{"id":25787,"date":"2020-12-19T17:25:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-20T01:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=25787"},"modified":"2025-09-29T08:07:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:07:40","slug":"things-to-do-in-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Amazing Things to do in Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have to be dragged away from Cape Town. Most have absolutely no idea how beautiful the city is, from Table Mountain looming large in the mist, to evenings sipping wine in Camps Bay as the sun goes down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning to visit Cape Town, make sure you schedule a few days here \u2013 there\u2019s a lot to do, as you\u2019ll read in this list of the best activities in Cape Town. From hikes to scenic drives, to nature encounters and wineries, you could easily spend a week in Cape Town. But if you&#8217;ve only got a few days, check out this<a href=\"https:\/\/thetravelbunny.com\/4-day-cape-town-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 4 day Cape Town itinerary<\/a> or this\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/serenaslenses.net\/the-perfect-3-day-itinerary-of-cape-town-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 days in Cape Town<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> itinerary for some ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fac49379e8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Hike_Table_Mountain\" >Hike Table Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Take_a_free_walking_tour_of_Cape_Town\" >Take a free walking tour of Cape Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Drive_the_Cape_Peninsula\" >Drive the Cape Peninsula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Sip_wine_and_taste_cupcakes_in_Stellenbosch\" >Sip wine (and taste cupcakes!) in Stellenbosch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Reflect_on_history_on_Robben_Island\" >Reflect on history on Robben Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Visit_Hermanus_for_whale_watching\" >Visit Hermanus for whale watching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Go_diving_in_an_aquarium\" >Go diving in an aquarium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Go_horse_riding_in_Noordhoek\" >Go horse riding in Noordhoek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Hike_Lions_Head\" >Hike Lions Head<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Visit_a_winery\" >Visit a winery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Explore_the_V_A_Waterfront\" >Explore the V&amp;A Waterfront<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Visit_the_District_Six_Museum\" >Visit the District Six Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Drive_Chapmans_Peak\" >Drive Chapman\u2019s Peak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Learn_how_to_cook_in_Bo_Kaap\" >Learn how to cook in Bo Kaap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cape-town\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Cape_Town\" >Where to Stay in Cape Town<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hike_Table_Mountain\"><\/span><b>Hike Table Mountain<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Table Mountain\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/View-from-top-of-Table-Mountain-Adventure-and-Sunshine.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table Mountain is one of the most iconic landmarks in South Africa. While it\u2019s possible to head up the mountain via cable car, a hike to the top is a rewarding and memorable thing to do in Cape Town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular hiking route is via Platteklip Gorge and it takes an average of two hours to reach the top.\u00a0To access the trail, take a bus or car to the lower cable car station.\u00a0From here, take the path up to the Contour path and turn left. The path weaves along the side of the mountain for about one kilometre before meeting the Platteklip Gorge trail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here the hike is a steep two-kilometre climb up through the gorge and a narrow canyon to the top.\u00a0It is rated as moderate difficulty, but the steepness can feel challenging at times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you reach the top of the canyon, turn right to head to the main tourist area and cable car station or left for more trails along the plateau. The views from every angle at the top are simply superb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our best tips for hiking the Platteklip Gorge trail:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking the Platteklip Gorge trail is a popular activity and as a result can be very busy. We recommend starting early to avoid the crowds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t plan to hike back down the mountain, make sure you purchase your cable car ticket to descend the mountain when you arrive at the top.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table Mountain is often blanketed in cloud so if you have flexibility in your\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureandsunshine.com\/south-africa-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Africa itinerary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> check the weather each morning and take the opportunity to climb on a clear day for the best views.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take plenty of water as there is no water along the trail until you reach the top cable car station.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Rachel of Adventure and Sunshine<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_free_walking_tour_of_Cape_Town\"><\/span><b>Take a free walking tour of Cape Town<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Free walking tour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-scaled.