Summer must do’s

Summer has officially arrived in Cape Town as all locals and tourists alike gear up for a fun and thrilling Cape Town December break. In this blog we are going to reveal some of the best things to do, see, and taste in the Mother City.

Cape Town

sun, sand, sea, & surf

Cape Town has quite the selection of beaches to choose from where beach-goers can do anything from swimming and surfing to tanning, or just enjoying an ice-cream with friends. No summer is complete without a day at one of the seven Blue Flag beaches in Cape Time.

Beaches: Clifton | Muizenberg | Boulder’s Beach | Camp’s Bay

cape winelands

Head out into the picturesque region of the Cape Winelands to get your fill of views and wines. The Winelands are famous for creating some of the world’s best wines. For that reason, we recommend setting out an entire day to venture out into the flourishing Cape Winelands. Here visitors can explore the art galleries, learn about the history or stroll around the old towns and farms, indulging in some of the greatest wines the world has to offer.

V&A waterfront

With Table Mountain as a dramatic backdrop to the widely popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, this is a great place to spend a beautiful summers day. Visitors can meander through the one of the most-visited destination in Africa and experience everything from boat cruises, helicopter rides, shopping, dining, entertainment, and much more all at their own pace.

Sandboard at atlantis dunes

No summer in Cape Town is done right without a little adrenaline in the mix. This is where Sandboarding at Atlantis Dunes comes in. This is an incredible adventure activity sure to thrill! Visitors can kick their day into high gear with sandboarding, quad biking, extreme 4x4 rides and self-drive due tours at Atlantis Dunes. Not only is the day action-packed, but it also allows for a few stunning views of Table Mountain.

Images: Love Cape Town

kirstenbosch botanical gardens

Nestled against the eastern slope of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is considered as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of activities such as taking a stroll through the gardens and the notorious canopy treetop suspension bridge, the ‘Boomslang’, partake in free guided tours or go dine at the restaurant within the garden. Visitors can also pack a picnic basket and lounge anywhere, drinking in the tranquility of the gardens and the mountain keeping silent watch over everything.