thebusynomad 3mo

Cape Town insiders! whats the best way to find a reliable househelp for cooking/cleaning/ironing - ive posted on the facebook groups and get tons of answers but the problem is finding someone trustworthy and reliable

dawidvdh 3mo

Around Cape Town until Tuesday, let me know if anyone knows anything fun happening tonight or weekend

beyers 3mo

Mostly word of mouth and recommendations from a community. What area?

putmyname 3mo

First Thursdays are probably the best bet. Even locals just wait for that.

lfguarita 3mo

Hi everyone!

I will be in Cape Town in April.

I am wondering if you have any suggestions of the best safaris to do, what places to go to try local foods and other general must-see and do things in Cape Town.

I am also keen to learn more places to eat good food at affordable prices for the day-to-day and what places would be nice to see to the nightlife as I enjoy Afrobeats, amapiano, electronic music.

Thanks!

thebusynomad 2mo

im in capetown from today till end of jan, who is around?

jyotiranjan 2mo

Is bolt good in Capetown?
People told that to even cross the road you need to book can in Capetown else you will get stabbed

leonardo 2mo

yes

boris_k 2mo

For some reason, people usually say that Uber is safer crime-wise (perhaps due to more strict driver verification). And, no, you don't get stabbed when you cross the road :) At daytime, the touristy areas in CT feel safer than many cities in South America.

beyers 2mo

Bolt was fine last time I used it. Usually a bit cheaper than Uber.

beyers 2mo

SAFARIS:
Near Cape Town (Day trips/Overnight):

Aquila Private Game Reserve
Inverdoorn - Located in the Karoo, about 2.5 hours from Cape Town
Buffelsfontein - On the R27 West Coast road
Garden Route Game Lodge - Recommended for overnight stays with safari drives

It is recommended to skip 1-day safaris near Cape Town and rather do a proper multi-day safari at Kruger or similar if you want the authentic Big 5 experience.

LOCAL FOOD & TRADITIONAL SOUTH AFRICAN RESTAURANTS:
Traditional/Local South African Food:

Gold Restaurant - Special restaurant with food from all over Africa, good vibes (expensive, needs reservation)
Mama Africa - Traditional South African food
Biesmiellah (Bo-Kaap) - Cape Malay food (alcohol-free)
Seven Colours (Waterfront) - Lunch only
Onse Huisie - Traditional food
The Eastern Emporium (Short Market Street) - Budget authentic Cape Malay food
Fyn (Parliament Street) - Higher-end traditional cuisine

AFFORDABLE DAY-TO-DAY EATING:
Oceana Power Boat Club - R70 for 2 black label draughts, R60 for 2 double vodka/cokes, R120 for 2 burgers, R35 for boerewors rolls
Mojo Market (Sea Point) - Food market with various affordable options
Makers Landing (Waterfront) - Food market, open Thursday-Sunday 10am-7pm
Old Biscuit Mill (Woodstock) - Weekend market with food stalls
Oranjezicht Farmers Market (Waterfront on Wednesdays) - Fresh food and affordable meals
Root 44 Market - Described as "the BEST market within the Cape Town area"

NIGHTLIFE - AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO, ELECTRONIC:
Afrobeats:

Night in Lagos CPT - 53 Wale Street, celebrating Lagos/Nigerian culture (Free events)
La Barra - Known for Afrobeats dancing

Amapiano:

RANDS Cape Town - Biggest amapiano club in Cape Town (100k+ followers on Instagram evjugwgpveelzaucdgc /> Tigers Milk - Amapiano afternoons
The Hub Dance Studio (Woodstock) - Amapiano dance classes from R130, also offers Gqom, hip-hop classes

Electronic/Deep House:

The Athletic Club & Social - Most frequently mentioned venue, jazz nights, various DJs
Club Paradise - Deep house events
The Castle - Nightclub next to Athletic Club
Zsa Zsa - Electronic music
Old Biscuit Mill - Deep house and funk events on weekends
NY Pizza Sea Point - Has a secret club upstairs (Fri/Sat from 7pm, DJs from 10pm, 25+)
Jazz:

Athletic Club & Social - Regular jazz nights (R120 tickets)
Homecoming Theatre - Jazz performances

MUST-SEE & DO:

