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Where to go dancing in Cape Town


If you’re looking to get footloose and set the dance floor on fire with your epic dance moves then Cape Town has just what you’re looking for. There are plenty of clubs in Cape Town, along with dannce floors that cater to every taste. Here are some of our favourites....Read more

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Where to see live jazz in Cape Town


Cape Town is a music-lover’s paradise, and no matter the genre that moves you, you’ll be able to find a venue for it. But there’s a special place for jazz here at the southern tip of Africa.....Read more

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Comedy in Cape Town


Comedy thrives in a city as vibrant and culturally diverse as Cape Town. It’s also a humorous window into the culture of a place, and Cape Town has no shortage of comedic commentary. Visit a comedy club, show, or festival anywhere in Cape Town and whatever your taste in comedy, you will find plenty to laugh at. Here are some of our best places to see comedy in Cape Town, in no particular order.....Read more

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Museum Night in the Cape


Museum Night is brought to you by the geniuses behind First Thursdays . Their goal is to activate the city after dark, and bring people to the city for an evening of browsing museums in a whole new light—after dark.s....Read more

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Animal Encounters for Kids in Cape Town


Keeping kids entertained during the holidays is a difficult job. Experienced parents know that when kids are kept inside too long they start to get a little crazy....Read more

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THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN CAPE TOWN


The Cape Town winter is beautiful.Waterfalls cascade down the mountainside, and everything is lit by a green, lush glow. The morning mist is the stuff of storybooks, and the much-needed storms bring lashings of rain to the land....Read more

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THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE IN CAPE TOWN


Winter time calls for the perfect cup of hot chocolate to warm you to your core, and in true Cape Town fashion the city’s cafés offer up everything from over-the-top to super healthy. Here’s out roundup of the best winter warming hot chocs in Cape Town this winter.....Read more

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COSY EATERIES WITH FIREPLACES IN CAPE TOWN


Cape Town’s rainy winter weather is unlike anywhere else in South Africa, where winters are dry, dusty, and freezy cold. While winters in the Mother City may not be the coldest in the country, after a couple of rainy days the chill can start to creep under your skin.....Read more

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THE MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN CAPE TOWN


Cape Town is one of the best places in the world to be in love. With ocean, mountain, forest, and beach surrounding the city on all sides, there’s a majestic view around every corner. ....Read more

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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WINE-TASTING IN CAPE TOWN


Wine tasting is one of the best ways to spend a day in Cape Town. Combine the delicious wines with some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth, century old architecture, and awe-inspiring food, and it’s no surprise that it’s one of Cape Town’s most beloved activities for visitors and locals alike...Read more

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TRENDY NEW RESTAURANTS AND BARS IN CAPE TOWN


It’s safe to say Cape Town is a foodie’s paradise. From street food to corner cafes, burger joints to tapas, traditional cooking to fine dining, the city’s growing food scene is packed with mind-blowing options that cater to every taste and vibe.....Read more

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RESTAURANTS IN CAPE TOWN THAT LOCALS LOVE


Cape Town has such a huge foodie scene that it can be difficult to choose between the hundreds of great restaurants. Take your cue from those who know the city best. Here is a list of 50 restaurants in Cape Town recommended by locals! Bon appetit....Read more

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8 COOKING COURSES IN CAPE TOWN YOU NEED TO TRY


Looking to upgrade your culinary skills, learn to make local cuisine or just have a fun evening with friends? Here are some of the best cooking courses on offer in Cape Town. ....Read more

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GOURMET NIRVANA: A FOODIE TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA'S WESTERN CAPE


After a few wines, it's hard to get your tongue around 'Franschhoek' and 'Stellenbosch'. These beautiful places in South Africa's Western Cape are nestled among table-top mountains, valleys and rolling, vine-covered hills...Read more

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TRENDY NEW RESTAURANTS AND BARS IN CAPE TOWN


It’s safe to say Cape Town is a foodie’s paradise. From street food to corner cafes, burger joints to tapas, traditional cooking to fine dining, the city’s growing food scene ...Read more

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THE BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANTS IN CAPE TOWN


Cape Town is without a doubt the foodie capital of the country, and if it’s fine dining you’re after the Mother City is unbeatable. ....Read more

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WORLD CLASS WINE ROUTES IN CAPE TOWN


Cape winelands stretch all the way to Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Elgin, Cape Town itself boasts with three excellent wine routes: Constantia, Durbanville and Helderberg....Read more

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YOUR LONG STREET CHEAT SHEET


The CBD is the heart of Cape Town, and Long Street is its major artery. Running all the way from the Cape Town Convention Centre, cutting through the middle of the CBD, and ending at Kloof Street, Long Street is a major part of the city’s street culture......Read more

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BEST TRAIL RUNS IN CAPE TOWN


