Enjoy Cape Town with out spending a fortune. The Mother City presents loads of enjoyable actions that value underneath R50.
Here are 50 of our favorite issues to do in Cape Town for R50 or much less:
Nature And Adventure
1. Walking Tours Of The City
Learn extra concerning the metropolis, its historical past, and different attention-grabbing info throughout a Free Walking Tour. You can go for a historic metropolis tour, an Apartheid to Freedom tour, or a Bo-Kaap tour. As you hear extra concerning the historical past, take a while to soak within the metropolis’s superb views.
Price: Free, however ideas are inspired
Website: www.freewalkingtourscapetown.co.za
2. Experience Green Point Park
This family-friendly house is ideal for picnics, walks or runs, or in order for you some R&R after a protracted day. With a number of services like a biodiversity showcase backyard, an outside labyrinth or maze, an open discipline, an amphitheatre, an outside gymnasium and a play park for the youngsters, it is a park price exploring.
Price: Free
Website: www.capetown.gov.za//green-point-park-and-biodiversity-showcase-garden
3. Hiking
You can’t go to Cape Town and never strive a few of our climbing routes in and across the metropolis. Some widespread hikes to discover embrace Lion’s Head, The Pipe Track and Woodstock Cave, which are perfect for novices.
The extra adventurous can discover Platteklip Gorge, which takes you to the highest of Table Mountain, or Newlands Forest, hailed as some of the lovely hikes within the Mother City. Don’t neglect to comply with the climbing guidelines to maintain your self protected.
Price: Free
4. Trail Running
Trail working is equally widespread within the metropolis, with every route showcasing a singular expertise. The Devil’s Peak 5,3 km route, for instance, begins on the high of the Devil’s Peak Estate and goes from the gravel paths to Rhodes Memorial. We additionally advocate Constantia Nek.
Price: Free, however some cost a price, relying on the place you go.
5. V&A Waterfront Marine Wildlife Walk
Take a scenic stroll across the V&A Waterfront and meet a few of its wildlife residents. The Marine Wildlife Walk consists of 8 lookout factors throughout the neighbourhood, the place you possibly can spot animals equivalent to otters, sunfish, seals, birds, and jellyfish.
Price: Free
Website: www.waterfront.co.za/marine-wildlife-walk
6. Enjoy a Beach Day
With the spectacular backdrop of the Cape Fold Mountain vary and breathtaking views, Cape Town is house to a number of the most scenic seashores on this planet. There are loads of seashores to select from because the Indian and Atlantic Oceans border our coastal metropolis.
Here are a number of the finest seashores you possibly can go to in our lovely metropolis.
Price: Free
7. Swim in a Tidal Pool
Tidal swimming pools are rocky swimming pools constructed alongside our shoreline that present a protected, family-friendly place to swim and play. These man-made swimming pools alongside Cape Town’s coast are additionally the proper environments for crops and creatures like octopi, sea slugs, anemones, sea hares, cuttlefish, or iridescent seaweed.
Price: Free
8. Visit The Penguins at Boulders Beach
Spend a day with the well-known colony of African Penguins at Boulders Beach, voted among the many world’s most original experiences. Find a spot within the sand as you watch the penguins roam of their pure habitat. Or you possibly can take a dip within the False Bay Ocean.
Price: R45 per grownup; R25 per youngster (SA residents)
Website: www.sanparks.org
9. Take a Historic Walk at The V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront’s wealthy and different historical past dates again to 1654, with over 22 landmarks. Grab a map on the Information Centre and luxuriate in a self-guided historic stroll.
Price: Free
Website: www.waterfront.co.za
10. Enjoy The Great Outdoors
At Cape Town, the outside experiences are countless, with a lot of them free to find. You can soak up our unbelievable sunsets on Signal Hill, feed the squirrels within the Company’s Garden, take part a sport of seashore volleyball on Clifton and Camps Bay seashores, take a stroll alongside the Sea Point Promenade, or get aware with a sundown yoga session on the seashore…the choices are countless.
Price: Free
11. Ratanga Park
Once often called Ratanga Junction, this park is right for individuals who wish to stroll, jog or calm down in a peaceable setting. Not as crowded as different parks, this Century City attraction additionally boasts grand views of the canals, Table Mountain, and surrounding areas.
Price: Free
12. Get Active at Battery Park
This 1.2-hectare park varieties a part of the V&A Waterfront’s Canal District, lined with retailers, artwork, and journey. Key points of interest embrace the skate and scooter park, a piazza, a basketball/mini soccer multi-court, and the canal. Each space of the park has public strolling paths and benches.
