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Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are two of the most famous and popular tourist spots in Cape Town. There is a misconception that the Cape of Good Hope is the most southern tip of Africa, which is not...

The colourful Bo Kaap of today is a far cry from its tumultuous beginnings -- in the 16th and 17th centuries, slaves brought from Malaysia and Indonesia by the Dutch were forced to reside here. Each h...

This rather secluded wreck is only accessible via a long trek along the coastline, but the scenic walk alone is already worth the drive to the suburb of Hout Bay in Cape Town. The ship broke loose whi...

Chapman's Peak Drive lures in with stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean, provided that you can handle the steep descents that start immediately off the roadside. Along the trip, there are observatio...

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - also known as A&F Waterfront - is a hotspot for tourists as well as locals. It is a harbour with exciting architecture that offers a magnificent view of the sea and the ...

The former prison island, located 11 km off the coast of Cape Town, is now a World Heritage Site and an evocative virtual shrine to its most famous prisoner, African National Congress leader Nelson Ma...

The view of the city and its surroundings from the top of Cape Town’s biggest landmark, the 1,086 metre (3 563 ft) Table Mountain, is stupendous. The revolving cablecar that takes you up gives you a g...

Sharks and thousands of other marine creatures from the seas off South Africa’s coasts swim in the huge glass tanks of this excellent aquarium. This aquarium showcases the Marine life of the Indian Oc...

Camps Bay is a prestigious area and one of Cape Town's most popular beaches. The area houses a number of fantastic restaurants, hotels, sports clubs and entertainment venues, as well as the white sand...

Franschhoek is a rather small but nonetheless impressive province to the east of Cape Town and, as part of the community of Stellenbosch, also portrayed with idyllic wine farms and lovely landscapes w...

Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town lies one of the world’s greatest Botanical Gardens. It was founded in 1913 to preserve the indigenous flora of South Africa and displays a wide varie...

Simon’s Town, or Simonstown as it has come to be called, has an interesting history and many famous buildings. There are many activities to keep you busy, such as boat charters, sea kayaking, deep sea...

The graceful, whitewashed Groot Constantia manor is a magnificent example of 18th century Cape Dutch colonial architecture. It also happens to be the country's oldest wine producing estate, founded in...

This evocative and moving museum commemorates the more than 60,000 non-white inhabitants of District Six who were expelled from this once multi-ethnic neighbourhood when it was declared a ‘whites only...

The Koopmans-De Wet House is pretty 18th century townhouse decorated and furnished as it would have been in the 18th and 19th centuries, including an impressive collection of ceramics and offering a g...

This excellent museum in the colourful Bo Kaap district (formerly the city's Malay quarter) traces the history of Cape Town’s Islamic culture and heritage. The museum is furnished and decorated to dep...

Slave Lodge Museum it the second oldest building in Cape Town and now houses a grimly fascinating exhibition that explores the history of slavery in South Africa. The constantly changing exhibitions a...

On the waterfront is the more recent addition to the museum scene in Cape Town, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. The unique design of the building is enough to pay for your visit here, but...

Stellenbosch is South Africa's most famous wine region with more than 120 wine farms, and also great cafes and restaurants for those, who also crave for having great coffee and really fresh food. Foun...

The Zeitz MOCAA is the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world, and already compelling when just admired from the outside. Located in an old silo at Table Bay, this gallery exhibits gr...

Woodstock is considered to be Cape Town's Soho, and when thinking of its venues, green spaces and exciting life during both day and night, this can hardly be denied. At this former quarter of heavy in...

Located in the neighbourhood of Woodstock, The Old Biscuit Mill is a open-air market with a focus on high quality which – as proven here – does not automatically mean low quantity. Among stores and st...

The Famous Butcher’s Grill is a meat-lover's paradise, located in the Cape Town Lodge Hotel’s lobby in the city centre. They specialise in high quality steak, but offer other interesting options, such...

This is a colourful café and restaurant in the city centre. They serve traditional central and south African dishes, with influences from Xhosa, Zulu and Ndebele cuisine. It is a perfect option if you...

Quay 4 Tavern is one of Cape Town’s oldest and best restaurants, known all over the world. They serve excellent seafood brassiere, which can be enjoyed on the outdoor tables on the harbour side. Quay ...

With its varied but mainly vegetarian menu, Lola’s is a favourite rendezvous for budget travellers and locals alike, and it's open from early morning until midnight. It offers possibly the best value ...

Mama Africa features traditional African music with drummers and dancers every evening starting at 8pm. They also serve fantastic burgers, grilled dishes and refreshing drinks, but the performances ar...

A Champagne bar, Whiskey room, VIP room, lounge and a fabulous restaurant, does this sound like something for you? Shimmy has it all! Seafood is the focus of their a la carte menu but their gourmet bu...

Located a bit of a ways outside the city of Cape Town, in the area of Durbanville, the Diemersdal Estate is a fantastic winery and restaurant. Spend a lovely afternoon at this countryside farm and enj...

Kloof Street House is set in a beautiful old house that perfectly blends elements of Victorian and Colonial decor and design. It is a colonial inspired restaurant but even if you are not hungry their ...

