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World of Birds

+/- 3 000 birds of 400 different species are presented in more than 100 walk through aviaries.

where: Valley rd, Hout Bay

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 09h00 - 17h00

Exotic Animal World

This sanctury has rescued, rehabilitated & given a home to abandoned exotic pets ... an informative day out for the whole family.

where: R44, Stellenbosch

when: Mon-Sun: 09h00-17h00

Giraffe House

An outdoor space to enjoy and learn about African animals

where: c/o R304 and R101, Muldersvlei

when: Mon-Sun

time: 09h00-17h00

Le Bonheur

Reptiles and adventure start here. Get up close and personal with reptiles while enjoying a relaxing day

where: Babylonstoren rd, Paarl

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 09h00-17h00

SANCCOB

The SA Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. We rescue, rehabilitate & release any ill, injured, abandoned & oiled seabirds.

where: Table View

Cheetah Outreach

An educational & conservation based facility that partners with cheetah Ambassadors to offer a unique personal experience in order to raise awareness

where: De Beers avenue, Firgrove

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 10h00 - 17h00

Boulders' Penguins

A sanctury to a unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguins.

where: Simon's Town

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 08h00-17h00

City Sightseeing CT

City tours on the Double Decker Hop-on Hop-off Bus, Day Tours to Cape Point & the Wine Areas, Cruises & more

where: any Hop On-Hop Off stop

when: Mon-Sun

city tours: 1, 2 or 3 day ticket

LaGuGu Tours

Small group tours in a mini bus taxi to experience the vibe / life in a local township

where: 81 Long Street, CBD

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 10h10 | 14h10

Brewery Tours

Get a fantastic beer experience along with a taste of history.

where: Newlands Brewery

when:: Tuesday - Saturday

time: See website. Close Sun/Mon/Public Holidays

Josephine Mill

A museum where the age-old tradition of stone-ground milling is celebrated.

where: Boundry rd, Newlands

when: Mon-Fri: 10h00-16h00;
Sat: 10h00-14h00

SA Astronomical Observatory

A talk about the observatory & telescope and then a look at the night sky.

where: Observatory

when: 2nd & 4th Saturday of
month @ 20h00

Bo-Kaap Museum

It focus on the contribution made by the early Muslim settlers.

where: 71 Wale street, Bo-Kaap

when: Monday - Saturday

time: 09h00 - 17h00

Heart of Cape Town Museum

An insightful look into the day the first successful heart transplant took place.

where: Groote Schuur Hospital

when: Monday - Friday

time: 09h00/11h00/13h00

Cape Town Diamond Museum

Learn about the diamond industry and the history of diamonds. A little hidden gem!

where: Clocktower,
V&A Waterfront

when: 7 days a week

time: 09h00 - 21h00

Warrior Toy Museum

A display of old toys for men & woman to make them feel like boys & girls again.

where: King George Way,
Simon's Town

when: Mon-Fri: 10h00-14h00;
Sat/Sun: 10h00-15h00

SA Naval Museum

It contains collections and artefacts related to the maritime history of the South African Navy.

where: St George's st,
Simon's Town

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 09h30 - 15h30

Irma Stern Museum

Works & artifacts from 20th-century SA artist Irma Stern displayed in her former home and studio.

where: 21 Cecil rd, Rosebank

when: Wed-Fri: 10h00-17h00;
Sat: 10h00-14h00

Rhodes Cottage Museum

This seaside cottage is where Cecil John Rhodes spent his last days and celebrate his life.

where: Main rd, Muizenberg

day: Monday - Sunday

time: 10h00 - 14h00

Slave Lodge

This museum explore the long history of slavery/human rights in South Africa.

where: cnr Adderley & Wale street, CBD

when: Monday - Saturday

time: 09h00-17h00

SA Museum

This museum houses more than one and a half million specimens of scientific importance and a Planetarium.