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Free-walking-tour-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning about the city\u2019s history during a visit to Cape Town is as important as exploring the abundant nature surrounding the city. One of the cheapest, most fun and easiest ways to do this is by joining a free walking tour led by <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/freewalkingtourscapetown.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Walking Tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of tours from which to choose, where you can learn about different aspects of Cape Town, and these tours leave multiple times per day (11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:20 p.m.), so a free Cape Town walking tour can be flexibly adjusted to your itinerary. You can either join the Historic City Tour, the Bo Kaap Tour or the Apartheid to Freedom Tour. There\u2019s no need to pre-book, just show up at the meeting point, choose the tour you\u2019re most interested in and learn about Cape Town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guides are only paid what you tip them, so be generous, but if you are on a really tight budget they\u2019ll understand if you only leave a small tip.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_the_Cape_Peninsula\"><\/span><b>Drive the Cape Peninsula<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cape-point-Cape-Peninsula.jpg\" alt=\"cape-point\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cape-point-Cape-Peninsula.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cape-point-Cape-Peninsula-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cape-point-Cape-Peninsula-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cape-point-Cape-Peninsula-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cape-point-Cape-Peninsula-600x397.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best day trips from Cape Town is\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neverendingvoyage.com\/driving-cape-peninsula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">driving the Cape Peninsula<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0from Cape Town to Cape Point. This is one of the world\u2019s most scenic drives and can be done by rental car (which are inexpensive), motorbike (a lot of fun!) or group tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to start early and allow a full day as there\u2019s so much to see along the way including beaches, mountains, penguins, cute towns, vineyards, the rugged cliffs of Cape Point and the stunning Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to drive the Cape Peninsula in a clockwise direction so that you are driving on the sea side of the road (you drive on the left in South Africa) and can end with sunset at Camp\u2019s Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The views are beautiful the entire drive and if you have your own vehicle you can choose your own stops. The highlights are the colourful beach huts at surfer town Muizenberg, trendy fishing village Kalk Bay where you can shop at unique boutiques, the historic naval base Simon\u2019s Town, seeing penguins at Boulders Beach, and the stunning views of two oceans at Cape Point where you can also go hiking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the way back to Cape Town, stop at Noordhoek for a walk or horseride along the immense white beach (there\u2019s also a great food market at Cape Point Vineyards on Thursday evenings), enjoy the views on the gorgeous Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive and end with a sundowner at the upmarket beach suburb of Camps Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A final tip: make sure you take cash for the toll road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Erin of Never Ending Voyage<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sip_wine_and_taste_cupcakes_in_Stellenbosch\"><\/span><b>Sip wine (and taste cupcakes!) in Stellenbosch<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-1024x847.jpg\" alt=\"wine and cupcake tasting Delheim Stellenbosch\" width=\"1024\" height=\"847\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-1024x847.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-768x635.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-scaled.jpg 1451w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-200x165.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-400x331.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-600x496.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-800x662.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wine-and-cupcake-tasting-Delheim-Stellenbosch-1200x992.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a mere one hour drive from Cape Town, the lovely Stellenbosch is one of the nicest\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myadventuresacrosstheworld.com\/places-to-visit-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">places to visit in South Africa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most people go there to taste the incredible wines in one (or more) of its vineyards, but the city is a pleasant place to explore even when not on a mission to taste wine. There are a few good museums and art galleries, and the overall vibe is very relaxed and charming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even on a day trip from Cape Town, it\u2018s possible to make the most of Stellenbosch and explore a few of its wineries. There are so many scattered around that picking the best one is actually a hard task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lanzerac is very close to the centre of the city. It has a fantastic restaurant for brunch, and offers wine tasting paired with cheese and, for real gourmets, even with chocolate. Tastings are guided by the expert sommeliers at Lanzerac.