2024-03-13 09:34
Paragliding in Cape Town is one of the best ways to see the city. It’s also heart-pumping fun, as you soar on updrafts, and zip and flip about on the way down. It feels so much like fl… Read More
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Wander Cape Town is an online resource on everything to do and see in Cape Town for tourists and locals alike. Along with information on our city's sustainability and environmental initiatives, our flora and fauna, and everything else you could want to know about the Mother City!
2024-03-04 09:16
Experiencing beautiful Beaverlac for a few days is sure to have life looking a little brighter. This natural, indigenously South African spot in Porterville area is the perfect place to unwi… Read More
2024-02-28 09:12
Cape Town, with its awesome landscapes and vibrant culture, is a city that appeals to adventurers and sports enthusiasts of all sorts from around the globe. While Cape Town offers more activ… Read More
2024-02-27 14:22
Cape Town is a wonderful place for creatives to live. There’s always something going on! While this post can’t cover all of the events, workshops, galleries and open mic nights… Read More
2024-02-22 11:39
Muizenberg Beach is one of the best places in Cape Town to spend a summer’s day. It’s incredibly popular among locals, and I seldom go here witho… Read More
2024-02-21 10:23
Wondering what our South African public holidays are, and what they were created to celebrate? Let’s explore!
Many of our public holidays have deep roots in our country’s soci… Read More
2023-12-04 10:07
Do you know what goes really well together? Wine and weary muscles.
This weekend we had the best time cycling the routes of Muratie wine estate with Cape Adventures, and then capped… Read More
2023-11-26 05:38
Fondly known as The Republic of Hout Bay, this mountain-enclosed neighbourhood doesn’t really feel like part of Cape Town. It’s right on the outskirts, past the vineyards of Cons… Read More
2023-11-26 05:33
The coastal village of Kalk Bay is a beautiful place to spend the day – or weekend – with unique thrift stores, splendid hikes, fantastic food and a number of ocean activities… Read More
2023-10-26 11:54
Ladles of Love is a non-profit organisation that feeds hundreds and thousands of disadvantaged individuals across Western Cape and Gauteng. They have es… Read More
2023-09-12 08:40
The Cape Winelands has become world-renowned for its incredible wines. With more than 300 vineyards, it is one of the top ten wine-producing regions of the world!
Cape Town has no shortag… Read More
2023-09-06 20:07
If you’re looking to become more other-oriented and give back to the community, there are a number of really great options in Cape Town. Whether you’re interested in volunteering… Read More
2023-08-16 18:07
Let’s take a drive! Cape Town is such a wonderful city, not least because of where you can go when you leave it behind. A sunny Saturday day trip (sun and Saturday not necessary but al… Read More
2023-08-12 11:11
Spring is coming! Head along Cape Town’s West Coast for a Wildflower experience second to none, but do be warned, there is lots to learn. Above all, if you want to see the flowers, you… Read More
2023-08-12 10:30
If you are new to these collaborative posts, here is what you need to know. We have reached out to the surfing community to contribute a paragraph or two about their favourite surf spots in… Read More
2023-08-03 13:08
Cape Town has a proud surfing heritage and is an iconic place to learn to surf with a variety of options. The coastline offers you access to a consistent supply of waves if you know where to… Read More
2023-07-18 15:28
Cape Town has an incredible festival scene, with multiple parties popping up every summer weekend. These festivals give us a chance to let loose, boogie till the early hours, dress ‘in… Read More
2023-07-13 15:55
Cape Town is known for many things, but amongst us climbers, it’s known first and foremost as an epic place to send. There are numerous rock faces across the city where beginners and p… Read More
2023-07-10 17:38
Cape Town is an innovative city when it comes to the green economy. This is partly due to a progressive and forward-thinking local government, but also as a result of a cluster of green busi… Read More
2023-06-20 18:31
