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 incredibly popular among cyclists, hikers, horse riders, and nature lovers for a wide range of reasons. This part of Cape Town has a rich history and large green spaces, which …
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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 attractions: Boulders Beach. Thousands of people visit this tiny corner of the Table Mountain National Park in Simon’s Town to see the resident breeding colony of African penguins. As one …
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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 Coast National Park. Established in 1985, this park protects a large area of low-lying coastal fynbos and is part of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage …
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 local favourite for good reason – you can see all of Cape Town’s landmarks from here, and crossing from one side of the hill to another takes you through a …
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 hikes up Table Mountain, at least) and the trek is rewarded with some spectacular views. You’ll be looking out over the city bowl, Lion’s Head, Camps Bay and the towering …
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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 Town – Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Kirstenbosch is world-renowned for the role it plays in the conservation of the endangered and endemic plant species of Southern Africa, most notably the …
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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 favourite. Most of our fantastic camping sites are nestled among the Cederberg, including Beaverlac, Suikerbossie and Jamaka! While the whole of the expansive Cederberg is incredible, Rocklands holds a special …
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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 Kirstenbosch, Boulders Beach or Cape Point Nature Reserve), so people do not have to travel far to escape the stress of city life. Additionally, drive an hour or so away …
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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 marked trails, and a great deal more unmarked ones branching off from the main routes. You could spend months exploring all the different trails. Many do! A visit to Newlands …
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The beautiful Franschhoek Wine Tram is one of, if not the most popular tourist activities outside Cape Town! It’s a favourite amongst locals too, and makes for the perfect day trip. The wine tram takes you to seven different wine estates, allowing you to go wine tasting and vineyard hopping without any worries about transport. …
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