Table Mountain
Table Mountain is one of the most iconic landmarks in South Africa, and it is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cape Town. The Table Mountain Cable Way takes visitors to the top of the mountain, where they can enjoy stunning views of the city bowl, Robben Island and Table Bay.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is another must-see attraction on the south east slopes of Table Mountain. Should you seek a little more adventure than a cable way, there are also numerous hikes that lead to the top of Table Mountain, and many of them start from Kirstenbosch.
Table Mountain is also home to a restaurant, which offers breathtaking views of the city. Whether you take the cable way or hike to the top, Table Mountain is sure to leave you with lasting memories of one of the new seven wonders of the natural world.
Popular Activities Around Table Mountain
There are numerous activities to enjoy on and around Table Mountain for all family-members as well as those more adventurous.
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Meet Kamogelo “Kamo” Motlhabane, a content creator, fashion lover, and proud daughter, as she embarks on a Cape Town adventure with two very special travel companions: her parents. ✈️🥹
For years, Kamo has dreamed of bringing her parents to the Mother City. Now, that dream is finally becoming a reality as the trio experiences Cape Town together for the very first time.
Introducing My Parents’ First Life – CPT Edition.
Their first adventure as a family is to Robben Island, once the site of a maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were incarcerated during apartheid. Today, the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination.
Follow along as they explore the Mother City, one adventure at a time.
You Don’t Need a Holiday. You Need My Cape Town.
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Meet Kamogelo “Kamo” Motlhabane, a content creator, fashion lover, and proud daughter, as she embarks on a Cape Town adventure with two very special travel companions: her parents. ✈️🥹
For years, Kamo has dreamed of bringing her parents to the Mother City. Now, that dream is finally becoming a reality as the trio experiences Cape Town together for the very first time.
Introducing My Parents’ First Life – CPT Edition.
Over the next few weeks, join Kamo and her parents as they tick off iconic Cape Town bucket-list experiences and discover the city’s magic through fresh eyes.
After their flight, the trio checks into Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town, their base for the next few days. Follow along as they explore the Mother City, one adventure at a time.
You Don’t Need a Holiday. You Need My Cape Town.
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Coffee, penguins and stunning views! 🐧☕️
The Coffee Fountain at SANCCOB serves up seriously good coffee with an incredible view. But the best part? You get to meet some adorable penguins and learn all about these little characters while you’re there.
📹: @the_coffee_fountain
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Sunset drives in the Mother City 🌅
📹: @bia._.mar
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Your West Coast Flower Guide 🌸🌺🌼
Every year from August to September, the West Coast bursts into colour as wildflowers transform the landscape into a spectacular display of pink, purple, yellow and white.
Here are some of the best places to see West Coast wildflowers in 2026:
📍West Coast National Park, featured in the video: R27, Langebaan
📍Blaauwberg Nature Reserve: Eerste Steen Resort, Otto du Plessis Drive, Bloubergstrand
📍Tienie Versfeld Wildflower Reserve: Darling Road, Malmesbury
📍Waylands Wildflower Reserve: Waylands Farms, Darling
📍Cape Columbine Nature Reserve: Tietiesbaai, West Coast Peninsula
📍Groenekloof Reserve: R315, Darling
Upcoming events:
📍Hopefield Fynbos Show: Hopefield Sports Club, Koperfontein Road, Hopefield
When: 27-30 August
📍Darling Wildflower Show: Darling Sports Club at Jakaranda St, Darling
When: 18-20 September
Save this guide for your next West Coast adventure!
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No Monday blues, just views. 😍
Make the most of the public holiday and go explore the Mother City today!
📹: @fragosoluciano.cpt
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It’s competition time!
Happy Women’s Day💃🏻
What better way to celebrate someone special than with an unforgettable safari escape and wine experience? One lucky winner will stand a chance to win an overnight safari getaway at Aquila Private Game Reserve, plus a wine experience for two at Dekkersvlei Vineyards in Paarl. 🐘🍷
The prize includes:
🦁Aquila Private Game Reserve safari experience for 2: welcome drinks, overnight accommodation, lunch, dinner, and breakfast, a morning safari experience, and a 30-minute spa treatment per person.
🍷Dekkersvlei Vineyards experience: “Taste the Original” Tour and Brandy Experience for two adults and two pizzas.
To enter, follow @lovecapetown, @aquilasafaris and @dekkersvlei on Instagram, then complete the entry form at the link in bio.
The competition closes on Sunday, 16 August 2026, at 23:59pm. The winner will be announced on Monday, 17 August 2026, at 10am.
Terms and Conditions apply.
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A day in Simon’s Town🐧🌊
Looking for budget-friendly things to do in Simon’s Town? From spotting the famous penguins at Boulders Beach to a hike at Admiral’s Waterfall, @lauretteyourhost shares her favorite affordable activities for a memorable day out.
📹: @lauretteyourhost
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Cape Town’s café scene is perfect for slow mornings, pretty plates, and catching up with your favourite people. ☕️🥞
Grab your girls and add these cute Cape Town brunch spots to your weekend list:
📍Rose Cottage Café: 24 Second Avenue, Harfield Village, Claremont
📍Four & Twenty: 23 Wolfe Street, Wynberg
📍Serendipity Creamery: Belvedere Square, Corner Keurboom & Belvedere Roads, Claremont
📍Mulberry & Prince: 12 Pepper Street, Cape Town City Centre
📍Ladurée: Shop 6244 – 6245, Breakwater Boulevard, V&A Waterfront
What are some of your favourite brunch spots in the city? Tag them in the comments section…
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Bheki Ndamase, a content creator, podcaster and storyteller, has wrapped up his Cape Town trip, where he uncovered the city’s coastline, culture, and culinary gems.
The Joburg local went beyond the typical tourist spots, spending his days hunting for vintage treasures, connecting with local communities, and discovering authentic experiences in the city.
Want to experience Cape Town like Bheki? Add these stops to your next itinerary:
📍Thrift Shopping in Observatory
📍Explore the Cape Kelp Forest Trail
📍Langa Township Tour
📍Rands Cape Town
Special thanks to @aroundaboutcars, a car hire company in Southern Africa, for ensuring Bheki explored the city in style.
You Don’t Need a Holiday. You Need My Cape Town
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Meet Kamogelo “Kamo” Motlhabane, a content creator, fashion lover, and proud daughter, as she embarks on a Cape Town adventure with two very special travel companions: her parents. ✈️🥹
For years, Kamo has dreamed of bringing her parents to the Mother City. Now, that dream is finally becoming a reality as the trio experiences Cape Town together for the very first time.
Introducing My Parents’ First Life – CPT Edition.
Over the next few weeks, join Kamo and her parents as they tick off iconic Cape Town bucket-list experiences and discover the city’s magic through fresh eyes.
Follow along as they explore the Mother City, one adventure at a time.
You Don’t Need a Holiday. You Need My Cape Town.
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Finding new reasons to fall in love with the Mother City. 🏔️
Here are some of our favourite videos and images that you shared with us:
1 and 2: @bokehm0n
3: @travelling_gypsy
4: @theworldwefeel
5: @ofstudioz
Tag us in your photographs/reels using #lovecapetown. The best content will be featured on our social media accounts.
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