Cape Town Things to Do

In 1689, Willem van Wyk settled on a tract of land nestling on the slopes of Paarl Mountain. As a farmer, he was a dismal failure and it was only in 1742 when the farm was sold to Jacobus Bosman that real development of Zandwij... more

Nestled between mountains, sand-dunes and the Indian Ocean, this narrow course is a short (mostly on the M5 highway) drive south from the City Center. Golfing is made more challenging when the strong southeaster blows in from t... more

The Design Museum of South Africa exists to promote local and international contemporary design. It is housed within a 100-year old foundry in what was once Cape Town's old warehouse district, but is currently a fashionable are... more

Historic Fredericksburg is situated on the northern slopes of the Simonsberg, midway between the towns of Paarl and Franschhoek. The farm was founded by the brothers Jean and Daniel Nortier around three centuries ago, and cover... more

With its historic Cape Dutch homestead and superb views across the valley and False Bay, Klein Constantia, some 15 minutes by car from Cape Town, has frequently been described as one of the world's most beautiful vineyard locat... more

The largest, most technically advanced dance floor in the country plays host to visiting international DJs, who spin discs against a spectacular backdrop of lights and lasers. The massive venue, noted for it's tight security, t... more

This is a long, broad beach stretching eight kilometres up the Atlantic coast. Noordhoek is about 25 minutes from the City Centre by car and the beautiful beach is often practically deserted. The surrounding hills are covered w... more

Windmeul Co-op Wine Cellar was established in 1944 and presses an average of 13,000 tons of grapes annually. This stock is received from a wide area, stretching from Agter-Paarl, Wellington and Paardeberg to Malmesbury. Present... more

Fully qualified whale guides will take you on a boat trip to spot some of the oceans most graceful and majestic creatures. Watch them in their natural environment off the South African coastline. They begin arriving around May... more

Boschendal, situated near Franschhoek, is one of the oldest estates in South Africa, having been established as 'Bossendaal' by Huguenot Jean le Long in 1685. Today, Boschendal forms part of the Anglo-American Farms and compris... more