We understand that the distance may prevent many of our family & friends from being able to attend. To those that are joining us we are overjoyed that you will be with us on our special day. We hope you have a fab holiday at the same time!

Katie & Michael

November 4, 2025 • Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
179 Days To Go!

We understand that the distance may prevent many of our family & friends from being able to attend. To those that are joining us we are overjoyed that you will be with us on our special day. We hope you have a fab holiday at the same time!

Katie & Michael

November 4, 2025 • Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
179 Days To Go!

Cape Town Activities

As you will see from this list there is lots to do in Cape Town. From nature, water, food & drinks to keeping the kids entertained, you will certainly not be bored.


We would highly recommend you watch this YouTube video to get a better flavour of what’s to come as a first port of call!

Chapman's Peak Drive

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Chapmans Peak Dr, Outside, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
021 791 8220

A stunning scenic 6 mile drive between Noordhoek and Hout Bay on the Atlantic Coast on the south-western tip of South Africa. It’s one of the most scenic marine drives in the world.


It is a toll road with a £2.70 fee to travel on the road.

Website

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

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Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735, South Africa
021 799 8783

Acclaimed as one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world. Set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain it offers several trails along the mountain. There is a tree top canopy viewing area.


£10pp entrance fee

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

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Haul Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
083 628 3426

A popular market in Cape Town, Food, drink, produce with lots of veggie and vegan options too. Open Sat & Sun during the day and Wed evenings.


Located near the V&A

Franschhoek Wine Tram

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Corner of Main Road and, Cabriere St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
021 300 0338

Experience a day of wine tasting in the best way by doing a hop on and off Franschhoek wine tram! There are many wineries to pick from and don’t worry if your not into your wine most of them also serve fantastic food, beer and cocktails too.


From Cape Town it’s £31pp for coach travel & the wine tram fee (all wine tasting at the winery’s are not included)


Alternatively when you are staying in Franschhoek for the wedding - the tram stop is a short walk away.


A 4x glass wine tasting at most venues will be £5.

Cape Point Nature Reserve

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Cape Peninsula, Simon's Town, 7995, South Africa
021 780 9010

Rugged rocks and sheer cliffs towering more than 200m above sea and cutting deep into the ocean, provide a spectacular background for the park rich bio-diversity.


Take a ride on the Flying Dutchman funicular to the steps of the new lighthouse and look out points. It also features the most South-Westerly point of Africa and where the two oceans meet.


£18pp entrance fee to nature reserve

Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum

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71 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
021 481 3938

Another must visit - Colourful painted houses in the heart of central Cape Town rich in history.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

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5821 Tafelberg Rd, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
021 424 0015

A must do when in Cape Town. Take the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain to take in the amazing views. If you are feeling ambitious you can also hike up.


It’s £19 pp for the return cable car journey to the top of Table Mountain

LION’S HEAD HIKE | Muki Venture

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4 Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
071 175 1066

Hike up Lions Head

Boulders Beach

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Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa
021 786 2329

Take a trip out to Boulders Bay on Cape Peninsula in Simons Town to visit a colony of African penguins.


You can view them from a viewing platform via the main entrance or if you follow the path to the right of the main entrance you’ll be able to get direct access to the beach where you can swim with the penguins and climb over some boulders to get a selfie with them.


Entrance fee is £8.50 pp and one of the highlights in Cape Town.

Clifton 4th Beach

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Fourth Beach Promenade, Clifton, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

A popular beach for sunbathing and swimming

Robben Island Museum

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Robben Island, Cape Town, 7400, South Africa
021 409 5100

Take one of the four daily boats to Robben Island, where the evocative museum reveals the price South Africans have paid for democracy.

Robben Island is most famous as the place where Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa, was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years in jail. The island has since become a symbol of the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression.


Cost - £44-69pp for the boat trip & tour depending on the level of depth you wish to go into.

Hop on Hop Off Bus tour

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Ticket Office, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
021 511 6000

Hop on board to view the city's best sights and attractions across 3 different routes and conveniently located bus stops.


Visit Cape Town's famous harbour and its natural setting, the Cape Floral Kingdom. Table Mountain and Cape Point are two of the well-known landmarks this city is home to, as well as various museums, hotels, the Clock Tower and many more.


Just hop off when you see something that tickles your fancy - another bus will be along to hop back onto in no time!


