark cage diving for four with White Shark Diving Company, a Spur voucher, and a RUSH voucher.🎟️
Thank you to everyone who joined the hunt, cracked the clues, and raced to our secret spots. And of course, to our winners. A special thanks to our incredible sponsors. 🙌
#CPTEasterTreasureHunt #LoveCapeTown
You know what time it is!😍
Have a blessed Easter weekend ✨
Kitchens across the city are filled with the aromas of this lekker local favourite. Got your pickled fish ready?
#heritagefood #capetownculture #capetownsouthafrica🇿🇦 #easter2025
The final day of our #CPTEasterTreasureHunt brought ALL the energy!💃
Congratulations to our winners, who were the first to find our secret locations:
📍RLabs, Mitchell’s Plain: Tamlynne Thompson
📍HintHunt, V&A Waterfront: Cleopatra and Arsene
A massive thank you to today’s sponsors:
Radisson Red: An overnight stay for two including breakfast
The Diamond Works: A jewellery piece
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel: Dinner voucher for 2 at Waves Restaurant
Keep an eye on our page to see who the winner of our Ultimate Cape Town Prize is!😉
#CPTEasterTreasureHunt
#LoveCapeTown
The #CPTEasterTreasureHunt was buzzing today! 💃
A massive shoutout to our winners, who were the first to find our secret locations:
📍Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, Bloubergstrand: Casey Havenga
📍Guga S’thebe, Langa: Gideon Sijila and Beatrice Ralefatane
A special thanks to today’s sponsors:
Marine Dynamics: Marine Big 5 tour for four people
Lagoon Beach Hotel: One-night stay for two adults in a Classic Room, including breakfast
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel: Dinner voucher for Waves Restaurant
Tomorrow is your final chance to join the adventure. Two last clues drop at 9am and 1pm. Crack the clues, race to the hidden location, and meet the Love Cape Town team. 🔎
The winner of our Ultimate Cape Town Experience grand prize, packed with some of the city’s top experiences, will be revealed at our final activation at 1pm. 😁
#CPTEasterTreasureHunt
#LoveCapeTown
The #CPTEasterTreasureHunt is in full swing! 🐣
If you solved today’s clue, you’d know that the secret spots were Willowbridge Shopping Centre in Tyger Valley and Southey’s Vines in Somerset West. 🤩
A huge congratulations to today’s winners, who were the first to make it to the locations:
📍Willowbridge Shopping Centre: Sonia Rietmuller
📍Southey’s Vines: Sizwo Phuthumani and Jaiden Mentoor
A special thanks to today’s sponsors:
Krystal Beach Hotel: 2 night stay for 2 people
Stellenbosch Wine Tractor: Hop on hop off wine tasting tour for 4
Missed today’s excitement? Don’t worry, the hunt continues until 17 April 2024. 🤩
Two fresh clues drop daily at 9am and 1pm on our Love Cape Town Instagram and Facebook stories.
Plus, everyone who enters at the locations can stand a chance to win The Ultimate Cape Town Experience of a curated treasure chest of the city’s finest adventures. The draw takes place on Thursday, 17 April, at our final mystery location. 🔍
#CPTEasterTreasureHunt
#lovecapetown
What a start to our #CPTEasterTreasureHunt! 🐇
A huge congratulations to today’s clue-solving champions:
📍 Simon’s Town: The Schmidlin family
📍 Hout Bay: Jill Wichman
A massive shoutout to our incredible sponsors:
@montecoprivategamereserve: Full-day safari experience for five
@afrogem_rsa: A shopping voucher
Missed today’s excitement? Don’t worry, the hunt continues until 17 April 2024. 🤩
Two fresh clues drop daily at 9am and 1pm. Decode the hint, race to the secret spot, and track down the Love Cape Town team. Be the first to arrive and claim your prize. 🏆
Plus, everyone can stand a chance to win The Ultimate Cape Town Experience of a curated treasure chest of the city’s finest adventures. The draw takes place on Thursday, 17 April, at our final mystery location. 🔍
#CPTEasterTreasureHunt
#LoveCapeTown
