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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsKayak with Dolphins in the heart of Cape Town
Experience the exquisite beauty and vibrant marine life of the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town. With unparalleled views of Table Mountain and dolphins aplenty, our Kayak Tour will not disappoint.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 582 reviewsCape of Good Hope & Cape Point, Penguins RoadTrip
Explore the Cape Peninsula with a local tour guides. Visit Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, Penguins at Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak Drive, and photo stops. A full-day adventure with stunning views.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2019 reviewsHike Lions Head for Sunrise or Sunset
Hike up Lions Head for sunrise or sunset. Enjoy stunning photo opportunities.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviewsTable Mountain & Cape of Good Hope, and Penguins
Explore Cape Town’s highlights in one day: Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, African Penguins at Boulders Beach plus an optional Seal Island cruise in HoatBay
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsStellenBosch & FranschHoek Wine Tram Experience
Enjoy wine tasting with hotel pickup, up to 18 tastings per person, premium Tokara tasting, lunch in Franschhoek, then ride the famous Wine Tram to top estates, with a Mandela statue stop on return.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviewsExplore Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and Penguins
Scenic Cape Peninsula Tour with Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and penguins. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views and iconic landmarks. Entrance fees not included.
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 386 reviewsQuad Biking - Atlantis Dunes
Thrilling Quad Biking Adventure across the stunning white sands of the Atlantis Dunes. Mandatory entrance fees to the Nature Reserve are included in the price.
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 485 reviewsHalfday Cape of Good Hope And African Penguin tour
Drive through scenic coastal towns, see penguins, and enjoy breathtaking views.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 429 reviewsRide through Soweto's historic streets
Cycle through Orlando West and East, visiting key sites and enjoying a local drink, Kota.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 950 reviewsTrace Soweto’s living history with a local guide
Follow Soweto’s streets with a local guide and hear stories of its people and history.
Latest Activities
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New place to stayDe Kelders cliffs, heritage, myths & legends walk
Move along the cliffs with a nature-focused life coach as you hear 100000 years of myths and colonial tales, observe local wildlife and sit on the rocks with a drink watching the bay sunset.
New place to stayCape Town’s Most Diverse Food Tour
Taste your way through the real Cape Town, from artisan bakeries to street stalls, across six stops. We connect each dish to the city's formal and informal economies, migration and colonial history.
New place to stayShop, cook and share a Cape Malay meal
Walk through Woodstock, shopping at local businesses and taking in street art, then cook and share a three-course Cape Malay and Creole meal, learning spices and history behind each dish.
New place to stayArt and Rugs: Made local
Select a South African design, create your own rug inspired by the chosen design with guidance from a cultural workshop founder and instructors, then pause for photos and drinks.
New place to stayHike Barber's Peak with your dog
Walk a private section of the historic Haarkapper Trail with your dog, summit Barber's Peak for sweeping Overberg views, and pass mountain dams along the way.
New place to stayGuided hike on Paarl Rock
Walk through Meulwater Botanical Garden to see and smell full fynbos, then tackle the chain ascent up Bretagne Rock for panoramic granite views before descending to Paarl Rock for a view of the town.
New place to stayTaste Little Mogadishu: A Food & Culture Tour
Walk through Little Mogadishu, tasting dishes from local and diaspora-owned eateries, and hearing the stories of the community and businesses that shape this Bellville neighbourhood today.
New place to stayCommunity run in Gugulethu
Join our Gugulethu running club on its local route. Run with the crew, hear community stories, meet local creatives and businesses, then share a local meal together.
New place to stayWalk Langa with a local storyteller
Trace streets, homes and Guga S'thebe with a guide who photographs daily life, taste local dishes and hear personal stories of heritage.
New place to stayAscend Table Mountain with a guide founder
Set off with a registered mountain guide and company founder, get a thorough safety briefing, follow a scenic trail and take in panoramic ocean and city views from the summit.
