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Late spring and early summer is the best time to visit beautiful Cape Town. With flowers blooming everywhere and still not so crowded beaches, the month of November and December are the most pleasant in the city. November is a perfect time for some safari in the nearby Kruger National Park, observing penguins, diving with white sharks, and watching breathtaking red sunsets. It's also the time to try local street food—roasted termites and mopane worms. January is a good time to party at Kaapse Klopse, the post-New Year carnival celebration full of great music and dances.

32 things to do in Cape Town

Rock Climbing

April–October Activity

South Africa offers the best rock climbing in the entire African continent, with some spots being among the best in the world

Red Sunsets

March–May | September–November Nature

The South African sunset is a colourful riot of blood-red, pink, gold, and auburn

Table Mountain Hiking

March–May | September–November (all year round) Activity

Reach the flat peak to have a look at the beautiful city panorama through the cloudy tablecloth

Rocking the Daisies

October 3-6, 2024 Event

An open-air music party is the best way to kick off the South African summer season

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

February 23-24, 2024 Event

Star-studded lineup and high attendance make it number one music event in sub-Saharan Africa

Ultra South Africa

March 1-2, 2024 Event

You don't have to be in Miami to feel the vibes of the world's best electronic music festival—it has already reached South Africa

Smiley, a Sheep's Head

all year round Food

A plate of sheep's head with a grotesque grin is an element of traditional cuisine

Mopane Worms

late December–January Food

Try the traditional delicacy of South Africa

Roasted Termites

November–January Food

Close your eyes and you'll think you're eating pretzels or popcorn

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

October 19–20, 2024 Event

The iconic Mother City of South Africa showcases the continent's remarkable athletic talent

Land-Based Whale Watching in Cape Town

July–November Nature

South Africa is one of the few places in the world where whales can be seen from the shore

Playful Penguins Watching

December–February Nature

Penguins love to hang out on the Boulders beach a lot, but in summer they are exceptionally playful

Namaqualand Flowers

early August–mid-September Nature

The only site in the whole world where a vast dry area annually transforms into a lush orange flowerbed, but only for a few short weeks

The Army of Ducks

January–March Activity

If you think ducks can't work in the wine-making business, visit South Africa and see for yourself

AfrikaBurn

April 28-May 4, 2025 Event

Join the art community for an unforgettable annual meeting and be prepared to find the new worlds!

Kaapse Klopse

January 2 Event

The post-New Year celebration of the original value is a traditionally big event for Cape Town

Wine Harvest Festivities

February–March Event

Wherever you are during the wine harvest time, there must be a festival there!

The Bloom of Fynbos

September–early November Nature

One of the smallest floral kingdom and endemic species for South Africa's Western Cape province, fynbos, paints the world red in spring

Diving with the White Sharks

October–May Activity

If you are brave enough, diving with sharks may not seem such an insane idea!

Winter

June–August Weather

With relatively mils average temperatures and less tourists, winter can be quite a pleasant time in Cape Town

Wild Flowers in Bloom

mid-August–late October Nature

The Cape Floral Kingdom might be the smallest in the world, but it is definitely the richest. Witness the magical spring blooming season yourself

Perfect Kitesurfing

October–March Activity

Ideal timing for kitesurfing!

Seal Snorkeling

September–May Nature

One of the cutest experiences you can get in Cape Town that will provide a lot of positive vibes

Diving

December–February Activity

With its corals, kelp beds, caves, seals and a plentitude of fish, diving in Cape Town will definitely leave the unforgettable impressions and memories

Cape Town Carnival

March 16, 2024 Event

A colourful and joyous celebration of all things Cape Town

Two Oceans Marathon

April 5-6, 2025 Event

The world's most beautiful marathon

Chapman's Peak Drive

all year round Activity

The most beautiful road in South Africa

Windsurfing

October–March Activity

Incredible views and great winds await sailors in Cape Town

South African Horrorfest

October 30–November 10, 2024 Event

A unique event celebrating Halloween in South Africa

Red Bull King of the Air

November 23–December 8, 2024 Event

The highlight on the kitesurfing calendar of Cape Town

Cherry Blossom

early September–early October Nature

Travel to the countryside to see cherry orchards spring bloom throughout the country

New Year's Eve

December 31 Event

Waterfront fireworks and countdown parties with Table Mountain in the backdrop

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