Things To Do
Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
It's impossible to avoid the beautiful heart of the city. The top can be reached by cable car or many walking paths if you are feeling adventurous.
Robben Island
Where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 out of his 27 years as a political prisoner of the apartheid regime. It has since become a symbol of South Africa's infamous past.
The Old Biscuit Mill
Awesome Saturday market with a mix of good food & produce, fashion and crafts
The Pot Luck Club
One of Cape Towns best restaurants, the brain chic of world renowned chef Luke Dale Roberts.
Boulders Penguin Colony
Home to hundreds of African Penguins, one of Drou's favourite spots and definitely worth a visit.
Cape of Good Hope
A rugged peninsula jutting into the Atlantic Ocean that once served as a major navigational waypoint on the voyage from Europe to the India, the East Indies, the Orient and Australia. Ruggedly beautiful and a good chance to spot Eland, Red Hartebeest, Bontebok and Zebra.
Cape Agulhas
This is the southern most point of the African continent and the place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet only a short drive from the wedding venue.
Lions Head
This is a a fantastic hike, especially when done in the late afternoon/sunset. Take some cheese and crackers and enjoy the view of Table Mountain, Camps Bay and Camp Town for 500m above (I preferred this to table mountain - Joe)
Signal Hill
Signal Hill Cape Town is a flat-topped hill that is situated next to Lion’s Head, forming part of Table Mountain. This is where the famous Noon Gun is fired every day at 12h00 on the dot. It’s also where you can enjoy some of the best views in the city, fly model planes, try some paragliding or simply enjoy a bit of nature. It’s sometimes called Lion’s Rump, and, together with Lion’s Head, this part of the mountain resembles a sleeping lion or a sphinx.
Hermanus
One of the main centres for Shark Cage Diving in the area.
Truth Coffee
The best coffee in Cape Town and possibly even Africa, where the black gold is roasted on site. If its too late for coffee they have you covered also as there is a micro-brewery also on site. Whaaaaat?! Pretty obvious why this was Joe's most favouritest favourite place in Cape Town.
District Six Museum
District Six Museum is a memorial to the forced movement of 60,000 inhabitants of various races in the area during Apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. An educational museum on South Africa's history.
V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront is full of shops, cafes, restaurants, markets and museums. It is the tourist hub of Cape Town and worth a wonder. There is also a big shopping mall and cinema here.
Long Street
Where Cape Town comes to party! Backpackers, bars, clubs and restaurants. If you want a big night out, this is the place to head to. Also great for a day time stroll, lots of vintage shops and cafes.
The Company's Garden
The lush heart of Cape Town, the Company's Garden was an important source of fresh produce to the ships that once resupplied in Cape Town. When the English turned up they decided to make it the centre of the colony. As such it is surrounded by many historic buildings that now house world class art galleries and museums.
De Uijlenes Rustic Farm & Forest Weddings
Our wedding venue!
Arnolds Restaurant
Another old favourite of Joe's. Great value restaurant that can cater for all tastes. Also a great spot to try African game meats like springbok, kudu and warthog!
Kloof Street
A low key alternative to the V&A Waterfront. Plenty of great small bars and restaurants. The perfect place to start a night out in Cape Town.
Camps Bay
Camp Town's answer to Bondi. Well worth a visit on a sunny day though not the best for a swim if the cold water doesn't have you running back to your towel screaming the sharks might.
Hout Bay
A bit of a local haunt and a good alternative to Camps Bay for those willing to go a little further afield. If travelling to the Cape of Good Hope be sure to return to Cape Town via Hout Bay and Chapmans Peak Drive, hands down on the prettiest coastal drives on the planet. Think Sea Cliff Bridge but better!
Stellenbosch
The centre of the South African wine universe!
Franschhoek
Stellenbosches lesser known cousin and home to some of the best damned wine on the planet! I shit you not. If you want uncomplicated but world class gastronomic experiences at some of the oldest wineries outside of Europe this is the place.
Mossel Bay
The official start of the scenic Garden Route coastal drive.
Addo Elephant National Park
A 'Big 5' National Park at the end of the Garden Route. National Parks run by SANParks often represent the best value for money though private game reserves can mean more reliable chances of sighting.