Non-Trivial Cape Town

What should you do in Cape Town after going up Table Mountain, walking along The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, perusing city's stores, visiting museums, Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope as well as famous vineyards. Golf courses, shark cage diving... Here are some more experiences to try. 

Have a helicopter flight over the Cape peninsula and the coast. From the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront you can get to Franschhoek, known as South African's culinary capital. There you can recline in the garden next to the vineyards, indulge in gourmet food and taste exquisite wines at La Residence. Come back to Cape Town before dusk to admire an irresistible sunset from The Silo Rooftop.

A helicopter can get you to the historic Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held as a prisoner. Your guide will be Christo Brand, a former prison guard and Nelson Mandela's friend.

To retrace the steps of Nelson Mandela, join a dedicated tour, which includes Johannesburg, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Elyzabeth and Cape Town. 

From the height, it's easier to explore Cape Point, Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles mountain range, the white-sand Clifton Beach and Camps Bay white sand beach. Before lunch head to the Platboom Beach for a picnic and to soak up the majestic sceneries. 

Order a morning coffee to the hot-air balloon and start your day over Cape Town, mountains and kilometers of vineyards. 

Browse the city and suburbs behind the wheel. You can choose a modern sports car or a vintage one, for instance "Bentley" 1947, "Chrysler" 1974, "Chevrolet" 1936, "Jaguar" 1959. Head to the Chapman's Peak Drive with its 114 turns and a glorious sunset over the ocean. Make it to the Cape Peninsula to encounter seals in the Kalk Bay, penguins on Boulders Beach and the lighthouse on Cape Point. Or take a guided tour to the wine-growing areas of Stellenbosch and Constantia, where you can visit the South African oldest vineyard - Groot Constantia and the highly-praised Foxcroft restaurant.

Take a close look at the modern art of the country and the whole continent at the Norval Foundation Art Museum, 25 minutes from Cape Town centre, close to Table Mountain. There you will find a scupture garden, an amphitheater, a library and a restaurant. The complex is a creation of Louis Norval and holds the family art collection, garnered for 20 years. Some exhibits were provided by the South African National Gallery (Cape Town) and Pretoria Art Museum. 

Explore Cape Town from water. Cruise on a private yacht, a speedboat or a pirate ship, sail along the coast or get to penguins, have a party amid the ocean or swim with seals. Join other yachtsmen on the Clifton Beach to make sure that it's dubbed "South African Saint-Tropez" for a good reason. If you fancy kayaking and kitesurfing, stop by Langebaan town. Its Noordhoek Beach is a great place for catching waves and horseback riding. Nearby you will find The Foodbarn, opened by Franck Dangereux, the founder of the famous La Colombe, Africa's best restaurant in 2020.

Have a safari in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve to see the Big 5 along with a variety of antelopes, felines and hyenas. Find a peace of mind in a comfortable lodge, explore the bush on foot, have a 4x4 or boat safari, enjoy dinner around the bonfire and watch birds of more than 200 species. See the original cave art created 3,5 millenia ago and gaze stars with a powerful telescope.

Visit the World of Birds in Hout Bay in Cape Town suburbs. With 3,000 birds of 400 species, it is one of the largest bird parks in the world. It also encompasses the monkey jungle and an area with small mammals and reptiles. 

Cozy up in alpaca wool at Quenti Alpaca & Mill where you will meet Chilean alpacas, see how yarn is created, watch the process of weaving and buy something for yourself, your kids or your home. 

Immerse in the art world of the Dorp Hotel with the front Table Mountain views. Perched atop Signal Hill, the hotel is a unique mix of a country house, an art gallery, a library with an interesting selection of books and a botanical garden which you can admire on a walk or from your private terrace. Plush, hand-picked and hand-made interior details along with all comforts from pools to kitchens create a homely feel and a desire to meander for hours.

Rent a villa. The best options are located in Clifton. Here you will find designer villas with views over Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles mountain range and the ocean. Properties are full-serviced, equipped with heated infinity pools, advanced technologies, pizza ovens, fireplaces, saunas, winer cellars and more.