Cape Town
Only a 70-80min drive from Stellenbosch
Where to stay
Hotels, Guesthouses and Airbnb
Cape Town has a large variety of accommodation, from Airbnb to boutique hotels, from backpackers to beach front villas.
We recommend you have a look online for your perfect stay, below are a couple of our favorite options to get you going.
The Silo Hotel, Cape Town’s most iconic luxury hotel, is built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex, six floors above Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, which houses Africa’s largest collection of contemporary African art.
V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
reservations@trp.travel
In the heart of downtown Cape Town, you’ll find Gorgeous George.. Whether you stay for one night or two weeks, it is the ultimate destination to truly experience the Mother City like a local.
CBD, Cape Town
reservations@gorgeousgeorge.co.za
Pineapple House Boutique Hotel is an enchanting boutique hotel featuring beautifully appointed bedrooms; each with its unique character. Based in Sea Point, you’ll have everything from beaches to bars, right on your doorstep.
Sea Point, Cape Town
info@pineapplehouse.co.za
On Camps Bay Beach, this hotel with studios and one and two-bedroomed apartments are elegantly furnished with a full kitchenettes and air-conditioning. Mountain and ocean views make this place a gem!
Camps Bay, Cape Town
reservations@placeonthebay.co.za
Seven elegantly appointed suites open out onto uninterrupted views of Cape Town’s iconic Clifton and Camps Bay coast line. This stay is both easy-going and elegant, decorated in calm-inducing hues and modern artworks.
Clifton Beach, Cape Town
reservations@rareearth.co.za
Tucked between the forest and overlooking the ocean, Camps Bay Retreat is a hidden gem most locals don’t even know about! Rent a room in the manor house or a villa for a group. Hidden at the bottom of Lions Head with the beach on your doorstep.
Camps Bay, Cape Town
bookings@campsbayretreat.com
What to Do
in and around Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the most loved cities in the world with such a variety of things to offer! Bursting with natural beauty, a rich and diverse heritage and many cultural attractions alongside some of the top culinary experiences in the Southern Hemisphere, there is something for everyone.
Our top spots.
Camps Bay
Popular with locals and international visitors, famous for its fine white sand, breath-taking views of the Twelve Apostles mountains. Bordering the beach is the thriving Camps Bay strip which boasts fancy seafood restaurants, laid back cafes and cocktail bars with views of the ocean.
The Lawns
This popular restaurant is a local favourite where you come for a meal and stay for the day. Cradled by the fold of Table Mountain and framed by towering oaks, The Lawns at The Roundhouse looks out across the Atlantic Ocean and offers relaxed food and delicious cocktails whilst providing one of the best views in town.
Lions Head
Named Lion’s Head due to the shape of the mountain, this historic landmark boasts panoramic views of the city, offers hiking trails and spectacular views of the ocean and Table Mountain. A manageable walk for even the most novice of hikers with a breath-taking sunrise to start the day or a sunset to finish the day.
V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront is one of the most iconic destinations for anyone who visits Cape Town. The V&A Waterfront offers a great shopping experience as well as some of the best restaurants in the city. Boat trips, helicopter rides and museums such as the Modern Art Zeitz Mocaa are there to explore. The vibrant spirit and local culture of the Waterfront makes it a must for visitors.
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
This farmer’s market is all about local, sustainable products, food, veggies and flowers and is a popular hangout for Capetonians on the weekend. Head here for breakfast, then browse the many stalls each with their own unique offering or take home fresh fruit and veggies brought in from the Oranjezicht Farm.
Grand Africa Café & Beach
A unique and wonderful lunch, drinks or evening dining experience where you can enter a world of discreet escapism, casual decadence, and bare-footed opulence. This beachfront restaurant not only gives you remarkable views of the sunset but delicious food, perfect for sharing with friends while you sip on a cocktail or some bubbly.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Perfect for a picnic or a gentle stroll through the gardens on an afternoon. Keep a look out for the famous Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts which is a picnic style live music concert on Sunday evenings during the summer months.
Constantia Wine Farms
Constantia is a rich and diverse destination of its own within Cape Town, with wine farms, restaurants & many other attractions to look forward to on a short or long visit. Constantia Glen, Eagles Nest, Beau Constantia, Steenberg and Groot Constantia are just a few of the famous wine farms along this route.
Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay’s eclectic mix of historic buildings, cobbled streets, bohemian bric-a-brac shops, vintage bookstores, art and antique galleries, quaint cafés and restaurants and colourful fishing vessels is what makes this fishing village so charming. We’d also recommend breakfast at Olympia Cafe if you’re around in the morning, otherwise Cape to Cuba or the famous Brass Bell for lunch!