Christmas in Cape Town - A Perfect City for Every Type of Traveler
/It has been a couple of weeks since returning from our holiday season in South Africa and Bostwana, and I am still reeling from the incredible two-fer experience a trip to Southern Africa does better than just about anywhere else. Cape Town itself is one of my favorite global cities, and I could happily return again and again, and can wholeheartedly recommend it to any type of traveler! It serves up adventure, culture, incredible food (check out The Codfather for a next-level seafood experience), amazing scenery, and plenty of opportunity for beachside relaxing all at a terrific price point with an amazing exchange rate for those traveling from the USA.
For this most recent trip (my second and my husband’s first), in just a few days, we managed to tick off a fair few of the iconic must-dos. We took the cable car to the top of the amazing Table Mountain for panoramic views that are always worth the ride (even if you’ve done it before, and even if you get caught under “the Tablecloth” of cloud cover that comes and goes intermittently and quickly!), shopped till we dropped at the vibrant V&A Waterfront, and spent an afternoon wandering the colorful streets of Bo-Kaap. And of course, no trip to Cape Town is complete without a scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak - this time in an Uber - which is one of the most beautiful drives I can imagine. The juxtaposition of natural beauty with vibrant city life here is unmatched. Not only that, but Cape Town is also the ideal bookend to a safari, whether you’re gearing up for adventure or unwinding after days of bumping around in the bushveld on your game drives.
This time, we were in Cape Town leading up to our safari, and we spent all of our free time on Camps Bay Beach, basking in the sun and savoring the laid-back holiday vibe before plunging into the wild. As we learned, it is something of a Cape Town tradition for locals to flock en masse to Camps Bay on Christmas Day, and it was such an incredible holiday vibe to be surrounded by so many people absolutely radiating joy and holiday spirit in this most-beautoful of places. Our little stay was the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation, and if Cape Town isn’t on your travel bucket list yet, it absolutely should be - and needless to say I’d be thrilled to help you plan your perfect itinerary.
Camps Bay Beach on Christmas Eve 2024
