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Pearl Valley Golf Estate

A golf course featuring vast expanses of sand and tailored towards a risk and reward style of golf.

Pezula Golf Course

An award-winning 18-hole golf course, designed by David Dale and Ronald Fream of GolfPlan USA

Pinnacle Point Golf Course

One of South Africa's most dramatic golf courses, with a number of its holes perched on the edge of...

Erinvale Golf Estate

The Erinvale Championship Layout provides golfers with views over Cape Town and the Cape Fold...

Arabella Golf Club

Recently voted South Africa's third best course, the Arabella layout was developed by Peter...

Abseil Africa

Abseil Africa offers a variety of adventure activities such as abseiling, paragliding and...

Face Adrenalin Bloukrans Bungee

Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump is recognised by the Guinness World Records as the highest bungee jump...

Into The Blue Scuba Dive Centre

Into The Blue Scuba Dive Centre offers a range of scuba diving courses, from beginner to advanced...

Artjamming V&A Waterfront

An opportunity for kids and adults to express their creativity by creating a unique, full colour...

Wallendair Paragliding

Wallendair provides paragliding flights for passengers, courses for pilots and a variety of other...

Atlantic Surf Company

Atlantic Surf Co. is a surf shop in Cape Town that makes Fury Surf/Kite and SUP boards, offers...

Shark Cage Diving

White Shark Diving Company's shark cage dives take place out at Dyer Island, roughly 15 minutes by...

Green Point Tennis Club

Green Point Tennis Club has six gravel courts and basic clubhouse facilities and over the years the...

Cango Caves

The 20 million year-old Cango Caves system, located 30 kilometers from Oudtshoorn at the start of...

Bird of Prey Centre flight displays

Flight displays are a highlight of the Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre. They...

Archery Adventures Tour

Archery Adventures in the Howberry Hills of Plettenberg Bay teaches the art of archery to beginners...

Drakensberg Canopy Tour

The Drakensberg Canopy Tour is hidden in the indigenous Drakensberg forest with a mix of cliff-face...

Marimba Jam Experience

Marimba Jam is a female-led organization that invites beginners and music lovers to learn how to...

African Food & Storytelling Experience

Dennis, a food writer and leader of the African Food & Storytelling Experience, shows guests...

Cape Town Fynbos Experience

The Cape Town Fynbos Experience is a chance to explore South Africa’s botanical heritage through...

Eve Art Studio

An art studio run by international artist Madeleine Eve, who teaches pottery and art classes

Entrepreneurs of Langa Bike Tour

Entrepreneurs of Langa bike tour is a social impact experience that invites guests to responsibly...

Calico Ceramics Pottery Workshops

Cape Town based ceramics studio, Calico Ceramics, specialises in creating custom hand-painted...

Urban Safari by Kiff Kombi Tours

Kiff Kombi’s Urban Safari is an all in one alternative Cape Town experience, with District Six,...

Melissa Louise Candlemaking Workshops

Studio Melissa Louis is a creative and interior design firm, it is a candlemaking workshop in Salt...

Bloukrans Bungy & Sky Walk

The Bloukrans Bungy is a long bungee cord attached to Africa’s largest bridge; the Bloukrans...

Hermanus Whale Watching Walking Tour

Hermanus Whale Watching Walking Tour keeps guests on solid ground while getting a close viewpoint...

Die Letterhuis Calligraphy Workshops

Die Letterhuis on Aswater Farm invites calligraphers and hobbyists for a karoo retreat and art...

Exotic Animal World

A sanctuary for over 700 animal species

Diamond Cutting Factory Tour

On the Diamond Cutting Factory Tour, spectators will see how the team at The Diamond Shoppe brings...

Classic Cars Chapman’s Peak Cruise

Classic Cars offers guests the opportunity to tour Cape Town’s most beautiful coastal road,...

Cool Runnings Toboggan Rides

Africa’s first downhill tobogganing track.

Boschendal Farm

Boschendal Farm in Franschhoek is a place to experience luxury farm living through their food and...

The African Art Workshop

The African Art Workshop is a painting experience and history lesson led by Tozamile Mnapu, an...

Steenbras Crystal Pools Hike

The Steenbras Crystal Pool Hiking Trail starts on the R44, between Gordon's Bay and Rooi Els, just...

Table Mountain Hikes

Table Mountain hikes can be accessed along various routes.

Cape Point Hiking Trail

The Cape Point Hiking Trail is a two-day, one-night trail that follows a circular route through the...