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muratie is an incredible winery a bit outside the city, where everything looks vintage and the wines have been given the name of the various people that have had an impact in the vineyard. The annexed restaurant is a great place for lunch, but keep in mind it\u2018s closed on Mondays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nearby Delheim offers wine and cupcakes tastings \u2013 a seemingly odd combination but one which makes perfect sense when tried. The surroundings of the vineyard are gorgeous. You have to drive through Muratie to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middelvlei offers wine blending experiences. Visitors are provided three different bottles of wine, tannin and sugar drops, and all the tools to create the perfect blend, which they can then have while savouring a traditional South African <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">braai<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (barbecue).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spier not only has incredible wines and a fantastic restaurant, but it has made it a mission to have as small an impact on the environment as possible, and it virtually runs completely green.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Claudia of My Adventures Across The World<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflect_on_history_on_Robben_Island\"><\/span><b>Reflect on history on Robben Island<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Robben-Island-Turtle\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Robben-Island-Turtle.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Africa&#8217;s horrible history of apartheid is now thankfully in the past, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you still can&#8217;t see its legacy throughout the country. One of the most recognizable symbols of this time is Robben Island, the prison which once held political prisoners like Nelson Mandela.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timetravelturtle.com\/robben-island-tour-review-cape-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting Robben Island<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is an important experience that allows visitors to get a sense of how the freedom fighters were treated. However, the tours are quite tightly managed because of the large number of visitors. You won&#8217;t be able to wander around and see it at your own pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After getting the ferry from the mainland to the island, the tour is run in two parts. One is a bus ride around the island to see different parts of the prison complex. This includes an old quarry which has a pile of stones put there spontaneously by a reunion of former political prisoners in 1995.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other part of the tour is a guided walk through the main building, with a former prisoner giving background information and personal insight. This includes a brief stop at the cell that held Nelson Mandela.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tours can get full during busy periods so it\u2018s worth booking as far in advance as you can. A tour will cost R360 for an adult or R200 for a child, including the ferry ride over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Michael of Time Travel Turtle<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Hermanus_for_whale_watching\"><\/span><b>Visit Hermanus for whale watching<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hermanus\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hermanus.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things to do in Cape Town, especially from June to November, is to go and watch the whales migrate to the southern tip of Africa for breeding. There are many places around the Mother City that you can watch the giant mammals swim around the continent, but the best place is by far Hermanus, particularly for land-based whale watching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can walk along one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onceinalifetimejourney.com\/once-in-a-lifetime-journeys\/africa\/best-beaches-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best beaches in South Africa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Blue Flag Grotto Beach, and see the friendly whales breaching or flapping their tales. You can also choose to kayak along the coastline or take a boat out to see them. The boat is the recommended way as you get really close to them and as you see them from above, you get a really good idea of their size. There\u2018s also some great surf in Hermanus at Voelklip Beach or Kammabaai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when you\u2019re all beached out, you can always pop into the Hemel en Aarde wine valley and have some of the country\u2019s top Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, made in the Burgundy tradition. The top three wineries are Bouchard Finlayson, Hamilton Russell and Newton Johnston (also a great place for a meal).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nice boutique winery that has brilliant Sauvignon Blanc is Bartho Eksteen and his other brand, Wijnskool. If you\u2019re not into wine, Hermanus town is a bustling place with boutique stores, coffee shops and restaurants of all kinds. You can even sit in the main square at restaurants like Lemon Butter or Ocean Basket and watch the whales while you eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Cal of Once in a Lifetime Journey<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_diving_in_an_aquarium\"><\/span><b>Go diving in an aquarium<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thertwguys-two-ocean-aquarium-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"two-ocean-aquarium\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thertwguys-two-ocean-aquarium-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thertwguys-two-ocean-aquarium-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thertwguys-two-ocean-aquarium-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thertwguys-two-ocean-aquarium-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thertwguys-two-ocean-aquarium-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thertwguys-two-ocean-aquarium-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thertwguys-two-ocean-aquarium-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thertwguys-two-ocean-aquarium-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two