7 Things to do in Cape Town | South Africa

1.Cage Dive with the sharks

You can read more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity here!

2. The Winelands

Because everyone loves wine. The heart of South African wines lies just an hour outside of Cape Town in Stellenbosch and Franschoek. The settings are picturesque and the wines are stellar. You can read more about the wine lands here.

3. Hike Table Mountain

Bold move, I know. There are two options to get to the top of Table Mountain, one of the wonders of the world. You can hike it or you can wait (over/under) 4 hours to ride the cable car up. Naturally, we chose to hike. Although, hike is a loose term. I would say it’s more of a straight climb. For 2 hours. BUT the view on top is worth it! You can see ALL of Cape Town as well as the ocean for miles. It’s gorgeous, jaw dropping, and magical. It makes it even better to know that you earned your views. We took the cable car down to avoid damaging our knees. It is actually a cool experience if you time it right. The cable car spins as it declines so that you get a 360 view of the entire setting.

4. Cape of Good Hope

The Cape of Good Hope is the south-westernmost point of Africa! It’s known for rough waters and storms because of the convergence of the Indian Ocean and Antarctic waters. It is now a protected Nature Reserve, booming with bio diversity and unique animal species.

5. Boulders Beach

One word. PENGUINS. The main place African Penguins can be spotted are on Boulders Beach. It’s cool because you can get up close and personal with these fun animals. Summer is supposedly the best time to view them because they are the most active on the beach as opposed to in the water. You can get fairly close to them on the beach with an entrance fee. You can also view the penguins on Betty’s Beach. This is the route we took because it’s on the way home from Gansbaai Bay!

6. Bike Tour on the Promenade

Have you gathered that we’re an active group? We’re firm believers that the best way to see new places is by exploring them actively. I love a good bike tour or walking tour. In Cape Town, we selected a bike tour along the promenade and the heart of the city. We rode by historic art installations on one side and crashing ocean waves on the other. Then, we veered off the coast to see the World Cup stadium and important government buildings. Finally, we made it to the crazy Waterfront, where it’s way too busy to bike. We settled for ice cream instead. It was the best way to get a quick glimpse of the history and culture of Cape Town.

7. V & A Waterfront

Otherwise known as the circus. Just kidding. It’s an exciting area with lots of restaurants, shopping and even seals! Every city has a tourist center, and this is where many of the tourists congregate. Many of our Virtuoso properties are also located along the Waterfront such as Cape Grace, One and Only and The Silo Hotel. One of my favorite things at the V & A Waterfront is the Watershed. It’s an authentic artisans market with cool African jewelry, art, fashion and home décor.

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