£12.50 for an adult for one day

Signal Hill Paragliding

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Table Mountain National Park, 1 Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
079 250 5197

Cape Town is a spectacular destination for paragliding, with Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Robben Island, and dramatic coastline to see from above. This tandem experience puts you in the glider with an experienced instructor, who’ll show you the sights, let you take a turn at flying if you wish, and bring you safely into land. Be aware that flights are weather dependent. Admire Table Mountain and the Atlantic coast as you glide over Cape Town Experienced instructor provides safety briefing and pilots the glider In-flight photos and videos available for purchase once you land Try your hand at flying the glider under instructor’s supervision


Cost is £60pp

Kayaking with Dolphins

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The 2-hour Kayak Tour will take you along the stunning Atlantic Sea Board coastline from the V&A Waterfront, past the Green Point lighthouse, before cruising back to base.

Dolphins, seals, penguins, Sunfish and occasionally whales frequent the Cape Town waters and while we may not be lucky enough to encounter all this beautiful wildlife on every tour, we can assure you that all your senses will be tantalized. Cost is £26pp


Let’s go Kayaking …

Shark Cage Diving

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61A Kabeljou St, Van Dyks Bay, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa
028 384 1418

Discover the excitement of meeting a great white shark on this day trip. Choose from a tour with hotel pickup in Hermanus or Cape Town or a tour where you can meet the boat directly in Gansbaai.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch and get a certificate for your shark cage dive.

First, enjoy breakfast at the stunning Lodge. The continental breakfast consists of freshly made muffins, quiches, yogurt, cereals, toast and cold meats, tea, and coffee.

Meet your skipper for the day, who has extensive experience working in the unique marine area off the southern Cape coast. The skippers log more contact with great white sharks than anyone else worldwide.

Have a brief introductory presentation on the Great White Shark and learn how the activity provider works with the sharks in the area.

Spend 2 to 4 hours at sea, depending on how often the sharks visit the boat. Be sure to ask as many questions as you wish.

Hop into the cage, which takes 6 people at a time. Each person spends about 20 minutes in the cage.

All scuba equipment, including 7 mm wetsuits, is provided – you don’t need a scuba license to cage dive. On your return to dry land, you will return to the Lodge for a light lunch.


£110pp with return transfers from Cape Town

V&A Waterfront

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Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

The V&A waterfront offers a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment options. The area is home to a number of markets, restaurants, pubs and clubs as well as the popular two oceans aquarium.

Garden Route

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South Africa

The Ultimate Road Trip


A combination of world-class beaches, iridescent lagoons and indigenous forests interspersed with welcoming towns and a simple, scenic, ocean hugging highway guarantees the garden route will be incredible!


Stretching for 124 miles through the Western Cape between Mossel Bay and Storms River.

Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking

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0 Dassenberg Dr, Atlantis, Cape Town, 7349, South Africa

Head to the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve just outside Cape Town for a guided quad biking adventure. Explore the open dunes on a fun and free-flowing ride and marvel at the surrounding landscape.


£23pp - need to Uber or drive there

Horse Riding on Noordhoek Beach

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Kommetjie, Noordhoek

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Noordhoek Beach with our guided horseback beach rides in Cape Town. Departing from the charming Imhoff Farm in Kommetjie, our scenic rides take you through lush wetlands and onto the stunning Noordhoek Beachfront.

Feel the magic as you ride along the water's edge or explore the back pan towards Chapman's Peak and back. The sight of the expansive, white sandy beach meeting the vibrant blue ocean is nothing short of spectacular. The rhythmic sound of the waves and the gentle sea breeze create an unforgettable, serene atmosphere.

Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted by the variety of animals often spotted during the ride, including diverse birdlife, majestic whales, playful otters, and curious seals.





Daily departures from 9am, 12pm and 3:30pm

Weight Restrictions - 95kgs max

Minimum age - 12 years old


It’s a walking only tour - no trotting, cantering or galloping allowed.


£36pp for 1.5 hours

Cheetah Outreach

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De Beers Ave, Firgrove, Cape Town, 7110, South Africa

Cheetah Outreach is an education and conservation-based facility that partners with cheetah and other animal Ambassadors to offer a unique personal experience in order to raise awareness and promote cheetah conservation. We have a range of unique activities for you to take part in or just meander your way around our facility and spend some time watching our various Ambassador animals. All encounters and experiences are undertaken according to comprehensive safety protocols for both the guests’ and animals’ welfare. Based in Somerset West.


Spend some quality time with one of our adult male cheetahs and learn more about this African predator. During this 20 minutes experience, our Ambassador will be off lead at times for a unique photographic opportunity. You will be accompanied by two Handlers and two Back-handlers, who will be available to answer all your questions and give added information.

£32pp for a 20 min experience. Adults only


or for £8 a 6min encounter for a photo op - Have the privilege to meet and have a photo taken with one of our adult cheetah Ambassadors. Learn more about their natural history and conservation. Adults and kids allowed.