Calling all Nature Warriors, Urban Adventurers and Fearless Foodies, overlook hibernating over the subsequent few months, and switch the Mother City into your winter wander land. Here are our prime 100 issues to do in Cape Town this winter.
Nature Warrior
- Whale watching
Between June and November, 1000’s of whales migrate from Antarctica to our coasts. From Cape Point to Boyes Drive to Gordon’s Bay and Rooi Els, catch a glimpse of those lovely historic creatures visiting simply off our shores over the subsequent few months.
Price: Free
Website: capetown.travel/whale-watching-in-cape-town-all-you-need-to-know/
- Learn to kitesurf
Yes, you possibly can even kitesurf in winter. It received’t be one of the best season to study epic tips, however the extremer situations pose totally different challenges for a newbie. Don’t overlook to gas up with heat tea or espresso and a snack earlier than hitting the gray outdoor.
Locations: Blouberg, Falsebay
- Encounter the Big Five at Aquila Game Reserve
From May to July 2022, seize Aquila’s newest deal. Get two nights for two adults, and 4 recreation drives, with all meals included of their Wild Winter Safari promotion. Experience unforgettable wildlife, luxurious African hospitality, service excellence and world-class services at an reasonably priced worth.
Location: R46, Touws River
Price: Half-Day Trip from R846/pp
Full-Day Trip from R1,692 pp.
2-Night Stay from R7,999.
Bookings: res@aquilasafari.com
Website: aquilasafari.com
- Climb aboard the funicular on the Cape of Storms
Cape Point varieties the southern part of the Good Hope Nature reserve. Characterised by historic rocks, towering cliffs, spectacular biodiversity and frothing ocean, this rugged stretch of land completely captures the Cape’s uncooked pure magnificence. While visiting, entry the historic lighthouse and journey aboard the funicular referred to as the Flying Dutchman.
Location: Cape Point, Table Mountain National Park
Price: Entry ticket (with SA ID) from R90 for adults and R45 for kids.
Funicular ticket (a method) from R70 for adults and R35 for kids.
Website: capepoint.co.za
- Go for a path run
From the pretty flat Pipe Track to traversing the Helderberg’s unbelievable terrain, gear up and hit your favorite spot for a winter path operating session.
For extra information, try one of the best trails in Cape Town.
Price: Free to beneath R50 (relying on location).
- Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Whether you’re meandering alongside the Boomslang above or wandering by the gardens beneath, Kirstenbosch is teeming with distinctive wildlife this time of 12 months. See Southern Double Collared Sunbirds feeding on gorgeous Strelitzias and yellow Kranz Aloes glowing on a sunny winter’s afternoon. After your stroll by the gardens, go to Fynkos at Kirstenbosch and revel in their various menu choices or pre-order a picnic, platters, or excessive tea for greater teams.
Location: Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Price: South African Residents & SADC Nationals 18 years and older (with ID): R90
Children from 6 to 17 years: R30. Under 6: Free.
Website: sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch
- Full moon kayaking
Calm quiet winter evenings are excellent kayaking situations.
Once a month, you possibly can be part of Kayak Cape Town for a paddle out into the False Bay waters. Watch in awe as a full moon rises over the Hottentots Holland Mountain. Book your spot for the subsequent full moon expertise on 14 June 2022.
Location: Wharf Street, Simons Town
Price: R450 pp.
Website: kayakcapetown.co.za
- Cast your sights on a winter fishing expedition
From May to September, Hooked on Africa is tackling the nice outdoor with an alluring Winter fishing constitution particular. Choose between a 3-hour Reef Fishing Adventure or a Half Day Small Game fishing constitution (drinks and snacks included).
Location: Harbour Road, Hout Bay
Price: Get a quote through their web site
Website: hookedonafrica.co.za
- Learn to surf
Head right down to your native seaside break for an epic surf lesson with a surf faculty. Now is the time to placed on a heat wetsuit and seize your surfboard for a couple of cooking Cape winter waves.
- Swing by treetops
Celebrating 12 years of journey, Acrobranch provides distinctive treetop experiences for the entire household. Each park provides totally different impediment programs, starting from tree prime excessive ropes and difficult crossings (with ladders, tunnels, walkways, and bridges) to ziplines.
Location: 1 Hout Bay Main Road, Constantia Nek
Price: From R140.
