Cape Town, or as we like to call it ‘Bucket List Central.’ How many cities in the world can you climb a mountain, swim with penguins, watch whales, chill out on golden beaches, go on safari, dine in exquisite restaurants and drink in the edgiest bars, all on the same trip?

Not many, if any at all. Cape Town on the other hand will let you do all these and plenty more.

There are amazing, authentic, unusual experiences to discover if you get off the beaten path, we’ve arranged some unique things to do in Cape Town with the help of our trusted local guides.

So whether it’s addictive adventure, abundant wildlife, exciting culture, captivating history, or the lot. There’s plenty to go around in the ‘mother city.’ So, what’re you waiting for?