Adventure Time
Calling all Adventure Seekers! The one thing that we love about our beautiful city is all the adventures and new experiences it offers. Here are just a few suggestions of some of our favourite things to do in the Mother City we call home!
Two Oceans Aquarium
Spend the day at the Aquarium where the ocean meets Cape Town. Be transported to a different world that is designed to showcase the beauty and variety of oceanic life that South Africa has to offer. A great time is guaranteed!
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Century Karting
Have a day filled with fast cars and a lifetime experience of Go-Karting with your friends and family. Century Karting offers for beginners to experts as well as a simulator experience for children and adults alike.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Take a ride with the cable car with an unlimited 360° view of Cape Town. Or hike up Platteklip Gorge Trail which is one of 7 different hiking trails to the tabletop. Enjoy the Table Mountain souvenir shop or a bite to eat and a coffee in their beautiful restaurant.
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The Labia Theatre
The Labia is the oldest Independent Art-Repertory Cinema in South Africa. This historic building hosts evenings showcasing independent, foreign, classic, and alternative films and more. With a cozy coffee bar that offers home-made delicacies, a popcorn and sweets bar with slushies, alcoholic if you wish. Take a seat on their garden terrace and enjoy.
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The Galileo Open Air Cinema
This is a summer must in Cape Town! With 2 venues in Cape Town, Kirstenbosch and Century City. This unique entertainment experience will let you enjoy a beautiful night in Cape Town with non-stop entertainment and great food from their magical mini-market.
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First Thursdays
Every first Thursday of the month, Cape Town art galleries, restaurants, and bars open their doors differently. Explore Cape Town on foot and see the cultural wealth under the night sky and city lights.
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Location: All over our beautiful city
Norval Foundation
The Norval Foundation is dedicated to the research, understanding, and care of the 20th and 21st Century African Arts. This stunning museum is in a league of its' own. With an indoor exhibition, and beautiful architecture to their Sculpture Garden, this is a full-day outing not to be missed.
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Chapmans Peak Drive
Between the Atlantic Coast, Hout Bay, and Noordhoek, you will find the most mesmerizing marine drives in the world. This is a beautiful way to see and experience the coastal line of Cape Town. With spectacular views and a feel of freeness that you will not experience anywhere else. Pack a picnic and find a spot to soak all the beauty in.
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Lions Head Hike
This stunning hike is between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. With only an hour to the top, prized with an uninterrupted 360° view of the Atlantic Seaboard and the city, it is worth it. Once a month, during a full moon, you can hike to the top to experience the Mother City under a full moon.
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Signal Hill
If hiking is not really for you, that's all good! Take a drive up to Signal Hill and have a sundowner while you watch the sunset over Cape Town. Watch as the magic unfolds before you as the city lights come on and the Cape Town nightlife begins.
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Seal Island
The name says it all! Home to the Cape Fur Seal, Seal Island is located 15 minutes by boat off the beaches of False Bay. With amazing views of Chapman's Peak, Sentinel Mountain, and Hout Bay, this is a day trip that will leave you feeling part of the ocean. Keep an eye out, you might spot a shark!
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Boulders Beach
Simons Town is home to this unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguins. There are 3 beautiful beaches, 1 penguin viewing area, and 3 boardwalks that you can venture on. Enjoy a beautiful day on the beaches with these adorable Happy Feet birds. Just a little tip, please be careful and do not feed the penguins.
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Silvermine National Park
Found in the center of the Table Mountain National Park is this little gem. Silvermine offers some of the best hikes within the park as well as a serine dam that you ca take a cool dip in. There is so much to explore at Silvermine from the dam and hikes to Silvermine Waterfall and cute picnic areas. This natural beauty is wheelchair and pet-friendly.
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The Cape of Good Hope
Rich in culture and heritage, this is one place to visit while in Cape Town. Get a glimpse of a variety of wildlife and beautiful views from the lighthouse. Take a seat at the restaurant if you feel like a bite to eat or stroll through the souvenir shop to take a memento home to remember your visit.
SUP Cape Town
If you are a beginner or an expert, this Stand Up Paddleboarding experience is a great way to spend a sunny day exploring the canals around the V&A Waterfront and Clifton Beach. Rent a board and create memories while exploring the Cape Town Coastline that will last a lifetime.
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Noordhoek Beach Rides
Take a lovely horseback ride with breathtaking views of Chapmans Peak and the lovely beaches Noordhoek has to offer. Your rural country feel journey will start at their stables in Kommetjie, passing through the beautiful Long Beach leading up to the stunning and peaceful Noordhoek Beach.
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CityRock Cape Town
As the country's biggest climbing gym, this place is filled with a whole lot of fun! If you are new to rock climbing or if you are an expert, CityRock will have you covered. From climbing classes, gear shop, kids zone, and fitness gym to yoga and pilates, you are guaranteed to enjoy your experience and learn something new about yourself while having a great time!
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Rush Trampoline Park
This indoor playground is where your inner child can be released and have a blast! With 10 different activities available from Extreme Dodgeball, Ninja Warrior Course, and Slam Dunk Competitions to mastering your backflip into the foam pits. If there are little ones with you, don't worry, they have toddler time for them too!
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Putt-Putt in Sea Point
Enjoy a lovely game of mini golf right next to the ocean in Green Point. This lovely course is open all week and is a lovely way to spend a pleasant afternoon. After your game, stroll on the promenade and soak up the ocean breeze.
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Cape Town Tandem Paragliding
Ever wish you could fly? Here is your chance to make that dream come true, with Cape Town Tandem Paragliding. Glide over the beautiful city of Cape Town and see the mother city from a birds-eye view.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Sitting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, rated as one of the greatest botanic gardens in the world is Kirstenbosch. In this breathtaking 528-hectare estate, you will find over 2,500 species of plants in their different gardens and a cycad amphitheater. The perfect place for a picnic or a peaceful stroll amidst beauty and nature.
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Mojo Market
On Main Road in Sea Point, just a walk from the Promenade, this buzzing market is found. With over 30 food stalls and 5 different bars, as well as live music and karaoke, this place is a must. Get a taste from around the world and African specialties to fulfill every craving.
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Atlantis Dunes
Book the experience of your dreams! Atlantis Dunnes offeers adventurous experiences with ATV Quad Biking, Photo Shoots, 4x4 Vehicle Hire Experience and Ultimate Sand-Boarding. Just 45km from Cape Town, your adventure payground awaits!
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Cape Wheel
Take in the breath-taking views that the Cape Wheel has to show. Located at the V&A Waterfront, the Caoe Wheel offers elevated views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Robben Island and so much more! White there, explore the V&A Waterfront Shopping Centre which has plenty more to showcase.
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