Bookings: acrobranch.co.za/bookings
Website: acrobranch.co.za
- Go for a motorcycle journey throughout the ocean
Discover a brand new and thrilling solution to discover the ocean round Simon’s Town-hop on the world’s most superior water bike. These premium watercrafts are non-motorised and eco-friendly. The bikes are straightforward to make use of, easy to steer and balancing is just not required. This exercise is climate dependent, and we advocate that you just test with Cape Town Water bikes earlier than you guide.
Location: Simon’s Town Pier
Price: R350 pp.
Website: capetownwaterbikes.activitar.com
- Stargazing within the Cedarberg
High within the Cederberg Mountains on Dwarsrivier farm lies the Cederberg Astronomical Observatory. After a brief slide present, gaze by a telescope and observe quite a lot of planets, comets, nebulae and extra. The two-hour present begins at 8pm each Saturday night, besides the Saturday closest to the total moon and is climate allowing.
Website: cederbergobs.org.za
- Paragliding
Take to the skies with a tandem paragliding expertise. Sit again and calm down as your pilot navigates your glider effortlessly over the beautiful Table Mountain National Park. Enjoy a chook’s eye view of the attractive surroundings and huge cityscape beneath. This exercise is climate dependent.
Location: Signal Hill, Cape Town
Price: From R1,000.
Website:
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- Go chasing waterfalls
Heading into the nice outdoor is a unbelievable treatment for a lot of maladies.
From stress and nervousness to feeling sluggish after an extra-large home-cooked winter meal, Mother Nature can give you much-needed TLC. Hit a mountaineering path close to you for a brisk morning stroll, taking within the lush panorama whereas looking for a contemporary winter waterfall.
Check out our listing of 5 Table Mountain hikes to strive
Price: Free
- Abseil down Table Mountain
Hang off the aspect of one of many 7 Natural Wonders of the world, descending a complete distance of 112m. Enjoy unbelievable views of the Atlantic Seaboard whereas leaning over the sting of our world-renowned mountain. This thrilling journey is secure with skilled guides to point out you the ropes. This exercise is climate dependent.
Location: Table Mountain
Price: From 600 pp.
- Shake off the winter blues with a Canopy Tour
Described by Lonely Planet as “vertigo-tinged fun” from “an exciting aerial perspective,” take a guided tour by a beforehand inaccessible a part of a World Heritage Site. Surrounded by breath-taking Cape fynbos, panoramas and mountainscapes, get your blood pumping with this adrenaline-packed aerial journey.
Location: Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
Price: From R895.
Bookings: canopytour.co.za/book-now/cape/
Website: canopytour.co.za
- Coasteering
Get up shut and private with the ocean in a brand-new approach! Pioneered in Wales and Scotland, Gravity is proud to be the primary to supply this exercise in South Africa. Like Canyoning or Kloofing, Coasteering takes place alongside a protected shoreline somewhat than on a river course. Equipped with a wetsuit, PFD, helmet, and a information, you discover the inter-tidal zone by snorkelling, swimming, and rock leaping.
Location: Simon’s Town
Price: From R950.
Website: absoluteadventures.activitar.com
- Suit up for wreck and reef diving
The Cape waters are affected by 1000’s of shipwrecks. From current and historic to on the shore and in deep water. Explore a number of wrecks starting from 12m to 40m with Pisces Divers. This PADI Five Star Instructor Development dive centre provides a full vary of PADI dive coaching and day by day dive excursions.
Location: 1 Main Rd, Simon’s Town
Price: R2,200.
Website: piscesdivers.co.za
- Do it standing up with SUP Cape Town
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is the act of propelling your self on a floating platform with the assistance of a paddle or pole. This historic artwork type dates again 3,000 years to Caballitos de Totora, a watercraft comprised of reeds and propelled by a bamboo paddle. Today you possibly can expertise a contemporary iteration of this exercise on the V&A Waterfront, exploring its 3km lengthy looped canals.
Location: Battery Park, Alfred Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Price: 30 minute session value R150. / 1 Hour Session: R220.
Website: supcapetown.co.za
- Row row row your raft gently down the river
Escape the busy metropolis life this winter with a leisurely row alongside the Breede River.
Only 130 kilometres from Cape Town, the Breede River Rafting path is appropriate for all ages.
No earlier expertise is required (solely the flexibility to swim), go and revel in a calming paddle by the quiet Cape countryside.