I just got home from a really wonderful experience — coastal kelp foraging with RE Wild Food. Run at the edge of the world in Scarborough, a beautiful, remote, misty little corner of C… Read More
2023-06-13 16:21
Delve into the underwater world of Cape Town’s kelp forests with Jethro, a local freediver and environmentalist. Explaining the vital ecological role of these marine landscapes and sha… Read More
2023-05-17 18:20
As an avid gardener, attempting a fynbos garden was an idea I never really entertained. In my mind, they belonged in the wild and therefore will only grow and thrive in the wild. … Read More
2023-05-04 18:16
When you think about scuba diving, usually the first image that comes to mind is diving in warm tropical waters, hovering over coral reefs. But have you considered there might be an even mor… Read More
2023-05-04 18:16
When you think about scuba diving, usually the first image that comes to mind is diving in warm tropical waters, hovering over coral reefs. But have you considered there might be an even mor… Read More
2023-04-17 15:25
The United Nations has declared 2021–2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The aim of this initiative is to “prevent, halt and reverse the loss of nature”. One way to … Read More
2023-04-04 14:51
Somewhere at the tip of Africa, there is a delightful place, a place where two oceans meet. Where the warm, powerful waters of the east coast meets the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the west… Read More
2023-03-23 10:25
Green Point Park is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset, an… Read More
2023-03-19 13:04
Newlands is such a beautiful Cape Town neighbourhood! It’s a special favourite among nature lovers for the perfection that is Newlands Forest as well as its proximity to Kirstenbosch G… Read More
2022-12-29 09:31
Two years ago Cape Town was named the most biodiverse city in the world, with more species of animals and plants living in and immediately around it than any other city! While there may not… Read More
2022-12-27 12:37
Less than 10 kilometres from Stellenbosch lies one of the most dramatic nature reserves around Cape Town. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is a popular destination among hikers and nature love… Read More
2022-12-19 12:25
Cape Town: the Mother of South Africa. We all know (and love, don’t get me wrong) the white, bosomy sands of Clifton 1st through 4th, the promenade and electric scooters of Seapoin… Read More
2022-12-12 19:46
There is so much to do in Cape Town, for so many different interests and travel styles, that it’s really impossible to condense it into one article! But if you’re looking for gui… Read More
2022-12-05 14:08
Table Mountain is home to around 1 500 indigenous plant species within a 57km² area – that’s more than the entire United Kingdom of well over 240 000km²! Due to its sta… Read More
2022-11-23 16:21
Lion’s Head is one of the things that makes Cape Town such a brilliant city to live in – a moderate hike with incredible views, right in the middle of things.
You can go for a mo… Read More
2022-10-28 12:02
Suikerbossie is a stunning working farm in the Cederberg, with some of the most beautiful private campsites I’ve experienced! They have several camping grounds for 2 – 10 people… Read More
2022-10-27 19:12
Situated right at the foot of the Constantiaberg Mountain, Tokai is a large (and very green) residential area in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs. It is incredibly popular among cyclists… Read More
2022-10-09 11:47
Cape Town is a place that just has it all, don’t you think? From mountains to oceans, a bustling metropolitan centre and sleepy seaside villages, from beaches to rock faces and winding… Read More
2022-09-30 06:38
On a small sheltered part of the Cape Peninsula coastline, surrounded on three sides by human development, lies one of Cape Town’s most popular tourist attractions: Boulders Beach. Tho… Read More
2022-09-26 15:58
There’s a lot to do in Cape Town at night, particularly in the city centre. Ours is a vibrant city, with truly spectacular artists and musicians, breweries and wineries, and a cheerful… Read More
2022-09-23 09:22
Just over an hour’s drive north of the city of Cape Town lies one of this country’s most visited and well-known national parks, the West Coast National Park. Established in 1985… Read More
2022-09-11 14:59
