Guides

Rondebosch Common: A Fynbos Island in the City

Rondebosch Common is a National Monument and a crucial conservation area for Cape Flats Sand Fynbos. In spring, it transforms into a carpet of flowers that rivals the West Coast....

The Boomslang Walkway at Kirstenbosch

Kirstenbosch is beautiful from the ground, but even better from above. The Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway (The Boomslang) snakes its way through the trees, offering panoramic views. Why it's a...

Cape Point Nature Reserve: The Edge of the World

Standing at the lighthouse at Cape Point, looking down at the crashing waves, you feel like you are at the end of the world. Why it's a 2025 Must-Do Look...

Zeitz MOCAA: Contemporary African Art

Housed in a repurposed grain silo, the Zeitz MOCAA is an architectural masterpiece and the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world. Why it's a 2025 Must-Do The...

Hiking Newlands Ravine: A Local Favorite for 2025

Escape the city heat by heading into the shady Newlands Forest. The Newlands Ravine hike is a challenging but rewarding route that takes you up the mountain, offering spectacular views...

Lion's Head Hike: Sunrise or Sunset

The spiral walk up Lion's Head offers incredible views of the City Bowl and the Atlantic Seaboard. It's a rite of passage for every visitor. Why it's a 2025 Must-Do...