Cape Town is a playground for visitors. With famous Table Mountain as the backdrop and a beautiful coastline, there are so many activities to choose from. You’ll be hosted by warm Capetonians who’ll proudly share their culture and stories and ensure you have incredible memory-making experiences.
Here’s a list of some of the activities and fun things to do when in Cape Town
HELICOPTER FLIGHTS – See Cape Town and the Peninsula from the air. Land at a wine farm for a tasting and lunch.
SUNSET CRUISES – celebrate another beautiful day in Africa!
SHARK CAGE DIVING – Boat trips for close up viewing of sharks and other marine animals.
PHILANTHROPIC EXCURSIONS WITH UTHANDO – Visit a unique selection of community upliftment projects.
SURF LESSONS – at Muizenberg Beach. Learn to surf in an hour. It’s fun!
WINE TASTING CONSTANTIA – delicious wines, great food at immaculate Constantia wine estates.
HIKING TABLE MOUNTAIN & LION’S HEAD – Guided hikes on Cape Town’s iconic mountain range. Views, views views!
SIDE CAR TRIPS – Various scenic routes around the scenic Cape Peninsula.
KAYAKING & SUPPING – customised trips in Table Bay, the Waterfront or Simonstown.
THE LION TRAIL – A privately guided hike along the Atlantic Seaboard and Lion’s Head.
MARKETS – Sample local food and buy locally made products at a variety of colourful markets.
SAND BOARDING – on the powdery dunes up the west coast of Cape Town.
SNORKELLING – In the kelp forests near Simonstown, inspired by “My Octopus Teacher’
E-BIKING / MOUNTAIN BIKING – through the vineyards and in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
BO KAAP COOKING CLASS – A culturally rich and tasty immersion into the culinary history of Cape Town.
DRUMMING – vibrant, interactive pre-dinner entertainment at Gold Restaurant.
SCOOTOURS – Downhill fun on Table Mountain and Signal Hill.
STREET ART WALKING TOURS – engage with the locals and see how the murals brighten up Woodstock and Salt River.
TANDEM PARAGLIDNG – Launch from Signal Hill and land gently on the lawns of the Sea Point Promenade.
ZIPLINING – through fynbos and forests overlooking the Constantia Valley.
HORSE RIDING – Is riding on the beach on your bucket list? Noordehoek Beach rides are beginner friendly.
SEGWAY IN THE WINELANDS – Glide through the vineyards soaking up the scenery and learning about South African wine
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