Guidebook for Cape Town
Sightseeing
It may be one of the most photographed areas of the Mother City, but brightly painted houses and quaint cobbled streets aren't the only reasons to visit the Bo Kaap. This part of Cape Town is packed full of history and culture.
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71 Wale StIt may be one of the most photographed areas of the Mother City, but brightly painted houses and quaint cobbled streets aren't the only reasons to visit the Bo Kaap. This part of Cape Town is packed full of history and culture.
Like something out of a movie. Watch the sun set on one of the most beautiful and serene beaches in the city, while sitting astride a horse, with your partner right beside you. Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding has been operating in the Noordhoek Valley since 1975 and offers a wide range of riding activities. Beach rides are limited to six people, so you could max out on the romance by enjoying the experience with two other loving couples. So take in a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean or feel the wind in your hair while cantering along the seashore, either way you score big in the romance stakes.
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Noordhoek Beach Horse Rides
Like something out of a movie. Watch the sun set on one of the most beautiful and serene beaches in the city, while sitting astride a horse, with your partner right beside you. Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding has been operating in the Noordhoek Valley since 1975 and offers a wide range of riding activities. Beach rides are limited to six people, so you could max out on the romance by enjoying the experience with two other loving couples. So take in a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean or feel the wind in your hair while cantering along the seashore, either way you score big in the romance stakes.
South Africa’s first democratically elected president – Nelson Mandela – spent 18 years of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Easily the most famous of the island’s political prisoners, Mandela was by no means the island’s only notable inmate – South African presidents Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma also spent time there.
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Robben Island
South Africa’s first democratically elected president – Nelson Mandela – spent 18 years of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Easily the most famous of the island’s political prisoners, Mandela was by no means the island’s only notable inmate – South African presidents Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma also spent time there.
The Cableway has provided more than 24-million visitors with an unforgettable experience, taking them to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town.
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway station
Pipe TrackThe Cableway has provided more than 24-million visitors with an unforgettable experience, taking them to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town.
There are few better views in the world than what you’ll see on a late afternoon cruise along Chapman’s Peak Drive. The toll road ribbons along the Atlantic coastline between Noordhoek and Hout Bay and with every turn around the cliff’s edge comes another picture-perfect moment. Luckily, there are plenty of picnic stops along the way for those who really want to savour the view across the bay.
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Chapmans Peak
There are few better views in the world than what you’ll see on a late afternoon cruise along Chapman’s Peak Drive. The toll road ribbons along the Atlantic coastline between Noordhoek and Hout Bay and with every turn around the cliff’s edge comes another picture-perfect moment. Luckily, there are plenty of picnic stops along the way for those who really want to savour the view across the bay.
It may not be the southernmost point of Africa – that honour goes to Cape Agulhas – but Cape Point certainly makes you feel as if you are standing at the edge of the world. It’s worth setting aside a whole day – or at least a large chunk of it – to visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve. While they tend to hog all the glory, the two peaks at the tip of the peninsula, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, form just a small part of the 7750-hectare reserve. This largely untouched stretch of land is home to buck, baboons, Cape Mountain Zebra, and a whopping 250 species of bird! Plus, you’ll find some of the most beautiful, unspoilt beaches along this stretch of Cape Town’s coast.
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Cape Point
It may not be the southernmost point of Africa – that honour goes to Cape Agulhas – but Cape Point certainly makes you feel as if you are standing at the edge of the world. It’s worth setting aside a whole day – or at least a large chunk of it – to visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve. While they tend to hog all the glory, the two peaks at the tip of the peninsula, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, form just a small part of the 7750-hectare reserve. This largely untouched stretch of land is home to buck, baboons, Cape Mountain Zebra, and a whopping 250 species of bird! Plus, you’ll find some of the most beautiful, unspoilt beaches along this stretch of Cape Town’s coast.
Parks & Nature
The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are Cape Town’s claim to botanical fame and are both soothingly pretty and amazingly accessible. Wander the grounds hand in hand, pick a secluded spot for a picnic or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant – your date will appreciate your love of nature.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveThe Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are Cape Town’s claim to botanical fame and are both soothingly pretty and amazingly accessible. Wander the grounds hand in hand, pick a secluded spot for a picnic or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant – your date will appreciate your love of nature.
Known as Surfer’s Corner and located in False Bay, just 30 minutes south east of the city bowl, Muizenberg is one of the city’s most famous surf spots. Its gentle waves are perfect for beginners, and are a longboarder’s paradise. Muizies goes offshore in a north westerly wind and the small, rolling waves can be ridden almost year-round, cranking up a notch in winter swell. There are plenty of places to rent boards and wetsuits, or even get a lesson or two. There are also a selection of restaurants for a post-surf bite.
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Muizenberg Beach Club
165 Main RdKnown as Surfer’s Corner and located in False Bay, just 30 minutes south east of the city bowl, Muizenberg is one of the city’s most famous surf spots. Its gentle waves are perfect for beginners, and are a longboarder’s paradise. Muizies goes offshore in a north westerly wind and the small, rolling waves can be ridden almost year-round, cranking up a notch in winter swell. There are plenty of places to rent boards and wetsuits, or even get a lesson or two. There are also a selection of restaurants for a post-surf bite.
