MYSTERY Holidays™
Cape Town
Gold Level Destination
Duration: 7 nights
A chance on Cape Town
You’ll be popping champagne corks if you’re lucky enough to have a mystery holiday to the phenomenal South African city of Cape Town revealed to you.
Set amid one of the finest backdrops any city could ask for, get ready to prepare yourself for seven nights of southern hemisphere bliss in a destination which just can’t stop winning awards.
Experience it all with a week that combines the multitude of green spaces dotted in and around the city, lying back in the sun on one of its suburban beaches, or delving into its absolutely fascinating history and heritage.
Click to read everything you need to know about what a mystery holiday entails, then scroll down for an introduction to the destination South African’s simply know as ‘the mother city.’
What to expect with a mystery Holiday at Cape Town
The oldest city in South Africa, and as a result its most impressive historically, is awash with unmissable heritage sites, from the Castle of Good Hope, to the prison on nearby Robben Island where Nobel prize winner and later national president Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for almost three decades.
The island, alongside many of Cape Town’s other major landmarks are visible from Table Mountain. Whether you take the rotating cable car to the summit, or chose instead one of the many hiking routes, it’s an unmissable part of the Cape Town experience.
So is Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden on the inland slopes of the mountain. But if you can’t get there, head instead to Company’s Gardens, intricately linked to the founding of the city and surrounded by several major museums.
Good to know before you go to Cape Town
The City Bowl area, dominated by the bars and shops of Long Street, is generally safe to explore on foot during the day, but be sure to arrange a reputable taxi (Uber operates in Cape Town) to get you about after dark. Similarly, although it’s not recommended to explore the Cape Flats township independently, organised tours are a safe alternative, with the best putting money back into the local community that has helped host you.
Tipping 10% of your bill at restaurants is a standard for Cape Town, where take home pay remains pretty low, with rates of 15% usually expected in areas with higher tourist footfall. A small amount, generally a ten rand note should be given to anyone whose been of minor service, such as a porter at a hotel or a security guard at a car park – even if they are doing it unofficially.
Why book with us?
because waiting is boring
No vouchers to buy and no redemption hoops to jump through. We are a real-time booking service—just pick your dates and get ready to go.
because clear pricing is cool
The price you see is the price you pay. We don’t hide weekend supplements or extra regional airport charges in the fine print.
because YOU CALL THE SHOTS
You stay in control of your schedule. Pick your exact travel dates and your preferred airport before you pay. No guessing and no surprises.