Solo Travel in Cape Town
South Africa
About Cape Town for Solo Travelers
The most beautiful city in Africa — Table Mountain, Boulders penguin colony, the Cape Winelands, Robben Island, and a food and nightlife scene rivaling any city in the world.
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Language
Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR
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Things to do in Cape Town
Solo-friendly tours & activities, hand-picked
Top Spots in Cape Town for Solo Travelers
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Once in Cape Town
Accommodation
A stylish, social hostel on buzzing Kloof Street — a great base for Table Mountain, Long Street, and the city bowl.
📍Kloof St, Cape Town
Table Mountain Cableway
Nature
The revolving cable car to the flat summit of Table Mountain — sweeping views over the city, the Cape, and two oceans.
📍Tafelberg Rd, Cape Town
Truth Coffee Roasting
Cafes
A steampunk-themed roastery often named the world's best coffee shop — theatrical interiors and serious specialty coffee.
📍Buitenkant St, Cape Town
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