Table Mountain (cable car or hike)
Lion's Head (popular hike)
Boulders Beach (penguins)
Sea Point Promenade (for walks/runs)
V&A Waterfront
Camps Bay (beach)
First Thursdays - Monthly art walk through city galleries and cafes
Oranjezicht Farmers Market (Saturdays)
Robben Island tours
Cape Point
Wine tasting (Stellenbosch region)
Sunset at Saunders Rock Beach/Bantry Bay

Free Activities:

Iziko Museums (free on Africa Day & Museum Day)
City Nature Challenge walks
Hiking trails

AREAS TO STAY/EXPLORE:

Sea Point
Greenpoint
Observatory - Good vibe when students are around
Stellenbosch

lfguarita 2mo

Hi Beyers, I hope you are doing well, I really appreciate the help!!

danielzal 2mo

Hi guys, I am staying as a tourist in Cape town for 2 weeks? Which 2 districts/areas to choose to stay at? for 1 week each? Seeking advice

beyers 2mo

Sea Point, De Waterkant or Greenpoint is a nice safe bet.
Bo Kaap has a more cultural and historical legacy.
Camps bay is close to the best beaches.
Bloubergstrand is further away but has the best Kite Surfing.
Muizenberg is towards the south and is very vibey with its own laid back surfer culture.
Noordhoek and Fish Hook are other side of the mountain and hard to get to but very scenic and natural.
Hout Bay is an honourable mention.

pereirafda 2mo

Any tips on colivings or places to stay? I've been disappointed by Airbnb too many times already :(

danielzal 2mo

Hey nomads, would you reccomend to go on the garden route if I am only for 2 days staying in cape town?

beyers 2mo

If your total stay is only two days then it is not worth going to the garden route. Rather just explore Cape Town and Table Mountain.

beyers 2mo

Dissapointed how?

ciaranoglesby 2mo

There is so much more to do in cape town and surrounds. A trip to the Garden Route would mean you spend most of your time in the car. And it would take 2 days realisticly.

maadhuryad 2mo

Check out Neighbourgood or Cape Coliving!

danielzal 1mo

What are the best safari’s next to cape town for 1 day drive? 🦁Aquila? Buffelsfontein? Inverdoorn?

ciaranoglesby 1mo

My fav is Addo National Park but it's a 8-9 hour drive from CT.

beyers 1mo

Yes, Addo is great and totally worth it.
The drive to it is very scenic and you get to see how the landscape changes.
Plus you can take a different route back to get a new experience.

beyers 1mo

The general feeling is that you should go for a proper safari experience rather than a watered down version close to CT

maadhuryad 1mo

Hey guys! Arriving in Cape Town next weekend for 2 months! Anyone else around?

stevelacey 30d

In Cape Town for a few weeks 👋

dubaidoll 22d

Hi,

If anyone is here, I'd love to do a group hike to Kloof corner and Nek to Kirstenbosch. 🙂

garajluc 21d

Hey!

I’m planning to try out the digital nomad lifestyle in Cape Town and would love to stay there for a month in April. I’m looking to connect with other digital nomads while I’m there. Ideally, I’d love to find a place with a community vibe — maybe a co-living or co-working space with like-minded people. I would be happy for any recommendation :))

beyers 21d

You might be interested in Neighbourgood. They have a few locations

garajluc 20d

Thank you!

garajluc 11d

Hi,
Quick question: which telco provider have you had a good experience with?

Is anyone using an eSIM with unlimited data for work? If so, would you recommend it? Did you get your SIM card at the airport, or somewhere else? I’ll need unlimited data for work (and safety reasons), as I’d prefer not to rely too much on Wi-Fi. I’d really appreciate if you could share your experience. 🙏

cmpjonah 10d

Local or eSIM

puddlejumpur 10d

My eSIM was automatically connecting me to 3G so I manually changed it to Vodafone network and I’ve been getting 4G LTE all over SA since. 👍🏻

ciaranoglesby 6d

I got a Vodacom data bundle. 75gb. Was enough for me for a month at 4G speeds.

stevelacey 5d

I bought vodacom 20gb (10gb day/10gb night)... and I recommend just using Nomad or Airalo. I smashed through the 10gb in a week, there was no way to see that, and the app doesn't work for esims, and its all just pain, not worth it

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