Old Boland Hiking Trail

A series of five different hiking routes make up the Boland Hiking Trail

Greyton to McGregor Hiking Trail

The Greyton McGregor Hiking Trail (also known as the Boesmanskloof Trail) is a 14km trail that...

Tygerberg Mountain Biking Trail

Tygerberg Mountain Biking Trail combines over 120 km of linked trails in and around the Durbanville...

Eselfontein Mountain Biking

Considered one of the best single track MTB trails in the country, Eselfontein Farm provides four...

Lebanon Forest Mountain Biking

The Lebanon Forest Mountain Biking trails are graded according to colour and includes types for...

Harkerville Mountain Biking

Harkerville Forest lies close to Plettenberg Bay and offers a series of four mountain biking routes...

Gariep Dam Mountain Biking

Gariep Nature Reserve, close to the town of Venterstad, has been described as ‘a piece of...

Dhamma Patākā Vipassana Meditation

Dhamma Patākā, meaning ‘flag of Dhamma’, is the first Vipassana Centre to be established in...

Hot Air Balloon Cape Town

Hot air balloon rides, helicopter flights, and off road 4X4 and wine tours.

Cape Town Helicopters

A chance to experience breathtaking views of CapeTown's city, mountain and coastline.

Cape Canopy Zipline Tour

An exhilarating adventure experience located in the heart of the Western Cape

NAC Helicopters Cape Town Tours

NAC Helicopters Cape Town offers set scenic helicopter tours as well as private aviation.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is trip up to the summit in one of two revolving cable cars...

Cape Lion E-Bikes

No matter your fitness level or ability to cycle, pedal-assisted E-Bikes or eMTBs allow you to...

Clay Cafe Hout Bay

An array of unfired bisque as well as a wide selection of colourful paints to create crockery that...

Chapman’s Peak Drive

A visit to Hout Bay would not be complete without a drive on Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the...

Into The Blue

A scuba diving centre which offers a range of courses from beginner to advanced.

Surf Big Bay

A surf school providing equipment and professional coaching, for a group or private lessons.

Orca Industries

An industry that offers a full range of diving, hiking, climbing, camping and trail running...

Cape Town Freediving

A course providing you with the specific freedive knowledge, skills, confidence and insight to make...

African Shark Eco-Charters

African Shark Eco-Charters is very much safety first and ‘shark forward’, managing the...

Atlantic Surf Co SUP Lessons

Atlantic Surf Co is a surf shop in Cape Town specialising in a wide offering from holiday clubs,...

High Five: Kite Surf School

High Five's Kite Surf School & Outdoor Adventures offers kite surfing courses and refresher courses...

Kayak Cape Town

Kayak Cape Town provides a view of the penguins on boulders beach from atop the water in a sea...

Vinebikes Wine Farm Tours

Vinebikes offers a variety of guided and self-guided cycling tours in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek,...

Deckle Edge

The Deckle Edge is an art-supply megastore in Salt River, offering a wide range of paper, art...

LifeArt Studio and School

An art school that provides long-term learn-how-to-paint classes, evening classes, weekend and...

Photography Workshops

A range of photography courses for both beginners and professionals.

Paradiso Academy

A dance studio that teaches Afro-Latin dances and many more

Higgeldy Piggeldy Farm

An opportunity to feed and touch friendly farmyard animals.

Jolly Roger Pirate Boat

The only authentic pirate ship in South Africa.

Action Pursuit Group Paintball

Action Pursuit Group offer paintball and lasertag games on site with Paintball and Lasertag courses.

Protea Sports Club Archery

Protea Sports Club is one of the oldest and largest archery clubs in South Africa.

Vergenoegd Duck Parade

The ducks parade three times daily as they head into the vineyard to forage for snails and insects...

Vredenheim Big Cat Park

Face to face encounter with the Big Cats, or book a game drive and enjoy a scenic drive of their...

Giraffe House

The Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness centre provides easy access to some of the continent's...

Cave Golf: V&A Waterfront

An 18-hole mini golf course for all, challenging enough to be enjoyed by experienced golfers.

Cape Town Ostrich Ranch

Cape Town Ostrich Ranch provides guided tours of ostrich rich encounters

Cape Point Ostrich Farm

A Cape Dutch style family farm, which is home to more than 40 breeding birds, with guided tours...

Le Bonheur Reptile Adventures

A guided tour and viewing of various reptiles

Cave Golf Simon’s Town

The Simon’s Town Cave Golf layout is an 18-hole challenging mini-golf course,

Artjamming Somerset West

An opportunity for people of all ages to connect, relax, and express themselves through art.

Battlefield Live

An interactive laser combat simulation game.