Pigalle offers fantastic lunch and dinner menus in a classy and elegant environment, with the sounds of live jazz music in the background. They are renowned for their fresh seafood, tender steaks and ...

Open from lunchtime until well after midnight, this Cuban-themed restaurant and bar has an extensive cocktail list and a casual atmosphere. The menu – featuring such delights as goat curry and jerk ch...

With its varied but mainly vegetarian menu, Lola’s is a favourite rendezvous for budget travellers and locals alike, and it's open from early morning until midnight. It offers possibly the best value ...

Manna Epicure, located on Kloof Street, is a superb bakery and restaurant with a seasonal menu that offers a wide variety of dishes. Their bread is baked on site and includes interesting varieties, su...

The pleasant smell of fresh coffee that hits you as you enter the Bean There Coffee COmpany is unmistakable and irresistible. They use only fine ethically sourced fair trade coffee, grown exclusively ...

Truth Coffee Roasting has topped numerous lists from publications around the world, including being named the World's Best Coffee Shop in 2015 by the Telegraph and "probably the coolest cafe in the wo...

Whereas the food served at Bootlegger Sea Point is all locally sourced, offering burgers, ribs and other filling meals using only products from Cape Town, the coffee is brought from countries all over...

Tribe Coffee Roasting is another sleek and modern cafe, representing devotion to coffee and barista skills. Beans are always freshly roasted and drinks are expertly prepared. Tribe has several locatio...

Open from 11:00 until well after midnight, this Cuban-themed restaurant and bar has an extensive cocktail list and a casual atmosphere. The menu – featuring such delights as goat curry and jerk chicke...

Mama Africa features traditional African music with drummers and dancers every evening starting at 8m. They also serve fantastic burgers, grilled dishes and refreshing drinks, but the performances are...

Vast and glitzy, the Grand West Casino and entertainment complex boasts multiple bars, restaurants and cinemas, Las Vegas-style cabaret shows and a luxury hotel. If you do not know where to go or what...

Fiction is an extremely cool lounge/DJ bar, which plays the latest independent, off-centre dance sounds in the heart of Cape Town’s nightlife district. This is the best alternative club in town, featu...

Two venues in one: Kennedy’s, upstairs, is a stylish, upmarket jazz venue which attracts well-known local and international performers. The Dubliner, downstairs, is a middle-of-the-road Irish theme ba...

The Cape Grace Hotel’s trendy whisky and wine bar Bascule is the perfect place to watch the sun set over Table Mountain from the waterside terrace. It boasts an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, and ove...

With a champagne bar, whiskey room, VIP room, lounge and a fabulous restaurant, Shimmy, Cape Town's premiere ocean-front dining and entertainment venue, has it all. Seafood is the focus of their a la ...

If you are in need of a good laugh you can visit the Cape Town Comedy Club. This is claimed to be the mother of all comedy clubs in the city, and one of the most important comedy hubs in the country. ...

Ideally located in the city centre, Alexander Bar is a cosy jazz and whiskey bar with a vintage old-world charm about it. Quirky decorations, such as rotary phones, fill the space with a unique vibe, ...

Infinitely stylish and elegant, boasting sleek Asian-themed decor and dim ambient light, Asoka is an intimate lounge bar with plenty of character. The menu features Asian fusion cuisine and legendary ...

Long Street is an avenue of Georgian and Victorian architecture in central Cape Town that houses many bars of different kinds, restaurants, hotels and smaller hostels. While a drink at one of the many...

Kloof Street is lined with off-beat fashion boutiques, antique clothes shops, kitsch items and collectibles. On Long Street you'll find the Long Street Antique Arcade, a collection of small antique st...

Located at 76 Long Street, the amazing Pan African Market is the place to go for masks, statues, textiles, jewellery, prints, paintings and pottery from all over the African continent. The complex is ...

Readers will find a huge range of new and second hand fiction and non-fiction, including rare editions, at Clarke’s bookshop at 199 Long Street. Opened back in 1956, Clarke's has established itself as...

African arts and crafts can be found at Greenmarket Square, in the city centre on the corner of Shortmarket Street and Berg Street, which is packed with stalls selling authentic crafts, and at Green P...

Up-market, elegant and contemporary arts and crafts, such as traditional South African textiles, carvings, prints and pottery can be found at the Waterfront Craftmarket on the V&A Waterfront. Boasting...

The Victoria Wharf Shopping Mall, also at the Waterfront, is the largest mall in the city centre and is a good place to shop for books, local and international newspapers and magazines, casual clothes...

Just outside the city, in Bellville, you can find the Willowbridge Shopping Centre, a delightful open-air shopping street with a wide variety of shops, including great home ware and decor options, as ...

Adjacent to the Willowbridge Shopping Centre you can find the Tyger Valley Centre. This modern shopping centre offers over 250 stores, including high fashion boutiques and casual clothing outlets, wit...

The Woodstock Gin Company was founded in 2012 and, since then, produces small batches of premium gin with carefully chosen ingredients and a fully controlled distillation process. While you will get a...

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - also known as A&F Waterfront - is a hotspot for tourists as well as locals. It is a harbour with exciting architecture that offers a magnificent view of the sea and the ...