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19 experiences found

Franschhoek Wine Tram
Food & Wine
45min from Cape Town

Franschhoek Wine Tram

Franschhoek, Western Cape

Hop on and off the iconic Wine Tram through the Franschhoek Valley โ€” one of the most beautiful wine routes in the world โ€” tasting as you go through world-class estates.

Half day โ€“ Full dayยทFrom R340pp
Book via Franschhoek Wine Tram โ†’
Helicopter Ride over Cape Town
Adventure
Central Cape Town

Helicopter Ride over Cape Town

Cape Town

Soar over Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, Camps Bay, and the Atlantic Seaboard for the most breathtaking views Cape Town has to offer.

15min โ€“ 1hrยทFrom R1,500pp
Book via Viator โ†’
Hermanus Whale Watching
Safari & Wildlife
1hr from Cape Town

Hermanus Whale Watching

Hermanus, Western Cape

Hermanus is one of the world's best whale watching destinations. Southern right whales visit Walker Bay between June and November each year.

2โ€“3 hoursยทFrom R1,200pp
Book via Hermanus Whale Cruises โ†’
Knysna Elephant Park
Safari & Wildlife
4hrs from Cape Town

Knysna Elephant Park

Knysna, Western Cape

Walk alongside rescued African elephants in their natural forest setting on the Garden Route. One of the most intimate wildlife encounters in South Africa.

2โ€“3 hoursยทFrom R650pp
Book via Knysna Elephant Park โ†’
Robben Island
Historical
V&A Waterfront ferry

Robben Island

Robben Island, Cape Town

The ferry from Cape Town's waterfront takes you to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Tours are led by former political prisoners.

3โ€“4 hoursยทR650pp (ferry + tour)
Book via Robben Island Museum โ†’
Table Mountain Cable Car
Adventure
Central Cape Town

Table Mountain Cable Car

Table Mountain, Cape Town

Ride the rotating aerial cableway to the flat-topped summit of one of the world's most recognisable mountains. Views stretch from the Atlantic to the Winelands.

2โ€“4 hoursยทR420pp (return)
Book via Table Mountain Aerial Cableway โ†’
Bo-Kaap Cultural Walk
Cultural
Central Cape Town

Bo-Kaap Cultural Walk

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town

Wander the cobblestone streets and brightly painted houses of Cape Town's Cape Malay Quarter with a local guide, finishing with a home-cooked Cape Malay lunch.

2โ€“3 hoursยทFrom R400pp
Book via Viator โ†’
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Safari & Wildlife
45min from Cape Town

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Simon's Town, Western Cape

Walk alongside 3,000 African penguins on a pristine beach in Simon's Town. One of the most unique wildlife encounters in the world.

2โ€“3 hoursยทR230pp
Book via SANParks โ†’
Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn
AdventureHistorical
4hrs from Cape Town

Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Explore one of the world's great cave systems โ€” a labyrinth of ancient stalactites and stalagmites hidden beneath the Swartberg Mountains near Oudtshoorn.

1โ€“2 hoursยทFrom R150pp
Book via Cango Caves โ†’
Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
Adventure
1hr from Cape Town

Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope

Cape Peninsula, Western Cape

The dramatic south-western tip of the Cape Peninsula. Stand at the Cape of Good Hope and take in the raw, windswept Atlantic coastline.

Full dayยทFrom R800pp
Book via City Sightseeing โ†’
Chapman's Peak Scenic Drive
Beach & CoastalAdventure
30min from Cape Town

Chapman's Peak Scenic Drive

Hout Bay to Noordhoek, Cape Town

One of the world's most spectacular coastal drives โ€” a 9km route carved into the sheer cliffs of Chapman's Peak with 114 curves and jaw-dropping Atlantic Ocean views.

1โ€“2 hoursยทR50 toll (self-drive)
Book via Chapman's Peak Drive โ†’
First Thursdays โ€” Cape Town
Cultural
Central Cape Town

First Thursdays โ€” Cape Town

Bree St, Loop St & surrounds, Cape Town

On the first Thursday of every month, Cape Town's galleries, studios, and creative spaces stay open late. Free, walkable, and electric โ€” the city at its most alive.

Monthly โ€” 1st ThursdayยทFree (some venues charge)
Book via Art.co.za โ†’
Kalk Bay Village & Harbour
CulturalMarkets
30min from Cape Town

Kalk Bay Village & Harbour

Kalk Bay, Cape Town

A charming 30-minute drive from Cape Town โ€” bohemian antique shops, art galleries, the busy fishing harbour, fresh snoek off the boat, and excellent restaurants lining the main road.

Half dayยทFree
Book via Cape Town Tourism โ†’
Kelp Forest Scuba Dive
Adventure
Central Cape Town

Kelp Forest Scuba Dive

Cape Peninsula, Cape Town

Dive through Cape Town's spectacular kelp forests, teeming with fish, Cape fur seals, and octopus. One of the world's most extraordinary dive sites.

Half dayยทFrom R1,200pp
Book via GetYourGuide โ†’
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Cultural
25min from Cape Town

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Rhodes Drive, Cape Town

Nestled on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is one of the world's great botanical gardens โ€” with fynbos, ancient forests, treetop canopy walks, and regular open-air concerts.

2โ€“4 hoursยทFrom R220pp
Book via SANParks / SANBI โ†’
Lion's Head Hike
Adventure
Central Cape Town

Lion's Head Hike

Signal Hill, Cape Town

One of Cape Town's most iconic hikes โ€” a circular trail with ladders and chains that leads to a 669m peak with 360ยฐ views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic, and the city below.

3โ€“4 hoursยทFree (guided from R250pp)
Book via Hike Lion's Head โ†’
Shark Cage Diving, Gansbaai
Adventure
2hrs from Cape Town

Shark Cage Diving, Gansbaai

Gansbaai, Western Cape

Come face to face with Great White Sharks from the safety of a steel cage in the waters of Gansbaai's famous Shark Alley.

Full dayยทFrom R1,800pp
Book via White Shark Projects โ†’
Stellenbosch Wine Tour
Food & Wine
45min from Cape Town

Stellenbosch Wine Tour

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

The Winelands town of Stellenbosch is home to some of SA's finest estates. Guided tours take in cellar tours, tastings, and long lunches under ancient oaks.

Full dayยทFrom R800pp
Book via Viator โ†’
Two Oceans Aquarium
FamilySafari & Wildlife
Central Cape Town

Two Oceans Aquarium

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet โ€” explore massive shark tanks, touch pools, colourful reef fish, and sea turtles at Cape Town's beloved V&A Waterfront aquarium.

2โ€“3 hoursยทFrom R280pp
Book via Two Oceans Aquarium โ†’