Lion’s Head is one of the most iconic and easily recognisable natural attractions in Cape Town. Not only does it form part of the city’s famous three peaks (Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain and Lion’s Head) – but it is also one of the most popular hikes. Truthfully, I think every […]
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Hiking Table Mountain National Park’s Pipe Track to Tranquility Cracks
I am always keen to safely try new hiking trails, so it was with great excitement that, back in October 2016, I set out with a hiking acquaintance to tackle the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP)’s Pipe Track. Back then, this somewhat secluded hiking trail was relatively ‘unknown’ (at least […]
Why Chapman’s Peak Drive Has Me Charmed
Arguably one of South Africa’s (if not the world’s) most scenic drives, Chapman’s Peak Drive is one road trip you have to make if you visit the beautiful Western Cape province. Discover more about its unique, yet trying history, marvel at its endless natural beauty and above all, see first-hand […]
Travel Review: A Hasty Hop On, Hop Off Cape Town’s CitySightseeing Buses
In April, I finally had the chance to ‘hop on, hop off’ one of the Mother City’s most familiar sights: the bright red, open top CitySightseeing Cape Town buses. These buses exist in cities worldwide – and ever since I first discovered the sightseeing tours on offer, I have felt […]
Travel and Beach Review: Gorgeous Clifton – Cape Town’s Unique Beach Quartet
Cape Town beach-goers are blessed with a wealth of glorious beaches to choose from, starting with the picture-perfect Blouberg to the glamourous Camps Bay, but my favourite by far is the quartet of granite boulder-strewn Clifton beaches, with their frothy, nippy waves that kiss the sandy, pristine shoreline, as yachts […]
Beach Review: Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town
The locally and internationally famous Camps Bay Beach is the pride and joy of the Mother City. With its beautiful ocean views, mixture of almost turquoise and deep blue waters, pristine white stretch of beach, giant granite boulders and spectacular views of the famous Twelve Apostles mountain range and Lion’s […]