What kind of trip excites you? Are you the kind that loves to be whisked away into a Wineland to experience a private and immersive Winelands experience? Or maybe you prefer exciting adventures in the wild? Whatever your style, you will find lots of options in the Cape Town area that will leave you craving for more. Let’s look at some of these exciting options.
1. Table top mount 4×4 experience
Forget biking, hiking or cable cars. You can still ascend the table top mountain in a 4×4 less tiring and lots of fun and adventure too! Explore Sideways are the only ones authorized to have a 4×4 in the state park. The trip includes a stopover at king’s blockhouse located on Devil’s peak which is a vantage point for viewing breathtaking views of Cape Town. You can take a walk around this historic site after which a snack with some drinks will wash any exhaustion that might be trying to creep up on you. The highlight of the trip is, however, a picnic lunch that has a wide assortment of South African wines.
2. Foodie Thursday
If you are a foodie, the foodie Thursday tour will be heavenly. The tour takes you through a culinary journey of Cape Town. Stops of this gastronomical trip include the Bo-Kaap as well as the vegetable and herb garden of Cape Food Wine. You also get to experience an immersive chocolate adventure at the Cocoa fair located in Woodstock. You’ll definitely like the wine and cheese pairing at the Culture club located on Bree Street.
3. Urban adventure
If you are the kind of person who finds the present more fascinating than the past, the Cape Town urban adventure is a must-have. For an entire day, you get to travel back and forth between stories of Cape Town’s history and the present day contrasts that are often overlooked. The trip can start with stand-up padding at the V&A waterfront after which you can head over to the sea point from where you will explore lots of art installation and then take a hike to the Bo Kaap. You can end the eventful day by hiking on Table Mountain from which you can enjoy a relaxing picnic-style meal.
4. Airbnb trips
When Airbnb launched the trips by locals product, they Chose Cape Town as one of the 12 cities to pioneer it. There is something about getting a local to show you around their city. They know the best scenes, they know how and where to get the best bargains and most of all, they know how to keep you out of trouble! At present, there are over 40 local city hosts in Cape Town that have unique experiences. They charge anything from R700- R4, 000. Some common trips by locals include Nelson Mandela footsteps, Madame Mystery excursions, and the Ocean Advocate.
Cape town has a lot to offer to tourists. As long as you find a trip package that suits your unique personality and needs, you are bound to have the time of your life.