Spring is here, a season which the natural reinvigorates after the colder winter months. However, it is the best time in the Mother city. As Cape town comes alive as soon as the vibrant spring season arrives. It is without a doubt that spring in Cape Town is filled with loads of fun, tons of scenic beauty, colourful wildlife, beautiful landscapes, the stunning Mediterranean climate, and thrilling bucket-list for worthy experiences and adventures which showcases the surface of what spring in Cape Town has to offer!
Top things to do during this Spring in Cape Town:
Hiking
Spring is the perfect time to go hiking as the weather is not too hot or cold, it is just perfect for a fun spring hike and the perfect way to enjoy the scenic beauty which the Cape Town has to offer.
Whale watching
Go whale watching with family and friends or even on your own it will be just as fun as being with a group. Whale watching or spotting is one of the most highly recommended things to do in Cape Town during the spring season. Between July-October, Southern Right Whales journey to our shores to mate and calve, giving us the amazing opportunity to witness these incredible sea animals in their natural habitat.
Visit the wildflowers
Spring in Cape Town is also known as flower season. Many landscapes are covered with beautiful colourful flowers.
Red Bus City Sightseeing
The famous Red Bus City Sightseeing Tour in the Mother City is definitely one of the top things to do in Cape Town in spring. The tour bus gives you a full experience of what Cape Town looks like. Stopping at some of the city’s top landmarks, hidden gems, and sought-after attractions, it is one of the best and undoubtedly the most fun way to explore the diverse, and vibrant city of Cape Town.
Visit Muizenberg
Muizenberg beach is one of the popular beaches in Cape town. It is known for its warm water and the colourful beach house it owns. These beach houses have a huge historically impact. At Muizenberg beach, there are many surf shops along with surf schools, there are also many restaurants and coffee shops on the beach with a jungle gym for kids to play and enjoy their time in the sun making those never ending sand castles.
Ride a cable car up Table Mountain
During spring it the perfect time to ride up Table mountain as you’ll see the same amazing views of the entire Cape Town skyline, Signal Hill and Lion’s Head without breaking a sweat. Riding the cable car is a fun activity since the car literally spins 360 degrees during the ride, providing great views for everybody, for both the shoreline and the imposing Table Mountain ridge.
Taste wine at South Africa’s Oldest Wine Estate
You don’t have to journey far from Cape Town to try great South African wine. Groot Constantia was the first vineyard in South Africa and has a history that includes 300 years of wine production. This is a great spot to take an educational cellar tour and taste local wine varietals like Pinotage and Sauvignon Blanc.
