Outdoors in Cape Town

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.

Blouberg Beachfront

Bloubergstrand Beach

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

Weekly farmers' market offering produce, breads, eggs & dairy products, plus artisanal foods.

Arderne Gardens

Tranquil arboretum with a noted collection of old, exotic trees, plus shady paths & picnic areas.

Camps Bay Beach

Green Point Park - Park Road Gate

Alphen Trail

Lion's Head Hiking Trail

Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.

World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park

Tropical park showcasing 400 bird species in walk-through aviaries, plus small mammals & reptiles.

De Waal Park

Tree-filled park featuring a playground, tennis courts, summertime concerts & lots of dogs.

Wynberg Park

Spacious park featuring open grassy areas with shade trees & small ponds, plus a playground.

Table Mountain National Park

Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.

Jack Muller & Danie Uys District Park

Cape of Good Hope

Tip of the Cape Peninsula forming part of a protected wildlife reserve with picnic spots and walks.

Newlands Forest

Shaded alpine nature area with a boardwalk trail & dirt paths set among pine trees & streams.

Muizenberg Beach

Known for its brightly painted beach huts, this escape from the city is popular with surfers.

Tygerberg Nature Reserve

Hilly haven for birds & tortoises, known for nature walks, trail running & views of Cape Town.

Green Point Park

Spacious urban park offering a stadium, biodiversity garden, exercise circuit & lots of green space.

Strand Beach

Long, wide expanse of white sand with calm, shallow water for swimming & a seaside promenade.