My 24 Hours in Cape Town

We wake up in the Lézard Bleu Guest House owned by German couple Nikola and Christoph, who are really passionate about running this well-located B&B place in the middle of Oranjezicht. With the sun shining bright, we jump out of bed and straight into our running shoes, pack a big bottle of water, and set off to climb the Lion’s Head. We try and get out quite early, since it can get hot and crowded in peak season. After 35-45 minutes hiking (depending on your level of fitness) you’ll arrive at 669 metres above sea level, where a 360-degree view over the city is waiting for you. Catch your breath, listen to your favourite songs, and enjoy yourself. Carina is not a big fan of climbing downhill, so most of the time Ramin is probably telling some weird and cute stories to make her laugh and not realize she’s hiking down.

We make our way back to our room, change into a bikini and shorts, and dip into the beautiful pool, enjoying floating in the water while looking up at the iconic Table Mountain. After our morning workout, it’s time to grab some breakfast to fuel up. Christoph, the owner of the guest house welcomes every guest by name and serves us a good breakfast with homemade delicacies before we set out for an adventure in the mother city.

If we’re up for heading out for breakfast we love to go to Manna Epicure, where we eat the salmon, avocado, and coconut bread breakfast with poached eggs. It might sound a little exotic, but it’s worth trying! Well fed, we stroll along Kloof Street into the city, trying to avoid the main streets and go beyond high street, where we’ll find some hidden jewels. The SAM – South African Market is a perfect place to stop if you want to shop for beautiful locally-made products from African designers. Get at least one pair of colourful FEAT Socks as a souvenir from Cape Town (Ramin loves them!). And if you’re in need of a quick coffee or snack, head to Jason Bakery.

After some shopping we go to Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Malay Quarter on Signal Hill, and spiritual home of the Cape’s Muslim community. We stroll along the streets, enjoy the multicultural flair, and take an enormous amount of pictures in front of the cheery colourful houses.

In the late afternoon we either go to The Roundhouse to watch the sunset or drop by Yours Truly Café & Bar on Kloof Street to have a drink with a very relaxed crowd.

As the day comes to an end, we’re thinking about food again and head to The Black Sheep for a relaxed and delicious dinner. If you’re a meat lover, put Carne on your list and drop by for a piece of juicy meat. Kloof Street House is another great dinner spot – try their tasty burger and their heavenly fondant au chocolat.

Happy and fulfilled we walk home, making plans for tomorrow’s tour to the Cape of Good Hope. 

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