Plan B for rainy days in Cape Town | Timeless Africa Safaris

As someone deeply invested in showcasing Cape Town’s wonders, I’ve seen firsthand how Cape Town’s weather can be as unpredictable as it is enchanting. We’ve experienced summer in winter and winter in summer, proving that unexpected weather can make an appearance at any time. This unique aspect of Cape Town adds to its charm, but it’s always wise to have a Plan B.

Inspired by the recent spate of rain and chilly days, I’m excited to share some of the best indoor activities and cosy retreats Cape Town has to offer. From world-class museums and art galleries to delightful culinary experiences, there’s no need to let a little weather disruption dampen your Cape Town adventure.

We’ve had wonderful experiences curating these options for our travelling guests, ensuring their time in Cape Town is memorable, come rain or shine. So, let’s dive into some fantastic ways to enjoy our city when the weather isn’t cooperating.

"Plan B" Ideas in Cape Town:

Zeitz MOCAA

Indoor Creativity

• Clay Cafe
• Cape Malay cooking class
• Food Jamming with a group
• Jewellery-making workshop
• Fynbos experience
• Pottery classes
• Paint & Sip
• Norval Foundation
• Zeitz MOCAA
• Theatre productions: Baxter Theatre, Artscape Theatre, Labia Theatre, Home Coming Theatre

Fyre Dining

Restaurants with Fireplaces

• In the CBD: Aubergine, ëlgr, Grub & Vine Bree, Kloof Street House, Den Anker, Il Leone Mastrantonio, Pot Luck Club,
Upper Union, Vadivelu
• Along the Cape Penninsula: Food Barn, Cape Point Vineyards, Harbour House Kalk Bay
• In the Constantia region: Beyond Restaurant, Foxcroft Restaurant, La Parada Constantia Neck, Salsify at the Roundhouse, Rick’s Café American, Tryn Restaurant
• In the Winelands: FYRE, Kleine Zalze Restaurant, Faber, Kunjani Wines, Indochine Restaurant, Le Pommier Wine Estate, Oude Werf Restaurant, Warwick Wine Farm

Babylonstoren

Inside, Good Vibes

• Old Bakery at Babylonstoren
• Hazendal Deli & Bakery
• Norfolk Deli
• Honest Chocolate Cafe
• Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
• The Bay Hotel
• The Cape Grace Hotel
• The Cellars-Hohenort
• The Mount Nelson
• The Silo Hotel
• The Winchester Hotel
• The Yard

Wintery Winelands Daze

• At Babylonstoren: Enjoy one of their plentiful activities: underground cellar tour and wine tasting, join the Soetmelksvlei tour, go on an olive oil tour and tasting, or one of their workshops and not forgetting the lovely blood oranges
• Wine blending at Spier
• Wine Tasting in a Cave
• Enjoy an array of sporit tastings at Van Ryns Distillery – whiskey, brand and gin tasting
• Spice Route Destination offers chocolate tasting, gin tasting, tequila tasting and more

Perfect for Winter: Storytelling Dinners

LocalPlaces presents Storytelling Dinners in Cape Town every Thursday at Sibling, the Bo-Kaap kitchen studio of siblings Louw and Lou. Enjoy South African cuisine paired with mesmerising storytelling, uncovering Cape Town’s rich history and contemporary culture. Meet the chefs, savour incredible food, and be captivated by Gerald Garner’s tales of Cape Town’s complex past and modern triumphs. Louw and Lou craft exceptional, family-style meals in their charming studio, ensuring a perfect dining experience.
Available for bookings from August 2024 to February 2025. For more information, visit: LocalPlaces Cape Town Storytelling Dinners.

LocalPlaces

CityROCK

Indoor Family Activities

• Cape Town Museum of Childhood
• Cape Town Science Centre
• Earthbox
• Go-Karting
• Ice skating
• Indoor Play Parks: be.Up Park Freedom Adventure Park, Total Ninja, RUSH, Playalot, Wonderdal
• Indoor rock climbing
• Lazer Tagging
• Visit The Planetarium or Iziko South African Museum
• Ten Pin Bowling
• Lunch and movie 12 Apostles

Bay Harbour Market

Indoor Markets

• Bay Harbour Market
• Earth Fair Food Market
• Root 44
• Time Out Market
• Old Biscuit Mill
• Oranjezicht City Farm Market
• Makers Landing
• Elgin Railway Market
• Mojo Market
• Pure Boland Market

Winter at the V&A Waterfront

• Grab the popcorn and take the kids for a movie at the exclusive kids’ cinema.
• Experience cutting-edge art from Africa at the Zeitz MOCAA, where African citizens can enjoy FREE entry on Africa Wednesdays between 10 am to 1 pm.
• Visit the Cape Town Diamond Museum at the Clock Tower and explore art galleries in the vicinity.
• Swing by for a round of 18-hole indoor mini-golf at the Cave Golf Course.
• Get a birds-eye view of our beautiful city from the Cape Town Wheel.
• Solve logic puzzles, riddles, and mysteries at HintHunt Escape Room.
• Learn the fascinating history, like how the Waterfront Port was once called the Tavern of the Seas on V&A Waterfront GPS Audio Tour.
• Try your hand at Padel – a good way to warm up on a chilly Winter’s Day.
• Enjoy Gin Tasting at Makers Landing tastings with Pienaar & Son.
• Visit the Nelson Mandela Museum at Nelson Mandela Gateway or on Jetty 1.
• Unleash your creativity and make your own masterpiece – Art Jamming
• Experience the beauty of the Mother City’s coastline the City Sightseeing Bus, with discounted rates for winter.

Introduction
"Plan B" Ideas in Cape Town
Indoor Creativity
Restaurants with Fireplaces
Inside, Good Vibes
Wintery Winelands Daze
Storytelling Dinners
Indoor Family Activities
Indoor Markets
Winter at the V&A Waterfront

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