Activities
There’s lots to do here, and countless different ways to see and experience the city . . . See . . . the city
Things to Do
Hire a Bike
Ride along the Promenade, or right into the city if you’re brave. A couple of companies also do bike tours around town and into the winelands – or ride the route of the gruelling 109-kms Cape Town Cycle Tour along scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive.
Hire a Bike
Ride along the Promenade, or right into the city if you’re brave. A couple of companies also do bike tours around town and into the winelands – or ride the route of the gruelling 109-kms Cape Town Cycle Tour along scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive.
Hike
This city is made for walking – walk the city itself, or lace up your boots and climb Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Constantia Nek, or any one of more than a dozen great hiking trails in and around the city. Ask us for tips and guidance.
Kayaking
There’s no better view of Cape Town than that from the sea, especially when playful dolphins are leaping over the bow of your kayak – a great 2-hour excursion offering unique view of the town and a bit of great exercise along the way.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours
Our best tip for your first day – get to know your way around and get the lay of the land. Stops at all the major sites of interest.
Paragliding
There’s no better view of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard than from the air – and your tandem paraglide from Signal Hill offers adrenalin, stunning views and a real sense of accomplishment! No experience needed as you sail down tandem.
Sidecar Tours
You’ll get a different view of the city from a vintage motorcycle sidecar! Get chauffeured around town from two hours to a full day.
Sailing
A champagne cruise in Table Bay offers perfect views of the mountain and the sunset!
Hire a Classic Car
Turn heads around town or drive scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive like you’ll never forget!
Helicopter Tours
Yes, they’ll set you back, but this is the ultimate Cape Town sightseeing experience – ocean to ocean, you’ll see it all from the very best view there is!
Abseil
The highest commercial abseil in the world is from the top of Table Mountain.
Hire a Harley
Get around the city and peninsula in [loud!] style.
Surfing/Kite Surfing
What do you mean you can’t? Now’s the time to learn!
Horseriding on Noordhoek Beach
Canter in the surf of the wild beach at Noordhoek.
Snorkel with Seals
The ultimate wildlife experience for the adventurous — snorkel with hundreds of playful Cape Fur seals, interacting with them in their environment and on their terms.
Shark Cage Diving
Calling all adrenalin-junkies: come face-to-face with great white sharks from the safety of the cage. No diving experience necessary – just nerves!
Whale Watching
In season (June to November), the waters around Hermanus (60 minutes from Cape Town) are teeming with Southern Right whales – not shy, you’ll get up close and personal
Quad Biking
Try the thrills and spills of quad biking on the beautiful Atlantic dunes up the west coast.
Sports!!!
South Africans are sports-mad. If you are too, catch a cricket game at Newland, or rugby or football match at the beautiful Cape Town stadium or horse-racing at Kenilworth Race Track,