6 Romantic Things To Do In Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa has a myriad of choices for a romantic holiday, with many attractions in every region. However, located in the south of the country, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is backed by the iconic Table Mountain. The "Mother City" offers some of the most romantic things to do in South Africa, listed below.

1. Take a sunset cruise out into Table Bay

Cape Town’s popular V&A Waterfront is an amazing place to be, with its upscale shopping and dining. It also offers a couple of yacht charter companies, offering the best in sunset cruises, complete with champagne. The recommended schooner to try out is Spirit of Victoria, pictured here.

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2. Watch the sunset from Table Mountain

Table Mountain is the iconic and beautiful backdrop to the city of Cape Town. Take a cable car up to the summit shortly before sunset and enjoy spectacular views over the city, Table Bay and the Atlantic Sea. Cape Town sunsets are a pleasure to behold and this is especially so from the top of the mountain.

3. Sunset from Bloubergstrand

Keeping with sunsets,we now head to the suburb of Bloubergstrand, a 15-km drive from downtown Cape Town. Here the gorgeous beaches stretch for miles. However, the main attraction is the beautiful, picture-postcard view of Table Mountain. This is among the most romantic things to do in South Africa - strolling on a white sand beach, while gazing at the sunset.

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4. Explore the Cape Winelands

Around a 45-minute drive from Cape Town lies the beautiful Cape Winelands.  There are a number of quaint and historic towns in the Cape Winelands, including Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Wellington. The many wineries in the area feature wine tastings and sales. Some also have restaurants, serving delicious cuisine with views over the vineyards. Take a romantic tour together through the winelands, capped with dinner and a bottle of the best South African wine!

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5. Hot air balloon ride over the Cape Winelands 

View the beautiful winelands from a different angle by taking a romantic hot balloon ride over the vineyards. There are several companies offering hot air balloon rides, including Winelands Ballooning, Life Ballooning Cape Town and Adventure Shop Stellenbosch. While up in the air, take some of the best selfies to commemorate the experience. 

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6. Stroll in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is one of the best botanical gardens in the world. The garden spreads over the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and features many species of plants and flowers. A number of outdoor art exhibitions are held here on a regular basis, making Kirstenbosch a wonderful place for a romantic stroll.

Visit Cape Town in South Africa this year to enjoy some of the most romantic moments in the world!