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
10 Incredible music festivals in & around Cape Town
Cape Town has an incredible music festival scene, but it’s hard to find information or know what to expect. So here’s some info on Cape Town Festivals, from people who’ve been to them.
Climbing in Cape Town | Local favourites, tips & stoke
Cape Town has great places to send, and our community has come together to share these places with you. Check out the best of Cape Town climbing!
From tide to table: the coastal kelp foraging experience
I just got home from a really wonderful experience — coastal kelp foraging with RE Wild Food. Run at the edge of the world in
Getting to know the kelp forests of Cape Town
Delve into the underwater world of Cape Town’s kelp forests with Jethro, a local freediver and environmentalist. Explaining the vital ecological role of these marine
Guide to Cape Town’s local marine life
When you think about scuba diving, usually the first image that comes to mind is diving in warm tropical waters, hovering over coral reefs. But
A magical place where two oceans meet
Somewhere at the tip of Africa, there is a delightful place, a place where two oceans meet. Where the warm, powerful waters of the east
Exploring Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Less than 10 kilometres from Stellenbosch lies one of the most dramatic nature reserves around Cape Town. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is a popular day trip
21 beautiful plants endemic to Table Mountain
Table Mountain is home to around 1 500 indigenous plant species within a 57km² area – that’s more than the entire United Kingdom of well
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
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,
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
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
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
27 Stunning native birds in Cape Town
Birdwatching is fast becoming a very popular pastime among nature lovers. Once thought to be exclusively the interest of old or upper-class men, it has
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
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
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
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
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