where: Company's Garden, CBD

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 09h00 - 17h00

District Six museum

This museum works with the memories of the community / area called District Six before it was demolished

where: Buitekant st, CBD

when: Monday - Saturday

time: 09h00 - 16h00

Segway Tours

These family-friendly tours not only allow you to soak up the beauty of the surrounding, but also teach you about farm life

where: Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch

when: Wed - Sun

time: 08h30 - 18h00

Wineland Ballooning

This CAA certified operator offer flights over the naturally beautiful Berg River Valley

where: Paarl, Western Cape

when: Daily (Nov-Apr)

time: At sunrise

Two Oceans Aquarium

We showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in the Indian & Atlantic oceans

where: V&A Waterfront

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 09h30 - 18h00

Castle of Good Hope

A bastion fort built in the 17th century & has been the centre of civilian, political & military life in Cape Town.

where: cnr of Castle & Darling st, CBD

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 09h00 - 16h00

Babylonstoren

A Cape Dutch farm that is one of the best preserved farmyards in the Cape. Its magnificent garden, laid out over 3,5 hectares, is a must see

where: Simondium

The Beach Co-op

Their mission is to keep South Africa’s beaches clean & healthy and to protect & enhance ocean health. See website for activities.

The Cape Wheel

40-meter high observation wheel featuring 30 air-conditioned, enclosed cabins offering spectacular panoramic views of Cape Town

where: V&A Waterfront

when: See website - winter/summer times

Intaka Island

16 hectare wetlands & bird sanctuary, home to 177 species of fynbos & 120 bird species.

where: Century City

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 08h00-19h00 (Oct-Apr); 08h00-17h30 (May-Sep)

Intaka Boat Trip

Take a tranquil ferry ride on the Grand Canal and around Intaka Island

where: Intaka Island, Century City

when: Sat-Thu: 09h30-15h30;
Fri: 09h30-14h00

Woodstock Gin Co

Their gin are an eclectic blend of opposites. Rebellious but refined. Traditional but on-trend.

where: 399 Albert rd, Woodstock

when: Tuesday-Saturday

time: 08h00 - 17h00

Olive & Wine Route

It is more than just a route in the Swartland; it is a laid-back state of mind that will reset your compass with our locally produced olives and wine

Norval Foundation

The meeting point of art, nature & architecture. This property contain a sculpture garden, exhibition space & restaurant.

where: Steenberg road, Tokai

when: Wed-Sat: 10h00-17h00; Sun/Pub Hol: 10h00-16h00

WorldArt

A gallery that specialises in contemporary art with a leaning towards urban & pop art

where: 54 Church street, CBD

when: Mon-Fri: 10h00-17h00;
Sat: 10h00-13h00

The Melrose Gallery

A leading Pan African Contemporary space dubbed ‘The Gallery of the People’

where: One&Only,
V&A Waterfront

when: Mon-Sat: 09h00-18h00;
Sun: 09h00-16h00

ZeitzMOCAA

We collect, preserve, research & exhibit twenty-first century art from Africa & its diaspora

where: V&A Waterfront

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 10h00-18h00

99 Loop Gallery

This contemporary art space has a particular curatorial focus on painting

where: 99 Loop str, CBD

when: Mon-Fri: 10h00-16h00;
Sat: 10h00-14h00

SA National Gallery

A public art museum, housing a vast and critically engaging collection of historical, modern and contemporary artworks

where: Company's Garden, CBD

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 09h00 - 17h00

THK Gallery

A dynamic contemporary art gallery with a diverse array of developing contemporary visual art forms.

where: 52 Waterkant Street, CBD

when: Tue-Fri: 10h00-17h00;
Sat: 10h00-14h00

Association for the Visual Arts Gallery

A non-profit, membership based art organisation whose aim is the advancement of visual art.

where: 35 Church street, CBD

when: Tue-Fri: 10h00-17h00;
Sat: 10h00-13h00

Rust-en-Vrede Gallery

This Art Gallery showcases works of art by established and emerging artists.

