Things to do in Cape Town, South Africa
Table Mountain Walks
Things to do in Cape Town: A visit to Cape Town is not complete without a hike on Table Mountain. Explore Table Mountain with Binny. Enjoy the views and nature away from the crowds. We will tailor make a hike to suit your abilty and the time you have available.
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Cape Town City Cycling Tour
Things to do in Cape Town: Our bicycle tours, lead by our experienced guides, make cycling the only way to really experience this incredible city. Learn about Cape Town’s heritage while you ride through the vibrant Waterfront, getting up close and personal with the city and its inhabitants. Our guided tour combines the old and the new of Cape Town’s urban landscape, with visits to Mouille Point Lighthouse, the oldest working lighthouse in South Africa, as well as Green Point Stadium, the amazing newly built sports venue that co-hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Our tour also visits Cape Town’s Nobel Square, the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, Fort Wynard, Somerset Hospital, and more.
Full day Table Mountain hikes
Things to do in Cape Town: Enjoy a full day exploring Table Mountain. There is a multitude of trails we can choose from depending on your ability and fitness level. Escape the crowds and enjoy the views that only the locals know.
Cape of Good Hope / Peninsula Tour
Things to do in Cape Town: Take a scenic drive around the most beautiful Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope. This breath taking tour will leave you inspired, excited and "in love" with the Cape! Our tour will visit some world renown places like Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, Boulder Penguin Colony, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Slangkop Lighthouse, Campsbay, Houtbay and many more...
Cape Winelands Tour
Things to do in Cape Town: South Africa has about 131'000 hectares under vines producing just under a billion litres of wine. In this tour we will not be able to drink that much, but we will visit some of South Africa's top vineyards. Visiting Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch or on special request Constantia or Durbanville Valley to find that special wine. In this tour we will have three wine tastings, a cheese tasting, visit the Huguenot Monument, Museum "van de Caab" and a walk through Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.
Cape Point Hiking Trails
Things to do in Cape Town: Cape Point is a large wildrness area offering some of the most varied hiking found anywhere. In a single day enjoy beach, mountain and cliff walking. The views are spectacular. See whales, seals and an abundance of sea life as well as antelope, baboons and ostrich on land
1/2 Day, City Centre History & Culture Walk
Things to do in Cape Town: This is a tour that can be taken in the morning (8.30am to 12.30pm) or afternoon (1.00pm to 5pm), excluding Sundays. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and history of South Africa's Mother City. You will be given insights and anecdotes of this diverse and dynamic city as we take it all in at ground level. On the menu is a visit to the Castle of Good Hope (South Africa's oldest building) and District Six or Slave Lodge Museums. Along the way we will pass buildings of historic merit and through the beautiful Company Gardens with its many civic buildings – all set against the backdrop of beautiful Table Mountain. From our starting point we wind our way around the city in a clockwise direction. Firstly we head towards the Castle of Good Hope along the way we pass Wagenaar's Reservoir, the flower market, fantastic examples of art deco and colonial architecture. Just before the castle we stop at the Grand Parade and the Old Town Hall. At the castle you can explore at your leisure or with your guide. The route then takes us to the District Six Museum (apartheid era museum) and the Slave Lodge Museum - one of which we will visit. We pass the houses of Parliament and explore the Company Gardens which also houses: St Georges Cathedral, the Holocaust and Jewish Museums, National Art Gallery, SA Natural History Museum and Planetarium. On our final stretch we take in the vibrant and colourful Bo-Kaap Precinct and end up at Green Market Square (traditional African arts and crafts), in the heart of the commercial city centre.
Table Mountain Hiking
Things to do in Cape Town: Discover the magic of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain whilst hiking with our experienced nature guides, who will interpret the wonders of the unique Cape Floral Kingdom and regale visitors of stories of local legends. At just over 1000m altitude, Table Mountain is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a remarkable geological and natural feature. Routes can be tailor-made to your hiking experience and preferences. Choose from a gentle meander on the table plateau to Maclear’s Beacon (the highest point), to a challenging scramble up Nursery Ravine or India Venster. Enjoy spectacular views of Cape Town and the surroundings before descending on foot or, if legs are weary, in the revolving cableway. A few of the favourite routes are listed below. An optimum route is chosen from this selection, based on the fitness of the members of the party and according to the Cape’s unpredictable weather at the time. Western Table to Maclears Beacon return: 2 hour easy to moderate hike on the Table Mou
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1/2 Day, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens & Constantia Wines
Things to do in Cape Town: This tour can be taken during the morning only. You will be collected from your accommodation and taken to the world renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (multiple winners at the Chelsea Flower Show). Thereafter we sample great Cape wines at a nearby historic estate. Our route will be through the leafy suburbs with a stop at Rhodes Memorial to see panoramic city views. The guided walk through the gardens will take in many of its natural wonders and you will learn of the gardens origins and its links to South African history. We will spend a couple of hours in the gardens with the highlights being: the glass conservatory, The Dell, Protea Garden, Cycad Garden, sculptures, Van Riebeeck's Hedge, aroma walk, medicinal garden, Mandela's Gold Strelitzia etc. From Kirstenbosch we travel deeper into the Constantia Valley for a wine tasting at a historic local estate. Our return journey will be via Hout Bay and the spectacular Atlantic seaboard coastal road passing Hout Bay, Llandudno, Camp's Bay and Seapoint. Spectacular views abound.
1/2 Day, Table Mountain National Park Nature Walk
Things to do in Cape Town: The Table Mountain National Park is unique in its setting surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a cosmopolitan city. It has many established trails most of which are no more than a twenty minute drive from the city. These are walks on maintained trails and contour paths and not technical hikes or climbs. Trails are selected based on their ease of access and delivery of rewarding views to the keen walker. All routes showcase the Cape Peninsula's natural beauty. PLEASE NOTE: A moderate level of fitness is required for this tour. After collection at 8.30am we will proceed to the start of the trail - a short trip of approximately 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the trail selected. All routes have fantastic sea and mountain outlooks. We walk amongst a huge variety of plants and flowers (Fynbos) in what is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom and we may be lucky enough to spot some local fauna. We walk at the pace you subscribe - usually that of the slowest group member. Numerous rest/refreshment (snacks and drinks included)/photo stops will be had. Your guide will explain points of interest and aspects of the nature around you. After our walk you will be returned to your accommodation via the Constantia Valley, in time for lunch.
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