Cape Town Things to Do

The charming character of this small village of white cottages set amongst large oak trees makes it an ideal venue for a relaxing afternoon. Soak up the sun while enjoying a leisurely lunch at the Enchanting Wood restaurant, ho... more

Newlands Cricket Stadium is situated in the heart of Newlands, a charming, gardened Cape Town suburb. The land was originally part of a farm, Mariendal, a wedding gift to Lydia Corrina. Part of the farm, adjoining Newlands trai... more

If gliding is not your scene and you want the safety of a strong basket around you, this is the sport for you. Hot-air ballooning excursions are arranged over the Paarl district (weather permitting) during the period November t... more

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An exceptionally intelligent and warm dog, Just Nuisance, was in 1939 enlisted into the British Navy, (which then owned the Simon's Town enclave). This tall Great Dane, now known as Able Seaman, was a regular traveler on the tr... more

The first Table Mountain cableway was opened on 4 October 1929. Since that date over eleven million people have used the service, which is still popular today. The newly renovated circulating cableway provides spectacular views... more

This quaint museum amongst the cobbled lanes of Simon's Town offers a Ghost Tour through punishment cells, with messages from long ago. Run by a dedicated curator and staff, here a visitor can find the answer to the location of... more

Picturesquely white-washed and built in the 18th century, Het Posthuys is one of a series of Customs Houses built for the Dutch East India Company. It is the oldest structure in False Bay and houses an exhibition of the Battle... more

The sea has had a profound influence on the history of Cape Town and the SA Maritime Museum, located at the V & A Waterfront, gives an insight into that nautical bond with many interesting exhibits. Shipwreck artefacts, naval h... more

This historic house, situated in Cape Town's City Centre, was one of the first private residences to be opened to the public. Today it is one of the six sites of the South African Cultural History Museum, and is well known for... more