Maddison & Theo
Things to do
Views | Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
One of the New 7 Wonders Of Nature, Table Mountain will likely be your first greeting to The Mother City. The best vantage point of Cape Town is at the top, so make sure to get the cable cart tickets in advance... unless you're planning to hike it.
Views | Chapman's Peak
If you are renting a car, this is a gorgeous drive along the coast with lots of scenic views! Highly recommend going towards the evening and catching the sunset along the way.
Activities | Aquila Game Reserve
With just a two hour drive from Cape Town, you can see lions, elephants, rhinos, and other incredible animals that call Africa home. The animals tend to be most active at dusk and dawn, so check out the reserve's lodges if you're thinking of staying the night.
Activities | Bo-Kaap
With some of the most photographed homes in the world, you'll recognize Bo-Kaap as soon as you see it. The oldest surviving neighborhood in Cape Town is perfect for taking pictures of the colorful houses, and the local artists' shops will surprise you around every corner.
Activities | Boulders Beach (Penguins)
Who doesn't want to live out their Madagascar dreams and see penguins in Africa? Tickets are not necessarily needed to see the penguins - once you park, there will be a beach straight ahead with a few colonies, but taking the the boardwalk path lets you see many more along the way. At the end of the walk is a conservatory that charges a small fee but takes you a lot closer to them along the shore.
Activities | Lifestyle Surf Shop (Muizenberg Beach)
You're traveling to a world-renowned surf destination, so you should at least try it, right? You can add it to your list of fun facts when you go back to work.
Activities | Lion's Head Hike
This is NOT for the faint of heart! Theo has been training all year to tackle this hike again, but the views and scenery are unmatched.
Activities | Robben Island Tour
Robben Island, a quick ferry from Cape Town, is where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years in prison during apartheid. The tours are led by former political prisoners, and it's an incredible testament to those who stand against injustice.
Activities | Walking Tours (Free)
Explore different parts of Cape Town the best way possible - by walking it! The tours are free, and are supported by cash tips, so please keep that in mind to support your guides.
Activities | Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
If you love contemporary art, prepare to fall in love. This is the largest museum of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, and it's right at the Waterfront!
Food | Cosy Corner (Gatsby sandwich)
When you visit Cape Town, there are a few things you MUST do, one of them is to share a Gatsby with your loved ones... trust us. There are vegetarian options too!
Food | Kalky’s (Fish & Chips)
An October family favorite! If you like fish & chips in the States, don't eat these, cause your palate will be forever ruined.
Food | The Oranjezicht City Farm Market
So many delicious eats to choose from and a super chill place to hang out and explore! It's located at the Waterfront, so if you plan on visiting, do so on the day the market is happening.
Food | Eastern Food Bazzar (bunny chow)
There is a restaurant there that sells a bunny chow... imagine a bread bowl filled with curry and spices. Mmmmhm, yup, you read that right! Vegetarian options of course.
Coffee | Origin Coffee Roasting
If you appreciate the art of coffee, this is a MUST! There's a reason Cape Town ranked 8th for top cities for coffee in the world by Food & Wine.
Coffee | Truth Coffee Roasting
Named by MSN Travel as the best coffee shop in the world (it's the main souvenir Theo brings back to Los Angeles).
Plus so much more!
If you want to dive deeper into what Cape Town has to offer while you're in town, click this link below! It's a great resource for the city - new restaurants, galleries, live music, local events... they'll have it all.