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The 45 best things to do in Cape Town right now
With the Atlantic Ocean on the doorstep and Table Mountain National Park as the ‘back garden’, it’s little wonder Cape Town is hailed as one...
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Whether you have a week to explore or a day to see it all, here's how to make the most of the 'Mother City'...
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See Cape Town differently
Weave your way through these hidden corners and meet some of Cape Town's talented creators.
Attractions
Cape Town's circle of saints
Discover some of Cape Town’s lesser-known history in a textured story of landscape, community and faith.
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Cape Town for digital nomads
Where to sleep/eat/work. Your guide to digital nomad life in Cape Town.
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Things to do beyond Cape Town
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The best summer festivals in and around Cape Town
Good vibes only at these sunny-day summer festivals.
The 18 best day hikes in Cape Town
Looking to find Mother Nature in the 'Mother City'? Lace up your boots and hit the trails.
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The 12 best wine estates for tasting Pinotage
If you want to sip South Africa in a glass, Pinotage is a good place to start.
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Your quintessential West Coast guide
Tap into four days of coastal cool, bloom-chasing, and small-town flavour.
The 13 best safari trips from Cape Town
From a day-trip adventure to a weekend escape, find whales and the Big Five with these wild getaways in the Cape!
The 18 best day trips from Cape Town
Whether it's wine, whales or wide open beaches, explore beyond the city with these fabulous day trips from the Mother City.
Local Intel
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Local Intel: Derek Gripper
Just back from a months-long tour of America, the genre-bending guitarist shares his favourite corners of Cape Town.
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Local Intel: Mandisi Dyantyis
Discover the corners of Cape Town that inspire Dyantyi's celebrated blend of musical storytelling.
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Local Intel: John Dobson
Stormers coach John Dobson – just call him Dobbo – shares his favourite corners of the city he calls home.
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Local Intel: Will Linley
Where does this global star hang out when he's home in South Africa's Mother City?
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Local Intel: Lester Kiewit
Where does CapeTalk's breakfast host like to hang out? Lester shares his Cape Town favourites with Time Out...
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Latest things to do news
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Out and About in Cape Town: Things to do this weekend
Your guide to the best experiences across the Mother City this Friday, 10 October, to Sunday, 12 October.
Travel
Air France extends seasonal route between Cape Town and Paris
Due to increased demand, the airline has extended the route service.
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SANParks new 2025/26 tariffs: These are SA's cheapest parks to visit
This year's free access week saw over 100k visitors across SA's National Parks.
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Camps Bay to host world’s top beach volleyball stars
Beach Pro Tour to showcase the Mother City's best beach vibes this October!
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Cape Town’s night sky set for three back-to-back supermoons
Sky-watchers are in for a rare lunar hat-trick to close off the year!
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Elephant seal makes a splashy return to shoreline
No, it's not Gordie! Bakkies the elephant seal highlights why we should admire these seals from a distance.
Restaurants
Only in Cape Town will you see such... burgers
Daiy Abrahams has launched a burger off the back of his viral 'Only in Cape Town' soundbite.
Music
The Black Coffee beach party you can't miss this Summer
Kick off your Ke Dezemba right with this event taking place in the Mother City.
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Chunk of Muizenberg beach closed off to public until December
The end of Surfer's Corner will be inaccessible to beachgoers.
Restaurants
Cape Town chefs scoop global honours
Several Cape Town Chefs have been awarded at the globally prestigious Best Chefs Awards for 2025