Unfortunately the Cape Town list will not be as vast as the Durban itinerary as Alannah is a Durban gal, but hopefully some of these tips shall help you with any planning for the mother city. 

ACCOMMODATION

We recommend using Airbnb and Booking.com to book your places. Ideally choose accommodation that has off-street parking.  

If you are looking to stay in the city bowl area - these are some areas to look at:  

• City Centre 

• Vredehoek  

• Gardens 

• Tamboerskloof 

• Waterfront 

• Greenpoint  

• Seapoint 

TABLE MOUNTAIN

Table mountain is one of the  world's 7 wonders of Nature. It really is magnificent and is the focal point of the whole city. If you're lost, just keep driving towards the mountain and you'll make your way back. Given that Cape Town city is situated at the bottom of this mountain, it can mean the weather in Cape Town can be unpredictable. One side of the mountain could be hot and sunny, but on the other side it could be freezing with gale force winds (Cape Town can be VERY windy).  

You can take the cable car up to the top of the mountain, this is a great experience and we definitely recommend it. However, the cable car is weather dependent so you will need to check in the morning. 

• You can book tickets here:  Our African Wonder | Table Mountain 

You can also hike up the mountain. It's about a 2/2.5 hour hike. It is a proper hike so no flip flops and jeans for this one. We only recommend this for the fit and strong.  It's best to research your hiking route before going. There are lots of sites and blogs for this.  

• Cape Town Travel Tips - Table Mountain Hiking - CT Tourism 

LION'S HEAD

For a slightly less arduous hike (except for the top), but equally beautiful views, Lion's head is a great option. If time, do both! 

• Hiking Lion’s Head: Everything You Need To Know 

HIKES AND MORE HIKES

The cape is great for hiking and trails. Besides the above these are some recommended hikes:

• Kloof corner  

• Kasteelpoort  

• Ladies Loop  

• Theresa Trail 

• Signal Hill: A great spot for a view and a picnic  

• Silvermine Nature Reserve: Silvermine – Table Mountain National Park – SANParks You will need to pay cash to enter the reserve. 

RED BUS TOURS

I (Alannah) did one of these tours when I was at university in Cape Town and I felt like a tourist. I loved it. It's a hop on, hop off bus so it will take you to many of the touristy sites. You can stay on the whole time if you like, or use it for the day.  

• City Sightseeing Cape Town | The Official Red Bus 

MARKETS

• The Old Biscuit Mill - Cape Town Shopping, Dining & Entertainment 

• Market – The Oranjezicht City Farm & Market 

• www.bayharbour.co.za  

V & A WATERFRONT

Visit Cape Town's oldest working harbour 

• V&A Waterfront – Welcome to our neighbourhood 

You can also head to the Timeout Market at the V & A. Just outside the food market is a great spot to see seals in the Cape Town harbour. Next door is the Watershed, a collection of 150 stores of local clothes, jewellery and home goods. 

• Home - Time Out Market Cape Town 

• The Watershed – V&A Waterfront 

KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS

Kirstenbosch gardens are magnificent and definitely worth a visit 

• Kirstenbosch - SANBI

STELLENBOSCH AND FRANSCHOEK

You can visit the wine farms for the day or choose to stay overnight in one of these towns (both towns are around an hour to get to from Cape Town).  Franschoek is a lovely little town to stay in and you can walk around the high street in the morning to look at the local shops and dine at the restaurants.  

There are so many wine farms in this area and you can do a few in a day as they are not very expensive. All are really great, but I would avoid Pigcaso. For the non-wine drinkers, the wine farms are also beautiful locations to have some lunch. 

We recommend having a designated driver if you are visiting a few wine farms, or use the wine tram, we loved this!  

• Franschhoek Wine Tram | Scenic Wine Tours & Wine Tasting 

You can also use a service like Goodfellas who will meet you where you parked your car and drive your car home for you.  

• Good Fellas - The Smart Way Home 

There are so many wine farms to choose from, but my favourites are:  

• Welcome to Babylonstoren | Babylonstoren You can spend the whole day here, doing a wine tasting, exploring the gardens and having some lunch  

• Delaire Graff Estate | Wine, Dine, Stay, Spa & Art in Stellenbosch 

• Waterford Estate

CONSTANTIA

Constantia also has some lovely wine farms that are closer to the city centre (about 30 minutes away)

• CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE | Welcome to the Constantia Wine Route 

BEACHES

Cape Town has some gorgeous beaches, but beware the water is faaareeezing! 

CAMPS BAY

Have a spot of lunch or dinner here or just a glass of wine or cocktail.

Drive a little further on and visit the beautiful 12 Apostles hotel for a drink or high tea

• The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, 5 Star Hotel Cape Town 

LLANDUDNO

This is one of my favourite beaches

CLIFTON BEACHES

Great for a picnic or sundowner 

MUIZENBERG

The beach you go to if you want to surf