South Africa

Cape Town

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The lay of the land

A first look

Cape Town is hemmed by Table Mountain on one side and cold Atlantic surf on the other, a dramatic stage for one of the world's most scenic cities.

Local experiences

Things to actually do

Quieter corners chosen for atmosphere over crowds — the kind of places locals send friends to.

Table Mountain Cableway, Cape Town

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Museum

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.

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Bo-Kaap Lanes, Cape Town

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Outdoors

Deer Park

Tree-lined trails & views of Cape Town attract visitors to this hilly hiking destination.

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Kalk Bay Harbor, Cape Town

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Market

The Neighbourgoods Market

Trendy Saturday market in & around an old mill, with artisan products & gourmet foods.

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Where the locals eat

Mom-and-pop tables

Family-run rooms and counter seats — small, authentic, and rarely listed in the guidebooks.

The Test Kitchen

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Modern African · $$$$

The Test Kitchen

Luke Dale-Roberts's landmark restaurant — reserve months ahead.

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La Colombe

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Fine Dining · $$$$

La Colombe

Clifton cliffside views and technically flawless tasting menus.

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Clarke's Bar & Dining

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Bree Street · $$

Clarke's Bar & Dining

Casual neighbourhood haunt with rotating local produce and natural wines.

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Wolfgat

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Paternoster · $$$

Wolfgat

Sea-foraging menu on the Strandveld coast. Worth the two-hour drive.

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The Test Kitchen

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Modern African · $$$$

The Test Kitchen

Luke Dale-Roberts's landmark restaurant — reserve months ahead.

Get directions

La Colombe

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Fine Dining · $$$$

La Colombe

Clifton cliffside views and technically flawless tasting menus.

Get directions

Clarke's Bar & Dining

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Bree Street · $$

Clarke's Bar & Dining

Casual neighbourhood haunt with rotating local produce and natural wines.

Get directions

Wolfgat

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Paternoster · $$$

Wolfgat

Sea-foraging menu on the Strandveld coast. Worth the two-hour drive.

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Caffeine, slowly

Coffee worth the detour

Independent roasters and tucked-away counters where the pour-over takes its time.

Truth Coffee

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De Waterkant

Truth Coffee

Steampunk-themed roastery in a cavernous Victorian warehouse.

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Rosetta Roastery

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Gardens

Rosetta Roastery

Seasonal single-origins with baristas who can explain every origin note.

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Origin Coffee

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De Waterkant

Origin Coffee

Cape Town's original specialty coffee destination — still the benchmark.

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Did you know?

Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains on Earth — roughly six times older than the Himalayas.

Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains on Earth — roughly six times older than the Himalayas.

Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains on Earth — roughly six times older than the Himalayas.

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