THINGS TO DO

The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront attracts more than 23 million visitors a year. Situated in South Africa’s oldest working harbour, the area is home to a number of markets, restaurants, pubs and clubs, as well as the popular Two Oceans Aquarium. There is something for everyone making it the perfect place to spend a day or two exploring. Visitors can take a harbour or bay tour on a yacht and enjoy the iconic views from the waters, or aim a little higher on the iconic Ferris wheel known as the ‘The Cape Wheel’. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants cater to young and old. Whether you’re looking for a fine-dining experience, taste of local culture or just want to relax by the water, the V&A Waterfront has something for everyone.

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Home to some of the world’s most beautiful vineyards and boasting numerous award-winning restaurants, Cape Town and the Western Cape is a gastronomic wonderland, with a history intrinsically tied to the vine. Explore the extensive range of winelands in and around Cape Town. The most popular regions include, Constantia, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Somerset West and many others.

Day trips to the wine regions can be arranged from the villa.

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Cape Town and the surrounds is one of the world’s most exciting destinations for
foodies, whether you’re seeking out street eats or setting up for an evening of serious
fine dining. We even have some restaurants which have made the Top 100 global
restaurants over the past few years – there is however, a lot of depth to the city’s food
scene. And, with the Winelands on our doorstep, we’re spoilt for even more choice – its
magnificent vistas elevating an already-epic gastronomic outing to dizzying heights.
Cape Town has a cosmopolitan culinary landscape and one that is increasingly aware of
the need for diversity both on the plate and in the kitchens. While fine-dining eateries
deserve their hard-earned accolades, we also love the simple, down-to-earth goodness
of relaxed farm-to-table establishments, and the casual foodie fabulousness of our
small-plate eateries.
It was tough narrowing it down, but here are our tried-and-tested favourites for a
consistently excellent day or night out.

• La Colombe , Constantia
• Fyn, Cape Town
• Pier, V & A Waterfront
• Chefs Warehouse, Beau Constantia
• Waterside, V & A Waterfront
• Salsify at the Roundhouse, Camps Bay
• Upper Union, Gardens
• The Fat Butcher, Stellenbosch
• Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
• Bouchon Bistro, Cape Town
• Hacienda, Cape Town
• Kloof Street House, Gardens

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Table Mountain (also known as Tafelberg) is a flat-topped mountain forming a
prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant
tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. The
mountain forms part of the Table Mountain National Park and has often featured as one
of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

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Take a memorable helicopter tour to have a birds-eye-view of Cape Town’s breath-
taking views and scenery.
For those on the more adventurous side, book the combat experience flight in the Huey
Helicopter. The Huey helicopters were extensively used in the military and is generally
considered to be the most widely used helicopter in the world.
There also options of exclusive transfers via helicopter to certain wine farms in
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek region.

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Shark Cage Diving is the ultimate adventure activity in the Western Cape. Nothing can be
quite more exhilarating than coming face to face with this magnificent predator.
Shark cage diving can take place in numerous coastal towns including but not limited to:
False Bay, Simons Town, Hermanus, and Gansbaai. Return transfers can be arranged
from and to the villa.

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For those on the more adventurous side, book the combat experience flight in the Huey
Helicopter. The Huey helicopters were extensively used in the military and is generally
considered to be the most widely used helicopter in the world.

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Robben Island is an island in Table Bay, 6.9 km west of the coast of Bloubergstrand,
Cape Town. The name is Dutch for “seal island.” Robben Island is roughly oval in shape,
it is flat and only a few metres above sea level.
Nobel Peace Prize winner, national treasure and former President of South Africa Nelson
Mandela was imprisoned there for 18 of the 27 years he served as a prisoner before the
fall of apartheid.
There are boat trips and tours of the former prison is available from the Clock Tower at
the V & A Waterfront.

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Camps Bay Beach

Camps Bay Beach, is the largest and most iconic white sand beach in Camps Bay. The
beach is opposite Camps Bay’s main tourist hub and promenade, featuring multiple
hotels, restaurants, and shops. Visitors can also hire umbrellas and beach chairs from
local vendors on the beach. There is a seasonal life guard station with toilets at the west
end of the beach.

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Clifton Beaches

The area has a set of 4 beaches which are frequently used destinations for both locals
and tourists. The beaches, which are named from 1st to 4th, are separated by falls of
granite boulders and have almost pure white granitic sand.
The four beaches of Clifton are one of the few areas well protected from the notorious
south-easterly wind, which has a great deal to do with its popularity with bathers.
Fourth beach is the most populated and glamorous venue; attracting families.
Yachts anchor off Fourth beach, especially on summer weekends. Third beach is known
as a venue for LGBTQIA+ culture. Second beach is populated by students playing beach
volleyball and beach bats. First beach, the smallest beach, draws a mixed crowd of locals
and surfers. Clifton Beach was noted as one of Discovery.com’s best beaches by region.

