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Cape Town

Things to doSports & Fitness

Armoury Boxing
Staying in shape is a priority amongst Capetonians-they have beaches and catwalks to prepare for. While there are loads of places to join the queue for the treadmill, this is easily the most authentic of gyms in Cape Town.

Things to doWatersports

Atlantic Adventures
'Scream if you wanna go faster' seems to be the motto at Atlantic Adventures, which offers excursion at breakneck speeds.

Things to doCharters & Rentals

Cape Bike
Get your adrenaline pumping and see the country surrounding Cape Town on the back of a serious Harley Davidson with Cape Bike Travel...

Things to doCharters & Rentals

Cape Sidecar Adventures
See Cape Town from the view of a sidecar; odd but undeniably cool.

SightsTours

Coffeebeans Routes
City tours can all get a bit same-y but Coffeebeans Routes offers inventive itineraries that stray from the beaten path. Woohoo!

Things to doCharters & Rentals

Day Trippers
Day Trippers offers guided bike tours of the city for those who think two wheels are better than four.

Things to doCharters & Rentals

Downhill Adventures
Perfect for extreme sports beginners; whether you want a guided tour or some off-road solo cycling, organise an excursion or two with Dowhill Adventures.

Things to doWatersports

Drumbeat Charters
Drumbeat Charters offers seal-watching excursions that would melt even the hardest traveller's heart.

Things to doSpas

Enmasse
The concept is genius: remove the aura of pretentiousness and irritation of forward-planning from the contemporary Western spa routine, and instead offer massage as one of life's little necessities.

Things to doExtreme Sports

Frixion Adventures
Cliff-jumping and kloofing; only the brave need apply.

Things to doGreat Outdoors

Hoerikwaggo Trail
The Hoerikwaggo Trail isn't exactly 'roughing it in the wild', but it's still recommended for enthusiastic hikers.

Things to doGreat Outdoors

Hooked on Africa
Fall hook line and sinker for deep-sea fishing with Hooked on Africa.

Things to doWatersports

Kaskazi Kayak
Kaskazi Kayak offers guided tours along the Seaboard with two-hour trips or longer.

Things to doCharters & Rentals

La Dolce Vita Biking
La Dolce Vita Biking offers scooter rentals to those who wish to explore the city on two wheels.

Things to doSpas

Long Street Baths
Despite somewhat shoddy changing rooms, Long Street Baths offers swimming pools and Turkish baths that more than make up for any shortcomings.

Things to doSpectator Sports

Newlands Cricket Ground
Newlands Cricket Ground is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world; stop, stare or spectate.

Things to doSpectator Sports

Newlands Rugby Stadium
Newlands Rugby Stadium is the second-oldest of its kind in the world, and has been host to a number of international games during its time.

Things to doWatersports

Sea Point Pavilion
Sea Point Pavilion is an Olympic-sized seawater swimming pool that's extremely popular with families. Chlorine is overrated anyway.

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