Location: Worcester
Price: From R850.
Website: capeadventurezone.com
- Saddle up
Horse Riding Cape Town is an equestrian journey and journey firm specializing in horse trails in and across the Western Cape. Trot throughout white sandy seashores or gallop with the wind gusting by your hair. Trails vary from an hour to multi-day trails and cater for single riders in addition to group excursions.
Price: From R400
Website: horseridingcapetown.com
- Tunnel tour
Go in the hunt for Cape Town’s seventeenth century buried secrets and techniques on this subterranean tour with Good Hope Adventures. Sweet water ingesting streams from Table Mountain, as soon as a supply of nice sustenance to the town, can nonetheless be seen operating by this darkish underground labyrinth. Get to know your metropolis from a very totally different perspective led by extremely skilled registered tour guides. Note: This tour is by appointment solely.
Location: Castle of Good Hope, Darling St & Buitenkant St, Cape Town
Price: Upon request.
Website: goodhopeadventures.com
- Powerslide on a seaside
If you’re seeking to scratch that want for pace itch, then guide a wind-powered seaside buggy lesson. First, you’ll be launched to the fundamentals, earlier than strapping for some stomach-churning energy sliding enjoyable.
Location: 15 Granger Bay Blvd, Green Point
Price: Upon request
Bookings: mattweisse@mweb.co.za
Website: goodhopeadventures.com
- Reconnect with your self on a Cape Camino
A Camino is a sacred strolling route hosted by native communities.
Every nation has its personal tradition, historical past, and pure surroundings, thus making every Camino particular. Cape Camino showcases South African variety over 650kms of (principally) off-road path.
Location: 38 River Street, Hopefield
Price: From R650.
Bookings: peggy@capecamino.co.za
Website: capecamino.co.za
- Climb the seventh Natural Wonder of the World
Over 500 million years previous and towering 1,086 meters over Cape Town, our beloved Table Mountain is the best playground for nature lovers and journey seekers throughout these winter months. This majestic marvel is a agency fan favorite in the course of the winter months, particularly for native hikers, as there are fewer crowds and cooler skies.
Urban Adventurer
- Sunset from the mountain prime
Every 12 months, a whole bunch of 1000’s of holiday makers from all around the world ascend Table Mountain utilizing the Aerial Cableway. Make your subsequent journey a memorable one with a spectacular winter sundown. Buy a day ticket, legitimate from 1pm onwards, and take the final journey down whereas the solar descends over the Mother City.
Location: 5821 Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain Nature Reserve
Price: R110 –R390 pp.
Bookings: webtickets.co.za
Website: tablemountain.net
- Get pumped up for some mud, sweat and gears
From path driving to fats biking to four-cross (and every part in between), hit your favorite mountain bike course, spot, or path in and across the metropolis. Discover the decrease slopes of Table Mountain or the only monitor on Contermanskloof Farm. Or for an actual problem, mission to rider’s paradise out at Dirtopia, Stellenbosch.
For extra information, try our listing of epic mountain biking areas round Cape Town.
Price: Free to beneath R100.
- Plan a comfortable picnic
Having a winter picnic is usually a ton of enjoyable for each household and pals.
First, fill your favorite flask with a scorching beverage of your alternative, adopted by a choice of soups, sandwiches, salads and scrumptious snacks. Next, choose your excellent picnic spot in or across the Mother City and benefit from the heat dialog with a couple of hearty laughs.
Alternatively, head for one in all these prime pre-packed picnic spots in Cape Town.
- Play 3D glow-in-the-dark mini golf
Test your handicap at Glowing Rooms’ 18 gap mind-bending golf course.
Using imported 3D glasses, immerse your self in sci-fi-inspired rooms, whereas making an attempt to putt to your subsequent hole-in-one.
Location: 1 Turf Club Rd, Milnerton
Price: R110 per participant.
Website: glowingrooms.co.za
- Stay and save at Southern Sun inns
Southern Sun Hotels are operating their Follow the SUN promo.
Rediscover their world, the place on daily basis is a celebration and nice experiences are created with ardour. Whether you’re travelling for enterprise or leisure, benefit from their particular charges over the approaching winter months.
Price: From R849 per room per evening
Bookings: southernsun.com/offers/follow-the-sun
Website: southernsun.com
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