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Leaving from the V & A Waterfront, take the opportunity to see the beautiful Table
Mountain and Lions Head from the water! With the wind in your hair and the sun on
your face, you’ll feel a sense of freedom and relaxation that can only come from being
out on the water on a luxury yacht.
There are various times throughout the day which cruises depart – we would
recommend the sunset cruise with sundowners.
Private yacht hire is also available.

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There are amazing adventures waiting for you on four wheels with tailor-made Quad
Biking / ATV trails just outside Cape Town in Elgin and Grabouw.

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The Oranjezicht City Farm Market (OZCF) is a project celebrating local food, culture and
community through urban farming in Cape Town.
Situated near the V & A Waterfront with boasting stunning sea and mountain views, the
OZCF is quite a popular spot among the locals.
The market is covered by stretch tents and pergolas, ensuring shelter from the
elements. You will find a fresh produce section which includes fresh flowers, vegetables
and fruits, as well as a wonderful mix of food stalls selling cooked and raw dishes for all
palates and preferences – from carnivores and chocoholics to vegans and diabetics.
There are many global flavours to choose from such as Asian, European, Mediterranean,
African etc.
There is also a lifestyle section, selling an array of carefully curated, sustainably sourced
clothing, beachwear, decor, ceramics, vintage items, skincare, pet accessories,
houseplants and farm-to-vase flowers..
So, grab a seat at one of the outdoor tables, with a cooldrink or glass of wine in hand
and soak up the scene. There’s plenty of space for the kids and dogs, who’ll also enjoy
the foot-tapping music and a family-friendly vibe.

Operating hours – Summer:
Wednesdays – 17:00 – 21:00
Saturdays – 8:15 – 14:00
Sundays – 9:00 – 14:00

Operating hours – Winter:
Saturdays – 8:15 – 14:00
Sundays – 9:00 – 14:00

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Constantia Ziplines boarders on the Table Mountain National Park Reserve. You will be
surrounded by the natural beauty, fauna and flora while walking and ziplining.
The Elgin Ziplines consist of 11 ziplines and 13 platforms to keep you busy whilst
surrounded by natural beauty.

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Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, It is
located in the Cape Peninsula, near Simon’s Town.
It is a popular tourist stop because of a colony of African penguins which settled there in
1982. Boulders Beach forms part of the Table Mountain National Park.
Although set in the midst of a residential area, it is one of the few sites where this
vulnerable bird can be observed at close range, wandering freely in a protected natural
environment. The penguin colony has grown to about 3,000 birds in recent years.
Bordered mainly by indigenous bush above the high-water mark on the one side, and
the clear water of False Bay on the other, the area comprises a number of small
sheltered bays.
The most popular recreational spot is Boulders Beach, but the penguins are best viewed
from Foxy Beach, where newly constructed boardwalks take visitors to within a few
meters of the birds. It is also a popular swimming beach, although people are restricted
to beaches adjacent to the penguin colony.

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Named the ‘Cape of Storms’ by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488; the ‘Point’ was treated with
respect by sailors for centuries. By day, it was a navigational landmark and by night, and
in fog, it was a menace beset by violent storms and dangerous rocks that over the
centuries littered shipwrecks around the coastline.
In 1859 the first lighthouse was completed; it still stands at 249 metres above sea-level
on the highest section of the peak and is now used as the centralised monitoring point
for all the lighthouses on the coast of South Africa. Access to this historical building is by
an exhilarating 3 minute ride in the wheelchair accessible Flying Dutchman funicular that
transfers visitors from the lower station at 127 metres above sea level, to the upper
station at 286 metres above sea level.
Table Mountain National Park forms part of the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage
Site. It includes the majestic Table Mountain chain, which stretches from Signal Hill to
Cape Point, and the coastlines of the Cape Peninsula. This narrow stretch of land, dotted
with beautiful valleys, bays and beaches, contains a mix of extraordinarily diverse and
unique fauna and flora.

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The Bo-Kaap is an area of Cape Town and also known as the Malay Quarter. It is situated
on the slopes of Signal Hill above the City Centre and is an historical area of Cape Malay
culture in Cape Town. The Nurul Islam Mosque, established in 1844, is located in the
area as well as a Cape Malay museum.
Bo-Kaap is known for its brightly coloured homes and cobble stoned streets as well as
traditional Cape Malay restaurants

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Open to the public, this a perfect place for a lazy picnic or hike on one of the many
pathways. There is also the Tree Canopy Walkway which is a new curved bridge that
winds and dips its way through and over the trees. Inspired by a snake skeleton, and
informally called ‘The Boomslang” (meaning tree snake), it is a sculptural, raised
walkway.
The Walkway takes visitors from the forest floor into and through the trees and bursts
out above the canopy, giving spectacular panoramic vistas of the surrounding
mountains, botanical gardens and nearby neighbourhoods.
This walkway is 130 m long and 12 m above the ground, narrow and slender, with a few
wider view-point areas, and lightly snakes its way through the canopy, in a discreet,
almost invisible way. It is more than just a traditional boardwalk – like a snake, it winds
and dips.
A great day out in nature.

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