5 of the best · Cape Town, South Africa
Gardens, Mountains and a City Farm in Cape Town
Kirstenbosch on the mountain’s back, the Company’s Garden, Green Point’s park by the sea, Lion’s Head and Signal Hill, and an organic farm on the slopes of the City Bowl.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three Cape Town addresses we return to, chosen from this list by people who know the city well.
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UNESCO Cape Floral Region
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
The botanical garden on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, with the Boomslang canopy walkway and summer concerts.
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Sunrise and sunset
Lion’s Head and Signal Hill
The peak and the long ridge beside Table Mountain, for sunrise walks and sunset views over the Atlantic.
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Green space and views.
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By the stadium
Green Point Urban Park
A city park beside the Cape Town Stadium, with a biodiversity garden and play areas.
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UNESCO Cape Floral Region
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
The botanical garden on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, with the Boomslang canopy walkway and summer concerts.
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Sunrise and sunset
Lion’s Head and Signal Hill
The peak and the long ridge beside Table Mountain, for sunrise walks and sunset views over the Atlantic.
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Organic, in the city
Oranjezicht City Farm
An organic urban farm on the slopes above the city, on Upper Orange Street.
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In the heart of the city
The Company’s Garden
The city’s historic garden, between Parliament, the museums and the National Gallery.
