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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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 pounding waves. Hundreds of years ago, it was a crucial landmark for ships on their way to India and East Africa. The lighthouse that was later built served to guide …
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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 can do all over the Cape Peninsula (not to mention rock-climbing, abseiling and paragliding). Hiking in the Table Mountain National Park gives nature lovers the opportunity to see some of …
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Cape Town is famous for its gorgeous beaches, and for very good reason! They’re stunning, there are so many of them, and they’re surprisingly varied. Some of our beaches are incredible for snorkelling, with some of the best conditions in the world for spotting marine life. Others offer some of the best surfing in the …
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Cape Town is a great city to have a dog. There are plenty of things to do here that your pup can join you on, from hiking and trail running to cafe-going. As long as you’ve trained your dog well and built up a good bond, you’ll be able to take them out with you …
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 been blown away by this perfect slice of the Cape Peninsula nature perched above the cityscape. While the most common thing to do at Silvermine is to have a braai …
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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 the more striking rising out of the choppy ocean waters. This experience is also a great bit of fun, the perfect romantic date or anniversary evening – especially when topped …
The iconic mountain at Cape Town’s center really is the heart of the city. With its flat peak often wreathed in cloud cover, its base forms the hilly home of all our favourite suburbs, from Sea Point to Newlands. Table Mountain is the site of most of Cape Town’s best hiking trails and mountain biking …
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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 years, and many of us drive up to camp, hike, climb and explore here! The most accessible camping place in the Cederberg is Beaverlac, with deep pools, well-marked hiking trails, …
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