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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Warm up at these natural hot springs♨️
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
Canopy by Hilton Longkloof brings bold design, local flair, and laid-back vibes to one of the city’s most exciting neighbourhoods. Just steps from Kloof Street, expect warm welcomes, a sweet Cape Town treat in your room, and epic views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. 🏔️✨
Whether you’re chilling at the beautiful restaurant or the courtyard, sweating it out at the 24-hour gym, or bar-hopping nearby, this spot blends comfort and cool effortlessly. 😍
#CanopyByHiltonCapeTown #LoveCapeTown #capetownhotels
Cape Town wonders 😍
Here are some of our favourite images and videos you shared with us. 📸
1. Taking it all in: @justvon09
2. Take a seat: @bellamaso
3. Bestie dates at the aquarium: @michelltjie
4. Tidal pool trips: @drewwandercpt
5. Table Mountain close-up: @ruanwolfaardt
Tag us in your photographs/reels using #lovecapetown. The best content will feature on our social media accounts.
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It’s Koesister Sunday, and the folks from @honestchocolate have created a chocolate version! 🍫
It’s available from next Sunday, 25 May, at their Kalk Bay branch at 52 Main Rd, Kalk Bay.
Would you try this?
📹: @mitchmatyana
#koesistersunday #capetown
Not a bad way to start your day… ☕🎶
Cape Town’s waking up to a new kind of buzz: coffee raves. These energetic gatherings take place in coffee shops and cafés, serving up some of the best brews in town.💃🕺
Tag someone you’d love to experience this with...
📹: @d.impho
Sweet tooth lovers, this one’s for you! 🍰🍩
World Baking Day is just around the corner (it’s celebrated on the third Sunday in May),and we whipped up a list of the must-visit spots for the city’s best bakes. 😉
These include:
📍Sweet LionHeart: Unit 14, Sweet LionHeart, Wembley Square, Roodehek St, Gardens
📍JARRYDS Brunch & Bistro: 90 Regent Rd, Sea Point
📍Paris Cape Town: 343 Main Road, Sea Point and 50 Kloof Street, Gardens
📍Cafe Chiffon: Old Cape Quarter, 72 Waterkant St, Green Point
📍Tessa’s Bakery: Milpark Centre, Milnerton, Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre, and Riverlands Mall, Observatory
📍Coco Safar: Piazza St-John, 395 Main Rd, Sea Point
📍Baked Sugar: Shop 27b Ottery Value Centre, Ottery Rd, Ottery East
📍 Limnos Bakers: Various branches in Cape Town
📍Cake Canteen: The Woodmill, Stellenbosch, 12 Bella Rosa Street, Bellville and 84a Upper Upper Maynard Street, Gardens
📍Little Cupcake Bakery: 283 Imam Haron Rd, Claremont
📍Dolce Bakery: 38 Lower Rochester Rd, Observatory
📍Lebanese Bakery: 203 Imam Haron Rd, Claremont, and 7 Constitution Street, District Six
📍Olympia Cafe And Deli: 134 Main Road, Corner Windsor and Main Roads, Kalk Bay
📍Rosemead Artisan Bakery & Café: Corner of Park and, Volstruis St, Yzerfontein
Drop some of your suggestions in the comments section…
#capetown #capetownbakery #worldbakingday
Ever wandered through a museum and felt as though you were stepping into a different era?
Cape Town’s museums do exactly that, offering a front-row seat to our country’s struggles, stories, and journey to freedom.🚶🏾🚶♀️
In celebration of International Museum Day on Sunday, 18 May 2025, here are some museums in Cape Town you can visit for under R100:
📍District Six Museum
📍Cape Town Museum of Childhood
📍Rust en Vreugd
📍The Iziko South African Museum
📍The Iziko South African National Gallery
📍Bo-Kaap Museum
#internationalmuseumsday #lovecapetown
Don’t let the upcoming colder months stop you from enjoying a beautiful hike in Cape Town. ⛰️🏃🏼
Here are some winter hikes we suggest you try in the Mother City:
📍Lion’s Head
📍Jonkershoek Nature Reserve Waterfalls Trail, Stellenbosch
📍Woodstock Cave
📍The Pipe Track
Share some of your favourites in the comments below!
Cape Town is giving us the chills 🤩
Here are some of our favourite images you shared with us. 📸
1. On a mission: @wherethelight_is
2. Kelp dive: @mermaid_danii
3. Rainy stroll: @cliffs.snaps
4. Moody: @capetown_landscapes
5. View ahead: @ianschepers
Tag us in your photographs/reels using #lovecapetown. The best content will feature on our social media accounts.
#capetown #thingstodoincapetown
Kayaking with jellyfish 🪼
@meganthetravelingwriter had a special, and rather dramatic, encounter with a bloom of Starlight Jellyfish during a recent kayaking adventure. 🤩
Tag someone you’d do this with!
📹: @meganthetravelingwriter
Treat your mom to these Cape Town experiences 🥰
📍See the Big 5 at @aquilasafaris
📍Quad biking and Jeep tour at Atlantis Dunes
@jeeptours.capetown @twin.venture
📍@2handsyexperience
📍Dinner and wine pairing at @reveriecapetown
📍The Diptyque Tea Experience at @labotessahotel
#capetown #mothersday #thingstodoincapetown #lovecapetown
Golden hour hits different in Cape Town 🌅
📹: Motaz Azaiza
#capetown #lovecapetown #capetownsunset
