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By the book: 10 literary journeys through Cape Town
Turn the page on a fresh way to explore Cape Town
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Events: What’s on in Cape Town
Cape Town brings the goods when it comes to a jam-packed schedule of concerts and events
Attractions
Heritage Month: Discover Cape Town's circle of saints
The kramats of Cape Town explore a little-known chapter in Cape history
Where to eat and drink in Cape Town
Restaurants
The 24 best pizza restaurants in Cape Town
Neapolitan or New York, with pineapple or not, you'll find your favourite slice in our updated and expanded local guide to Cape Town’s finest pizza...
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Best wine estates for tasting Chardonnay
You can’t beat a nice glass of chardonnay after a really long, hard day
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The 10 best Cape Winelands picnics
From private pods to blankets beneath the boughs, kick off your shoes at these gourmet picnic destinations...
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Stacey Hopkins, the Nellie's new manager
The first woman to ever take the manager's office at the Mount Nelson Hotel shares her favourite places to eat in the city
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Michael Tsepo Jacobs
Michael Tsepo Jacobs is all about perceptions. As in, he likes to shake them up...
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Gareth Pearson
The co-founder of First Thursdays shares his vision for urban placemaking, and his favourite corners of Cape Town
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Sport and fitness
The 11 best golf courses in the Cape Winelands
From championship tracks to relaxed country courses, here's where to tee up in the Cape Winelands
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The 11 best mountain getaways near Cape Town
From family-friendly houses to romantic hideaways, these unforgettable escapes will help you trade the Mother City streets for a rocky mountain high
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The ultimate guide to spring flowers in South Africa
It is, quite simply, one of South Africa’s greatest natural spectacles
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The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world in 2026
Over the past half-decade or so, much has changed in the way we live, work and play in our cities. It wasn’t too long ago that lockdowns rendered the...
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The world’s most beautiful hotels, according to Time Out editors
Here at Time Out, we love all hotels equally: the flashy five-stars, the cool boutiques, the well-thought-out budget stays. But some are, undoubtedly, better...
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The world’s best cities for cycling in 2026, according to locals
Exploring a city can be done in a multitude of ways: public transport offers us efficiency, while going for a stroll gets you the full boots-on-the-ground...
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