mattegray24 2mo

Headed to Cape Town this week!

emreonroad 2mo

Just arrived in Cape Town.

emreonroad 2mo

I am staying in Sea Point any receommendatons for co working places / cafes?

luanralid 2mo

hey, still here?

ciaranoglesby 24d

I’m coming back to Cape Town at the weekend. Staying for 3 months. Maybe will get the visa extension. Anything happening?

thebusynomad 14d

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 13d

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

beyers 13d

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

putmyname 13d

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

lfguarita 10d

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 20h

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

jyotiranjan 3h

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 3h

yes

boris_k 2h

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 2h

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

beyers 2h

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 doglqqaznzonyjmbgjw /> 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 (described as "headquarters" by the group)
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 - "Life happens in Sea Point"
Greenpoint
Observatory - Good vibe when students are around
Salt River
Stellenbosch

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