For intermediate to advance surfers, local favourite Long Beach lies south west of the city near the sleepy town of Kommetjie and has some of the most consistent waves in the Cape Peninsula. With decent swell and a south westerly wind, Long Beach has a near-perfect wave that breaks both left and right. Long Beach can get pretty big, so check the surf reports first before trekking out all the way. There are no board rentals or shops on the beach, so bring your own board and something to snack on.
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Long Beach
For intermediate to advance surfers, local favourite Long Beach lies south west of the city near the sleepy town of Kommetjie and has some of the most consistent waves in the Cape Peninsula. With decent swell and a south westerly wind, Long Beach has a near-perfect wave that breaks both left and right. Long Beach can get pretty big, so check the surf reports first before trekking out all the way. There are no board rentals or shops on the beach, so bring your own board and something to snack on.
Also one for the intermediate to advance guys, Llundadno is another favourite among locals, and is one of the most scenic breaks in the city. Situated just around the corner from Camps Bay towards Hout Bay, Llundadno is a crystal clear, hollow wave that works in a south to south easterly wind. No board rentals here, but if you’re surfing Llundadno, you probably brought your own board anyway.
Llundudno Street
Also one for the intermediate to advance guys, Llundadno is another favourite among locals, and is one of the most scenic breaks in the city. Situated just around the corner from Camps Bay towards Hout Bay, Llundadno is a crystal clear, hollow wave that works in a south to south easterly wind. No board rentals here, but if you’re surfing Llundadno, you probably brought your own board anyway.
Shopping
Papagayo
1 Belmont RdPerfect for those who are looking for unique bags, décor items, clothing and more!
Arts & Culture
With plenty of beautiful paintings, photographs, sculptures, décor items and more – most of which are made and done by local artists this is a shop that you should not pass.
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Kalk Bay Modern
136 Main RdWith plenty of beautiful paintings, photographs, sculptures, décor items and more – most of which are made and done by local artists this is a shop that you should not pass.
Kalk Bay Theatre is the place to be. All shows are handpicked and many are sold out, so be sure to book early! Take advantage of the two-for-one Tuesday tickets to get a good deal. You can have dinner at the venue beforehand, plus a coffee afterwards to mix with the crowd and artists.
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The Kalk Bay Theatre
Main RoadKalk Bay Theatre is the place to be. All shows are handpicked and many are sold out, so be sure to book early! Take advantage of the two-for-one Tuesday tickets to get a good deal. You can have dinner at the venue beforehand, plus a coffee afterwards to mix with the crowd and artists.
This is one of Cape Town’s best book stores. Here you will find classics you possibly thought weren’t available in SA as well as lots of books by local authors. It’s a wonderful little store that all book lovers will find hard to visit and not walk away with a book or two.
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Kalk Bay Books
62 Main RdThis is one of Cape Town’s best book stores. Here you will find classics you possibly thought weren’t available in SA as well as lots of books by local authors. It’s a wonderful little store that all book lovers will find hard to visit and not walk away with a book or two.
Getting Around
While the railway system in Cape Town is mainly focused on commuter transport, The Southern Line Rail Route, which stretches from Cape Town to Simon’s Town, is highly recommended for visitors. The train stops at several beautiful suburbs and coastal villages along the way and is an affordable option. The Southern Line Rail Route passes through Cape Town’s leafy southern suburbs, which is home to the Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums, as well as the acclaimed Cavendish Square shopping centre. Train travel does not always run on schedule, so it’s important to bear this in mind when planning a day out. As with train travel in most parts of the world, it is also important to be aware of potential pickpockets.
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Kalk Bay Food Market
110 Main RdWhile the railway system in Cape Town is mainly focused on commuter transport, The Southern Line Rail Route, which stretches from Cape Town to Simon’s Town, is highly recommended for visitors. The train stops at several beautiful suburbs and coastal villages along the way and is an affordable option. The Southern Line Rail Route passes through Cape Town’s leafy southern suburbs, which is home to the Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums, as well as the acclaimed Cavendish Square shopping centre. Train travel does not always run on schedule, so it’s important to bear this in mind when planning a day out. As with train travel in most parts of the world, it is also important to be aware of potential pickpockets.
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 20km from Cape Town’s city centre. From the airport, you can hire a car, call Uber, take a metered taxi or catch the MyCiti shuttle bus into the city centre. A metered taxi to the city centre will cost between R300 and R400 fees may vary. Some have flat rates, while others charge by the kilometer, but either way you should agree up front what the fee might be.
Airport Shuttle Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 20km from Cape Town’s city centre. From the airport, you can hire a car, call Uber, take a metered taxi or catch the MyCiti shuttle bus into the city centre. A metered taxi to the city centre will cost between R300 and R400 fees may vary. Some have flat rates, while others charge by the kilometer, but either way you should agree up front what the fee might be.