Friday Flashback – 5 Fun Activities in Cape Town

Cape Town and Table Mountain as viewed from Robben Island

I flew from Bangkok to Cape Town by way of Doha, on Air Qatar. 

It was a long flight, and I have vivid memories of how boring it was to have a long layover at Doha airport.  Not much going on there at night, I assure you.

After swinging through Johannesburg's airport as well, I finally touched down in Cape Town, and almost wasn't allowed into South Africa.  Luckily, it was nothing a bit of money couldn't resolve, and then I was on my way.

Cape Town and the surrounding area is packed with fun opportunities to get out and experience the unique geography, stunning vistas, varied wildlife, and unique cultural heritage of South Africa. 

Looking back, I packed a lot into my first few days, starting with a deliciously intoxicating wine tour.

• The Air Qatar Flights
• My South Africa Snafu – aka the time when Immigration wouldn't let me into the country!
• The Western Cape Winelands
• Daytripping the Cape Peninsula
• District Six and The Townships
• Touring Robben Island

Dave Lee

Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He’s been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.