Cape Town is a beautiful coastal city in South Africa. It is one of those places that you simply must visit to see for yourself just how amazing it is, and while you’re there, taking in the scenery and speaking to the amazingly friendly locals, there are a few things you absolutely must not miss out on…

Sampling the Wine in Constantina

Not only is accommodation in Constantia– picturesque suburb of the city – second to none, but so is the wine. Home to some of the oldest wine producing areas in South Africa, if you’re a wine buff, you’ll be blown away by the complexity of flavors you experience. If there’s one estate you should not miss out on, it has to be Grooth Constantina, but there are many more.

Helicopter Over the City

If you want to experience the true beauty of Cape Town in all its glory, there’s only one way to do it – from above. More specifically, on a Cape Town Helicopters Tour, which will afford you a bird’s eye view of the landscape below, taking in sights such as Robben Island and the many wine estates in the area. Fabulous.

Go to the Zeitz MoCAA Museum

This museum is home to the biggest collection of African art in the world. So, if you’re a bit of a culture vulture, you aren’t going to want to miss out on it. Oh, the building itself is pretty beautiful as is the surrounding V&A waterfront, so if you’re into art, architecture, the beauty of nature, or even all three, its one to add to your Cape Town bucket list. Seriously, if you skip this museum, you will regret it.

Laze on the Beach

Okay, so there are like a million fun things to do in Cape Town, so it might seem like lazing around on the beach is a waste of your time there, but it really isn’t. The beaches in Cape Town are truly to die for, and you simply must spend at least a little part of your trip sunning yourself on the pure white sand, diving in the rock pools or learning a new water sport in the some of the bluest seas you’ll ever see.

Explore the Caves

There are a lot of caves in Cape Town and exploring at least a few of them is a must. They’re a lot more interesting than you might imagine.

Check Out Woodstock’s Street Art

If you’re a fan of good graffiti and local art, then head to the Woodstock neighborhood where you will be treated to a veritable feast of bold, brilliant and often beautiful street art, for the eyes. You’ll probably meet some pretty cool people too!

Take a Ride on the Mystery Ghost Bus

Hop on the Mystery Ghost Bus, and you’ll be transported to the oldest and most eerie locations in the whole of Cape Town. Highlights include the Castle of Good Hope and the Kimberley Hotel. Be sure to pack your camera, just in case you do see any spooks!

Enjoy your Cape Town adventure – it’ll be pretty hard not to!

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