THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN
THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN (AND SURROUNDING AREAS)
BO-KAAP
Take a tour to see the famous colorful houses and visit the museum
VICTORIA AND ALFRED WATER FRONT
THE WATERSHED
Shop Local Vendors
Grab a bite to eat at the Market Food Hall
A safe and easy way to visit a lot of the popular things to do and see.
Dolci in Bo-Kaap, photo taken by Andrew, April 2019
TABLE MOUNTAIN
There are many ways to explore Table Mountain from a guided hikes up the mountain, or taking the scenic cable car up to the top!
Table Mountain Selfie, April 2019
View from Table Mountain from Dolci and Andrew’s 2019 trip.
A course from The Waterside’s set menu from the couple’s Dec 2021/Jan 2022 trip.
TRY SOME OF THE LOCAL CUISINE
There are so many restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in the area!
RESTAURANTS
Carnivore
Potluck Club*
The Waterside, V+A waterfront*
LOCAL COFFEE SHOPS
Truth Coffee Roaster
Rosetta Roastery Cafe
BARS
The Gin Bar
*Requires reservations well in advance, if interested the culinary places book up fast, we recommend you book as early as possible.
Seahorse at Two Oceans Aquarium
Simonstown Harbour
HIKING
There are many amazing hikes around South Africa. We recommend going on hikes in groups of at least 3 people if the trail is less busy, or meeting up with local hiking groups (U3A).
LUMBY FAMILY RECOMMENDED HIKES:
CONSTANTIA NECK TO THE KEEP TRACK
CONTOUR PATHS AROUND TABLE MOUNTAIN
SIGNAL HILL
PAARL ROCK
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
SURFING
DEEP SEA FISHING/ BIRDWATCHING/SCENIC BOAT TRIPS:
Cape Boat Charters from Simonstown, groups up to 8
NOTE: If you’re traveling solo or with a smaller group, you can find other wedding guests that might want to join in on the wedding guest Facebook page (if you’d like to be added please ask Dolci to add you).
Penguins from the Observation Deck, April 2024
SEE THE PENGUINS AT BOULDERS BEACH
Further down from the Simonstown harbor, you can find the South African penguins!
There are boardwalks around the penguin habitats that are free to wander as well as paid observatory areas.
You can also book tours, or use the beach next to the protected area, and if you’re lucky, you might just be able to swim near the penguins.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
Keep going further South of Boulders beach, is the Cape of Good Hope. There are lots of ways to get there from renting e-bikes, or taking a tour.
FRANSCHHOEK WINE TRAM
Plan a day out vineyard hoping using the Franschhoek Wine Tram! You find the available routes and purchase tickets online.
You can explore the vineyards, enjoy wine tastings with snacks, cheeseboards, and different restaurants. Each vineyard has it’s own unique offerings, but the tram is a great way to explore without having to worry about driving.
Views from one of the vineyards off the tram, 2019.
Wine Tasting at one of the vineyards off the Franschhoek Wine Tram.
EXPLORING VINEYARDS IN THE CAPE WINELANDS
There is no shortage of vineyards, and if you like wine, there’s many beautiful ones to visit. Many of them also have incredible restaurants on the premises, or other activities you can do, like Segway tours, horseback riding, and much much more.
BEACH
If your job is just… Beach, then you’ll have no problems at all finding plenty of beaches to visit!
Note: You may want to weight your visit to be mostly before the wedding if you like the hot weather and perfect beach vibes, as moving into April the weather really begins to cool down and there’s a higher chance of wind or rain.
BEACHES NEAR CAPE TOWN
CLIFTON BEACHES
There’s four beaches, here with different vibes, you can research to choose which beach is best for you.
CAMP’S BAY
MUIZENBERG
BLOUBERG
HERMANUS - A BEACH TOWN OUTSIDE THE CITY
Great beach town a drive away from Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Great local markets, small shopping area with souvenirs, and beach town vibes. There are lots of beaches, hikes, things to do on the water in this area.
Dolci, in her happy place, riding on the beach, 2022.
Dolci and Andrew coming back from their ride, 2019.
HORSEBACK RIDING
One of Dolci’s favorite things to do in South Africa is horseback riding on the beach, specifically at Pearly Beach Horse Trails .
Note: This one is a little further out of the way and would require access to a car or prearranged car service as calling an Uber from the area would be difficult. Located about an hour and a half from Hermanus. This one is unique in a few ways:
~3-4 hour ride to the beach with a break and back
includes photos and videos
one of the only beaches that allows riders to gallop on the beach.
the guide, Sarah, is fantastic with all levels of riders!
Other Places to Ride:
Noordhoek
SPA DAY SPOIL
There are awesome, and affordable spas all over Cape Town and Stellenbosch.
Life Day Spa in the V&A water front was bookable the day before, and an hour massage was about $46-55 depending on the type.
For a thorough spoil, though a bit closer to cost of a spa day in the states, the Lanzrac Spa does amazing massages and facials ending with a glass of bubbles and a lounge on the deck over looking a vineyard after. — reservations are a must.
GOLFING
ERINVALE GOLF CLUB
One of the most prestigious golf courses in the world set in Andrew’s hometown of Somerset West with views of the Helderberg Mountain.
(For non-golfers, there’s Lourensford Estate just down the road if you want to stay close, but want to explore something else while a member of your party is here)
