Experiences
Book nowCaptivating Cape Town adventures
With its enviable location at the foot of Table Mountain, a stay at Mount Nelson 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.
The Great Outdoors
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.
Fynbos Sunset Walk
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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.
First Light Walks
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Cape Town Walking Tour
Join guide Kate Crane Briggs, an expert in art and architecture, for a truly unique tour. Tailor your walking tour to your interests—whether that’s history, visual arts, architecture, cuisine or literature. Beginning in the hotel’s own 120-year-old estate, you’ll see the city like never before, including special access to studios and collections not open to the public.
A typical tour can include: an artist’s studio, mosaic workshop, Bo-Kaap, Auwal Mosque and Parliament. Priced at R1000 per hour (2.5 hours is recommended). Tours run from 9:30-midday, advanced reservations essential.
Cape Town Walking Tour
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Marine Biologist Experience
Discover the extraordinary world that lives beyond Cape Town’s shores in the company of shark scientist Justin Blake. Embark on an ocean expedition through the Cape Kelp Forests, exploring the same octopus gardens made famous in the 2020 Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher. Snorkel with friendly sharks, explore fascinating sea caves and discover spectacular views of Cape Town, both above and below the surface.
Afterwards, feast on a sustainably sourced seafood picnic created by Mount Nelson’s head chef Rudi Liebenberg. The sustainable feast features delicacies sourced by ABALOBI, a South African-based social enterprise that supports small-scale fishing communities.
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A Wild Wine Adventure
Veer off-piste on a wine tasting jeep trail. Plunging into the famed Constantia Winelands, the scenic tour visits three historic wine estates using private roads rarely open to visitors.
Highlights include tasting the “best Sauvignon Blanc in the world”, meeting the region’s youngest female winemaker and feasting on tapas with sparkling méthode cap classique refreshments.
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Classic Car Tours
Be chauffeured in a gleaming classic car to the majestic Cape Winelands for a tasting or lunch. Explore Constantia Valley, famed for its white wines, the picturesque Franschhoek Valley or the world-class estates of Stellenbosch.
Priced from R1,550 per person sharing for a half day and from R2,400 per person sharing for a full day.
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Sidecar Adventures
Hop into a chauffeured vintage sidecar and explore Cape Town in timeless style. Head out along Chapman’s Peak Drive and soak up the ocean views. Or go west towards the beautiful beaches of Bloubergstrand.
Choose from a range of itineraries, from two-hour city tours to full-day excursions. Alternatively customise your own tour. We’ll provide riding leathers, helmets, goggles and complimentary bandanas.
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Cape Town Winelands
Get a taste of the good life on a tour of Cape Town’s internationally acclaimed winelands. Mount Nelson 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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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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Cape Dining
Cape Town boasts a sizzling, eclectic, international restaurant scene. From South African classics to cutting-edge gastronomy, this city caters for every taste and budget. Download our concierge guide to some of the best dining spots, organised by area. Then get in touch, and our team will help secure your table.
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Packages & 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.