Trail running is incredibly popular in Cape Town. With a mountain and surrounding forests within the city’s borders creating a multitude of established hiking and mountain biking trails,....Read more

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THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NATURE RESERVE


Cape Agulhus, roughly 150 kilometres southeast of here, holds this title instead. The Cape of Good Hope, however, remains a significant headland in the sense that from here one travels more eastward than southward, and it is not hard to imagine that rounding of the cape in 1488 was a major achievement. ....Read more

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20 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN


abseil back down. If you fancy following a rope 112 metres down Table Mountain (and we’d recommend it as the world’s highest commercial abseil even if it wasn't for the views), then Abseil Africa (297 Long Street, 021 424 4760, www.abseilafrica.co.za) is your best bet...Read more

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TOUR OF THE CAPETOWN CITY


Cape Town's central city area is relatively small, compared to the sprawling expanse of suburbs which extends around and far beyond Table Mountain. Join us on a tour through the city to visit some of the many places of interest, which are closely situated and best explored on foot.....Read more

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5 FANTASTIC DAY TRIPS FROM CAPE TOWN


Cape Town is a great base from which to explore the stunning surrounds in the rest of the province. Whether you want to go on safari, visit the Cape Winelands, or just take in the amazing scenery the Western Cape has to offer, there’s plenty to see and experience no matter your interests...Read more

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WATERFALLS YOU CAN HIKE TO IN CAPE TOWN


After the drought Cape Town has been experiencing over the past three years, heavy winter rains are a welcome change. There are few things as magical as the sight of the waterfalls that spring up all around the city’s mountains.....Read more

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CAPE TOWN BUCKET LIST


Another year has come to an end, and here at the Cape Town Tourism offices, we’re ready to stride into 2018. When you live in one of most beautiful cities on earth, it’s not hard to find ways to make your future more exciting, fulfilling, and fun...Read more

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TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL: YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE TO THE V&A WATERFRONT


The V&A Waterfront is a massive hub of activity. Here, you’ll find restaurants, shops, entertainment, adventure, accommodation—there’s a reason it’s so popular after all. So, while it’s not strictly a neighbourhood,

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TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL: YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE TO THE V&A WATERFRONT


The V&A Waterfront is a massive hub of activity. Here, you’ll find restaurants, shops, entertainment, adventure, accommodation—there’s a reason it’s so popular after all....Read more

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THREE DAY ITINERARY IN CAPE TOWN


Cape Town has plenty to offer both locals and tourists, and it’s hard to find a way to balance out the quirky hole-in-the-wall joints that locals love.

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THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT CAPE TOWN


Planning a holiday can be a lot of fun, but there are some big decisions to make before you start. The biggest question: what time of year should you visit? Read on to find out the best time to visit Cape Town....Read more

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THE BEST AREAS TO STAY IN CAPE TOWN


When you arrive in a new city, it’s hard to know what you’re getting. Choosing where to stay is hard, especially without local insight. Luckily, we have local insight by the truckload,....Read more

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NOORDHOEK, CAPE TOWN: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE


Noordhoek has a real village feel, with quiet beaches, delicious organic food, bareback beach rides, mellow live music, and artisanal shops. Life is a little slower and quieter here,...Read more

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SIX REASONS TO VISIT CAPE POINT


At Cape Point, jagged cliffs rise from the deep blue of the sea below, overlooking ocean as far as the eye can see. Wildlife scurries between wildflowers and the endemic Fynbos flora...Read more

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GORDON'S BAY - A QUICK INTINERARY


Gordon’s Bay is a sleepy seaside village just over half an hour from Cape Town. It offers a quiet, romantic beach retreat and some of the best sunsets you’ll ever see. Gordon’s Bay is about slowing down, skipping the crowds,....Read more

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FALLING IN LOVE WITH CAPE TOWN


South Africa's Mother City, with its cloud-draped Table Mountain, golden beaches and bountiful vineyards, captures people's hearts.Few cities contain a wonderful national park at their hear....Read more

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24 HOURS IN CAPE TOWN


It’s 65km from Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (the city’s most visited attraction) to the wind-whipped tip of the peninsula in the Cape Of Good Hope Nature Reserve, past majestic Table Mountain, golden beaches,....Read more

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AFRICAN PENGUINS AT BOULDERS BEACH


Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town has a lot going for it: the ancient granite boulders protect it from the wind and large waves, making it an ideal swimming spot for kids....Read more

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TOP FREE THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN


A relatively weak rand makes Cape Town a more affordable destination to visit, and the city certainly provides value for money when it comes to eating and accommodation. ...Read more

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE: 22 BEST THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN


Unfurling like a peacock tail at the tip of Africa, Cape Town dazzles with its blend of dramatic scenery and secret charms.Travellers swoon for it, newspapers rave about it and even killer whalesvisit it.....Read more

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CAPE TOWN'S TOP ACTIVITIES


Cape Town's reputation as a rather laid back place, is reflected in its nickname ‘Slaapstad’ which means ‘sleepy town’ in Afrikaans, the local lingo. All very strange as the Mother City and its surrounds are stacked with opportunities to stay awake and get active. Indeed, adventure sports operators here are lining up to make sure you don’t go home without having experienced an adrenaline rush....Read more

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MUIZENBERG: CAPE TOWN'S REGENERATED SEASIDE SUBURB.


