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What to do in Cape Town this weekend

7–8 November · both days planned, with times, prices and tickets

Researched live by an agent that reads what is actually on. Updated 2026-11-02.

Saturday

Saturday 7 November

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🎨 Zeitz MOCAA — African contemporary art inside an old grain silo carved out like a honeycomb.

📍 Robben Island ferry tour — The prison where Mandela spent 18 years, a ferry ride from the Waterfront.

Sunday

Sunday 8 November

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🌿 Lion's Head sunset hike — Two hours up, chains near the top, and the Atlantic on fire when you get there.

🌿 Camps Bay beach — Twelve Apostles behind you, icy Atlantic in front. The water is for looking at; the promenade is for sundowners.

A day out of town this weekend

1 Full day 🚌 Day trip

Cape Point and Boulders Beach penguins day trip

The whole peninsula in one go: cliffs at Africa's south-western tip, then a beach where penguins outnumber the sunbathers.

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