Things to do
Mountains, beaches, penguins, and everything in between — the sights and activities that make Cape Town worth the flight.
Table Mountain: Everything You Need to Know
Cableway tickets, hiking routes, and what to do if the weather doesn't cooperate.
Read the guide →Robben Island Tours: What to Expect
Ferry times, what the tour covers, and tips for visiting the former prison.
Read the guide →Boulders Beach: Seeing the Penguins
How to visit the African penguin colony, and combine it with a Cape Peninsula day.
Read the guide →Best Beaches in Cape Town
How Cape Town's beaches compare — water temperature, crowds, and what each suits.
Read the guide →Best Hiking Trails in Cape Town
Lion's Head, Platteklip Gorge and more, by difficulty and time needed.
Read the guide →Family Things to Do in Cape Town
Family-friendly beaches, attractions and activities for a Cape Town trip with kids.
Read the guide →Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
The treetop canopy walkway, summer concerts, and one of the world's great botanical gardens.
Read the guide →District Six Museum
A small, powerful museum on one of Cape Town's most significant historical events.
Read the guide →Lion's Head: The Sunset Hike Everyone Talks About
Timing, difficulty, the chain section, and why full-moon nights get crowded.
Read the guide →Signal Hill: The Easy-Access View
The city's easiest great view, largely reachable by car — a good sunset alternative to Lion's Head.
Read the guide →Bo-Kaap Walking Tour: What to Know
Why a guided tour beats a photo-only visit, and what you'll learn about Cape Malay history.
Read the guide →Two Oceans Aquarium: Visiting Guide
What's inside, how to time your visit, and ticket tips for the Waterfront's aquarium.
Read the guide →Company's Garden: Cape Town's Original Park
The city's oldest public park, and a natural starting point for a City Bowl walk.
Read the guide →Paragliding off Lion's Head & Signal Hill
How a tandem flight off Lion's Head or Signal Hill works, and what to expect.
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