It wasn't long ago that Muizenberg's beachfront was virtually derelict, with more boarded-up buildings than visitors – it's early 20th-century heydays as one of South Africa’s most fashionable seaside resorts long behind it....Read more

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THE TOP 5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN CAPE TOWN


Cape Town has a great weekend life, so make sure your stay in the city extends past the week and into the weekend. Most festivals, markets, and concerts take place on the weekend, and the city’s bars and cafes fill up....Read more

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FIVE TABLE MOUNTAIN HIKES TO TRY


Hike on Table Mountain and you’ll be rewarded with a good workout, an exceptional view (if the weather plays along) and bragging rights to say you conquered one of the Seven New Wonders of the World....Read more

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CAPE TOWN'S TOP ACTIVITIES


Cape Town's reputation as a rather laid back place, is reflected in its nickname ‘Slaapstad’ which means ‘sleepy town’ in Afrikaans, the local lingo. ....Read more

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JAM LIKE A LOCAL IN CAPE TOWN


I’ve learnt one thing since moving to Cape Town a couple of years ago: the absolute best way to experience this incredible (almost overwhelming) city, is to learn from the locals.....Read more

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FIVE OF THE BEST CAPE TOWN DAY TRIPS


Once you arrive in Cape Town, you’d be forgiven for not wanting to leave. But as beautiful and jam-packed with galleries, restaurants, shops and museums as it is, there is also plenty that’s worth leaving the city limits for.....Read more

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THE CAPE TOWN ART FAIR


Cape Town is a dream destination for anyone who loves art. The city is a vibrant cultural hub, hosting some of the top galleries on the African continent. It is hailed as one of the leading art fairs in Africa.....Read more

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CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL


Go fly a kite! Experience Africa’s biggest kite festival with kite flying professionals from around the world alongside eager amateur enthusiasts flying incredible creations in support of Cape Mental Health.....Read more

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KIRSTENBOSCH CAROLS


It’s not Christmas in Cape Town until the carols by candlelight lights up the lawns at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The Kirstenbosch carols are one of the most popular festive season events in Cape Town,....Read more

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MOTHER CITY MARKETS: WHERE TO SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP IN CAPE TOWN


The fervour for markets in South Africa's Cape Town has a long history, but the city's market scene has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with artisan foods, craft beers and designer goods drawing crowds across the 'Mother City'....Read more

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CAPE TOWN'S CONTROVERSIAL (AND FREE) PUBLIC ART


During early 2015 it’s still possible to view several temporary public art works that were official projects of Cape Town’s stint as World Design Capital 2014 (WDC2014), along side permanent pieces that grace the Mother City....Read more

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AFRICAN ART CAPITAL: CAPE TOWN TRANSFORMED


Table Mountain, white-sand beaches, rich history and cosmopolitan culture and cuisine have long lured people to visit Cape Town, but today the Mother City's African art scene is proving to have pulling power....Read more

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MUIZENBERG: CAPE TOWN'S REGENERATED SEASIDE SUBURB.


It wasn't long ago that Muizenberg's beachfront was virtually derelict, with more boarded-up buildings than visitors – it's early 20th-century heydays as one of South Africa’s most fashionable seaside resorts long behind it. ....Read more

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THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN FOR UNDER R50


There are so many ways to enjoy what Cape Town has to offer without spending a fortune. Here are 50 things to do in Cape Town for a mere R50 or less.To save even more money on your trip, get hold of an iVenture card for generous discounts on Cape Town’s top attractions...Read more

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BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN CAPE TOWN


If your heart beats faster at the feel of a goose down duvet, the smell of lilies, Molton Brown hand cream and the taste of the perfectly poached egg, these boutique hotels in Cape Town are right up your alley.....Read more

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THE BEST BACKPACKERS IN CAPE TOWN


Cape Town is a backpackers paradise, and in most city areas you’ll find little pockets where those travellers gather. This is where you’ll find the heart of Cape Town’s alternative scene: those that brand themselves as travellers and not tourists; the artists, musicians, ....Read more

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HEALTH & SAFE TRAVEL


This article covers all you need to know about travelling to Cape Town, including detailed safety tips and information on health and medical facilities.....Read more