To the surprise of many, Cape Town is one of the hottest foodie destinations in the world! Home to award-winning chefs and restaurants, Cape Town is a must visit for food lovers and wine connoisseurs. See below for a list of the top restaurants in Cape Town right now: The Test Kitchen: Booked MONTHS in advance, … Read More
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Hiking Table Mountain – From a Hiker’s Perspective
Article written by Solomiya Pyatkovska, Hills of Africa’s Client Services Administrator One of the absolute highlights of my stay in Cape Town, South Africa was easy access to to Table Mountain – a hiker’s paradise! There are so many ways to enjoy hiking the mountain that range from easy to extremely difficult and can last less … Read More
Three Boutique Hotel – A Charming Sanctuary in the Heart of Cape Town
Image above taken from the Three Boutique Hotel website I arrived at Three Boutique Hotel after a long 24 hours of traveling from Charlotte, North Carolina to Cape Town, South Africa. As soon as I arrived, Tarryn, one of Three Boutique Hotel’s gracious hosts, greeted me and was wonderful at making me feel right at … Read More
Why I love The Cape Grace Hotel
It’s not what you want to hear when you arrive into South Africa after over 20 hours of travel …. “you are being admitted to the hospital for a deep vein thrombosis.” I was in South Africa to lead a group of 50 people on a luxurious African Safari vacation. While I had to remain … Read More
Best Coffee Shops in Cape Town
Image to the left of the interior of Bean There Coffee, taken from the Bean There Coffee Facebook page Consider yourself a bit of a coffee connoisseur? If so, you will love the variety of exceptional coffee shops found throughout Cape Town, South Africa! So when you’re not tasting beer at a local Cape Town … Read More
5 Reasons to Travel Solo to South Africa
Whether you’re an avid solo traveler and have been doing it for years or are entertaining the idea of venturing to a far off land on your own, traveling alone to Africa is an incredible way to discover inspiration and insight into yourself. Below are 5 reasons why South Africa is the perfect place for … Read More
A Lavish Bed & Breakfast Experience at Cape View Clifton
Image above taken from the Cape View Clifton website Article by Britt Urbach, Marketing Director for Hills of Africa Travel Nestled along the edge of a seaside cliff, overlooking Camps Bay, Cape View Clifton is one of Cape Town’s most charming bed and breakfast boutique hotels. With only five suites – each of which has … Read More
An Unforgettable Day in Cape Town’s Stunning Hout Bay
Article by Britt Urbach, Hills of Africa Travel’s Marketing Director On my recent South Africa honeymoon, we began our adventures at the beautiful Tintswalo Atlantic boutique hotel in Hout Bay. Here’s a look at our experience . . . Upon arrival in Johannesburg we took a two-hour flight to Cape Town. We were greeted by … Read More
Top 4 Restaurants in Camps Bay, South Africa
A beautiful view of Camps Bay Just a 10-minute drive from the Cape Town city center is the beautiful seaside town of Camps Bay. With stunning views, beautiful beaches, and exceptional restaurants, Camps Bay is well worth a visit during your trip to Cape Town, South Africa! Whether your staying at one of the many … Read More
Hiking Table Mountain – What to Expect
Hiking Table Mountain isn’t a walk in the park. So, if you are looking for a challenging hiking adventure, then a hiking tour of Table Mountain is right up your alley! But, if you’re looking for something a little more laid back and not as challenging, then we recommend taking the rotating cable car up … Read More