1.Enjoy a river boat cruise

The Water Front

River boats have gained in popularity over the last decade and many tourist friendly wine farms and lodges provide for this activity - Elgin River Lodge and Viljoensdrift to name but a couple. Enjoy a platter of eats while you observe birds and other small wildlife amid some of the most tranquil scenery in South Africa. Visit GLIZYMAGAZINE for exciting things to do on Sundays in the Mother City.

2.Relax at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

The Water Front

V&A Waterfront is a busy retail, dining and entertainment district with gift and design stores, diverse museums, and a restaurant scene which covers burger joints to posh bistros. Family-friendly attractions include the towering Cape Wheel ride, the Two Oceans Aquarium and the ClockTower Playground, which centers on an 1882 redbrick tower. Boats to the Apartheid-era political prison on Robben Island depart nearby.

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3. Go on a boat cruise

Boat cruise starting from Camp's Bay

Many luxury boats leave the harbours of Simonstown, Hout Bay, Fishhoek and the Waterfront Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment. Take great photos of the shoreline from the vantagepoint of the Atlantic Ocean.

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4.Explore the Shoreline

Cape Point
Cape Point Sentinel

Cape Town has some of the most unspoilt beaches and rocky shorelines found within a metropolitan area, in the World. Well built roads along sheer cliffs to one side and azure waters and beaches to the other, are the scenes that have made Cape Town the retreat of many international celebrities. Whether you are looking to swim and sun-bathe, or go snorkelling and watch seals, there is a beach for everyone. Above is the Sentinel outcrop at Cape Point nature reserve. See the menu bellow for a review of top beaches and shoreline drives.

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5.Visit a Wine Farm

Boschendal

In the Cape winelands that surround the city center are dotted with top wine producing farms. The climate, soil and slopes of the region provide a unique niche that nurtures the perfect wine grape. There is so much more to do at a Cape wine farm, than wine tasting alone. Enjoy top modern and heritage architecture finest cuisine, original children's activities, and unsurpassed scenery. These are tourist attractions for the whole family.

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6.Take a Scenic Drive

Chapmans Peak

There are bountiful interesting routes within a two hour radius from the city bowl. Enjoy a trip from one town to the next, past vineyards with mountain backdrops, or take a drive along the shoreline with the deep blue water to your right and fynbos clad cliffs to your left. Roads in the Western Cape are generally well kept, with comfortable service stations with clean ablution facilities. Enjoy Africa with a measure of comfort!

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7.Enjoy a Sightseeing Architecture Tour

Blettermanhuis

This Blettermanshuis in Stellenbosch is one example of the numerous historical buildings in the area dating from the 17th century onwards. The towns are picturesque with street cafes, and markets abounding. The vineyards and mountains are also ever present. Take a guided tour, or use a good map to get the best out of your excursion. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are the top two historic towns an hours drive from the Cape metrapole.

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8.Explore a Hiking Trail

Simonsberg Round Lake

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9.Attend a Music Concert

Guitar Concert

Concerts are held at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden from time-to-time.

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10.See Animals

Cheetah Outreach

A preservation center for cheetahs and other predators, with education programs and animal encounters.

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11.Photograph Modern Architecture

The Sanctuary Centre

Cape Town boasts some cutting modern architecture marvels. Shown here: A stunning modern shopping centre designed by SVA architects that opened its doors in 2016.

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12. Play Chess La Motte Wine Farm

La Motte

There is plenty to see at La Motte wine farm in Franschhoek, incuding the pierneef musuem and a gourmet restaurant... not least of all the historical manor house in the distance. Play a game of chess with the oversized chess board on the lawn.

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13. Go Tubing

Tune pulled by motorboat

For the a fun water adventure, try tubing. This easy alternative to skiing is available at Elgin River Lodge and various other water sport locations in the Western Cape.

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