Streets squares and districts to visit Cape Town

Long Street is a shopping and tourist thoroughfare and is at the heart of Cape Town's nightlife. It is also the axis that joins Green Point and Camps Bay, a reason that probably led to its development more than 300 years ago. As its name suggests, it is very long: it starts from the De Waterkant business district and then, after the intersection with Strand Street, becomes part of the popular Bo Kaap district, with its small halal grocery stores, bookstores and mosques. Finally, in its upper part, it aligns restaurants, discos and backpackers.

Charlotte "Nomthunzie" Swartbooi will take you on a tour of her township of 4,000 inhabitants where everyone knows her for her activism. Learn about Xhosa culture by visiting a witch doctor, the one usually called sangoma, visit the local kindergarten and the township women's organic vegetable garden. It's always a great opportunity to learn about ongoing development projects. Nomawethu also welcomes tourists for an authentic African tea or lunch, in the homes of the locals! Let yourself be guided.

Kalk Bay Harbour: one of the last active fishing harbours on the Cape Peninsula. Located in Kalk Bay, about 30 km from Cape Town, the harbour is emblematic with its colourful boats and seals waddling on the docks! Some good restaurants, fish of course! You can get fresh fish from the fishermen, or have some ready-made meals to enjoy on the quay at Lucky Fish. Kalk Bay Harbour is a must-see when you stay in Cape Town, especially when the boats land.