Oceans Aquarium is one of the most respected animal care institutions in the world. As the name implies, this aquarium is located in between two oceans \u2013 the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Two Oceans Aquarium highlights the rich marine diversity in the Western Cape region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If seeing the animals while dry isn\u2018t enough for you, one of unique things to do in Cape Town is to try\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thertwguys.com\/diving-two-oceans-aquarium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diving Two Oceans Aquarium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Seeing any aquarium from the inside offers you a completely different perspective!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dive operation here is very laidback. But when it comes to protecting the animals, they are very strict. After your briefing and gearing up, you will start your underwater journey from the top side of either I&amp;J Ocean or the Predator Exhibits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will come face-to-face with the aquarium&#8217;s residents, including several sea turtles, rugged-tooth sharks, galjoen, and stumpnose fish! Even better, you may be able to feed some of these animals, while kids watch you from the outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you&#8217;re scuba certified, get in the water at Two Oceans Aquarium \u2013 it&#8217;s one of the coolest things to do in Cape Town!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Halef and Michael of The Round The World Guys<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_horse_riding_in_Noordhoek\"><\/span><b>Go horse riding in Noordhoek<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the sun rolls over the horizon in Noordhoek, it makes quite an entrance. Behind the sandy beach, jagged mountains rise up in dark green and charcoal. The swell moves as though it\u2018s the only one on earth, its own rhythm of surf and withdraw, tumble and crush pounding as the morning mist skips along its surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what makes this view all the more striking? Seeing it from the viewpoint of a horse: riding, wading, swimming through the waterways, surrounded by bright pink flamingos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3447064\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g312666-d637578-Reviews-Sleepy_Hollow_Horse_Riding-Noordhoek_Western_Cape.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleepy Hollow Riding School<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one such outfit that takes visitors out along the beach at Noordhoek. Priding themselves on their accessibility, both beginners and advanced riders are welcome. But criteria are strict, for safety purposes. Absolutely no alcohol is allowed, helmets are mandatory and there\u2019s a 90 kilogram passenger limit (with a weight check on arrival.) There\u2019s an age limit, too: 12 to 65 years only.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 30-minute preparatory session takes place at the stables before a well-qualified guide leads the horses out to the sand. The rules of Table Mountain National Park keep the pace to a walk, a trot, or a canter but the view is so spectacular, few people feel the need to go fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the perfect way to start the day, and it pairs up nicely with a cultural and authentic cooking lesson back in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidethetravellab.com\/cape-towns-colours-bo-kaap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colourful district of Bo Kaap.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Abi of Inside the Travel Lab<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hike_Lions_Head\"><\/span><b>Hike Lions Head<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lion&#039;s Head\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lions-Head-1-of-1.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many visitors attempt to scale the more famous Table Mountain while visiting the Mother City, the trek is long, challenging and the tablecloth-like fog can throw a last-minute wrench in your plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn your attention instead to the smaller, equally as beautiful Lion\u2019s Head.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hike up to the top of Lion\u2019s Head is shorter and equally as rewarding and is a must-do activity on any\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solsalute.com\/blog\/cape-town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Town itinerary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The hike starts off easy as you walk the dirt path that circles the base of the mountain. The path thins and gradually becomes rockier until you\u2019re met with a literal (and metaphorical?) fork in the road. If you feel unsure, take the longer but easier path to the left. Feeling brave? Hang a right and scale the rocks with the chains and ladders secured into the rock. Whichever path you choose, you\u2019ll be met at the top with the best view Cape Town has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to hike Lion\u2019s Head is sunrise or sunset. Sunrise has the benefit of conquering the easiest part in the dark, reserving the challenging last bit for last when you\u2019ll have a bit of daylight to help. Descending the rocks on your way down (particularly the chains\/ladders) with full morning light, versus the darkness after sunset, will also be easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lion\u2019s Head is moderate in skill level. It\u2019s not necessary to be