1. Sunrise on Lion's Head
The spiral path around Lion's Head reveals the city one view at a time. Starting in the dark and reaching the upper slopes as the light arrives is a Cape Town rite of passage.
2. Walk up Table Mountain
The cableway is a fine way up, but walking Platteklip Gorge earns you the summit. It's steep and relentless — and completely worth it.
3. Fly over the Atlantic Seaboard
Tandem paragliding from the slopes above the city gives you a view usually reserved for seabirds. Flights depend entirely on the wind, so build some flexibility into your plans.
4. Paddle beneath the mountains
A guided sea-kayak trip shows you the coastline from sea level, with a good chance of seals keeping you company.
5. Catch your first wave in Muizenberg
Muizenberg's long, gentle beach is one of the friendliest places to learn to surf. Book a lesson, rent a wetsuit, and you might just stand up on your first day.
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