Price: Free
Website: www.waterfront.co.za/space/battery-park
13. Trek to the Just Nuisance Grave
Enjoy a scenic stroll to Just Nuisance’s grave in Simon’s Town. The well-known canine is believed to be the one canine formally enlisted within the Royal Navy. The steps start on Barnard Street and lead as much as the Navy Signals space the place the grave is. Please observe the climb may be difficult. You’ll additionally discover a bronze statue of the canine on Jubilee Square.
Price: Free
Website: www.simonstown.com/just-nuisance
14. Durbanville Rose Garden
The award-winning Durbanville Rose Garden permits guests to completely immerse themselves in nature as they stroll by means of the gardens. People get pleasure from visiting throughout summer season and spring for its spectacular bloom, with many capturing pictures for particular events. There are brief strolling trails and scenic spots to take a seat again and benefit from the views.
Price: Free
Website: bit.ly/4dWq5d3
15. Strawberry-Picking at Polkadraai
The lovely Polkadraai Strawberry Farm is in Stellenbosch. Besides strawberry selecting, which takes place between September and January, kids can even get pleasure from face portray, pony rides, mini golf, and different enjoyable actions for underneath R50.
Prices:
Tractor Ride: R25 per particular person
Mini Golf: R25 per particular person
Pony Rides: R25 per youngster
Face Painting: R25 per youngster
Arts and Crafts: R40 per craft
Strawberry Picking: From R55 per particular person
Website: www.polkadraaifarm.co.za
16. Groot Constantia Audio Tour
One of the oldest wine-producing farms in South Africa, Groot Constantia boasts nice examples of Dutch structure and has been producing wine on the property since 1685. You can amble across the leafy grounds or take the free VoiceMap audio excursions to discover the farm and study its wealthy historical past. Choose from three thrilling audio excursions, which discover completely different facets of Groot Constantia.
Price: Free
Website: www.voicemap.me/writer/groot-constantia
17. Visit Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay is a agency favorite vacation spot for every type of travellers. Known for its array of eateries lining the principle street, bustling vibrant harbour and quirky little retailers, this little seaside suburb is nice for households and solo travellers.
Price: Free
18. Watch the Wildlife at Rondevlei Nature Reserve
A hidden gem within the suburb of Grassy Park, Rondevlei is a 20-minute drive from the town centre. The nature reserve is house to about 230 fowl species, a wide range of small mammals and reptiles, and is the one nature reserve in Cape Town with a hippopotamus inhabitants.
Price: Free entry
Website: bit.ly/3MCWzgr
19. Discover Intaka Island
Discover a brand new world at Intaka Island, an award-winning 16-hectare wetlands and fowl sanctuary in Century City, the proper place for the complete household. Home to 212 species of indigenous fynbos crops and 120 fowl species, Intaka is on the forefront of nature conservation and concrete improvement co-existing in concord.
Price: From R21 – R32
Website: www.intaka.co.za
20. Muizenberg Catwalk
Muizenberg Catwalk is a straightforward 3 km flat stroll, however the journey is an journey. Along the route, you possibly can go whale and dolphin watching, swim within the quite a few rock swimming pools, watch birds, or just benefit from the view. The stroll begins at Surfer’s Corner Beach in Muizenberg and ends at Danger Beach in St James.
Warning: You will get moist throughout excessive tide.
Price: Free
Play
21. The Magic Company at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World
The Magic Company at GrandWest has all of the enjoyable wanted for teenagers and teenagers or adults seeking to free their inside youngster to get pleasure from. You can race a superbike, shoot some hoops, hit a strike in ten-pin bowling, immerse your self in a digital actuality expertise within the X Rider, check out the Lazer Zone, or compete in a pleasant sport of ice hockey.
Prices: Experiences begin from R40 per particular person
Arcade Games: R2 per token
Website: www.suninternational.com/grandwest/actions/magic-arcade
22. Play Putt-Putt
Situated in Mouille Point, mini golf might be the very best worth for cash for any outside exercise wherever in Cape Town. Families with small children, {couples} on dates, and teams of pals all congregate right here to check their placing abilities.
Price: R44 per participant
Website: www.fb.com/saputtputt
23. The Attic Exhibition, Cape Town City Hall
The Attic Exhibition, on the City Hall, tells the story of the event of Cape Town, by means of the artwork and artefacts which have been purchased or donated over a few years. This makes a enjoyable exercise for the complete household. The exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 9 am-3 pm.
Price: Free
Website: bit.ly/3ze8r5w
24. Visit Scratch Patch
Did you already know that nearly half of the world’s gem stones may be present in South Africa? And you might scratch for these gems proper right here in Cape Town! The Scratch Patch, situated each at V&A Waterfront and in Simon’s Town, is a enjoyable option to dig on your lovely gems. The gem exhibitions and retailers are price a go to afterward.
Price: From R35
Website: www.scratchpatch.co.za
25. Play a Game of Cave Golf
Enjoy putt putt in a cave-like setting. It’s enjoyable for the entire household and is subsequent door to the Scratch Patch. This indoor exercise may be loved in all sorts of climate.
