After living here for 3 years, I’ve devised an itinerary that will enable you to see and do as much as possible in just a few days, and get an idea of what the Mother City is all about. Basically, this is what I would do if I only had 3 days to enjoy this glorious city.
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If you ask me, the Langebaan Lagoon is the ULTIMATE spot for a beach day.
It’s a 1.5-hour drive from Cape Town, but it’s so worth it because the calm, shallow water is ideal for swimming. Oh, yeah, and you won’t freeze to death, either!
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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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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. I’ve certainly found some firm favourites while
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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
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There’s an abundance of adorable fur seals in Cape Town! 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 Island.
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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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If you ask me, horse riding in Cape Town is a pretty underrated activity. If you’re willing to venture outside of central Cape Town, a bunch of horse riding adventures across stunning beaches and winelands await you! There are quite a few options to choose from, so I’ve listed the best ones in this blog
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It’s not uncommon to spot seals around Cape Town, especially at the Waterfront, but the best place to see them is Hout Bay. Just off the coast of Hout Bay is Duiker Island – aka “Seal Island” – and up to 7,000 seals can cram themselves onto its surface at once. And not only can
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Cape Town is famous for its shark-infested waters, so shark-cage diving is at the top of many travellers’ bucket lists when they come here! I was very nervous about shark cage diving, but I ended up going on a trip with friends. It wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be, but to be
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