Sara & Josh
Things To Do
Tourism / Site Seeing in Cape Town
Table Mountain (via cable car) Sunset on Signal Hill Robben Island The Zeitz Mocaa Museum Sunset boat cruise from the Cape Town harbour Bo Kaap walking tour Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - enjoy a picnic or a stroll in the beautiful gardens or catch a summer concert at the open air amphitheater For those wanting to visit a number of sites in the same day the Hop-on-Hop-off City Sightseeing Busses are a great way to visit a multitude of attractions
Must Eat & Drink
Sundowners - Grab sundowners on the Camps Bay strip, we recommend Chinchilla or Baptiste High tea - Take tea and scones at the Mount Nelson Hotel Michelin Star - Eat at La Colombe, one of Cape Town's most well-loved and awarded restaurants Fine dining - Enjoy scenic views over the Constantia vineyards at Beau Constantia, or take a neoteric journey into Japanese African cusine at Fyn Local cuisine - Partake in an authentic African experience at Gold or Mama Africa Meat - Savor a succulent steak at NV80 steakhouse Sushi - Head to Willoughby & Co in the Waterfront Seafood - Select your own seafood from a variety of options on display at The Codfather Fish and Chips - try rustic fish and chips at Kalky’s in Hout Bay or Kalk Bay (Josh's favorite) Tapas - Don’t skip on sophisticated tapas at The Potluck Club Beachside - Dine with your feet in the sound while gazing out at the ocean at The Grande Beach Cafe Cocktails with a view - Take in the city skyline from The Silo Hotel rooftop bar
Nightlife
Sunday sundowners: La Parada or Cafe Caprice Cabo Beach Club The Athletic Club and Social Asoka Blondies The Secret Gin Bar
Local Shopping
V&A Waterfront Mall Watershed Market - Located at the Waterfront complex The Neighbour Goods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill - Only open on weekends The Oranjezicht City Farm Market - Open on Wednesday evenings and weekends
Our Favorite Beaches
Clifton Beach Camps Bay Beach and tidal pool Beta, Bali, or Bakoven Beach Saunders Beach Tidal Pool Kraalbaai in the West Coast National Park
For the Sporty & Adventurous
Sandboarding or ATV riding in the Melkbos or Atlantis sand dunes Shark cage diving in Gaansbaai Surfing lessons in Muizenberg Stand up paddle boarding in The Waterfront canals Kayaking with whales and dolphins on the Atlantic Seaboard Catch a local rugby or cricket game Hikes: Table Mountain Lions Head
Fore the Golfers
Arabella - 90 minute drive away in the scenic Hermanus area Erinvale - set against the backdrop of the Summerset West mountains Pearl Valley - Jack Nicklaus Design, 20 minutes from Boschendal Steenberg Estate - Situated in the lush Constantia Valley The Metropolitan - 9 holes in the city [for those interested in playing golf - please speak to the lovely groom to plan a day on the links]
For the Kids
The Cape Town Aquarium The Urban Park The Blue Train World of Birds and Monkey Park Putt-putt on Mouillie Point beachfront
Tourism & Site Seeing in the Southern Peninsula
Boulders Penguin Beach Chapman’s Peak Drive Cape Point Dalebrook Tidal Pool Cape Point Vineyards Horseriding on Noordhoek Beach
The Cape Winelands (Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschoek)
*This is the region where the wedding is located* The Lion Sanctuary Butterfly World Bike or segway tours of the vineyards Franschoek wine tram - spend a day hopping and sipping your way through the cape vineyards (there is a stop at Boschendal) Our favourite vineyards for wine tasting, the idyllic scenery, and exceptional food are: The Table at De Meye (and a beautiful meal) Babylonstoren (their spa is also a treat!) Lanzerac Leeu Estate Vrede en Lust Delaire Graff Leapord’s Leap La Lude Tokara
The Garden Route
Hermanus Knysna Plettenberg Bay Robberg Nature Reserve Monkeyland Freeroaming Primate Sanctuary. The Tsitsikama Indigenous Rainforest Oudtshoorn