Samuela Guidebook for Cape Town
Sightseeing
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The iconic Table Mountain is not be missed. Get there early and avoid the rush.
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadThe iconic Table Mountain is not be missed. Get there early and avoid the rush.
Cape Point
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdParks & Nature
This beautiful working farm serves its produce at iys chic resturant. The gardens are open to the public. This goes down in the memory books. You need the whole day! Great for the kids!
191 locals recommend
Babylonstoren Wine Estate
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadThis beautiful working farm serves its produce at iys chic resturant. The gardens are open to the public. This goes down in the memory books. You need the whole day! Great for the kids!
Great morning out. Explore the beautiful public gardens and visit the Natural History Museum. Wonderful dinosaur exhibit for the kids!
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
Great morning out. Explore the beautiful public gardens and visit the Natural History Museum. Wonderful dinosaur exhibit for the kids!
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadIf the wind is blowing in Camps Bay, venture over to Clifton 4th. Wind Free, iconic beach!
387 locals recommend
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeIf the wind is blowing in Camps Bay, venture over to Clifton 4th. Wind Free, iconic beach!
Arts & Culture
Maybe leave the kids at home for this one. But do take them to the Izikio Natural History Museum.
Please note the Zeitz Museum is not open on a Tuesday!
482 locals recommend
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadMaybe leave the kids at home for this one. But do take them to the Izikio Natural History Museum.
Please note the Zeitz Museum is not open on a Tuesday!
A fun trip for the whole family just 10min away.
Parking at the Musuem. Filled with South Africa's History, then a dinosaur exhibit and a natural animal exhibit. Very affordable. I highly recommend this for the whole family. Take a beautiful walk through the Gardens afterwards.
305 locals recommend
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria StA fun trip for the whole family just 10min away.
Parking at the Musuem. Filled with South Africa's History, then a dinosaur exhibit and a natural animal exhibit. Very affordable. I highly recommend this for the whole family. Take a beautiful walk through the Gardens afterwards.
Norval Foundation
4 Steenberg RdEating Out
Excellent Indian Food. Highly recommend the Palak Panaan & Butter Chicken.
35 locals recommend
The Raj
Victoria RoadExcellent Indian Food. Highly recommend the Palak Panaan & Butter Chicken.
Lovely atmosphere for breakfast, coffee breaks or lunch. Dinners are also delicious. Take a look at their gift shop, some great gifts for the family upon your return.
55 locals recommend
Mantra Cafe
43 Victoria RdLovely atmosphere for breakfast, coffee breaks or lunch. Dinners are also delicious. Take a look at their gift shop, some great gifts for the family upon your return.
This is a visual and gastronomic treat. Beautiful interiors that constantly change. Understated elegance and style.
Food is just incredible and wonderful for vegetarians.
Dress up or down......... Only open for lunch.
Leave the kids at home!
102 locals recommend
Hemelhuijs
71 Waterkant StThis is a visual and gastronomic treat. Beautiful interiors that constantly change. Understated elegance and style.
Food is just incredible and wonderful for vegetarians.
Dress up or down......... Only open for lunch.
Leave the kids at home!
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdThe most amazing Mexican food ever. Great vibe!
Just up the road......within walking distance.
Great grill house and ideal for families.
130 locals recommend
The Hussar Grill Camps Bay
108 Camps Bay DriveJust up the road......within walking distance.
Great grill house and ideal for families.
Eclectic, fab food and great vibe. Renowned for their cocktail bar and the vibe! Great place to start a Friday night out!
408 locals recommend
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StEclectic, fab food and great vibe. Renowned for their cocktail bar and the vibe! Great place to start a Friday night out!
Villa 47
47 Bree StFabulous atmosphere and Italian food. Highly recommend it!
Beauticul views of the ocean. Excellent calamari & sushi.
Fantatsic place to have sundowners!
206 locals recommend
The Bungalow
3 Victoria RdBeauticul views of the ocean. Excellent calamari & sushi.
Fantatsic place to have sundowners!
Excellent coffee! Take a walk down to Camps Bay beachfront and head in the direction of Bakoven.
Hidden away is Bootlegger. Although it's a franchise coffee shop this one does not disappoint.
26 locals recommend
Bootlegger Bakoven
Excellent coffee! Take a walk down to Camps Bay beachfront and head in the direction of Bakoven.
Hidden away is Bootlegger. Although it's a franchise coffee shop this one does not disappoint.
Best spot for breakfast or lunch!
Smashed avo on Sourdough toast is a win!
Tip: Have to try their bloody Mary.
260 locals recommend
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StBest spot for breakfast or lunch!
Smashed avo on Sourdough toast is a win!
Tip: Have to try their bloody Mary.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Mount Nelson is an institution in Cape Town. A beautiful 5-Star hotel with a modern bar which spills out onto the terrace. Sip a apertif as the sun sets behind the beautiful gardens!
111 locals recommend
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange StThe Mount Nelson is an institution in Cape Town. A beautiful 5-Star hotel with a modern bar which spills out onto the terrace. Sip a apertif as the sun sets behind the beautiful gardens!
No frills. Catch a sundowner and a pizza on Camps Bay beachfront.
25 locals recommend
Tiger's Milk Camps Bay
33 Victoria RdNo frills. Catch a sundowner and a pizza on Camps Bay beachfront.
An institution of sorts. One of the oldest italian restuarants with a touch of chic. The place to drink Aperol Spritz. But be ready to reachi nto your pockets.
240 locals recommend
La Perla
281 Beach RdAn institution of sorts. One of the oldest italian restuarants with a touch of chic. The place to drink Aperol Spritz. But be ready to reachi nto your pockets.
Café Caprice
37 Victoria RdSuper for sundowners! Just down the road on the beachfront.
Besides being a restaurant, its also a great place to grab a drink. Away from the traffic of the main road with sensational views of the ocean.
206 locals recommend
The Bungalow
3 Victoria RdBesides being a restaurant, its also a great place to grab a drink. Away from the traffic of the main road with sensational views of the ocean.
Shopping
World class shopping with spectacular views and huge selection of restuarants!
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdWorld class shopping with spectacular views and huge selection of restuarants!
Various African markets and some hidden gems. Worth a vsist. But please be vigilent with personal belongings!
52 locals recommend
226 Long St
226 Long StreetVarious African markets and some hidden gems. Worth a vsist. But please be vigilent with personal belongings!
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdEssentials
GREAT NEWS: There is now a Woolworths in Camps Bay. It is next door to the Lite Kem Chemist. This is where you can get wonderful fresh produce, meat, breads, coffee and more!
Woolworths Piazza St John
There is now a Woolworths in Camps Bay.
Woolworths Kloof Street
50 Kloof StThis is our local chemist. Very helpful.
Situtaed on the beach front. Open 9am-6pm.
6 locals recommend
Lite-Kem Pharmacy
Victoria RoadThis is our local chemist. Very helpful.
Situtaed on the beach front. Open 9am-6pm.
Camps Bay has a small WW. But they have everything here to make a beautiful meal. Closes sharply at 5pm. And does not sell alcohol.
23 locals recommend
Woolworths Camps Bay
87 Victoria RdCamps Bay has a small WW. But they have everything here to make a beautiful meal. Closes sharply at 5pm. And does not sell alcohol.