Southern spring in the Cape: whales calving off Hermanus, the West Coast wildflower bloom, Table Mountain hikes, Winelands tastings and the city’s best food — all at shoulder-season prices.
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Heading to Cape Town? Here's a suggested itinerary with the best things to see and do to help you make the most of your time!

Plan the perfect Cape Peninsula tour. Drive Chapman's Peak, visit Cape Point lighthouse, see penguins at Boulders Beach. Route map, timings & booking tips from…

Discover the best whale watching in Hermanus with our 2026 guide. Learn when to visit Walker Bay, what to pack, and book a licensed boat tour with the experts.
For 35 incredible years, Hermanus Whale Festival 2026 has celebrated the annual return of the majestic Southern Right Whales to the shores of Hermanus —

Get ready for the 2026 flower season with our ultimate West Coast wildflower guide. Discover top viewing locations, camping tips, and road trip routes.

Discover the best places to experience West Coast wildflowers in 2026. Flower hotspots, travel tips &luxury guided tour experiences.

Our guide to the best Stellenbosch wineries (2026) — historic estates, small-batch producers, and the tasting rooms that are genuinely worth your time in the Cape Winelands.

As someone that's spent way too much time in South Africa's beautiful wine country, I still can't get enough of it. Stellenbosch, the jewel of the Western

In this guide, we’ll walk you through what to expect on the Franschhoek Wine Tram and how to decide which line to choose.

Our list of 31 Cape Town restaurants you need to try, ranging from fine dining to street food.

Cape Town is foodie heaven. In this guide, I share my favourite restaurants so that you can decide where to eat. Bon appetit!

Shop for freshly harvested produce, artisanal treats and handcrafted fashion at the vibey OZCF Market in Granger Bay at the Waterfront.

Our top Cape Town hotel picks from budget to luxury: The Silo, Ellerman House, Twelve Apostles, POD, Huijs Haerlem - with honest notes and ZAR prices.

From luxe lodges and cliff-hugging escapes to contemporary self-catering villas, these are the best places to stay in and around Hermanus.
Find the best places to stay in Hermanus, South Africa, using our very fast highlights search

6 Fantastic hiking trail on Table Mountain. Distances, elevation, GPX files. How to get? Safety tips for hiking Table Mountain.

Ready to hike Lion's Head hike? This guide contains everything you need to know before tackling this iconic Cape Town trail.
This guide to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden lists the best things to do and what not to miss in the beautiful gardens.
(2026) Looking to find out more about the penguin beach in Cape Town? I've got you covered here, with all the information you need to visit Boulders Beach here!

Recent full travel guide covering safety, transport, budgeting and food — a solid current-year video primer.

Mark Wiens's street-food tour of Langa township — the best-produced Cape Town food video available.

Two-week itinerary vlog showing a realistic longer stay including day trips beyond the city.
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