It is an absolutely wonderful time to visit Cape Town – the weather is superb, the Pound, Euro or Dollar are at an all-time high against a weak Rand and there are beaches, world-class restaurants and experiences of a lifetime just waiting here for you to enjoy. So without further ado, here are our Top 10 things to do in Cape Town. Print this out, fold it up and stash it in your passport.

The pool at the Mount Nelson Hotel

Top 10 Restaurants

These restaurants offer some of the best food in South Africa as well as ambience. Some of these restaurants really do need to be booked in advance, so incorporate them into your trip’s itinerary or ask us to help.

The Test Kitchen, Woodstock
La Colombe, Constantia
Aubergine, Gardens
The Round House, Camps Bay
Haiku, Cape Town
The Foodbarn, Noordhoek
The Pot Luck Club, Woodstock
Bistro 1682, Steenberg
The Greenhouse at Cellars Hohenort, Constantia
95 On Keerom, Cape Town

The Test Kitchen, Woodstock

Top 10 Beaches

The wind blows in Cape Town so ask a local for their advice on the best beaches to visit depending on the weather. The wind can be howling in one part of the city and the other side of the mountain can be pretty calm. Clifton 2 is calm in nearly all weather but there are so many different beaches to explore and each beach has a different draw card.

Clifton
Llandudno
Camps Bay
Boulders Beach
Long beach, Noordhoek
Long beach, Kommetjie
Fishhoek Beach
Water’s Edge beach, Seaforth
Muizenberg
Scarborough

Top 10 Hotels

This is a list of some of our favourite Cape Town hotels but there is just so much on offer here that it’s best to get in touch with us to discuss your preferences and we’ll find your dream accommodation. Whether you are after that romantic destination or something more suitable for a young family, we’ve got plenty of incredible options.

Blue Views Penthouse

Top 10 things to do

Is there a city with more on offer and more things to do than Cape Town? We doubt it. Here are some of our favourites. Incorporate some of these into your holiday and we guarantee you’ll want to come back to see more.

Go up Table Mountain
Visit Kirstenbosch gardens
Take the boat to Robben Island
Have fish and chips in Kalk Bay
Book a wine tour
Relax on the beach at Clifton
Drive Chapman’s Peak
Walk on Noordhoek beach
See the penguins at Boulders
Go surfing at Muizenberg

Drive Chapman’s Peak

Top 10 ‘off the beaten track’ things to do

These are some of the concerts, picnics, and things to do that you may not find in the guidebook. Of course, it’s important to visit some of the famous sites but for a real Cape Town experience it can be a lot of fun to explore the things that locals enjoy too.

Hike in Cape Point
Swim in Silvermine Dam
Go to a Kirstenbosch summer concert
Take some sundowners and enjoy them at a picnic bench on Chapman’s Peak
Book a gourmet picnic in the winelands
Find about the thriving local market scene
Pick up takeaway croissants and coffee at the Foodbarn Deli in Noordhoek and take them to the beach.
Enjoy a granadilla lolly on Clifton beach
Relax on the lawns at Buitenverwachting
Find out about walking tours in your area

Relax at Buitenverwachting

We hope this is a good start to get you inspired about booking your next holiday to Cape Town. Get in touch and let’s make it happen.

About the Author

Richard is the Founding MD of Greatest Africa & Richard Hilton Vineyards. He lives in Somerset West with his wife and two daughters. He is passionate about the Cape, travel, global wines, wine education and sharing his experiences of this beautiful country that he calls home.