an experienced outdoorsman to hike Lion\u2019s Head but it will be easier if you\u2019re active and have a bit of endurance. Be sure to pack your reusable water bottle, snacks, and importantly a flashlight if ascending in the dark or descending after sunset. A headlamp is recommended but between you and me, a phone can do in a pinch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, bring your camera! The view below of Camps Bay, the city and Table Mountain is something you\u2019ll want to remember forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Erin of Sol Salute<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_a_winery\"><\/span><b>Visit a winery<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Constantia winery\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Constantia-winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting a winery is one of the best things to do in Cape Town and should definitely be near the top of any list. One of the great things about Cape Town is that there are wineries right on its doorstep that are very easy to visit \u2013 and the City Sightseeing bus stops by three of them!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groot Constantia is particularly worth visiting as the oldest wine estate in South Africa. It\u2019s also very pretty and there is a restaurant, deli, cellar tours, wine tasting and a historic manor house. It\u2019s worth taking a few hours to tour both the cellars and the historic manor house and then have lunch. The perfect way to finish the cellar tour is with some tastings to choose the perfect wine for lunch or a leisurely afternoon sitting in the vineyard. There are many different wines to try and, since the region is known for its pinotage, make sure this is sampled!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to purchase a ticket for cellar tours, the manor house and tastings. This is currently R105 for adults and free for kids and the glass is included.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many other wine farms in this region so try to visit a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Sharon of\u00a0<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/simplerandsmarter.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Simpler And Smarter<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_V_A_Waterfront\"><\/span><b>Explore the V&amp;A Waterfront<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"V&amp;A Waterfront Cape Town \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town-by-Frankie-Thompson.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The V&amp;A Waterfront is a popular part of Cape Town to visit or even stay in, thanks to its history, closeness to the city centre, and wealth of things to do. In fact it is reportedly the city&#8217;s second most popular tourist attraction after Table Mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2018s one of the oldest parts of the city of Cape Town and started life as a small jetty for arriving and departing ships in the 17th century. It later grew to be a mostly industrial harbour, and it is still where you depart the mainland to get a boat for a tour of Robben Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning in the early 1990s, the area has undergone something of a revamp to become a tourism hub as well as a still-working harbour. This now means there are lots of\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">things to do at the V&amp;A Waterfront<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is named after Queen Victoria and her second son Alfred (rather than her husband Albert). These new activities include the\u00a0Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art and The Watershed, a huge and impressive warehouse celebrating the best in South African design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get hungry you should pop into the V&amp;A Food Market which is home to street food-type stalls selling freshly cooked dishes from near and far. Inside the Alfred Mall you&#8217;ll find more shops and restaurants that you can visit in one day, and if you&#8217;re travelling with kids you should also check out the Two Oceans Aquarium or\u00a0South African Maritime Museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Frankie of As the Bird Flies Blog<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_District_Six_Museum\"><\/span><b>Visit the District Six Museum<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"District 6 museum\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/District-6-museum.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The District Six Museum is the best place in Cape Town for visitors to learn about apartheid and how it affected the residents of the city. District Six was once a vibrant and diverse community made up of labourers, merchants, artists and immigrants of different races and backgrounds. It was an example of how diversity could make a community stronger and was not something to be feared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, it represented the exact opposite of what the apartheid government wanted people to believe. Apartheid rulers passed a whole series of laws that were enforced throughout South Africa and, to a lesser extent,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenomadicvegan.com\/tour-of-namibia-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Namibia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and were designed to keep people of different races from mingling with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1966, District Six was declared a &#8220;whites only&#8221; area, and all of the people of colour living there were forcibly evicted. Their homes were destroyed, and they were moved to barren areas on the outskirts of the city, known as the Cape Flats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The museum&#8217;s permanent exhibition, titled &#8220;Digging Deeper&#8221;, documents life in District Six as it once was, using a multimedia