Where to Stay in Cape Town and the Cape Winelands
Where to stay in Cape Town, area by area, from the City Bowl and Camps Bay to Kalk Bay and the Winelands, with which areas feel safest and where we based ourselves.
Category South Africa
South Africa is an unmissable destination for the experienced, adventurous traveller. This beautiful country is home to beautiful beaches, incredible mountains, stunning wine regions and vineyards, and extensive game reserves overflowing with wildlife.
We explored South Africa for 3 months and our South African travel guides cover Cape Town, the winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, a road trip along the Garden Route, and safari at the Manyoni game reserve.
The question for many travellers, of course, is whether South Africa is safe to travel. We’ve covered that too.
Franschhoek: The Wine Tram, the Best Wineries and Where to Stay
South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and Franschhoek might be its most beautiful town. The name means “French Corner.” French Huguenot settlers planted vineyards here in the 1600s and the valley they left behind…
A Big 5 Safari in KwaZulu-Natal: Our Stay at Rhino River Lodge, Manyoni
Our South African safari at Rhino River Lodge, in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve, was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. It was so magical, I hardly have the words to express it.
Best Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Cape Town
The vegetarian and vegan food scene in Cape Town is blossoming with tasty, exciting and exceptional food available all over the city. As you might expect from a cultured capital city, there’s no shortage of vegetarian and vegan options in…
Best Things to Do in Cape Town
If you’re looking for adventure, excitement, beauty and knowledge, then you’re in the right place. Breathtaking, sometimes even challenging, there’s so much to do in Cape Town that you won’t ever run out of things to do and places to…
Stellenbosch: Wineries, Wine Bars & More
Stunning mountain ranges, beautiful vineyards, cool glasses of chenin blanc at good prices, warm weather and blue skies — South Africa’s Cape Winelands are unmissable. This guide will introduce you to Stellenbosch, one of the two main visitor hot spots…
Is Cape Town Safe?
Are you thinking about travelling to Cape Town or South Africa, but worried about the safety situation? This guide contains safety tips and information based on our recent three-month stay in South Africa for tourists travelling to Cape Town or…
Cape Town for Coffee Lovers
Cape Town’s best coffee shops and roasters are about to be revealed. Whether you’re an oat milk cortado seeker, or a simple black coffee drinker, our list of the best coffee shops in Cape Towns uncovers our favourite beans, brews…