One of the best things about Cape Town is that it’s located on the Cape Peninsula, close to a ton of beautiful and dramatic landscapes, including the Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Both of these beautiful land formations are at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, so it takes about an …
Cape Point + Cape of Good Hope tour review (with Penguins!) Read More »
Cape Town can be a super romantic city. With its stunning scenery and myriad of fun things to do, I’d argue that it’s got even more romantic potential than somewhere like Paris or Rome. Whether you want a whole day out with your partner or a quick activity for a first date, there are so …
Who doesn’t love belting their heart out at karaoke – especially after a few drinks? If you’re looking for a place to sing your heart out in the Mother City, then I must pre-warn you: there are only a few karaoke bars in Cape Town. It’s one of its very few downsides. Some blogs will …
The rumours are true: there are dolphins in Cape Town! However, it’s definitely not as common to spot dolphins in Cape Town as it is whales. But with that being said, you can spot these friendly and intelligent animals playing in the waters around the Mother City – you just need to know where to …
Dolphins in Cape Town: When, Where, and How to See Them! Read More »
Saunders Rock Beach is a small, scenic beach in Sea Point that’s best known for its large rockpool. It’s one of the most popular places to watch the sunset in the summer and its convenient location means that lots of locals head here on warm evenings for post-work swims and picnics. The rockpool is also …
The Clifton beaches are the best beaches in Cape Town. With their white sands and deep blue waters, these four beaches in the wealthy suburb of Clifton are the place to be on a summer’s day in the Mother City. The Clifton beaches are less touristy and crowded than Camps Bay beach, but every bit …
Who doesn’t love a good game of putt putt? I confess that I had never actually heard the term “putt putt” before moving to Cape Town. As it turns out, it’s basically mini golf. There are quite a few places to play putt putt in Cape Town, and there are both indoor and outdoor courses. …
Summers in Cape Town get pretty hot, and as much as I love the beach, sometimes it’s nice to switch it up and head to a public swimming pool instead. Plus, the Atlantic sea is usually really cold, so you can’t stay in for too long at once. Fortunately, there are some great public swimming …
One of the best things about Cape Town is that it’s a coastal city, which means that there are plenty of opportunities to take a boat trip and sail along the gorgeous coastline. Yup, as if there weren’t already enough amazing things to do in the Mother City, you can also admire it from out …
The Cape Town city centre may not be as famous and immediately appealing as the gorgeous beaches, iconic mountains, and swanky Waterfront, but don’t discount it. The city centre has some of the best nightlife around, and some very cool cultural highlights too. Whether you want to visit some historic highlights, take high tea, paint …