Price: R35 per participant
Website: www.scratchpatch.co.za/cave-golf
26. Rose Picking at The Chart Farm
Stop and scent the roses, then choose ’em. The Chart Farm in Wynberg boasts all kinds of roses, well-loved for his or her unbelievable perfume. Choose and choose your individual bunch of heavenly-scented blooms from the rose backyard or choose some freshly picked ones as an alternative.
Price: R8 per stem in case you choose your individual and R10 per stem for picked roses
Website: www.chartfarm.co.za/roses
27. Bloemendal Trail Park
Young and outdated can get their bike on at Bloemendal Trail Park, situated within the Durbanville Wine Valley, between the slopes of the Tygerberg Hill and Kanonberg terrain. The rugged trails are good for avid bike riders and working fanatics. The better part? The routes cater to everybody from newbie to superior ranges.
There is a café on the premises for individuals who wish to seize a chunk to eat.
Price: From R40
Website: www.bloemendaltrailpark.co.za
28. Be a Kid Again at The Warrior Toy Museum
The Warrior Toy Museum in Simon’s Town is lined with dinky toys, dolls, collections of mannequin automobiles, boats, trains, aeroplanes, and different miscellaneous classic toys. Check out memorabilia from the 70s and 80s.
Price: Free entry, however particular person prices apply
Website: www.fb.com/profile.php?id=100084255573934
29. Iziko Museums
Iziko Museums in Cape Town provide perception into South Africa’s pure and cultural historical past. The reveals vary from 700-million-year-old fossils to bugs, fish, dinosaurs and wildlife menageries and all the things space-related on the Planetarium. There are additionally stone instruments courting again 120 000 years in the past, conventional garments from the final century and genuine beadwork.
Price: From R15
Website: www.iziko.org.za
30. The Castle of Good Hope
Locally often called “The Castle” this bastion fort is taken into account the best-preserved instance of a Seventeenth-century architectural construction on this planet. A bell tower, located over the principle entrance, was inbuilt 1684. The unique bell, often known as the oldest in South Africa, was forged in Amsterdam in 1697 and weighs simply over 300 kilograms.
The Castle additionally acted because the native headquarters for the South African Army within the Western Cape, and right now homes the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial services for the standard Cape Regiments.
Price: R25 – R50
Website: www.castleofgoodhope.co.za
Arts and Entertainment
31. Live Music Shows at Your Favourite Market
Many of the Cape Town markets provide reside leisure. Mojo Market in Sea Point, Time Out Market Cape Town, and Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay showcase native artists and a spot the place individuals can store and take pleasure in native delicacies.
Price: Free entry, further prices apply
Websites: www.bayharbour.co.za and www.mojomarket.co.za
32. Guga Sthebe Arts & Culture Centre
The Guga Sthebe Arts & Culture Centre within the Langa township is a public house devoted to the humanities. The centre has a gathering house, an amphitheatre, an arts and crafts store and a multipurpose theatre.
Price: Free entry, however numerous prices apply for sure actions
Website: www.capetown.gov.za/Guga-Sthebe-Cultural-Centre
33. Go Salsa Dancing
If you wish to be taught salsa and get your hips swinging on the dance ground, head to Mojo Market for his or her free newbie Salsa courses each Sunday at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you’re single, a pair, or in a bunch. Be certain to remain afterward for the Salsa Party that includes a scorching line-up of DJs, distinctive bars and meals stalls.
Price: Free
Website: www.fb.com
34. First Thursdays
On the primary Thursday of each month, arts and tradition in Cape Town come alive, with dozens of artwork galleries and cultural occasions showcasing the wealth of native expertise within the metropolis. To guarantee your First Thursday caters to your individual particular preferences, organisers present a map and highlights of what’s on present.
Price: Free
Website: www.first-thursdays.co.za
35. Go on a Street Art Tour in Woodstock
Take a drive to Woodstock and marvel on the numerous murals on buildings, partitions and even fences. Most of the art work is both created by way of proposal or fee and spreads the message of group.
Price: Free
36. Visit the Taunina Studio
Head to the Taunina studio in Woodstock for some teddy bear artwork. At Taunina, you’ll discover iconic hand-embroidered one-of-a-kind teddy bears, every with its distinctive design. The artists behind the teddy bears are all ladies from deprived communities who’re supplied full-time employment by Taunina.
Price: Free entry
Website: www.taunina.com
37. Entertainment on the Amphitheatre and Live Marimba Bands at V&A Waterfront
V&A Waterfront’s open-air Amphitheatre presents company thrilling reside leisure all 12 months spherical. Head over to V&A Waterfront’s occasions web page for the most recent updates. There are additionally marimba bands taking part in within the space. Follow the sounds and also you’ll simply spot them.