where: Wellington rd, Durbanville

when: Mon-Fri: 10h00-16h00;
Sat: 09h00-13h00

STATE of the ART

An innovative boutique-style gallery and e-commerce platform for emerging & mid-career artists since 2010

where: 50 Buitekant street, CBD

time: Tue-Fri: 10h00-17h00;
Sat: 10h00-13h00

Barnard Gallery

With a focus on contemporary painters from Africa, Europe and the UK presented in both solo and curated group shows

where: 55 Main street, Newlands

when: Monday - Friday

time: 09h00 - 16h00

Stellenbosch Art Route

A map that features the public & private collections of galleries, museums, craft markets, sculpture gardens & open-air public art exhibits, both in the historic town centre & on wine estates nearby

The Voorkamer Gallery

A small gallery, shop and studio located in an 18th Century Cape Georgian House

where: Chandler House,
53 Church Street

when: week: 10h00-17h00;
weekend: 10h00-14h00

The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden

In this garden of private myth, sculptures have been placed along 4km of paths

where: Stellenbosch

when: View by appointment only

Kirstenbosch NBG

The first botanical garden in the world to be included in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

where: Rhodes Drive, Newlands

when: Sep-Mar: 08h00-19h00;
Apr-Aug: 08h00-18h00

Harold Porter NBG

This lovely garden is situated in the centre of the coastal fynbos where the flora is at its richest.

where: Betty's Bay

when: Mon-Fri: 08h00-16h30;
Sat-Sun: 08h00-17h00

Durbanville Rose Garden

A global rose nursery for young roses and a tearoom that is open from Oct to May.

where: Durban rd, Durbanville

day: Monday - Sunday

time: 07h00 - 18h00

Cinema Date Night

Enjoy a range of movies, series, live sporting events or our popular dinner and movie evenings ... only 29 luxurious seats

where: Pepperclub Hotel, CBD

VoiceMap

Stories that move you. All you need is our mobile app for iPhones & Android devices. It uses your location to play audio automatically. Just put on your headphones and you’re ready to explore

Cape Town Holocaust Centre

They work toward creating a more caring and just society in which human rigths are respected

where: 88 Hatfield st, CBD

day: Sun-Thu: 10h00-17h00;
Fri: 10h00-14h00

Yacoob Yachts

They provide sailing trips to suite every mood & desire to view the Cape coastline

where: V&A Waterfront

when: Monday-Sunday

time: From 10h00 to sunset

Simon's Town Boat Company

Experience the wonder of False Bay & its animal inhabitants with this highly ethical & personal boat company

where: Warf st, Simon's Town

day: Monday - Sunday

Drumbeat Charters

While surrounded by natural beauty, they will show you the marine life in this bay.

where: Hout Bay harbour

when: Monday - Sunday

V&A Canal Cruise

Use it as a water taxi from town to the waterfront or just a casual cruise to see the harbour activities

where: V&A Waterfront or CTICC

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 09h00 - 17h00

RUSH

Feel the rush as you bounce, flip and soar through the air on our oversized trampolines

where: Stadium on Main, Claremont

when: See website ... school term & holiday times

be.UP Park

An entertaining indoor fun park that offer hours of interactive play like trampolines, a giant maze & a climbing arena

where: Rose Innes Street, Pinelands

when: See website ... school term & holiday times

Blue Train Park

This park is operated as a multi-use kiddies (1 - 12 years) adventure park.

where: Beach rd, Mouille Point

summer: Tue-Sun: 09h30-18h30

winter: Tue-Thur: 12h00-18h00; Fri-Sun: 09h30-18h30

Super Park

We aim to deliver a unique experience of joyful play which excites and unites families and friends.

where: The Watershed,
V&A Waterfront

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 10h00 - 17h00

Cool Runnings

Go hurtling down a half-pipe in a bobsled, flying through the curves as you race along the 1.25 km track.

where: Carl Cronje dr,
Tygervalley

when: Mon-Fri: 11h00-18h00;
Sat/Sun: 09h00-18h00

Cape Town Science Centre

A world of discovery with 250 interactive exhibits and mind-boggling puzzles.

where: 370B Main rd, Observatory

when: Mon-Sat: 09h00-16h30;
Pub Holidays: 10h00-16h30

HintHunt Cape Town

Various adventure games: Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, Outdoor Escape, Online/mobile Escape

where: Watershed,
V&A Waterfront

when: Mon-Sun from 10h00

MyCiti Bus

MyCiTi is a fast, high-quality bus-based transport system with dedicated busways for reduced travel times. It is an easy, low cost way of getting around Cape Town. Click on the link for times & routes.

