It’s the smallest most unique hidden places that make a city. That make your day. Our team is sharing theirs.

Tick them off your list and explore the Western Cape with our pick of budget getaways and affordable escapes that cost less than R550pp per night

Where to go for foraging, fynbos tastings and apothecary workshops

Fully automated rooms, phone-charging menus and solar-powered energy  

And not just any bubbly. A bottle of Moët all to yourself (or to share, if you’re feeling generous) and a plate of Cape Town’s finest sushi  

There are four heated pools, plus a host of other activities

 Plus a wild Friday night at the good bar where bad things happen

Chat, learn, eat, relax, listen to vinyl classics, grab a book and admire local art at Café Zör in the Bo-Kaap

Tech, experiences, fashion, food and beauty – anything but socks

New in town or a true local, you’ll discover something you didn’t know about Cape Town on a Kiff Kombi tour

On the popular 14-day Garden Route tour, tourists get to take their time exploring the Cape

We spoke to tour operators: Free tours, private tours, couples, family tours to holiday trips

These menus are perfect for iftar

From wine tastings and food pairings to pirate-themed adventure mini-golf, there’s so much to discover at Benguela Cove, Nom Nom and Lakeside Lodge & Spa

This backpackers brings like-minded people together with the comforts of home in Cape Town’s buzzing Observatory suburb

Cosy in winter, romantic and the freedom for the kids to roam

WATCH: Get behind the wheel of an open-top V8 vintage-style Cobra for a day and experience the Cape Top Gear-style with Cobra Experience in Cape Town

Get your downward dog on with this comprehensive list of Cape Town’s best yoga studios.

From intimate, luxury conference rooms to fully removable doors that convert the exhibition hall into a space big enough for a car or boat show, this hotel should be on your next corporate function radar

From the cheeky piggies at the animal farm to the mini racetrack and enormous sandpit and sweeping gardens, Vredenheim Animal Farm offers something for everyone

A guide to Mother City eateries with refreshing ocean vistas and menus to match

A new year has started but celebrations to bring in 2020 are already being planned.  

Your guide to some of the best places to sun and swim without sand in and around Cape Town + a place for serious swimmers too

Bonus: being social is easier on your pocket right now  

It’s not every day you find a pet-friendly hotel that looks like an art gallery and operates on wireless streaming in the heart of Cape Town  

Every type of function you can imagine, 10 different winelands wedding spaces in one and refined farm-to-table bistro restaurant, bakery and deli to discover

From sandboarding and paintball to showing you the best kitesurfing spots, Zeestock Adventure Lodge knows how to keep the adrenaline flowing  

Brand-new Njalo-Njalo offers idyllic family farm accommodation just 2 hours outside of Cape Town

Wind down against the backdrop of breathtaking sea views at aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel

Dive into this list of public swimming pools in and around Cape Town that are open this summer 

All the info: New Year's Day is a public holiday in South Africa, celebrated in Cape Town among family and friends

Vineyards make the ideal setting for your big day 

Whether it’s grocery shopping, hitting the gym or lusting over those designer European jeans, Cape Quarter has something for everyone

Free Cape Town CBD delivery, emergency and travel medication from Barr’s Pharmacy

Short on cash? Here are a treasure trove of free things to do in the Mother City 

A monthly growing sneak peek into the lavish things to do and luxury lifestyle of the Mother City’s elite visitors

Great ways to make her day special

From a tinder party in Long Street to a spoken word gathering in a bookstore, we’ve rounded up the unique things to do this Valentine’s Day

South Africa's gourmet capital

Holiday programmes, boot camps and the Zip Zap Circus for June-July holidays

Your guide to the when, where and what of after-work drink deals in the Mother City

A selection of cultural and historical sights at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town

This town redefines the classic, weekend break

From five-star hotels and guest farms to backpackers and campsites, plus: loads of exciting things to do in and around Swellendam

Keep it in the family with eateries that are child-friendly, too

Markets, museums, tours and other fun and exciting adventure activities in this famous Cape Winelands town

A selection of reliable, cheap car hire agents in the Mother City

Your own space and luxury features — Afribode Accommodation offers ideal apartment-style business stays in and around Cape Town

Off-road through the mountains, rough it in style in the bush and cruise the city’s most famous scenic roads in a luxury sedan with AroundAboutCars

Your guide to the best places to catch a wave in and around Cape Town 

You can shop till you drop at these malls in Cape Town

From private wood-fired hot tubs to bubbling natural springs – these are the steamy spots you need to melt into