20 Greatest Issues to Do in Cape City earlier than Winter Ends

[Updated August 2022]

The much-loved and praised metropolis of Cape City is such a well-liked vacation spot, due to the array of attention-grabbing actions and locations which pop up year-round all through the Mom Metropolis. Regardless of the season, there may be all the time a buzz on this one-of-a-kind South African vacation spot. Seeking to uncover winter enjoyable in Cape City? Travelstart takes a have a look at among the cool, new and strange issues to do in Cape City this winter. So hurry up so that you don’t miss out! the seasonal clock is ticking!

1. Giggles on the Cape City Comedy Membership

Picture courtesy of Cape City Comedy Membership

Positioned on the V&A Waterfront, Cape City Comedy Membership is the town’s greatest devoted stand-up comedy venue. It’s residence to a few of South Africa’s best comedic expertise. Keep away from the winter chills, and head to the Cape City Comedy Membership, the place you’ll be able to take pleasure in some good meals and a glass of wine whereas absorbing the comedic banter. It is a great spot for a date evening or dinner with mates. Regardless of the event, laughs are assured. 

Preserve updated with the comedy membership’s reveals and e-book your tickets!

Deal with:	The Pumphouse on the V&A Waterfront, Dock Street (Close to Two Oceans Aquarium), Cape City
Contact:	012 418 8880 or data@capetowncomedy.com

2. Wine tasting within the CBD

Keep heat this winter in Cape City and go wine tasting on the Rockwell Cellar. To your comfort, it’s located contained in the Rockwell All Suite Lodge & Residences. Do that enjoyable different factor to do within the coronary heart of Cape City. You can e-book a non-public wine tasting expertise on the Rockwell Cellars. You’ll get to savour a number of high wines and spirits straight from their respective farms. A wine tasting expertise awaits!

Deal with:	32 Prestwich Road, Inexperienced Level, Cape City, 8001
Contact:	012 421 0015 or rockwellcellars@rockwellhotel.co.za

3. Zoom down the mountain into the Metropolis Bowl with Scootours Cape City

Freewheel into the town on a Monster Mountain® Scooter. The scooters are eco-friendly and gravity-propelled. Anybody who can journey a bicycle can use them and also you get to manage the pace. Scootours will take you on an adventurous off-road observe down the aspect of Sign Hill into Bo-Kaap, protecting 5 kilometres with breathtaking views of the Mom Metropolis. The expertise continues as you might be transported to Desk Mountain to your remaining run down a single observe. That is excellent for these of us who aren’t sturdy hikers however nonetheless admire good views, nature and desire a lungful of contemporary air!

Adults and youngsters over 10 years e-book solo tickets and kids 9 years and underneath can double up with mother or dad. Keep in mind to put on closed footwear and produce a windbreaker.

Excursions depart from Desk Mountain’s Kloofnek parking space.

Prices

Driver Tickets (10 years and up)	R680 pp
Junior Passenger Tickets (4-9 years)	R290 pp

*They’ve specials for teenagers events and midweek team-building occasions (Monday-Friday)

Extra Information

Departure Instances:	10:00-11:00 / 12:30-14:00 / 15:00
Contact:	082 776 0557

 4. Eco-fun at Intaka Island

If you happen to’re achieved purchasing ‘til you drop on the fourth largest mall on the continent, Canal Stroll, take into account a peaceable ferry journey via the Intaka Island wetland space. That is an award-winning 16-hectare wetland and chicken sanctuary. There’s even a hop-on, hop-off possibility at Canal Stroll and Crystal Towers. Get pleasure from a scenic ferry journey on the Grand Canal in addition to round Intaka Island. The ferry journey lasts round 35 minutes. 

You can even take pleasure in guided walks just like the “Full Moon Hike on Intaka Island!” Expertise the Island come to life with sights, sounds and smells of nature round you… How cool!

Prices

Entrance Price:	Adults – R25  Youngsters underneath 12 / Pensioners – R15
Boat Journey:	Adults – R75  Youngsters – R65

 Extra Information

 5. Eat away on the metropolis markets

Winter in Cape City means finding distinctive meals to maintain your stomach heat. Cape City markets ship over and above with regards to superb meals and nice vibes. If you happen to’re on the V&A Waterfront, cease by on the V&A Meals Market for a wide range of high quality meals like scrumptious waffles, craft beers, pizza, stylish smoothies and a lot extra. Mojo Market in Sea Level is one other winner with an array of delicacies from all over the world, together with Dutch poffertjies, biltong, oysters, and rooster chow mein to die for. That is additionally a well-liked place to observe massive world sport matches with a glass of beer or a G&T in hand. Every market presents a programme of dwell music to maintain the vibe going whilst you benefit from the scrumptious meals on supply! Different unimaginable markets which might be positively value visiting are the Bay Harbour Market and the Oranjezicht Farmers Market.