Vinebikes

The Winelands on E-Bikes make it even more enjoyable and accessible to the whole family

where: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Banhoek

when: Tuesday - Saturday

time: 09h00/13h30

Bikes 'n Wines

Venture beyond the beaten path and discover hidden gems that many visitors may miss.

where: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Constantia

when: Mon-Fri: 08h00-17h00;
Sat: 08h00-13h00

Up Cycles

Don't let anybody take you for a ride. Rather cycle Cape Town with our bicycles. Get them from the Sea Point, Camps Bay or V&A Waterfront drop and go stations

Franschhoek
Wine Tram

Experience the Franschhoek Valley in a unique way as you journey through vineyards to visit the wine estates.

where: Franschhoek (Main rd) or Groot Drakenstein (cnr R310 & R45)

when: Monday - Sunday

Ceres Rail Company

Take a steam train to Elgin Market or Simon's Town, spend the day there and return

depart: Harbour Bridge Hotel
Foreshore

office: Tue-Fri: 09h00-15h00

Chapman's Peak Drive

A scenic ride where the road hugs the near-vertical face of the mountain linking Hout Bay and Noordhoek. In bad, rainy weather the road may be close due to rockfall - check their website.

Noon Gun

This historic time signal fires at 12 o'clock since 1806 and can be heard all over the CBD.

where: Signal Hill

when: Monday - Saturday

time: 12h00

Winelands Light Railway

A miniature railway that takes you on a 760m journey within their train park with space for picnics.

where: R304, Stellenbosch

when: Sat/Sun/Holidays

time: 09h00-17h00

Wine Valley Adventures

A variety of trails on quad bikes, horseback or carriage ... led by qualified guides.

where: Vrede en Lust Wine Estate

when: See website for various trail times

City Sightseeing Walking Tour

A 90-minute walk through the Mother City's vibrant history.

where: 81 Long Street - stop 5

when: Daily at 11h00, 12h00, 13h00, 14h00, 15h00

CT Free Walking Tour

Our walks are 'infotainment', fun & light, and one of the top things to do in Cape Town.

where: Motherland Coffee Company, St Georges Mall

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 09h30, 11h00, 14h00, 16h30

Stellenbosch on Foot

Admire the Cape Dutch Architecture and listen to tales about the colorful inhabitants

where: 47 Church Street, Stellenbosch

when: See website - times depend on your chosen tour

Robben Island

A UNESCO site with a rich history that includes the story of Nelson Mandela.

where: Depart from V&A Waterfront

when: Friday - Sunday

time: 08h00 - 17h00

Table Mountain Cableway

The best way to get on top of one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature - Table Mountain.

where: Tafelberg rd, Gardens

when: Monday - Sunday

time: 08h00 - 18h30

V&A Waterfront

Live, work, play in a neighbourhood where you're inspired to thrive. It is set in the midst of a bustling working harbour, with Table Mountain as a backdrop

GrandWest

This casino is a 24 hour entertainment world with shows, restaurants and bars

where: Jakes Gerwel dr, Goodwood

when: Daily for 24 hours

First Thursdays

Experience the cultural wealth & art galleries of the city center, after hours, at your own pace.

when: first Thursday of every month

time: until 20h00

Charly's Bakery

They specialise in designer cakes as well as a range of fun cupcakes and other yummies

where: 38 Canterbury st, CBD

when: Tue-Fri : 08h00-17h00;
Sat: 08h30-14h00

Open Air Cinema

In summer when the sun set it's time to be entertained by the movie stars under a conopy of stars

where: Kirstenbosch and wine estates in & around Cape Town

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