How To Make The Most Of Your 72-Hours In Cape Town!
Cape Town is the most spectacular city in the world! It is simply an exhilarating combination of stunning nature right there on your doorstep, scenic roads, gorgeous beaches, unique history, and just happy colorful vibes.
Views from the Table Mountain
Your 72-Hour Travel Guide For Cape Town, South Africa!
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Hotels
The Three Boutique Hotel in Cape Town
Stay at the beautiful Three Boutique Hotel in Gardens. This hotel is gorgeous, located in a great neighborhood and the views are stunning! Its located under the iconic Tabel Mountain with views of the Lion’s Head, the panoramic views from the rooftop are mind-blowing!
The Silo Hotel in Cape Town
if you feel like splashing it out then stay at the Silo Hotel voted as one of the best hotels in the city! This gorgeous hotel is located near the V&A Waterfront and is more than a place to stay and enjoy the views from the rooftop. Art, color, style, and city chic are all done very well here indeed.
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Museums
Visit the Zeitz MOCAA This is a fascinating contemporary art museum of Africa and its diasporas, the South African version of the Tate museum if you will.
The Gangster Museum This is a fun and interactive museum unlike others you’ll visit. This unusual place aims to shade light and show other more positive sides to Cape Town’s most gangster-ridden communities. It’s both educational, moving, and very inspirational!
Park
The Company's Garden is not just a park, it’s also a heritage site located at the heart of the city. It’s beautiful and tranquil, a green lung in the middle of the bustling city. And my favorite part? Feeding the cute squirrels who live here, they are definitely not afraid of people either. At the entrance to the park, you can buy food bags for them.
Company’s Garden in Cape Town
Company’s Garden in Cape Town
Food Pitstops
The Grand This hotspot is located on the beach, you can come for lunch, afternoon drinks, or dinner. It offers beautiful views of the city, a fun crowd, music, and great food showcasing fresh fish and seafood.
The Grand, Cape Town
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The Bungalow Clifton This country club is located on one of the most popular beaches and is perfect to enjoy the scenic views while sipping on cocktails and wolfing down delicious sushi, among other items, of course, you can go for from the menu. The Atlantic ocean will be in front of you while the beautiful mountain range called the 12 Apostles is behind you. STUNNING!
The Bungalow Clifton in Cape Town
High Tea At The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel - To say this hotel is magnificent is an understatement! Everything about this place has a WOW effect! The buildings, the setting, the design, the service, and of course the food. Take high tea on the terrace and enjoy a celebration of flavors, colors, as well as views.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town
Explore The V&A Waterfront Restaurants, bars, arts and craft stores, views of the waters, and the vibes are sensational! No visit to Cape Town is complete without spending time here!
Bonus Tip! You can take a boat ride from here and spend time on the water.
V & A Waterfront in Cape Town
Sightseeing
Explore the Castle of Good Hope This is a bastion fort dating back to the 17th century. This castle was declared a historical monument and is considered the best-preserved example of a 17th-century architectural structure in the entire world!
Visit BO KAAP: It’s the most colorful, iconic, rich with history and folk spirit spot you’ll find here. This colorful neighborhood located on the slopes of Single Hill has a sad past as this was formerly a township for slaves.
The pastel & bright colors which we associate normally with positivity, happiness, and joy were actually used as an expression of freedom. MUST VISIT!
BO KAAP in Cape Town
Hike up the Table Mountain: This iconic landmark is spectacular! You can also take the cable car up the mountain, make sure you book your tickets well in advance because the lines here can be mighty long!
On the top of Table Mountain
Activities
A day at the beach: Camps bay is my favorite beach however, you can’t go wrong with any other beach you choose as they are all beautiful!! If you are in Camps Bay, once you’re done sunbathing, chilling in the waters, or just taking a walk to admire these beautiful views go have a drink or a meal across the street in one of the many restaurants and bars overlooking the ocean.
Bonus Tip! Visit the tidal pools, these are natural pools filled with ocean waters. Cool experience though ice-cold lol
Camps Bay, Cape Town
Camps Bay, Cape Town
Feed your need for speed by renting an electrical scooter and go explore the Sea Point boulevard. I have one word for you: FUN!
Sea Point in Cape Town
Have a picnic or better yet a BQQ - Braai as its called by the locals on the top of Lion’s head.
Drive along the coast through Chapman’s Peak to Hout Bay and Franschhoek. It’s a gorgeous road!
Chapman’s Peak in Cape Town
Tour
From Hout Bay, you can take a boat tour to swim with seals or cage dive with sharks. The boat ride is NOT for the faint-hearted! If you do get seasick then make sure you have what you need to ease the journey.
Don’t miss out on Simon’s Town where you can walk down to Boulder’s beach, interact, and watch the many penguins who live there!
Boulder’s Beach, Simon’s Town.
Heading out to Cape Town and South Africa? Planning to drive the Garden Route?
Then these posts are for you!
Cape Town And The Garden Route part 1
Cape Town And The Garden Route part 2
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Sunset on V & A Waterfront in Cape Town
Have a wonderful trip!
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Yours,
Diti