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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