Battlefield Live Durbanville

The 'ultimate' laser tag event - great for groups, whether kids' parties, corporate team building...

Acrobranch Constantia

Outdoor activities with a scenic view.

Acrobranch Stellenbosch

Adrenaline inducing tree-built obstacles with varying levels of height and difficulty.

Surf Emporium

An accredited surf and stand-up paddle (SUP) school for the whole family.

African Relish Cooking School

A recreational cooking school for South African cuisine taught by resident chef, Alexa Wiehahn.

Karoo Birding Safaris in Prince Albert

Karoo Birding Safaris is owned and run by Japie and Ralie Claassen, both passionate about nature...

Flying Feet Cycling Tours

Rentals and guided cycling trips to explore Montagu's art and cultural identity. Visiting guests...

Warwick Vegan Picnic

Warwick Wine Estate offers guests gourmet picnics and charcuterie platters in a tranquil, relaxed...

Let’s Go Bowling

Fun and entertainment for functions, kids' parties, team building activities and more.

CK Ramics

Monthly pottery classes and workshops for everyone regardless of experience.

Monkey Town

A sanctuary for exotic monkey species from all over the world

The Hand Printing Studio

Handprinted artistic designs on fabric classes, all courses are led with hands-on guidance.

Iona Wines

Iona Vineyards places a focus on four quality wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and...

Kaskazi Kayaks and Adventures

A guided kayaking course for beginners.

SUP Cape Town

Introductory lessons in Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) .

Paul Wallace Wines

Wine tasting at Paul Wallace Wines is known for its hospitality and its highly-rated wines. Wine...

Charles Fox Cap Classique Estate

A visit to the farm's manicured garden and sprawling vineyard includes an encounter with Charles...

Raapenberg Bird Sanctuary Nature Reserve

A 10-hectare bird sanctuary with parkland, trees, lawn, and picnic sites.

Cooking Classes at Masala Dosa

Masala Dosa chef and maître d', Riyaz Mir, guides guests through Indian cooking, demystifies the...

Rollercade Cape Town – RELOCATING

An indoor roller-skating park

GoBike Hermanus

Bicycles for rental or purchase, suitable for advanced mountain bike riders to those fresh off the...

E-lectric Ventures

E-lectric Ventures provide unique and exclusive tours for individuals, couples or group trips....

Canvas Club Creative Crafting

Canvas Club offers a chance to socialise with old and new friends in their various arts and...

Flying Trapeze Classes in Stellenbosch

The Living Arts Foundation offers flying trapeze classes for adults and children at The Shed in...

Franschhoek Wine Tram

The Franschhoek Wine Tram's hop-on hop-off tour is a way to discover Franschhoek Valley:...

Two Oceans Aquarium: Penguin Encounter

The Penguin Encounter at the Two Oceans Aquarium gives guests the opportunity to engage, close-up,...

Maiden’s Cove Tidal Pools 1 & 2

Views of both the mountain and sea with picnic facilities nearby, makes these tidal pools popular...

Camps Bay Tidal Pool

A large tidal pool that has family friendly restaurants nearby.

Saunders Rock Tidal Pool

A pool built into a rocky crevice next to Saunders Beach. The granite rocks create a wind barrier,...

Wooley’s Tidal Pool

Two pools, of which the smaller one is perfect for younger kids to paddle in.

Dalebrook Tidal Pool

A public tidal pool with an outdoor shower and a changing room.

St James Tidal Pool

Cape Town’s most iconic tidal pool, easily recognised by the coloured beach huts that sit against...

Miller’s Point Tidal Pool

Miller's Point Tidal Pool has a grassed area around the pool, and braai pits and changing rooms...

Glencairn Tidal Pool

Glencairn Tidal Pool is popular amongst swimmers, snorkelers and sunbathers, it also holds a...

Monwabisi Tidal Pool

Monwabisi Tidal pool is an enormous pool which has many picnic and braai sites close by, set out on...

Scootours

Downhill freewheeling on non-motorised scooters.

Mamba Sandboarding

A family-run business specialising in kids’ sandboarding parties.

Bubble Soccer

An exciting game of soccer in which players compete in a bubble.

World of Birds

Largest bird park in Africa

Drakenstein Lion Park

Visit a Lion Sanctuary and Chimp Haven with scheduled lion feeding times available.

Electric Life Rides

South Africa's first Electric Scooter, Motorcycle & Vehicle Renting Hub for the public to explore...

DanceCraft Dance Lessons

For both experts and beginners to enjoy

HangTime Climbing Gym

HangTime offers something for everyone.

