This is an ongoing series of interviews! Chats with local photographers and photojournalists about their work and lives, our country, and how visual storytelling can contribute to stronger communities.
Each interview includes some of my and their favourite photographs and lots of lekker vibes.
Neighbourhood Guides
Keen to explore a specific part of our sprawling city? I’ve put together a few fun guides to Cape Town’s favourite neighbourhoods. Packed with info on the best things to see, do, and eat!
12 Awesome mountain bike trails in Cape Town & surrounds
Cape Town is a place that just has it all, don’t you think? From mountains to oceans, a bustling metropolitan centre and sleepy seaside villages,
Cape Town at night – Best Bars, Clubs & Activities
There’s a lot to do in Cape Town at night, particularly in the city centre. Ours is a vibrant city, with truly spectacular artists and
Where to watch the sunset in Cape Town
Watching the sunset is truly the best way to end a long work day or celebrate life on a great one. There’s something magical about
Lions Head hike – tips & trail information
Lion’s Head is one of the things that makes Cape Town such a brilliant city to live in – a moderate hike with incredible views,
Camping at Suikerbossie Guest Farm in the Cederberg
Suikerbossie is a stunning working farm in the Cederberg, with some of the most beautiful private campsites I’ve experienced! They have several camping grounds for
Exploring Tokai’s lovely historic and natural spaces
Situated right at the foot of the Constantiaberg Mountain, Tokai is a large (and very green) residential area in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs. It is
Malva Pudding Recipe | Best South African Desert
Malva pudding is Cape Town’s favourite dessert. It’s the perfect sweet follow-up to a great braai or potjiekos, and feels terrifically celebratory even just as
Roosterkoek Recipe | South Africa’s Favourite Braai Bread
In South Africa, braai is king. Whether you’re celebrating a great rugby match, revelling in the fact that it’s a beautiful Sunday, or just trying
Peppermint Crisp Tart | Top South African Dessert Recipe
South Africa has produced a number of mouth-watering desserts that the world should know about. A popular favourite, alongside the ever-excellent South African milk tart
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Cape Town’s indigenous plantlife | Local flora and conservation efforts
Cape Town is one of the most biodiverse cities in the world, and is at the centre of the world’s smallest and richest plant kingdom.
Guide to living sustainably in Cape Town
While living sustainably as an individual doesn’t affect much of the big picture stuff, like carbon emissions, it can still do a lot of good.
Moving from protest to resistance: a case for non-violent civil disobedience in South Africa’s climate movements
It is incredibly difficult to make people take meaningful action on climate change and biodiversity loss, as has been made clear over the past 30
About Wander Cape Town
This blog is a bit of a passion project mine. It began as a kind of home travel blog, exploring the experiences and attractions of Cape Town, my own city, for visitors and locals. It’s still that, but it’s expanding into a resource on everything in Cape Town. With interviews, guest posts by local experts, and a focus on environmental sustainability and conscious exploration.
So, on Wander Cape Town, you’ll find tips on what to do for different budgets and interests, and the various opportunities for adventure. Along with information on Cape Town’s natural environment, sustainability efforts, and a bunch more.