6. Volunteer on the Two Oceans Aquarium

Suited to Cape City residents or long-term guests, the volunteer programme on the Two Oceans Aquarium permits you to change into an ocean ambassador and get entangled within the marine conservation efforts on the aquarium. The volunteer programme takes place throughout the second half of the 12 months. There are two coaching programs, one on Mondays and the opposite on Saturdays. Please word that there will probably be a small registration price. Preserve updated with the Two Oceans Aquarium volunteer programme as they reveal the ultimate particulars. Enroll and take care of Cape City’s treasured pearl!

Location:	Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape City
Contact:	021 418 3823 or electronic mail volunteer@aquarium.co.za

7. Ceramics at Clay Café 

The Clay Café is the right factor to do in Cape City in winter with the entire household or a gaggle of mates. Located in picturesque Hout Bay or in Gardens the Clay Café prides itself on creating an gratifying expertise for adults and kids alike. You’ll select from an array of unfired bisque (pottery items) which you’ll beautify and paint to make your one-of-a-kind crockery. Get your creativity on!

There’s additionally a restaurant which presents lunch meals or tapas to snack on while you take pleasure in your afternoon, crafting stunning items with family members. There are vegan, vegetarian and Halaal-friendly (on request) choices.

Please word that instances differ throughout the week. Don’t overlook to make your reserving!

Deal with:	Clay Café, Erf 4080, 177 Major Street, Hout Bay 199 Bree Road, Gardens, Cape City
Contact:	076 810 5120 or data@claycafe.co.za 061 917 4191 or 199bree@claycafe.co.za

 8. Discover artwork on the Zeitz MOCAA Museum

Located on the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District, this spectacular museum deserves a complete day of your time. There’s simply a lot artwork to see and work together with. Zeitz MOCAA presents day by day complimentary museum highlights excursions, together with the Zeitz MOCAA member excursions, non-public pre-booked excursions and occasion excursions to fit your particular wants. You’ll get to see Twenty first-century artwork from Africa and its diaspora. There are all the time mind-blowing, progressive exhibitions and workshops so that you can attend. The constructing itself is a formidable piece of structure. The galleries are unfold over a number of flooring with exhibition galleries, centres for artwork training, performative follow, images and extra. What’s to not love!

Please word that they’re closed on Mondays.

Prices

Each day Admission:	R210 per grownup Free for youngsters underneath 18(should current ID)
Birthday Month:	Free entry on any day you select in your birthday month (should current ID/driver’s license/passport)
Wednesdays:	Free entry for African residents between 10:00 and 13:00 (should current ID/driver’s license/passport)

 Extra Information

Deal with:	V&A Waterfront, Silo District, S Arm Street, Waterfront, Cape City, 8001
Contact:	087 350 4777 or data@zeitzmocaa.museum

9. Beer tasting at Cape City’s breweries

Head to one in all Cape City’s a number of craft beer breweries for a style of outstanding beers and heartwarming meals. Whether or not you’re in search of a Monday burger particular or scrumptious steak and beer or a comfortable quiz evening, there’s positively a deal to be discovered at locations akin to Woodstock Brewery and Satan’s Peak Brewing Firm. Greatest loved with a gaggle of mates!

10. Jazz at The Crypt

The Crypt is a particular house in Cape City, nestled under the historic St. George’s Cathedral. The house is full with vaulted ceilings, stable stone pillars and gothic home windows. You may benefit from the stunning fusion of African and worldwide jazz while delighting in delectable delicacies and pulsating tradition. Welcome a night of vibey jazz and delicious meals this winter to fill your soul with an abundance of happiness!

Prices

Stay Jazz Present Cowl Cost:

R100-R150 pp

 Extra Information

Deal with:	1 Wale Road, c/o Wale and Adderley Streets (St. George’s Cathedral), Cape City
Contact:	vai their web site

11. Wine tasting at Cape City’s vineyards

Heat up with a glass of fantastic South African wine straight from the winery. Cape City’s vineyards are a serious draw card for a lot of vacationers. Whether or not you’re driving alongside the Constantia Wine Route or venturing alongside the epic Stellenbosch Vineyards, you might be sure to search out some stellar wine alternatives.

You may like: 6 Undiscovered Wine Farms round Cape City

12. Kitesurf or kiteboard on the famend Blouberg Seaside and Massive Bay

Make the most of Cape City’s beneficial watersport circumstances. If you happen to’re in search of some enjoyable water actions, the right factor to do in Cape City in winter is kitesurfing or kiteboarding on the serene Blouberg Seaside and Massive Bay. Get an adrenaline rush and really feel the wind via your hair as you benefit from the massive waves, clear water and ideal view of Desk Mountain.

13. Journey the Franschhoek Wine Tram

The most effective methods to find the Franschhoek Valley is by doing the Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour. Journey via the rolling vineyards on a double-decker tram. You’ll get to cease at and go to a few of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates. You can even do wine tastings on the totally different wine farms if you wish to take a look at a wide range of the wine farms’ greatest wines.
That is the right alternative to find out about Franschhoek’s historical past and wine cultivation!

