Featured Story | Cape Town Active Tours
by Oliver Lennard
Cape Town is one of the world’s great destinations for an active holiday. Few cities give you access to mountains, beaches, vineyards, wildlife and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the world, all within a relatively small area.
Being active in Cape Town does not necessarily mean an extreme adventure. It might mean hiking through indigenous forest, swimming in a tidal pool, running beside the Atlantic, walking through historic vineyards or exploring the city on foot. For those looking for more, there is surfing, paragliding, kloofing, mountain biking and some outstanding road cycling.
Here are some of our favourite ways to experience Cape Town actively.
Featured Story | Cape Town Cycling Guide
by Oliver Lennard
Few cities in the world offer the cycling variety of Cape Town. In a single day, you can ride mountains, coastal roads, fishing villages and vineyards, all within easy reach of the city.
With its mix of smooth coastal routes, mountain passes and scenic suburban roads, Cape Town has become a top destination for both cycling holidays and winter training camps, attracting riders from around the world.
Featured Story | Our Favourite Group Rides
by Oliver Lennard
Travelling to South Africa to ride the Cape Town Cycle Tour? You’re about to experience one of the world’s most spectacular cycling events. Every March, over 30,000 cyclists from across the globe descend on Cape Town to take on a route that winds its way around one of the most beautiful peninsulas on Earth. For many riders, this is a bucket-list event. Here are our tips for the event.
Featured Story | Cape Town Cycle Tour Tips
by Oliver Lennard
Travelling to South Africa to ride the Cape Town Cycle Tour? You’re about to experience one of the world’s most spectacular cycling events. Every March, over 30,000 cyclists from across the globe descend on Cape Town to take on a route that winds its way around one of the most beautiful peninsulas on Earth. For many riders, this is a bucket-list event. Here are our tips for the event.
Featured Story | Best Bike Shops in Cape Town
by Oliver Lennard
Planning a cycling holiday in Cape Town? Whether you’re arriving from Europe, the United States, Australia or elsewhere, having a trusted local bike shop can make all the difference. This is the guide we’d give a visiting cyclist landing at Cape Town International with a bike box, a week of riding ahead, and dreams of Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point and the Cape Winelands. Here are our favourite bicycle shops to get you going.
Featured Story | Cape Town Cycling Packing List
by Oliver Lennard
Planning a cycling holiday in Cape Town? You’re in for an unforgettable experience. From the iconic climbs of Chapman’s Peak Drive to the quiet vineyard roads of Constantia and the spectacular ride through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Town offers some of the best road cycling in the world.
One of the questions we’re asked most often at Kaap Tours is, “What should I bring?” The good news is that you don’t need to overpack. With the right cycling kit and a few travel essentials, you’ll be ready to enjoy everything the Mother City has to offer.
Here’s our complete packing guide to help you prepare.
Featured Story | Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve Bike Tour
by Oliver Lennard
The ride begins as you leave the city behind and enter the Cape Peninsula, one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in the world.
As the road winds south, the scenery changes constantly. Towering mountains rise from the ocean, white sand beaches give way to rugged cliffs, and the scent of fynbos fills the air.
But this coastline is not only defined by natural beauty—it is also steeped in maritime history. For centuries, Portuguese and Dutch explorers navigated these waters during the Age of Discovery, charting routes between Europe and the East. The Cape became a critical waypoint on global trade routes, but also a place feared by sailors.
Featured Story | Gravel Bike Trips South Africa
by Oliver Lennard
If you’re searching for one of the world’s ultimate gravel cycling destinations, South Africa particularly the Western Cape should be at the top of your list.
Stretching from dramatic Atlantic coastlines to remote mountain passes, endless vineyards, semi-desert landscapes and quiet farm roads, the Western Cape offers an extraordinary variety of gravel riding. Whether you’re looking for flowing district roads through wine country or challenging climbs deep in the Cederberg, you’ll find routes that rival the best gravel destinations anywhere on Earth.
Featured Story | Cycling Safety Cape Town
by Oliver Lennard
Cape Town is widely regarded as one of the world’s most spectacular cycling destinations. From the iconic coastline of Chapman’s Peak Drive to the vineyards of Constantia and the rugged trails of Table Mountain National Park, there are few cities that offer such incredible variety. However, one of the most common questions visitors ask before arriving is: “Is it safe to cycle in Cape Town?” The answer is yes—but like any major city, cycling safely requires local knowledge, good planning and sensible precautions. As professional local guides who ride these roads every week, we’ve put together this complete guide to help you enjoy Cape Town safely and confidently.
