Cape Town walking routes: match the outing to your experience
Check SANParks guidance, current conditions and the descent before choosing a mountain route.
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South Africa / Africa
Cape Town
A mountain in the middle and a coast on both sides.
- Currency
- South African rand (R)
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Airports
- CPT Cape Town International
- Getting around
- MyCiTi buses, ride-hailing
THE LOCAL CALENDAR
WHAT’S ON IN CAPE TOWN
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FIELD NOTES
CAPE TOWN GUIDES
PLACES & LOCAL FAVOURITES
EXPLORE CAPE TOWN
See & do · City Bowl
Table Mountain
Assess the specific route, current conditions and return before choosing hiking or a cableway visit. Neither option supplies a guaranteed descent for the other.
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See & do · Newlands
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Choose a garden route by the plants or setting you want to explore. Check current access, admission and the paths appropriate to the group.
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See & do · Signal Hill
Bo-Kaap
A residential neighbourhood for respectful public-street observing. Ask before photographing private doorways or people and leave ordinary movement unobstructed.
Cost: Free to wander
Check before you goCape Town Tourism — Bo-Kaap neighbourhood ↗
Hours and prices may change. Confirm with the venue before a special trip.