Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town with its distinctive pastel coloured houses in the foreground with the city centre to the left and Table Mountain in the background. Photo: SkyPixels / Wikimedia Commons
Tight budget? Here are five things to do in Cape Town under R50
Planning to visit Cape Town this festive season? Here are five things you and your family can do without breaking bank.
Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town with its distinctive pastel coloured houses in the foreground with the city centre to the left and Table Mountain in the background. Photo: SkyPixels / Wikimedia Commons
Cape Town is fast becoming South Africa’s most loved destination by locals and international tourists.
The Mother City has much to offer as it caters to both young and old. Here are five things you can do for R50 and under:
THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN ON A BUDGET
Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, said there is much to see and do in the Mother City for families, couples, groups, or solo sight-seekers.
“The best part is that people needn’t break the bank to experience it all,” he said.
The Magic Company at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World
The Magic Company at GrandWest has all the fun for kids and teens or adults looking to free their inner child to enjoy. You can race a superbike, shoot some hoops, hit a strike in ten-pin bowling, immerse yourself in a virtual reality experience in the X Rider, try out the Lazer Zone, or compete in a friendly ice hockey game.
Prices: Ten-Pin Bowling (Mon-Thurs): R45 per person
Laser Tag: R50 per person
X-Rider: R40 per person
Arcade Games: R2 per token
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Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay was voted the coolest neighbourhood in the world according to Forbes in 2018 and a favourite destination for all types of travellers. Known for its array of eateries lining the main road, bustling colourful harbour, and quirky little shops – this little seaside suburb is great for families and solo travellers.
Price: Free
The Castle of Good Hope
Locally known as “The Castle”, the City of Cape Town says this bastion fort is considered the best-preserved example of a 17th-century architectural structure in the world. A bell tower over the main entrance was built in 1684. The original bell, also known as the oldest in South Africa, was cast in Amsterdam in 1697 and weighs just over 300 kilograms.
The Castle also acted as the local headquarters for the South African Army in the Western Cape and today houses the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for the traditional Cape Regiments.
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Visit The Penguins at Boulders Beach
Home to the famous colony of African Penguins, Boulders Beach makes the perfect day out. You can dip in the False Bay Ocean, find a spot on the sand for a picnic, or relax and watch the penguins roam in their natural habitat.
Price: R44 per adult; R22 per child (SA citizens)
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Strawberry-Picking at Polkadraai
The beautiful Polkadraai Strawberry Farm is in Stellenbosch. Strawberry picking takes place between September and January. One can walk through rows of fruit beds and pick strawberries with family or friends. Activities for kids include face painting, pony rides, and a playground.
Prices: Strawberry Picking: R50 per person
Tractor Ride: R25 per person
Mini Golf: R25 per person
Pony Rides: R25 per child
Face Painting: R25 per child
Arts and Crafts: R40 per craft
