The Best High Tea Experiences in Cape Town
The Best High Tea Experiences in Cape Town Cape Town has some excellent high-tea experiences, ranging from the classic grand-hotel tradition to contemporary afternoon teas with spectacular ocean, mountain views and scenic garden settings. Based on current 2026 offerings, these would be my top-rated high tea and afternoon tea experiences: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel […]
Paternoster Accommodation: The Top Places to Stay
Paternoster Accommodation: The Top Places to Stay Soli Deo Gloria Visit Paternoster Soli Deo Gloria Visit Paternoster is a four-star, beachfront self-catering accommodation in Paternoster, situated at 12 Schoonerklip Street in the Mosselbank area. It is designed specifically for two guests, making it particularly suitable for couples seeking a peaceful West Coast getaway. The accommodation’s […]
The Best Food Markets in and around Cape Town
The Best Food Markets in and around Cape Town Neighbourgoods Market Neighbourgoods Market at the historic Old Biscuit Mill, in Woodstock, is one of Cape Town’s most vibrant weekend food experiences. Housed within the atmospheric old industrial buildings and courtyards of the Biscuit Mill, the market brings together local food producers, artisan bakers, specialty cooks, […]
Unforgettable things to do in Cape Town
Unforgettable Things to Do in Cape Town Cape Town is one of those rare destinations where mountains, ocean, wildlife, history, wine, food and vibrant neighbourhoods all come together within a relatively small area. You can hike above the clouds in the morning, watch penguins on the beach in the afternoon and enjoy a spectacular sunset […]
The Best Whale Watching Spots Along the Western Cape Coastline
The Best Whale Watching Spots along the Western Cape Coastline The arrival of Southern right whales along the Cape Coast is one of the great seasonal wildlife spectacles of the southern hemisphere. As the Southern Hemisphere winter approaches, Southern right whales begin leaving their feeding grounds in the cold Southern Ocean around Antarctica and head […]
Private Cape Peninsula Tour with Cape Ability Tours
Private Cape Peninsula Tour with Cape Ability Tours There are few better ways to experience Cape Town than by leaving the city behind for a day and following the spectacular coastline of the Cape Peninsula. Within a single day, you can travel from Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard along dramatic coastal roads, stop at windswept viewpoints, […]
The Best Pizza Restaurants in Cape Town
The Best Pizza Restaurants in Cape Town The best pizza restaurants are usually distinguished by the quality of the pizza itself, consistency, ingredients, cooking technique and the overall dining experience. A great pizza is more than just a good topping combination. 1. Excellent dough is arguably the foundation of great pizza. A top pizza restaurant […]
Riding the Ceres Rail Train to Matjiesfontein
Riding the Ceres Rail Train to Matjiesfontein The Ceres Rail Company The Ceres Rail Company is one of South Africa’s premier heritage railway operators, dedicated to preserving the country’s rich railway history while offering unforgettable rail experiences through some of the Western Cape’s most spectacular landscapes. Based in Cape Town, the company operates beautifully restored […]
The Top-Rated Steakhouses in Cape Town
The Top-Rated Steakhouses in Cape Town The best steak restaurants are defined by their unwavering commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and consistency. They begin with premium, well-sourced beef that is expertly butchered and often dry-aged to enhance flavour and tenderness. Skilled chefs cook each steak with precision, achieving the perfect balance of a caramelised crust and […]
The Vanishing Giants of False Bay
The Vanishing Giants of False Bay The Mystery Behind the Disappearance of Great White Sharks in False Bay By the time the sun rises over False Bay, the ocean appears unchanged. The mountains still cast long shadows across the water. African penguins shuffle along nearby beaches, Cape fur seals bark from rocky outcrops, and fishing […]