The BEST Guided Hikes in Cape Town
Ready to go hiking? A guided hike is the perfect way to explore Cape Town’s beautiful, mountainous scenery while staying safe! Here are my top picks.
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The Best Spots to Go Swimming in Cape Town in 2024
Looking for the perfect swimming spot in Cape Town? Although the city is renowned for its beautiful beaches, the choppy waves means that they’re not always the best for swimming. But if you know where to go, there are plenty of fantastic places to swim in Cape Town, and while living here I’ve certainly found …
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Guide to Visiting Bo Kaap: Cape Town’s Most Colourful Neighbourhood!
If you’ve ever googled Cape Town, the chances are that you’ve seen photos of Bo Kaap’s brightly-coloured cottages. So if you’re thinking about checking out the area, well, I don’t blame you! As well as being aesthetically pleasing, Bo Kaap is actually Cape Town’s oldest surviving neighbourhood and is steeped in tradition and culture, with …
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Where to Go Whale Watching in Cape Town in 2024
If you’re visiting Cape Town during the winter, then whale watching should be at the top of your list! Yup, as if the Mother City didn’t already have enough on offer, it boasts opportunities to see Southern Right whales, Humpback whales, and Bryde’s whales. However, you’re not going to spot any whales wandering around the …
How to Visit Seal Island in Cape Town – 3 Best Ways!
There’s an abundance of adorable fur seals in Cape Town and I always love to spot them swimming around the Waterfront, but did you know that there’s also a Seal Island in Hout Bay? I’ve lived in Cape Town since 2021 and I’ve never seen as many seals as I did when I visited Seal …
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The Best Wildlife Encounters in Cape Town for EVERY Season and Budget
If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town, the chances are that you’re keen to see some wildlife while you’re here. And while I can assure you that the city does have plenty of wildlife around, you do have to know where to find it! I really didn’t see that much wildlife in my first …
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3 Day Cape Town WINTER Itinerary
If you’re planning on visiting Cape Town during the winter, you might be wondering how to fill your days without all of that glorious warm weather and sunset that we get during the summer. I’ve been there – the first time a friend came out to visit me, she came in July, which is one …
20 Best Indoor Activities for a Rainy Day in Cape Town
It doesn’t rain that much in Cape Town (not compared to my native UK, anyway) but it does happen. In fact, the winters can be pretty wet, so I’ve found it’s always good to have some rainy day activities up your sleeve! Since Cape Town is usually so sunny, us locals usually just use the …
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Should You Hire a Car in Cape Town?
From chasing sunsets on Chapman’s Peak to finding your way around the city centre, there’s a ton of freedom and adventure that comes with renting a car in Cape Town. But is it worth the cost? I’ve lived here for a few years now and you may be surprised to learn that I don’t own …
My Favourite Cape Town Tours – RANKED!
I’ve lived in Cape Town for a few years now and I’ve done SO many fun tours during that time. Some of them have been sightseeing experiences, but others have been super adventurous experiences, like paragliding, shark cage diving, and quad biking! Oh, and don’t forget all of the wine tours. But if you’re only …