Our budgets can be tight after the holidays from buying Christmas gifts, going on holiday or indulging in delicious foods. Thankfully, you don’t have to spend a fortune to still have a blast in Cape Town.
Just because the festive season is over doesn’t mean the fun has to be over. There is plenty of fun things to do with your loved ones even if you are on a budget.
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what: Skateboarders, longboarders, rollerbladers, and BMX riders come together every Monday to celebrate the right to skateboard & rollerblade along the Sea Point Promenade (which was previously banned).
where: Queens Beach Parking lot (the last parking lot along the Promenade before you get to Bantry Bay)
when: Every Monday at 6 pm
cost: Free
website: www.facebook.com/promenademondays/
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what: Take a walk in the beautiful company gardens where plenty of squirrels have made their homes in the trees. They are known to eat straight from your hand.
where: 19 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
when: September to March 07:00 – 19:00 / April to August 07:00 – 18:00
cost: Free
website: www.capetown.gov.za
e: gina.vantonder@capetown.gov.za | t: +27 79 609 4700
What: Take a relaxing moonlight stroll on the beach with your loved ones. The Moonlight Meander happens once a month on a Saturday that falls closest to a full moon
where: Muizenberg Beach, the walk starts in front of “Knead Bakery”
when: Monthly 6 – 7: 30 PM Events Page
cost: Free
website: www.safertogether.org
e: prekelt@synnovation.co.za | t: 083 325 7048
what: A monthly casual group moonlight bike ride that kicks off at Green Point Circle on a full moon once a month
where: Under the Green Point circle
when: Events Page
cost: Free
website: www.moonlightmass.co.za
e: info@moonlightmass.co.za
what: Wine tasting in a “Cave” at the award-winning Klein Roosboom boutique winery.
where: M13, Durbanville Wineries, Durbanville
when: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 – 16:30
cost: White-wine tasting: R40 (3 Sauvignon Blancs, 1 unwooded chardonnay, 1 rosé)
Red-wine tasting: R30 (merlot, cabernet sauvignon, Shiraz)
website: www.kleinroosboom.co.za
e: info@kleinroosboom.co.za | t: +27 (0) 60 877 2678
what: Take a train ride from Cape Town to Simon’s Town with plenty of stops at several beautiful suburbs and coastal villages along the way.
where: Cape Town Metrorail
when: TimeTables
cost: R35 for a hop-on, hop-off ticket
website: www.metrorail.co.za
e: info@capetown.travel | t: +27 (0) 21 487 6800
what: Experience Cape Towns only Toboggan park, perfect for the whole family.
where: Carl Cronje Dr, Tygervalley, Cape Town
when: 9 am – 6 pm Weekends & Public Holidays / 11 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday
cost: Prices vary depending on age and amount of rides Price List
website: www.coolrunnings.capetown
e: ops@coolrunnings.capetown | t: +27 21 949 4439
what: “It is a place where you can have loads of fun “scratching” for your favorite tumble-polished gemstones from thousands of polished stones that quite literally cover the floor.”
where: Simon’s Town – Dido Valley Rd
when: Mon – Fri: 8:30am to 4:45pm; Sat/Sun/Hol: 9:00am to 5:30pm
cost: Starts at R17
website: www.scratchpatch.co.za
e: paxtona1@webmail.co.za | t: (021) 786-2020
what: There are lots of things to do in Kirstenbosch. Hike up Skeleton Gorge, Explore and picnic in the gardens, or take the canopy walk amongst the treetops.
where: Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town
when: Sep-Mar (Summer) Mon-Sun 08h00-19h00 | Apr-Aug (Winter) Mon-Sun 08h00-18h00
cost: Adults: R65, SA Students (with card): R35, Children (6 – 17 years): R15, Under 6 years: Free
website: www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch
e: Kirstenboschinfo@SANBI.ORG.ZA | t: 021 799 8783
what: “Tea Under The Trees is a beautiful tea garden situated on a working farm in Main Road Paarl” Enjoy farm-fresh meals from their menu and explore their Bric-a-brac shop. They are pet and child friendly.
where: St. Pieter’s Roche, Main Rd, Paarl
when: Monday – Friday: 09h00-16h00 During Summer Only
cost: Everything on their menu is under R60
website: www.teaunderthetrees.co.za
e: info@teaunderthetrees.co.za | t: 072 871 9103
what: Jump on board for an adventure from Houtbay to Duiker/Seal Island and spy some Seals along the way.
where: 20 Northoaks, Hout Bay, Cape Town
when: Mon-Sun: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
cost: R90 per adult | R50 per child under 14yrs
website: www.drumbeatcharters.co.za
e: hello@drumbeatcharters.co.za | t: +27 21 791 4441 / 082 658 7055
what: Take a look back at more than 100 years of motoring history at the Franschhoek Motor Museum with their large collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and memorabilia on display. Be sure to book your viewing ahead of time on their website.
where: R45, Franschhoek, 7690
when: Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm Only By appointment
cost: R80
website: www.fmm.co.za
e: kras@fmm.co.za | t: +27 (0)21 874 9000
what: Start your day by celebrating the sun. Secret Sunrise is an event where people come together and dance to music through silent headphones guided by instructors to welcome the new day.
where: Venue is confirmed closer to each event. Take a look at their facebook page for announcements.
when: 6 – 7 AM
cost: R90 (early bird), R100 (regular ticket), R75 (children under 12), R120 (Share the Joy ticket to donate a portion to charity)
website: www.secretsunrise.com
e: capetown@secretsunrise.com | t: 072 550 8028
what: Learn more about Ocean life by exploring the exhibits and visit the penguins and other sea species.
where: Dock Road at the V&A Waterfront.
when: Mon 9 am to 6 pm, Tue-Sun: 9 am to 7 pm
cost: R165 and under (Buy online for discount)
website: www.aquarium.co.za
e: aquarium@aquarium.co.za | t: +27 (0)21 418 3823 / +27 (0)21 418 3952
what: Visit one of the few African Penguin Colonies that made their home on Boulders Beach.
where: Kleintuin Rd, Simon’s Town, Cape Town
when: Daily
cost: R75 per adult / R40 per child
website: www.sanparks.org
e: reservations@sanparks.org | t: +27 (0)12 428 9111
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