Cape Town Guidebook
Hiking
Boy oh Boy! So Cape Town is renowned for all its hiking spots. We have compiled a list of hikes that we have completed. Please feel free to add some in. There are some of the touristy hikes as well as the local secret spots
A must if you in Cape Town.
If you look out your window to the left is Lion’s Head. This is a touristy attraction and worth the view. Many websites say it is an easy hike. This depends on your fitness level and your knowledge of the mountain. What is essential for this hike is wearing the appropriate shoes - anyone can do this hike, but wearing the right shoes makes the world of difference. The rocks and tree roots can sometimes be very slippery due to all the people doing the hike. If you very scared of heights - do not do it. Why? Because there are chains and ladders that one needs to climb to get to the top. But if you not that scared you can take the easier route that goes around the side of the mountain.
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Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadA must if you in Cape Town.
If you look out your window to the left is Lion’s Head. This is a touristy attraction and worth the view. Many websites say it is an easy hike. This depends on your fitness level and your knowledge of the mountain. What is essential for this hike is wearing the appropriate shoes - anyone can do this hike, but wearing the right shoes makes the world of difference. The rocks and tree roots can sometimes be very slippery due to all the people doing the hike. If you very scared of heights - do not do it. Why? Because there are chains and ladders that one needs to climb to get to the top. But if you not that scared you can take the easier route that goes around the side of the mountain.
If you want something less touristy and searching for a beautiful view. Little Lion’s Head is for you. This is about a 40 minute or less hike (depending on how fit you are). This hike resembles Lion’s Head, but on a much smaller scale. It is quiet and very pretty that overlooks Lunduno, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak.
Little Lions Head Road
Little Lions Head RoadIf you want something less touristy and searching for a beautiful view. Little Lion’s Head is for you. This is about a 40 minute or less hike (depending on how fit you are). This hike resembles Lion’s Head, but on a much smaller scale. It is quiet and very pretty that overlooks Lunduno, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak.
Just outside Cape Town lies Crystal Pools. You have to get a permit in advance and are able to walk through the valley exploring all the different pools. Try and see if you can get to the last pool with the most beautiful pool and waterfall tucked away in the cliffs. Just be careful of baboons!
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Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools)
Kogelberg Nature Reserve TrailJust outside Cape Town lies Crystal Pools. You have to get a permit in advance and are able to walk through the valley exploring all the different pools. Try and see if you can get to the last pool with the most beautiful pool and waterfall tucked away in the cliffs. Just be careful of baboons!
Just up the road. If you looking for some exercise with beautiful views and not too hard. This is the hike for you!
Lions Head Path, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, Sudáfrica
Just up the road. If you looking for some exercise with beautiful views and not too hard. This is the hike for you!
Food scene
A beautiful plant based juice bar & cafe nestled in the centre of Observatory. Once you’ve had your healthy and yummy meal (Insta-worthy for sure), you can explore the hip area of Observatory home to antique & second hand clothing stores
The Conscious Kitchen
34 Kloof StA beautiful plant based juice bar & cafe nestled in the centre of Observatory. Once you’ve had your healthy and yummy meal (Insta-worthy for sure), you can explore the hip area of Observatory home to antique & second hand clothing stores
Close to the District Six Museum and Parliament hides a sustainable cafe & deli. Offering breakfast | lunch | dinner & mimosas - did someone say brunch?
Seed & Circus
7 Constitution StreetClose to the District Six Museum and Parliament hides a sustainable cafe & deli. Offering breakfast | lunch | dinner & mimosas - did someone say brunch?
Feel like some exotic smoothie bowls … yummy! And don’t forget to take a look at all the beautiful local brands from clothing to artwork.
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The Strangers Club
1 Braemar RdFeel like some exotic smoothie bowls … yummy! And don’t forget to take a look at all the beautiful local brands from clothing to artwork.
Just down the road on the prom. Great place to have a glass of wine and people watch.