Price: Free
Website: www.waterfront.co.za
Food And Drink
38. The Old Biscuit Mill
The Old Biscuit Mill has all of it, from items markets, eateries, and contemporary produce. From baked items and speciality espresso to artisanal and connoisseur meals on the Neighbourgoods Market, a weekend market, there’s something for everybody.
Price: Free entry, however costs for objects fluctuate
Website: www.theoldbiscuitmill.co.za
39. Unframed Ice Cream
Voted as probably the greatest ice cream spots in Cape Town, Unframed Ice Cream produces a number of the best artisanal ice lotions round. They promote dairy, vegan and sorbet ice lotions. Try a few of their distinctive flavours like vegan spicy mango, Coco Pops, chocolate tahini, and pineapple, pink pepper, lime sorbet.
Price: From R32
Website: www.unframedicecream.com
40. Stellski Café & Coffee Bar
Stellski in Woodstock and Bree Street is the proper spot to get your genuine espresso repair. Their espresso beans are ethically sourced in Africa and are optimally roasted to make sure the aroma, physique, acidity and flavours of the espresso.
Price: From R24
Website: www.stellskicoffee.com/
41. Blue Bird Garage Food and Goods Market
The market takes place each Thursday and Friday evening from 4pm to 10pm in Muizenberg. Here, you possibly can get pleasure from mouth-watering meals, baked items, handpicked South African wines, craft beer, and a child’s space.
Price: Free entry, however costs fluctuate
Website: www.bluebirdgarage.co.za
42. Coffee by Moses
Named considered one of Cape Town’s coolest baristas, Moses Lebofa is taking his espresso enterprise, Coffee by Moses, to an entire new stage at Makers Landing. Expect an excellent cup of genuine African espresso with tastes starting from liquorice to citrusy. Moses’ espresso is sourced from throughout Africa so count on completely different notes with every cup.
Price: Various
Website: www.makerslanding.co.za
43. Sip a Cold Craft Brew at Beerhouse
Aegir Project Brewery presents a formidable number of craft beers. Each beer pairs completely with their beneficiant menu, which options many choices . There’s additionally a kiddies’ play space to maintain the little ones entertained.
Price: From R25
Website: aegirprojectbrewery.com/
44. Coffee on the Award-Winning Truth Coffee Shop
If you want good espresso served in a gritty and industrialised surroundings, then strive Truth Coffee. Walking into Truth Coffee feels such as you’re strolling right into a Victorian futuristic fantasy. Think steampunk lovers will likely be in awe of the well-thought décor. More necessary than the inside is the espresso: robust, scorching and stuffed with flavour.
Price: From R30
Website: www.fact.capetown
45. Wembley Roadhouse
Situated on Belgravia Road in Athlone, Wembley Roadhouse is understood for its legendary Wembley Whopper and hotdogs. This old-school roadhouse is the proper spot to fulfill these late-night cravings.
Price: From R10
Website: www.wembley.co.za/roadhouse
46. Little Cupcake Bakery
Looking for that good bolla, koesister or snowball? Or maybe you’d favor a cupcake with an indulgent filling? Little Cupcake Bakery has all of it, from savouries, doughnuts and bread to assorted cupcakes, tarts, cookies and cheesecakes.
Price: From R15
Website: www.littlecupcakebakery.co.za
47. Crust Café
Crust Café in Gardens is a haven for baked items fanatics, providing a number of the most delectable treats within the metropolis. Their selfmade croissants and muffins are good for a satisfying breakfast. Don’t miss their espresso and muffin particular, accessible for simply R45.
Price: From R26
Website: www.crust.co.za
48. Empire Café
Enjoy a espresso with some baked items at Empire Café in Muizenberg. The eatery additionally serves breakfast and light-weight lunches.
Price: From R18
Website: www.fb.com/empirecafemuizenberg
49. Kapoochka
Enjoy mouth-watering Indian road meals with Kapoochka’s wide selection of conventional eats. Their crispy fired samoosas are to die for and can fulfill any craving. Their conventional poochkas are considered one of their signature dishes full of layers of flavour. You’ll discover them at Maker’s Landing at V&A Waterfront and Time Market Cape Town.
Price: From R45
Website: www.makerslanding.co.za
50. Honest Choclate
Located between the bustling streets of Loop and Bree, Honest Chocolate is a quaint nook artisanal chocolate firm that serves a number of the metropolis’s finest scorching chocolate.
Of course, a go to isn’t full with out attempting their vary of sweets, some impressed by Cape Town and South Africa’s distinctive meals scene. Dairy-free choices are additionally accessible. Honest Chocolate additionally serves a number of chocolate truffles, tarts and desserts.
Price: From R30
Website: honestchocolate.co.za/
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