Outdoor experiences
The great outdoors
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 outdoor adventures right here.

Protecting the West Coast of South Africa
South Africa’s West Coast, known for its stunning landscapes and unique biodiversity, is under threat from the relentless advance of the mining industry. Once a

Interview with Protect the West Coast CEO, Mike Schlebach
In this interview, we talk with Mike Schlebach, a founder of Protect the West Coast (PTWC), about the organization’s origins and impact. PTWC was started

Guide to playing ultimate frisbee in Cape Town
Cape Town, with its awesome landscapes and vibrant culture, is a city that appeals to adventurers and sports enthusiasts of all sorts from around the

Muizenberg Beach | Tips, FAQs and things to do
Muizenberg Beach is one of the best places in Cape Town to spend a summer’s day. It’s incredibly popular among locals, and I seldom go

Mountain biking and wine tasting in Stellenbosch
Do you know what goes really well together? Wine and weary muscles. This weekend we had the best time cycling the routes of Muratie wine

9 best wine farms in Cape Town
The Cape Winelands has become world-renowned for its incredible wines. With more than 300 vineyards, it is one of the top ten wine-producing regions of

11 Stunning day trips from Cape Town
Let’s take a drive! Cape Town is such a wonderful city, not least because of where you can go when you leave it behind. A

West Coast Wildflowers | Festival, Reserves, and What You’ll See
Spring is coming! Head along Cape Town’s West Coast for a Wildflower experience second to none, but do be warned, there is lots to learn.

7 Awesome Surfing Spots in Cape Town
Here you can read about seven incredible surfing spots in Cape Town. We’ve asked local surfers to write about why this is their spot and what to look out for. Enjoy the read!

Surf lessons in Cape Town | Surfing Heritage, Surf Schools & Tips
Cape Town has a proud surfing heritage and is an iconic place to learn to surf with a variety of options. The coastline offers you
