Cape Town #LikeNeverBefore- 9 Luxury Secrets for the Discerning Traveller

Cape Town is affectionately known as the Mother City. We believe she embraces visitors with warmth and love, like only mothers can. The city boasts stunning beaches, vibrant neighbourhoods, and incredible restaurants. The majestic Table Mountain overlooks the city, with lush winelands nearby. Truly, there’s something for everyone. It’s no surprise this magnetic city attracts many visitors. Yet, for discerning travellers seeking more than a typical destination, A Travel Duet curates luxury Cape Town experiences. We help you truly immerse yourself in Cape Town’s soul, revealing her secrets and allowing you to soak up her vibrant pulse like a true local.

Here are 9 extraordinary experiences in Cape Town that’ll let you #DuetDifferently.

1. Experience Cape Town’s Coast: A Luxury Sidecar Adventure

Cape Town can easily be admired from the sea, air and land, yet one of the most unique ways of capturing its beauty is on a chauffeured sidecar! Depending on the amount of time you have available, you can enjoy drives along the Atlantic seaboard and all the way to Chapmans Peak drive which is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world. Prefer turning towards the winelands? That’s no problem. It’s entirely your choice, and the adventure remains unforgettable.

2. The Silo Rooftop: Iconic Cocktails with a Matching View

Nothing beats jetlag like a fresh, expertly crafted cocktail. For a quintessential luxury Cape Town experience, The Silo Rooftop bar offers the perfect antidote. It’s perched above the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, making it part of an experiential stay in Cape Town’s most stylish hotel. Furthermore, its 360-degree unobstructed views make it the ultimate spot for sundowners – that’s what locals call sunset drinks. You can overlook Table Mountain, the city, Robben Island, and everything in between. Ultimately, this is where luxury truly meets panorama.

3. Oranjezicht City Farm Market: A Taste of Local Life

Every Saturday and Sunday, immerse yourself in the vibrant buzz of the Oranjezicht City Farm Market. Here, wander amidst stalls brimming with fresh vegetables, artisan breads, and organic produce. If you’re lucky, you can even join select cooking or craft workshops held occasionally. Moreover, true to any authentic farmers’ market, the unpretentious food stalls offer a culinary delight. They stir up dishes from around the world. Cape Town, after all, is a metropolis of diverse cultures. This is always a recipe for culinary masterpieces that awaken the senses. For more epicurean adventures in Cape Town and beyond, explore our curated tours.

4. Get Your Adrenaline Pumping In The Atlantic Dunes

Who says you need a desert for exhilarating sandboarding or dune bashing? Just outside Cape Town, the stunningly white Atlantic dunes offer this thrilling adventure. Conquer the massive dunes with a jeep; you can drive yourself or let the instructor take over. Afterward, test your skills with some sandboarding. Finally, end the afternoon in style with a luxury champagne picnic. What’s not to love about adventure followed by indulgence? For more thrilling journeys like this, explore our adventurous escapades.

5. When Fire Becomes the Centre of Attention

Just a 30-minute drive from Cape Town, you’ll find this unique dining experience. It’s located on an island in a dam with beautiful views of the surrounding winelands. Here, fire takes center stage. It combines serious storytelling with great wines and superb food. Everything cooks over the same fire, much like our ancestors did, yet far more refined. Furthermore, if you’re lucky, you might even see wildlife drinking on the banks of the dam, adding to the evening’s magic.

6. The Fanciest (And Most Memorable) G&T You Ever Had 

Gin & tonic is the quintessential safari drink. Yet, in Cape Town, they take it to the next level. Board a helicopter in the city center; fly out to the Baskloof Nature Reserve. There, a custom-made gin bar awaits, ready for action. Furthermore, you can add some fynbos – the typical low vegetation found around this area – for extra flavor and color. After an hour, the helicopter whisks you back to Cape Town. From that point onwards, no G&T will ever be the same.

7. Let African Art Take Your Breath Away

It’s only natural that Africa, the cradle of human existence, boasts a rich and colorful treasury of artists. At Ebony/Sembach Galleries, you’ll find everything from classic to contemporary African art. They have a presence in the city center, and also one tucked away in a quaint little town just outside. Much of the collection comes from South Africa, but equally from across the rest of the African continent. This allows you to discover that beautiful, distinctive piece missing from your own home. Moreover, who knows, it might even be a great long-term investment!

8. Coffee As It Should Be: Hout Bay

Just on the other side of Table Mountain you’ll find Hout bay, It’s here that you need to be in case you’re a coffee lover, addict, connoisseur or anything in between. If we wouldn’t give you the coordinates you would pass by this roaster without noticing, yet its name and fame goes wide and far, beyond the borders. And that’s similar to the origin of all the different coffee beans they roast. This is not just your ordinary coffee shop, this is a place where tradition, knowledge and experience all come together to create the most delicious brew you ever tasted. 

9. Nothing Beats A Lazy Picnic Afternoon 

It’s easy to plonk yourself down at the V&A Waterfront or even on the top of Table Mountain to have some nibbles and drinks, but it’s so much more fun to turn that lazy afternoon into feast for all your senses with a superb picnic in one of the most famous vineyards in the country. Let your taste buds dance through the afternoon with an endless array of yummy food and drinks (there are also vegan picnic baskets for those who want) while you soak up the fresh air and rest on the immaculate lawn that surrounds the estate, creating a moment of pure wellness and bliss.

Ready to discover your ‘ah-ha’ moment in magnificent Cape Town?

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