Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. The World Heritage site is home to over 22,000 different plant species offering visitors the chance to see some of the rarest and most beautiful flowers in the world. Kirstenbosch is also a conservation hotspot, dedicated to protecting and propagating endangered plant species. In addition, the gardens are a haven for birders, with more than 200 different species of birds having been recorded in the park.
The gardens offer breathtaking views of Table Mountain. Visitors can take hikes up the mountain, or they can stroll through the gardens at their leisure. There are also a variety of events held at Kirstenbosch throughout the year, ranging from concerts to art exhibitions. No matter what time of year you visit, Kirstenbosch is sure to delight and inspire. Whether you’re a gardener, a conservationist, or just someone who enjoys being surrounded by nature, Kirstenbosch is definitely worth a visit.
Popular Activities Around Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
There are numerous activities to enjoy on and around Kirstenbosch for all family-members as well as those more adventurous.
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It’s competition time! 🎉
This July, we’re giving one lucky winner the chance to experience the ultimate Winter Escape in the Mother City with an unforgettable prize packed with hotel accommodation, award-winning food and wine, and world-class art and culture.
The prize includes:
🛌A 2-night stay for two at Krystal Beach Hotel, including breakfast
🍸A cocktail tasting for two at Hope Provisions Store in Longkloof
🍽️🍷Lunch for two and a bottle of wine at Cape Point Vineyards Restaurant.
🖼️Two tickets to Zeitz MOCAA, Africa’s leading museum of contemporary art.
How to enter:
1: Follow @lovecapetown, @krystalbeachhotel,@hopedistillery, @capepointvineyards, and @zeitzmocaa on Instagram.
2: Tag the person you’d love to share this experience with.
3: Complete the entry form at the link in our bio.
Entries close at 11:59pm SAST on Friday, 31 July 2026, and the lucky winner will be announced on Monday, 3 August 2026.
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A long table, a caracal spotting, and endless ocean views - Cape Town weekends are hard to beat.
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Chommies, meet Caitlin Hood 👋✨
This Durban girlie is always chasing the next adventure, saying yes to new experiences and finding the magic in every moment. And where better to do that than the Mother City? 🌊⛰️
But even the biggest adventurers need a little R&R. After days of exploring the Mother City, Caitlin took some time to slow down and recharge at Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town. 🧘🏽
Set on Cape Town’s Atlantic coastline near the V&A Waterfront, Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town blends oceanfront serenity with contemporary design.
After checking in, she headed straight to the spa for a few hours of treatments, relaxation, and some much-needed quiet time.
“It was exactly what I needed. The perfect way to end the trip,” she says.
You Don’t Need a Holiday. You Need My Cape Town
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Looking for fun, budget-friendly adventures in Cape Town for under R100? 🌞
Here are some of our top picks!
Share some of your favourite affordable things to do in Cape Town in the comments. 👇
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No bad days in the Mother City 🥹🫶🏼
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Experience the World in One City.
Feel alive in Cape Town.
Featured:
📍The Blue Room
📍Theatre On The Bay
📍Oranjezicht City Farm Market
📍14Stories Rooftop Bar at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl
📍GOLD Restaurant
📍Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
📍Janet’s Planet
📍Cape Town Fynbos Experience
📍Eat Like a Local – Cape Town Food Tours
📍Rise Beach Yoga
📍Chefs Warehouse (Beau Constantia)
📍Cape Town Walking Tours
📍Groot Constantia
📍Beyond Restaurant
📍Kloof Street House
📍Bobo’s
📍Origin Coffee (de Waterkant)
📍The Gin Bar
📍Truth Coffee
📍Fyn
📍Cassia Restaurant / Nitida Wine Farm
📍Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery
📍Jeep Tours
📍Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
📍Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
📍Seal diving
📍Cape Sidecar Adventures
📍Cape Town Abseil: Wild Horizons
📍Aquila Private Game Reserve
📍Scootours
📍Yacoob Yachts
📍SA Forest Adventures (Silvermist zipline)
📍Faeeza’s Home Kitchen
📍Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
📍Cape Town Free Walking Tours
📍Long March to Freedom
📍Cape Town Minstrel Carnival (@capetownstreetparade)
📍District Six Museum
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Chommies, meet Caitlin Hood 👋✨
This Durban girlie is all about chasing thrills and saying “yes” to new adventures. And where better to do that than Cape Town? 🌊⛰️
Armed with running shoes and a sense of adventure, the content creator and runner is on a mission to uncover Mother City gems.
This week, Caitlin is learning how to make koesisters from Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour’s Zainie Misbach.
Caitlin joined Cape Town runner Liam Lategan to discover the story behind one of the Mother City’s most iconic sweet treats. A Sunday staple in many Cape Town homes, koesisters are a Cape Malay favourite, known for their warm spices, hints of naartjie peel and soft, doughnut-like texture.
She grew up eating koesisters in Durban, but had never made them herself… until now.
Caitlin’s Cape Town story continues. Follow Love Cape Town to see what she gets up to next. 👀
You Don’t Need a Holiday. You Need My Cape Town.
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This is what winter in Cape Town feels like... ❄️✨ ...
Make the most of winter in Cape Town with these incredible local deals 😍🔥
From our top attractions to mouth-watering restaurant specials, here’s Part 2 of the best local deals you won’t want to miss this season…
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Cape Town’s street art transforms everyday streets into bold, playful backdrops, splashing the city with colour and personality. 🎨
These are some of the most Instagrammable street art spots in the Mother City:
📍The Aviator Dog: 110 Harrington Street, Cape Town City Centre
📍Mandela Mural: 66 Nelson Street, District Six
📍Castle Made of Sand: Hatfield St, Gardens
📍The Man with Dreadlocks: 45 Salt River Road
📍Waves of Pride: 249 Beach Road, Sea Point
What are some of your favourite street art in Cape Town?
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IKTR ✈️⛰️💃🏻
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Mid-year bliss in the Mother City 🌅🌊
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