Next to Lion’s Head, Signal Hill is Cape Town’s most iconic hill. Which is perfect, as it forms the rump of the Lion! It’s a local favourite for good reason – you can… Read More
2022-09-10 17:36
Watching the sunset is truly the best way to end a long work day or celebrate life on a great one. There’s something magical about watching the colours change, from gorgeous golden hou… Read More
2022-09-04 13:19
We have a number of public transport options in Cape Town, and all are cheap and easy to use. We’re a sprawling city with an incomplete infrastructure, though, so none of them cover al… Read More
2022-09-01 13:37
Kloof Corner is my absolute favourite hiking trail in Cape Town – and I’m not alone! It’s an easy, quick route (relative to its sibling hikes up Table Mountain, at least) a… Read More
2022-08-28 11:22
Birdwatching is fast becoming a very popular pastime among nature lovers. Once thought to be exclusively the interest of old or upper-class men, it has now spread to millions of people aroun… Read More
2022-08-19 13:14
Brunch can be such a good time – no early wakeups, light meals and good coffee, plenty of time to fit other fun activities into your day… it’s perfect! It’s also ide… Read More
2022-08-10 12:57
Helen Walne is a brilliant marine life photographer based in the False Bay area. Her photography explores the b… Read More
2022-08-02 12:22
Cape Town is fortunate enough to have several fantastic places to go bird watching within or just outside its boundaries. There are places for beginner birders who are just getting started a… Read More
2022-07-29 09:31
Chris de Beer-Procter is a Cape Town-based photojournalist specialising in docum… Read More
2022-07-29 09:31
Chris de Beer-Procter is a Cape Town-based photojournalist specialising in docum… Read More
2022-07-27 17:56
Cape Town is one of the most biodiverse cities in the world, and is at the centre of the world’s smallest and richest plant kingdom. The Cape Floristic Region contains over 9000 plant… Read More
2022-07-14 20:00
Jacques Marais is one of South Africa’s greatest outdoor photojournalists. He’s bee… Read More
2022-07-04 20:48
Nestled in the shadow of the eastern slopes of Table Mountain lies one of the most popular and peaceful places for nature lovers in Cape Town – Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens… Read More
2022-06-27 19:07
Garrreth in his favourite place - on the mountain
Garrreth Bird is… Read More
2022-06-27 07:54
If you are looking for the perfect anchors, or you want to meet up with local slackliners, you’ll want to visit some of Cape Town’s most popular slacklining spots. The Mother Cit… Read More
2022-04-26 14:55
The Cederberg, a rocky mountain range north of Cape Town, is one of the absolute best areas to visit from the city, and a local favourite. Most of our fantastic camping sites are nestled amo… Read More
2022-04-20 09:39
Cape Town is surrounded by areas of incredible natural beauty, many of which are barely a 30 to 45-minute drive from the city centre (like Kirstenbosch, Boulders Beach or Cape Point Nature R… Read More
2022-04-09 19:48
Newlands Forest is one of the most beautiful green spaces in Cape Town – and the most central, too. It’s a lovely forest with various marked trails, and a great deal more unmarke… Read More
2022-04-06 13:47
The beautiful Franschhoek Wine Tram is one of, if not the most popular tourist activities outside Cape Town! It’s a favourite amongst locals too, and makes for the perfect day trip.
Th… Read More
2022-03-24 11:05
One of the most recognizable natural features of Southern Africa, Cape Point rises out of the Atlantic Ocean, its rocky cliffs constantly battered by th… Read More
2022-02-21 08:28
While living sustainably as an individual doesn’t affect much of the big picture stuff, like carbon emissions, it can still do a lot of good. To live in a way that supports local small… Read More
2022-02-18 12:10
When people think of outdoor activities to do in Cape Town, they usually think of Table Mountain and the fantastic number of hikes that one can do all over the Cape Peninsula (not to mention… Read More
2022-02-09 07:33
Cape Town is famous for its gorgeous beaches, and for very good reason! They’re stunning, there are so many of them, and they’re surprisingly varied. Some of our beaches are incr… Read More
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