From a day-trip adventure to a weekend escape, find whales and the Big Five with these wild getaways in the Cape!
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From a day-trip adventure to a weekend escape, find whales and the Big Five with these wild getaways in the Cape!
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Latest Cape Town news
The world’s longest zipline is coming to the Cape!
The wheatfields of the Overberg are set for an adrenalin boost this winter, as K3 gets ready to claim the crown as the world's longest zipline!
Mama's brings the cool to Kloof Street
East City favourite Mamacita's has opened a brand-new LA-inspired outpost on Kloof Street, and you're going to want to visit!
Wine, whales and wonderful tunes
Escape the city for a weekend in De Hoop Nature Reserve as the ever-popular Wine Whales & Music festival returns to the Overberg this month.
Discover Elgin at the Winter Wine Festival
Escape the city for a weekend of fine food and cool climate wines at the Elgin Winter Wine Festival.
Cape Town's La Colombe cracks World's 50 Best Restaurants list
From 94th in 2023, La Colombe has shot up the list this year!
Star-studded gigs for Cape Town
It’s set to be a good year for music fans as a varied line-up of global stars set their sights on South African stages.
Winelands favourite marks 40 years with new suites
La Petite Ferme in Franschhoek is keeping things fresh with sparkling new suites in the historic wine cellar, and a tasty winter menu.
Namibia wants visas for UK, EU, US travellers
Cape Town is a perfect combo with a Namibian desert adventure. But if you hold one of these 31 passports, you’ll soon have to apply for a visa…
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Things to do in Cape Town
Events: What’s on in Cape Town
As if the mountain, oceans, vibrant city and dynamic culinary scene weren’t enough to keep you busy, Cape Town also brings the goods when it comes to a...
The 13 best things to do in Cape Town
Whether you’re searching for scenic beauty or multicultural urban adventures, South Africa’s cosmopolitan ‘Mother City’ never fails to...
The 10 best markets in Cape Town
After vintage fashion, street food or antiques and oddities? Here’s how to shop like a local at Cape Town’s best markets
The 12 best museums and galleries in Cape Town
Take a deep dive into the history and culture of Cape Town with a wander through the city’s best museums and galleries
Where to eat and drink in Cape Town
Whatever kind of slice you’re looking for, the Mother City has it. Here’s a local’s guide to Cape Town’s finest pizza joints
The 18 best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town
The 18 best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town
From trendy coffee joints and bakeries to top spots for breakfast-on-the-go, these are the Mother City’s best breakfasts and brunches
The 14 best sushi restaurants in Cape Town
The 14 best sushi restaurants in Cape Town
From classic sashimi to creative Capetonian variations, these are the finest sushi spots in the Mother City
The 21 best restaurants in Cape Town
The 21 best restaurants in Cape Town
South African meat feast? Or a 12-course tasting menu? Both? Here’s our pick of the best restaurants in Cape Town
The 11 best fish and chips in Cape Town
The 11 best fish and chips in Cape Town
Looking for a taste of the ocean? Look no further, with our authoritative list of Cape Town’s finest fish and chip shops
The 12 best affordable restaurants in Cape Town
The 12 best affordable restaurants in Cape Town
Watching your pennies, pence and cents when you’re out and about? Book a table at one of these eateries
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Escape the city
The 8 best safari trips from Cape Town
Track down the elusive ‘Big Five’, and have a whale of a time doing it
The 19 best beaches in Cape Town
Treat yourself with a trip to the top Cape Town beaches where you'll find pristine waters, surf spots and even penguins
The 13 best wine estates around Cape Town
Drink your way around the wine farms of some of the world’s finest viticultural regions. Gesondheid!
The 10 best day hikes in Cape Town
Looking to find Mother Nature in the 'Mother City'? Lace up your boots and hit the trails.
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