Featured Story | Favourite things to do in Cape Town
by Oliver Lennard
The Cape Winelands boasts some of the best road cycling, mountain biking, restaurants and wineries in the whole country. These valleys contain tasty bits of history and beautiful mountain views. The roads are good the wine is better and it is a must visit for both cyclists and wine lovers. Below is some of our favourite places to visit or ride in the area.
Featured Story | Favourite things to do in Cape Town
by Oliver Lennard
Olympia Bakery is a renowned bakery located in a vibrant neighborhood. With a rich history spanning several decades, it has become a beloved institution for locals and visitors alike. The bakery is known for its artisanal bread, pastries, and confections, all crafted with meticulous attention to detail and using high-quality ingredients. From crusty loaves of bread to delicate pastries, Olympia Bakery offers a wide range of delectable treats to satisfy every palate. Due to the delicious and wide variety of pastries this is a favourite amongst cyclists. This is more of a takeaway spot, but there are some tables outside. These overlook the stunning Kalk Bay Harbour.
Featured Story | Favourite things to do in Cape Town
by Oliver Lennard
Here is our list of some of our favorite surf spots in the beautiful city of Cape Town. We have a variety of waves here with a great variety of severity. From savage barreling beach breaks to gentle long boarding we have it all. Our list includes waves for beginners and advanced surfers. We offer surf tours and we know the conditions for all the spots.
Featured Story | Favourite things to do in Cape Town
by Oliver Lennard
Oranjezicht Market is a popular farmers’ market located in Cape Town, South Africa. The market offers a wide range of fresh, locally sourced produce, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products, as well as artisanal breads, pastries, and gourmet foods. Cape Point Vineyards Noordhoek Community Market is a popular farmers’ market located in Noordhoek, Cape Town, South Africa. The market is held every Thursday from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Boschendal Night Market is a weekly market held on Friday evenings on the beautiful Boschendal Wine Estate in Franschhoek…
Featured Story | Favourite things to do in Cape Town
by Oliver Lennard
Kasteelspoort is a hiking trail that finishes at the top of Table Mountain. It is one of the easier routes to the top and also one of the most scenic. Starting in Camps Bay the trail gives you a special view overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles. India Venster is one of the more technical routes up Table Mountain, including a number of scrambles and chains. This route starts at the lower cable station and ends near the top of the cable station at the top. Lions Head is a shorter hike with some small scrambles and steep sections. It is technically easy to moderate but does include some steep sections which may be strenuous for some. Skeleton Gorge is a truly spectacular hike featuring by far the most foliage and varied terrain of all hikes on offer here. It starts in Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens which is already spectacular to begin with.
Featured Story | Favourite things to do in Cape Town
by Oliver Lennard
The city of Cape Town is full of diverse places to visit from secrets of the city to seemingly remote areas in nature minutes away. This city allows you to immerse yourself in the bustle of the city center but also escape to quiet beautiful areas. Here are some of the top attractions, but there are many more:
- Table Mountain
- Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Castle of Good Hope
- Slave Lodge
- Company Gardens
- St George’s Cathedral
- Bo Kaap
- V&A Waterfront
Featured Story | Favourite things to do in Cape Town
by Oliver Lennard
The city of Cape Town boasts amazing roads which make for great cycling. It offers a variety of scenic routes and beautiful landscapes that attract both locals and visitors who enjoy cycling. We think the five best road climbs in Cape Town and surrounds are: Chapman’s Peak Drive, Redhill Road, Suikerbossie and Franschhoek Pass…
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Kaap Tours offers private guided tours in Cape Town and its surrounds. We are a small team of experienced locals – passionate about adventure, nature, food and history. We offer a broad range of tours showcasing the full scope of our interests: history tours through the city, hiking, wine and beer tastings, surfing adventures, nature reserves and cycling tours – or do a combination of all that Cape Town has to offer. We offer diverse guided experiences to encapsulate the essence of Cape Town: a truly multi-faceted city.
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