Cape Town adventures, activities & attractions
If you’re looking for exciting things to do in Cape Town, this is where you’ll find them! This beautiful city is surrounded by natural beauty and full of fun. From snorkeling to paragliding, we’re trying to cover all the adventures Cape Town has to offer. And there are many!
We’ve split all our favourite adventures into three categories to help you navigate them more easily – Wildlife & Wilderness, Tours & Experiences, and Camping & Day Trips. The list is ever-expanding, so if you tick off all the adventures below, be sure to check in again in a couple weeks!
Wildlife & Wilderness
The most incredible thing about Cape Town is the city’s natural beauty. We’re surrounded by nature! From the unique biosphere of Table Mountain, covered in flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world, to our ocean wilderness, a whole world of its own.
If you’re looking for places in and around our fair city where you can explore that nature, you’ll find all our favourite adventures right here.
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,
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
Visiting the African Penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Town
On a small sheltered part of the Cape Peninsula coastline, surrounded on three sides by human development, lies one of Cape Town’s most popular tourist
Local’s guide to the West Coast National Park
Just over an hour’s drive north of the city of Cape Town lies one of this country’s most visited and well-known national parks, the West
Visiting Signal Hill, the Lion’s Rump
Next to Lion’s Head, Signal Hill is Cape Town’s most iconic hill. Which is perfect, as it forms the rump of the Lion! It’s a
Kloof Corner hike and viewpoint – what you need to know
Kloof Corner is my absolute favourite hiking trail in Cape Town – and I’m not alone! It’s an easy, quick route (relative to its sibling
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
Newlands Forest | Exploring Cape Town’s greenest spaces
Newlands Forest is one of the most beautiful green spaces in Cape Town – and the most central, too. It’s a lovely forest with various
Cape Point Nature Reserve | Exploring the Tip of Africa
One of the most recognizable natural features of Southern Africa, Cape Point rises out of the Atlantic Ocean, its rocky cliffs constantly battered by the
Silvermine Nature Reserve | Hiking, Swimming & Climbing on the Cape Peninsula
Silvermine is one of the most beautiful places to spend a day. I’ve been visiting the Nature Reserve since I can remember, and have always
Tours & Experiences
Whether you’re a tourist visiting Cape Town for the weekend, or a local looking for something new to do, you’ll find something wonderful here! Keen on calm and decadent wine tasting in Franschhoek or in Constantia? Or more interested in paintballing, paragliding and snorkeling? We’ve got you covered! These are all experiences and locally-run tours we’ve done ourselves, and reviewed here.
Paragliding Cape Town | Tandem trips & solo courses
Paragliding in Cape Town is one of the best ways to see the city. It’s also heart-pumping fun, as you soar on updrafts, and zip
Hop-on Hop-off Red Bus | Cape Town Sightseeing Tour
A classic for tourists, the city sightseeing bus is one of the best ways to see Cape Town quickly! You can buy a single or
Wine tasting in Constantia | The perfect weekend activity
One of the most incredible things about Cape Town is our quality of wine and abundance of beautiful vineyards. Whether you want to head out
Sunset champagne cruise from the V&A Waterfront
One of the best views we’ve ever had of Table Mountain is from this sunset cruise. The mountain glows in Golden Hour, and looks all
Paintball Cape Town | Where to Play & What to Expect
If you are looking for an adventurous activity for a group of friends, colleagues, or family, paintball is an option like no other. The intensity
Seal snorkeling in Hout Bay, Cape Town
Snorkeling with Southern Africa’s famous Cape Fur Seals is one of the loveliest adventures in Cape Town! The nimble water pups twirl and race in
Quick book: my top recommendations
Camping & Day Trips
Explore beyond Cape Town! Our city is surrounded by dream destinations, from the Southern tip of Africa to the rocky Cederberg mountains. Spend the weekend in nature, climbing, swimming and exploring. Or embark on a day trip, keeping an eye out for local wildlife! You’ll find all of my favourite excursions out of Cape Town right here.
Beaverlac | Cederberg Camping, Swimming & Hiking
Experiencing beautiful Beaverlac for a few days is sure to have life looking a little brighter. This natural, indigenously South African spot in Porterville area
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
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
Cape Point Nature Reserve | Exploring the Tip of Africa
One of the most recognizable natural features of Southern Africa, Cape Point rises out of the Atlantic Ocean, its rocky cliffs constantly battered by the
Jamaka Cederberg Camping | What, Where & Why
Living in Cape Town and the Western Cape has plenty of perks, and the incredible camping options are one of the best. A picturesque drive
Our experience multi-day hiking in Zooridge, Cederberg
The Cederberg is an incredibly beautiful mountain range about two hours drive from Cape Town. Its raw, striking beauty has inspired awe in Capetonians for