Baikt Ceramics

Come discover a unique ceramic experience.

Soma Fusion Bellydance Company

Middle Eastern bellydance fusing old and new styles

SboNdaba Dance

Step, tap, step at an affordable price

The Cape Wheel

A 360-degree panoramic view of Cape Town.

Van Ryn’s Brandy Distillery

Experience the luxury of award-winning brandies

Mimosa Brunch Cruises

You can never have too many mimosas

SA Forest Adventures: Cape Town Ziplines

Panoramic views of Cape Town from up above.

Ghenwa’s Culinary Club

A true and authentic Lebanese experience

Mirage Yacht Parties

Specially themed cruise experiences

Total Ninja Obstacle & Inflatable Park

Inflatable Obstacle course park

Djembe Drumming Cruise

Djembe Drumming Cruise aboard a schooner

Chommies

Premium collection of pet accessory and lifestyle items

Guerrilla Mosaic Bombing Project

A street-based mosaic-spotting challenge

The ArtiChoc Creative Café

Family-friendly edible fun

Paint by Numbers

Experience the joy of painting

Salt & Sage

Creating memorable experiences through food and creativity in the kitchen

KitchenAngel

A bona fide cooking experience

My Easy Cooking

Come and Learn from Nina

African Relish

Explore some unique and delicious food experience

Top Nosh Cooking Classes

A variety of cooking classes, from basic to themed courses

Silwood Kitchen

Learn from some of the Best

Ginger & Lime Cooking Experience

Interactive cooking courses and intimate event venue

Waterfront Charters Clifton Cruise

Coastal adventures to the iconic Clifton Beach

DIY Craft Bar

A creative craft studio in Noordhoek.

J.C. Le Roux’s Pizza and Bubbly Pairing

An Italian-French experience like no other

Secret Sunrise

A silent guided dance and meditation community

MIRAGE: Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats watching the sun go down aboard a luxurious yacht while sipping on some local...

The Gallivanting Goose

An app-driven scavenger hunt designed for groups, The Gallivanting Goose is a great way to engage...

Jewellery Making Workshop

This is a great experience for brides-to-be, birthdays, friends, and family. Take home your very...

Morgenster Estate

Estate offering various tastings including wine and olive oil and an Italian experience

Franschhoek Mystery Weekend

16-18 Jun, 28-30 Jul, 25-27 Aug | An all inclusive getaway for couples in Franschhoek

Marine Big 5 Trip

A cruise trip of educational viewing and exploring the Marine Big 5

Scene It: Bar Crawl

“Is there a bar in Cape Town you DON’T know, Brendon?” we asked. It seems not. And for each...

Scene It: Heritage with CPO Route

A game of hide-and-seek with members of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra in some of Cape...

Scene It: Silo District

Comedians and Animators let loose in the Waterfront. What could go wrong?

Scene It: Burlesque in the City

Calling all city venues! It’s time to up your game and show off your curves with some timeless...

Scene It: Creatives of Langa

The vibrant community of Langa hums with creativity. Scene It captured just a small sample of the...

Two Oceans Aquarium

Entertainment with a commitment to marine conservation.

Franschhoek Vineyard Hopper

Non-guided tour of wineries, breweries and restaurants in Franschhoek with various packages...

Perfume Prive Workshop

Perfume workshops where guests can create a signature scent

Africa Padel

Padel courts across South Africa

Sky-Hi Ride

Amusement park ride giving riders a bird's eye view of Cape Town

Winter Picnic at Spier

A cosy picnic with a difference

Archery Adventures

Archery trail or target archery

Scene It: Animation Route

See how creative minds interpret Cape Town

Paint Social at Lindsey & Lutz

Cape Town’s home for serenity, quality social time and creativity.

Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails

MTB trails across privately owned working wine farms and conservation areas.

Cape Town Abseil

The ultimate adventure activity for thrill-seekers looking to experience Cape Town from a whole new...

Hiking at Mont Rochelle

Walks and hikes for all fitness levels.

Hi5 Paragliding

A tandem paragliding flight offering breathtaking views of the city

Kizomba, Salsa, Bachata classes

Beginner and improver lessons in Latino dance styles

Cape Shark Adventures

Multiple daily trips for guests to experience a thrilling shark cage diving adventure.

Axe-O

South Africa's first axe-throwing lounge.

ArtJamming CPT

The most fun you can have with a paintbrush.

Fives Futbol

A platform for players to play-out their dream and enjoy the beautiful game in all its glory.

Newlands Forest

Newlands Forest is a tranquil space in Cape Town where people meet to walk their dogs, and stroll...

