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.


7 Best bird-watching spots around Cape Town
Cape Town is fortunate enough to have several fantastic places to go bird watching within or just outside its boundaries. There are places for beginner


Slacklining in Cape Town | Best Slackline Spots in the Mother City
If you are looking for the perfect anchors, or you want to meet up with local slackliners, you’ll want to visit some of Cape Town’s


Freediving & snorkelling | Exploring Cape Town’s Secret Forests
When people think of outdoor activities to do in Cape Town, they usually think of Table Mountain and the fantastic number of hikes that one


Visiting the spectacular Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Nestled in the shadow of the eastern slopes of Table Mountain lies one of the most popular and peaceful places for nature lovers in Cape


Rocklands | Cederberg paradise for climbing, camping & highlining
The Cederberg, a rocky mountain range north of Cape Town, is one of the absolute best areas to visit from the city, and a local


From Rooiels to Kleinmond | A Dream Roadtrip for Nature-lovers
Cape Town is surrounded by areas of incredible natural beauty, many of which are barely a 30 to 45-minute drive from the city centre (like


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
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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.