and interdisciplinary approach to storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The museum is located inside the Methodist Church building at 25A Buitenkant Street and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. In addition to the museum itself, there&#8217;s also the District Six Museum Homecoming Centre at 15 Buitenkant Street, just two blocks away, where film screenings, workshops and other activities are held regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entrance fee is R45, or R60 if you would like a guided tour led by a former resident of District Six. The guided tour is highly recommended, as there is so much information in the exhibits that it can be a bit overwhelming to try to take it all in on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Wendy of The Nomadic Vegan<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_Chapmans_Peak\"><\/span><b>Drive Chapman\u2019s Peak<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chapman&#039;s-Peak\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapmans-Peak-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive is one of the most scenic drives in the world and certainly the most beautiful drive in Cape Town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drive itself is about 5.5 miles connecting Hout Bay and Noordhoek in Cape Town. Most people either drive to Chapman\u2019s Peak for the beautiful view or pass by it on the way to\/from Cape of Good Hope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapman\u2019s Peak is also one of the best spots for sunset in Cape Town. There is a particular spot on the Chapman\u2019s Peak drive with parking spots and a picnic area open to the public. It\u2019s the perfect spot to stop by to walk around, take some photos, or have a picnic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2018s not hard to see why it\u2019s the perfect spot for sunset and one of the most romantic spots in Cape Town. From the view point you can see the ocean, Hout Bay, Noordhoek Beach and the Southern Cape Peninsula. If you feel like hiking, there\u2018s a trail that climbs up a bit higher for an even better view of the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the beautiful scenery, Chapman\u2019s Peak drive is a photographer\u2019s heaven and even if you are not a pro photographer, you are guaranteed beautiful photos at this spot. There\u2018s a nice winery and restaurant on Chapman\u2019s Peak drive also, making it the perfect destination to visit in Cape Town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Serena of <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/serenaslenses.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Serena\u2019s Lenses<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_how_to_cook_in_Bo_Kaap\"><\/span><b>Learn how to cook in Bo Kaap<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25793\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25793\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-Malay-cooking-lesson-WTSDN.jpg\" alt=\"WTSDN on a Cape Malay cooking lesson in Bo Kaap, Cape Town.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-Malay-cooking-lesson-WTSDN.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-Malay-cooking-lesson-WTSDN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-Malay-cooking-lesson-WTSDN-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-Malay-cooking-lesson-WTSDN-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-Malay-cooking-lesson-WTSDN-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-Malay-cooking-lesson-WTSDN-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-Malay-cooking-lesson-WTSDN-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WTSDN on a Cape Malay cooking lesson in Bo Kaap, Cape Town.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A must-do in the candy-coloured neighbourhood of Bo Kaap, Cape Town, besides taking stunning photos, is stepping indoors for a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whatthesaintsdidnext.com\/cape-malay-cooking-lesson-bo-kaap-cape-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Malay cooking class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0It\u2019s an excellent way to experience a culture through its food and get to meet and talk to local people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The historic Malay Quarter, as Bo Kaap is otherwise known, dates back to 1760s whose population are descendants of Malaysian, Indonesian and African slaves.\u00a0The local cuisine is just as colourful, bright and tasty as the district.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cooking class begins with a tour of a spice shop to learn about the ingredients of traditional Cape Malay food.\u00a0Then it\u2019s hands on and cooking up a storm, sprinkling an exotic mix of spices like a pro with a hostess inside a family home.\u00a0No cooking experience is required; this cooking lesson is for all abilities and ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The workshop is relaxed and extremely fun.\u00a0You will make Cape Malay chicken curry from scratch, learn how to successfully fold samosas so they don\u2019t leak, and learn how to knead, roll and make fluffy roti bread wraps.\u00a0The kitchen will be filled with delicious smells, conversation and laughter.\u00a0And once you\u2019ve finished cooking up a storm, it\u2019s time to take a seat and eat the scrumptious meal you\u2019ve just prepared.\u00a0Book your authentic cooking experience through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andulela<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Recommended by Sharon and Darrin of What the Saints Did Next<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Cape_Town\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Cape Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/6563691ddaaa048d1b0c26de\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What are your favourite activities in Cape Town? 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