Things To Do

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Where can I swim with penguins?

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Boulders Beach: An incredible experience getting up close and personal with African penguins. Boulder's beach is just an hour from Cape Town and the water's a lot warmer here too!

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Where can I explore one of the wonders of the world?

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Table Mountain: Hike it or take the cable car up to take in the spectacular views of Cape Town. There's also a great hikes at the top of the mountain if you don't feel like hiking up and down.

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Where can I go for a good local hike in Cape Town?

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Lion's Head: Head up first thing in the morning before the sun gets too hot, or take a bottle of rose up at sunset for some stunning views.

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Where can I visit some of the the world's most beautiful gardens?

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Babylonstoren: A farm and vineyard in Stellenbosch, consistently rated as one of the world’s most beautiful gardens. After a stroll around the gardens there's plenty of great activities to do such as olive oil tasting, soap making, the art of bonsai and much more! Kirstenbosch Gardens: For an option closer to the city, check out Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Located at the eastern foot of Table Mountain, the gardens are a celebration of South African flora showcasing only indigenous South African plants

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How can I explore the wine regions?

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Franschhoek wine tram: Explore Cape Town's beautiful wine region with a hop on hop off tram tour

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Where's the best place for a picnic in the wine region?

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Table at de Meye: A vineyard near Stellenbosch serving delicious picnics in a stunning setting. The restaurant there is great too!

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What's the best food market in town?

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Oranjezicht market: A vibey outdoor food market on the Waterfront with lots of top eats from around Cape Town (Saturdays only)

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Where can I while away a Sunday afternoon?

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Neighbor Goods Market: An outdoor food market with cute stores and live music in Woodstock (Sundays only)

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Where can I learn more about Nelson Mandela?

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Robben Island: Explore the island where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner. Ferries from the Waterfront run multiple times daily.

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What can I do for an adrenaline rush?

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Shark Cage Diving: If you're feeling brave enough, head to Gansbaai for white shark cage diving! Located approximately 2 hours from Cape Town there are plenty of day tours that will take you to and from Cape Town. Paragliding: If you're looking for a slightly less intense experience, why not try paragliding from Lion's Head and Signal Hill for incredible views over Cape Town.

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How can I best explore the winelands?

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Speak to Greg from The Real Gregs List for personalised wine and food experiences. This is not your average ‘drive & drop’ style tours most commonly available in the Cape Winelands. Greg tailor makes each tour specifically to you and your individual wants and needs. Experiences range from estate visits traditionally including cellar and/or vineyard excursions and special winemaker tastings, lunches and/or dinners. To craft your ultimate wine experience contact Greg on +27 (0)82 885 5228 or email him at experiences@therealgregslist.com.