Higgeldy Piggeldy Farm Yard

A petting zoo and interactive space with animals

De Hoop Nature Reserve

One of the Cape's best whale-watching destinations

Dine & Paint Exclusive

So much more than just a Sip & Paint!

Waterfront Charters Seal Snorkeling

The Seal Snorkeling trip begins with a speed boat ride to the Cape fur seal colony at Oudekraal,...

UpCycles

Bicycle rentals along the Atlantic Seaboard.

Cape RADD

Snorkelling and scuba diving for science.

Atlantic Surf – Surf and SUP Lessons

Atlantic Surf Club offers specific surf and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lessons for children, women,...

Sensagria SBK Dance Classes

A renowned dance studio based in Cape Town.

Salsa Cape Town

Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba dance classes.

Waterfront Charters Sunset Cruise

Champagne cruise under sail (or motor)

Alpaca Loom

Alpaca Loom offers an experience with nature, animals and the outdoor beauty that is a real escape...

Blue Mountain Trail

Exceptional 3 day guided trial that leads you through the beautiful and abundant fynbos slopes.

Trail’s End Bike Hotel

A cyclist-centric accommodation that is Africa’s first bike hotel.

Elgin Grabouw Quad Bike Experience

User-friendly, high-class machinery suitable for families and small corporate groups.

Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate

Explore a wider range of wines using grapes grown in optimal conditions

Green Mountain Trail

A bucket list 60km hike through the natural beauty of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.

High Five Kite surfing

A high flying activity to grab some airtime

Waterfront Charters

Take a trip out to sea with pure luxury and elegance

Cape Kayak Adventures

Paddle-along fun and scenic water routes

Sea Point Pavilion

An Art Deco destination with pools for all levels

Simon’s Town Boat Company

A close encounter with nature's marine life

World Sports Betting Cape Town Met

A horse racing spectacle that delivers great entertainment and high fashion. That features the main...

Constantia Wine Walk

A private-access walking tour across three renowned wine farms in the Constantia Valley.

eFoiling

Every day | Try the new watersport that feels like flying, known as “everyone’s sport” for...

Secret Sunrise

Various dates | Secret Sunrise silent disco wellbeing movement events

Strandfontein Tidal Pool

Strandfontein Tidal Pool is the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere, it forms part of...

Cederberg Observatory Open Night

Most Sats through to end Sept 2024 | A magical evening under the Cederberg's beautiful night skies.

SA Lipizzaners Lunge Lesson

Mon to Sat year round | A chance to focus on on the fundamentals of correct seat position.

Food Jams: Soute Studio

Culinary experiences, connecting people through food

Royal Enfield Coffee Ride

Every Sat to 12 April 2025 | Kick-off the weekend in style.

Cape Town Craft Club

1st & 2nd Wed of every month | A social circle for creative people, from seasoned makers to first...

Sessions Billiard Club

A lively pub sports bar with a dedicated U18-friendly zone equipped with top-notch equipment.

Waterfront Duck Tour

1 to 30 Nov 2024 | South Africa's all-in-one land and water tour.

CapeLUG – Lego User Group

A Lego-fan community.

Atlantis Dunes Quadbiking & Sandboarding

The longest-running quad bike tour operator in SA

Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve

A unique wildlife experience within the serene West Coast.

Museum of Dogs

A first-of-its-kind museum dedicated to celebrating dogs.

Hermanus Whale Watchers

A front row seat to view a big marine wonder

Oceans Africa

High cliffs of the Western Cape provide an ideal vantage point for seasonal whale watching

Southern Right Charters

Whale- watching in close proximity

Marine Dynamics Whale Cruises

Experience the ocean’s marine big 5, including the Southern Right Whales

Simons Town Boat Company

A two and a half hour whale watching tour

Hermanus Whale Cruises

Daily | Explore marine life while cruising

Green Cape Tours

By arrangement | Experience the wonder of nature through whale watching

Ocean Wonder

Daily | Enjoy a cruise and see some marine life

Ivanhoe Sea Safaris

An exceptionally safe and stable vessel from which to view whales

Captain Jack’s

Sighting creatures of the ocean as they feed on the bounty of fish that this region offers.

Quiz Nights – Tiger’s Milk

A weekly Quiz night hosted by various branches of Tiger's Milk

SANCCOB African Penguin Tours

A chance to explore the world of African Penguins.

Cinema Craft Nights at Labia Theatre

Selected Wed evenings | Cosy crafting while watching films at the Labia Theatre.

Skateboarding with Kent

Private longboard skateboard lessons with Kent Lingeveldt.