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Grand Pavilion
277 Beach RoadJust down the road on the prom. Great place to have a glass of wine and people watch.
Just down the road. Lies a quaint hipster joint with great coffee and breakfast.
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Arthur's Mini Super
15 Arthurs RdJust down the road. Lies a quaint hipster joint with great coffee and breakfast.
A studio and a coffee shop! Explore the beautiful streets in the CBD. They host an array of different workshops and events with local artists.
The Ladder
136 Bree StreetA studio and a coffee shop! Explore the beautiful streets in the CBD. They host an array of different workshops and events with local artists.
Kanéla Café
A lovely place to drop off and work remotely
Deus Cafe
140 Main RdLovely hidden gem in Hout Bay
The best place for Dim Sum. It’s founf on Long Street.
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South China Dim Sum Bar
289 Long StThe best place for Dim Sum. It’s founf on Long Street.
Naked coffee
Just down the road. Lovely coffee shop.
Looking for some yummy smoothies bowls. Look no further.
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Nourish'd Café & Juicery
177 Kloof StLooking for some yummy smoothies bowls. Look no further.
Johnny Shawarma
Close by on Regent Road 🥙
Wild Sprout
278 Main RdLovely little cafe with an amazing organic+ local shop to find gifts
Quaint little diner that has been done up so well! The interior is incredible. Also just across the road from the infamous Blondie where you can meet some locals at the bar
Egghead Diner
Quaint little diner that has been done up so well! The interior is incredible. Also just across the road from the infamous Blondie where you can meet some locals at the bar
Between Us
176 Bree StLovely quaint restaurant on Bree street.
Bars
If you in the Western Cape - it’s a must to try our wine! Nestled in the heart of the CBD in a beautiful heritage building, Culture Wine, offers curated selection of fine wines and a small tapas menu to go with it.
Culture Wine Bar
103 Bree StreetIf you in the Western Cape - it’s a must to try our wine! Nestled in the heart of the CBD in a beautiful heritage building, Culture Wine, offers curated selection of fine wines and a small tapas menu to go with it.
It’s all about the local. This bar signature drinks are all based on some local South African stories. A lovely place to get to know a little more about South Africa.
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Wale StreetIt’s all about the local. This bar signature drinks are all based on some local South African stories. A lovely place to get to know a little more about South Africa.
Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket StAsian infused bar + restaurant
Hidden Gems
Local gems where you can really get to know Cape Town.
The west coast has so much to offer. This special beach is as prestine as it gets. Enjoy a different side of South Africa!
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Churchhaven
The west coast has so much to offer. This special beach is as prestine as it gets. Enjoy a different side of South Africa!
Sightseeing
Looking for a great spot to view the most amazing sunsets. Pack some drinks and head up the road.
The Rock
405 Ocean View DrLooking for a great spot to view the most amazing sunsets. Pack some drinks and head up the road.
Enjoy seeing Cape Town from a different perspective. Paddle along the Sea Point prom and maybe catch a glimpse of the dolphins
Atlantic Outlook
Granger Bay BoulevardEnjoy seeing Cape Town from a different perspective. Paddle along the Sea Point prom and maybe catch a glimpse of the dolphins
Beaches
Where the best beaches in town…
Avoid the busy Clifton 4th and enjoy the beautiful scenery and read a book.
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Clifton 2nd Beach
Avoid the busy Clifton 4th and enjoy the beautiful scenery and read a book.
Maiden's Cove is a beautiful scenic lookout point nestled between Clifton’s beaches and Glen Beach in the prestigious suburb of Camps Bay
Maiden's Cove Tidal Pool
Maiden's Cove is a beautiful scenic lookout point nestled between Clifton’s beaches and Glen Beach in the prestigious suburb of Camps Bay
Bali Beach
A little gem hidden away.
Beautiful beach! Please keep in mind that it is a nudist beach.
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Sandy Beach
Beautiful beach! Please keep in mind that it is a nudist beach.