Prices

Hop-on Hop-off value	Adults: R270 (R260 pp when you select “group expertise”)
	Youngsters 3-17 years: R90 (R80 pp when you select “group expertise”)

 Extra Information

Deal with:	Nook of Major Street & Cabriere Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
Contact:	021 300 0338 or data@winetram.co.za

 14. Soak in Caledon’s pure scorching springs

An outstanding exercise to do in Cape City in winter is a day go to to the Caledon Resort’s famend mineral-rich heat springs. You’ll be blissful to know that the natural-warm mineral swimming pools are saved naturally pure – no chemical substances are added. The iron particles seen within the water act as a physique exfoliant. Unwind and benefit from the stunning enhance of blood circulation and any stress will soften away at this one-of-a-kind characteristic within the Western Cape.

Please word they the swimming pools are closed on Mondays.

E-book your ticket on-line!

Prices

Caledon Spa pool entry value (day visits):	Adults: R130
	Youngsters: R100  Youngsters underneath 5: Free

R175 per individual on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and college holidays.

 Extra Information

Deal with:	1 Nerina Avenue, Caledon, Western Cape
Contact:	028 214 5100 or caledonspa@tsogosun.com

15. Discover a cool e-book retailer within the metropolis

Cape City has many superb bookstores to get misplaced in. Why not seize a cappuccino and head to a comfortable bookstore, the place you’ll discover all forms of genres, starting from the classics to African literature. Some favourites are the E-book Lounge, Clarke’s Bookshop and Kalk Bay Books!

16. Problem your self with enjoyable HintHunt video games

For one thing a bit of totally different, get entangled with HintHunt – a novel expertise for households, mates and colleagues. This thrilling sport contains fixing puzzles and opening locks in a fast-paced setting which is able to assure a ton of snickers. Designed for teams of 2-6 folks, you’ll be locked in a themed room, and will probably be required to resolve hidden clues and overcome varied psychological duties to flee the room. They even have outside video games!   

Prices

Contact them to make your sport package deal and for costs.

Youngsters underneath 7 play free.

 Extra Information

Mon to Thu:	10:00 – 19:00
Fri to Sat:	10:00 – 22:00
Solar:	10:00 – 17:30
E-book on their web site:	HintHunt Web site

 

17. Let’s go bowling!

For some indoor enjoyable and pleasure this winter, get caught in a sport of ten-pin bowling. It’s superb for team-building, a household outing and a enjoyable evening out with mates. Take a look at your bowling expertise at Let’s Go Bowling in Claremont or Grandwest On line casino in Goodwood.

18. A free strolling tour via the CBD

If the climate is nice, take into account an informative tour with Cape City Free Strolling Excursions. The beauty of doing this strolling tour is that you simply’re sure to study so many issues about Cape City’s historical past and its buildings. All it’s important to do is arrive at Motherland Espresso Firm in St. George’s Mall and join. Be taught in regards to the Firm’s Backyard, Bo-Kaap, Greenmarket Sq. and so many iconic locations in Cape City’s CBD. A small donation is appreciated on the finish of the tour.

19. Enjoyable at Butterfly World Zoo

For an opportunity to be one with tropical gardens, stunning butterflies and the melodic sounds of birds chirping, go to Butterfly World Zoo. There’s a lot to see on this sanctuary for unique animals. Located simply outdoors Cape City, in Klapmuts, Butterfly World Zoo is an interactive animal attraction that’s nice for household outings and images alternatives.

Prices

Entrance Price:	Grownup – R88
	Youngsters – R49
	College students and Pensioners – R79

 Extra Information

Deal with:	Route 44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Opening Hours:	Monday to Sunday 09:00-17:00
Contact:	021 875 5678 or training.bfw@gmail.com

 20. Get a style of indoor mountaineering

Whether or not you’re a newbie or a sophisticated rock climber, HangTime Fitness center presents the right circumstances with custom-built partitions, devoted bouldering areas and top-end coaching services. It is a enjoyable technique to burn some winter energy. Get a full-body exercise and develop core power as you study to navigate your manner round totally different climbing areas. With a gymnasium in Pinelands and Bellville, you might be spoilt for selection! 

Prices

Pinelands Day Cross:	R85
Bellville Day Cross:	R120

 Extra Information

Deal with:	Pinelands Fitness center Dawn Park, Dawn Circle, Status Drive, Pinelands/Ndabeni Bellville Fitness center 2 Pioneer Road, Oakdale, Cape City
Contact:	074 134 8981 or climb@hangtime.co.za

With all of those enjoyable issues to do in Cape City in winter, your itinerary simply acquired a complete lot hotter. Your choices are limitless this winter, main you to jazz, artwork galleries, eco-adventures, wine tasting and a lot extra. Keep in mind to maintain heat whereas having fun with these unimaginable options within the Mom Metropolis. 

Do you could have any particular issues to do in Cape City in winter? Inform us the way you wish to spend this cosy season within the feedback under.

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