Things to Do in Camps Bay Cape Town
With a great many things to do in Camps Bay, it’s easy to see why this area is one of the most popular choices for many visitors coming to Cape Town. Situated on the beautiful Atlantic Seaboard, Camps Bay is flanked by the Twelve Apostles mountains on one side and the azure waters of the […]
South African National Museum & Company Gardens
The South African National Museum and Company Gardens is without a doubt one of the top rated attractions in Cape Town. Set amidst shady avenues in the heart of the City Centre, the museum complex houses the museum itself, along with the planetarium. Then, there is the gardens, which boast lawns, benches, a bird aviary, […]
Green Point Urban Park
Green Point Urban Park is an incredible park that lies alongside the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point. With a scenic wetlands area, biodiversity garden, two play parks for kids, an art park for special events, a tea garden, nursery, paths that are ideal for jogging, cycling and walking and even a ‘green’ fitness park, this […]
November 2016 Events in Cape Town
Our list of featured November 2016 events in Cape Town include a good mash up of music festivals, open air cinema shows, concerts, beer tasting, wine tasting and seasonal highlights. In the last month before summer arrives in full source, we also celebrate Guy Fawkes with organised fireworks displays at selected venues across the city. […]
This is Kalk Bay in Cape Town
This amazing video will make you long to visit the charming seaside town of Kalk Bay in Cape Town! Not too long ago, we featured an incredible Cape Town drone video by the talented Luke Maximo Bell. Luke has a brand new video out that was made for the Cell C #BreakTheNet digital reality show. […]
5 Reasons to Start Planning Your Cape Town Trip Today
If you have not already gotten your Cape Town trip planning underway, now is the best time to do so. Around the middle of November and onward, villas and apartments become much harder to find. From December, the city enters its super busy peak travel season, making accommodation even harder to source. That’s not the only reason […]
Cape Town Voted Second Best Travel Destination for 2017
More Cape Town awards to boast about! We love our city, so naturally, it came as no surprise when we read that Cape Town was voted second best travel destination for 2017 by Lonely Planet. The Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2017 list features a selection of internationally acclaimed cities that appeal to visitors for many […]
The Union Bar and Sailor Jerry in Cape Town
A few members of the ComeToCapeTown.com team recently had the chance to check out The Union Pop-Up Bar in Cape Town, and we’re happy to say that this super cool spot gets a solid thumbs up. We love pop-up stores. From the Crumbs and Cream ice-cream sandwich shop to seasonal hot-spots that open for a […]
Get Ahead on Your 2016 Cape Town Gift Shopping
This year, avoid the last-minute rush by getting ahead on your Cape Town gift shopping! There are some fantastic markets taking place in the run-up to the festive season, giving you lots of inspiration on unique gifts. One of the many advantages to doing your shopping early is that you will have more time to […]
Early Bird Guide to Office Parties in Cape Town 2016
It’s that time of year where we start thinking about office parties in Cape Town. This event gives your team the chance to unwind and celebrate the year gone by. You may choose to go large, or try something different. Or, you may simply want a nice venue for a relaxed meal with your staff. […]
Cape Point
Cape Point lies at the very tip of the peninsula, on the False Bay coast. Contrary to popular belief, this is not the place where the two oceans meet – Cape Agulhas takes that claim to fame. With that said, there is much to see and do in this iconic area, which is known for […]
Two Oceans Aquarium
With a 2015 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice award and many other honours to its name, it goes without saying that the Two Oceans Aquarium is one of Cape Town’s most popular attractions. The aquarium (often fondly referred to as the TOA) is located in the V&A Waterfront, and was built in 1995. A focus on education […]
Halloween in Cape Town 2016
Halloween in Cape Town is just around the corner. This year, we have a good selection of spooky events taking place across the city. From glamorous dress up parties to horror proms, night runs and the famous Zombie Walk, you are sure to find plenty to do on the scariest day of the year. As […]
We Love Table Mountain (And You Should, Too)
Table Mountain is easily the most famous thing about the Mother City. Whether you’re climbing it, looking down from it, marvelling at it or using it to direct you around the city, the mountain’s presence is comforting and magnificent. [Image via HikingTableMountain.com] Taking its name from its unique flat top, which gives it the appearance of […]
V&A Waterfront in Cape Town
The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is arguably one of the city’s most famous attractions, appealing to locals and international visitors of all ages. There are many, many reasons to love the Waterfront… from the Two Oceans Aquarium to world-class shopping, the Scratch Patch, Watershed Craft Market, Wheel of Excellence and wide variety of activities. […]
Last Chance to Check out Cape Town Fringe 2016
This year’s Cape Town Fringe has been extended to 8 October 2016, which means that you still have time to catch a show or few. Taking place every year in spring, close to Heritage Week, the Fringe Festival brings together a diversity of arts and culture performances across multiple genres. The majority of shows take place […]
Boulders Beach in Cape Town
One of the loveliest beaches in this part of the world is Boulders Beach in Cape Town. This beach is rather unique. Located on the False Bay coastline, just outside of Simon’s Town, the beach is a nature reserve that is home to a massive colony of African penguins. For a small entry fee, you […]
Shark Spotters Mobile App Launch Party
Not too long ago, we did a post on the Shark Spotters mobile app that was in development. This app would allow surfers, swimmers and beach-goers a simple way to track shark activity directly from a mobile phone application. The good news is that this app is about to launch soon… and Shark Spotters has […]
