Activities
Captivating Cape Town adventures
With its enviable location at the foot of Table Mountain, a stay at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel offers up endless things to do in Cape Town. Explore attractions in the city, be enticed by activities at the hotel, or venture on tours further afield. However you choose to spend your time, we’ll make sure your stay is spectacular.
First Light Walks
See the majesty of first light on a dawn walk, in partnership with Leica Sport Optics. We’ll provide you with a pair of Leica Trinovid 8x42 HD binoculars to encounter the captivating flora and fauna of Table Mountain in truly magical light.
Choose to take a private tour with an expert guide and photographer, or join a larger group for an unforgettable team hike. Alternatively, set off on your own with the help of our map. Delicious breakfast boxes keep you energised. 24-hour advanced reservations required.
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First Light Walks
See the majesty of first light on a dawn walk, in partnership with Leica Sport Optics. We’ll provide you with a pair of Leica Trinovid 8x42 HD binoculars to encounter the captivating flora and fauna of Table Mountain in truly magical light.
Choose to take a private tour with an expert guide and photographer, or join a larger group for an unforgettable team hike. Alternatively, set off on your own with the help of our map. Delicious breakfast boxes keep you energised. 24-hour advanced reservations required.
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Cape Town Cultural Walking Tour
Join guide Kate Crane Briggs, an expert in art and architecture, for a truly unique tour. Explore the hotel’s 119-year-old estate, the historic Company’s Gardens and downtown Cape Town, and see the city like never before. The tour can also be tailored to your interests—whether that’s visual arts, architecture, cuisine or literature.
Priced at R2000 for one or two guests, with a R500 supplement per additional guest. Tour runs from 9:30am–midday, advanced reservations essential
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Cape Town Cultural Walking Tour
Join guide Kate Crane Briggs, an expert in art and architecture, for a truly unique tour. Explore the hotel’s 119-year-old estate, the historic Company’s Gardens and downtown Cape Town, and see the city like never before. The tour can also be tailored to your interests—whether that’s visual arts, architecture, cuisine or literature.
Priced at R2000 for one or two guests, with a R500 supplement per additional guest. Tour runs from 9:30am–midday, advanced reservations essential
Contact us CHave Your Portrait Painted
Capture a memory with a special oil portrait from our artist-in-residence, Cyril Coetzee. Have your photograph taken or provide Cyril with photos of a loved one and receive your portrait a few days later.
Prices start at R15,000 for a head and shoulder portrait with many other options
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Have Your Portrait Painted
Capture a memory with a special oil portrait from our artist-in-residence, Cyril Coetzee. Have your photograph taken or provide Cyril with photos of a loved one and receive your portrait a few days later.
Prices start at R15,000 for a head and shoulder portrait with many other options
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Painting Class With Cyril Coetzee
Make your own artistic masterpiece with the help of talented painter Cyril Coetzee. Our classes are suitable for all levels of expertise, each person coached individually to bring out their creative best.
Session lasts three hours. Classes are priced at R700 per person for groups of up to 8 or R3,000 for one-on-one tuition.
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Painting Class With Cyril Coetzee
Make your own artistic masterpiece with the help of talented painter Cyril Coetzee. Our classes are suitable for all levels of expertise, each person coached individually to bring out their creative best.
Session lasts three hours. Classes are priced at R700 per person for groups of up to 8 or R3,000 for one-on-one tuition.
Contact us PTownship Farm Tour
Visit Moya we Khaya, one of the most successful township farms in Khayelitsha, on this half-day tour. Chat with Mama Kaba over a cup of tea before strolling the fertile gardens.
Pluck vegetables straight from the soil to bring back with you to the hotel, our chefs will transform them into an authentic farm-to-fork salad.
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Township Farm Tour
Visit Moya we Khaya, one of the most successful township farms in Khayelitsha, on this half-day tour. Chat with Mama Kaba over a cup of tea before strolling the fertile gardens.
Pluck vegetables straight from the soil to bring back with you to the hotel, our chefs will transform them into an authentic farm-to-fork salad.
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Fynbos Sunset Walk
Nature lovers won’t want to miss this tempting two-and-a-half hour tour. Led by an expert guide, set off along the lower slopes of Table Mountain to discover the remarkable diversity of the Fynbos.
Later, sundowners and canapés high up on the mountainside are the perfect finale.
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Fynbos Sunset Walk
Nature lovers won’t want to miss this tempting two-and-a-half hour tour. Led by an expert guide, set off along the lower slopes of Table Mountain to discover the remarkable diversity of the Fynbos.
Later, sundowners and canapés high up on the mountainside are the perfect finale.
Contact us FYoga & Wellbeing
Stay strong, fit and flexible with yoga in Cape Town. We offer a range of classes, whether within our tranquil studio, out in the gardens or atop Table Mountain. Book an appointment with our in-house trainer, and we’ll help you take your practice to the next level.
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Yoga & Wellbeing
Stay strong, fit and flexible with yoga in Cape Town. We offer a range of classes, whether within our tranquil studio, out in the gardens or atop Table Mountain. Book an appointment with our in-house trainer, and we’ll help you take your practice to the next level.
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Cape Town Winelands
Get a taste of the good life on a tour of Cape Town’s internationally acclaimed winelands. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel offers enchanting half- and full-day tours to the major wine trails.
Specific red, white and Cap Classique tours are perfect for those with a particular area of interest.
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Cape Town Winelands
Get a taste of the good life on a tour of Cape Town’s internationally acclaimed winelands. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel offers enchanting half- and full-day tours to the major wine trails.
Specific red, white and Cap Classique tours are perfect for those with a particular area of interest.
Contact us CHistorical Walking Tour
Step back in time as you stroll through Cape Town’s historic streets. Wind through vibrant Green Market Square, District Six Museum, Company Gardens and more with your personal guide. Iconic landmarks abound, including the Grand Parade, Castle of Good Hope and City Hall, where Nelson Mandela was welcomed back after 27 years in prison.
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Historical Walking Tour
Step back in time as you stroll through Cape Town’s historic streets. Wind through vibrant Green Market Square, District Six Museum, Company Gardens and more with your personal guide. Iconic landmarks abound, including the Grand Parade, Castle of Good Hope and City Hall, where Nelson Mandela was welcomed back after 27 years in prison.
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Play Tennis Like a Pro
Join resident tennis coach Barkie McKrea in a lively class designed to hone your serve, volleys and all aspects of your game.
Barkie teaches all ability levels, solo or in groups. Equipment is available to hire from the hotel.
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Play Tennis Like a Pro
Join resident tennis coach Barkie McKrea in a lively class designed to hone your serve, volleys and all aspects of your game.
Barkie teaches all ability levels, solo or in groups. Equipment is available to hire from the hotel.
Contact us PShopping in Cape Town
From 60s-inspired furniture to home-grown wine, Kloof Street offers an inspiring range of boutiques, brimming with unique souvenirs.
For a touch of history, visit the De Waterkant district’s upmarket shops. Here you’ll find authentic textiles, jewellery, ceramics, tribal arts and contemporary crafts.
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Shopping in Cape Town
From 60s-inspired furniture to home-grown wine, Kloof Street offers an inspiring range of boutiques, brimming with unique souvenirs.
For a touch of history, visit the De Waterkant district’s upmarket shops. Here you’ll find authentic textiles, jewellery, ceramics, tribal arts and contemporary crafts.
Contact us SPackages & Tours
Feel your heart race as elephants parade across Botswana’s Okavango Delta before a spa break in cosmopolitan Cape Town. Browse through this suggested itinerary for inspiration, then get in touch and let us create the trip of your dreams.
