Wednesday, Nov 25th, 2026. or Saturday, Nov 28th, 2026.
For those who would love to experience South Africa's iconic Big 5 animals up close, you may self-book the Half-Day Sunset Safari (3 pm-7 pm) at Aquila Safari Game Reserve.
The trip will include drinks/snacks, a game drive, and leisure time to relax by the pool.
Aquila Safari is about 2 hours from Cape Town, so be sure to arrange private transport for the 1 pm to 9 pm time frame.
Kindly Note - The outings outside the wedding are to be scheduled and paid for by the guest
VISAS
SA allows visa-free entry for US, Canada, and UK nationals.
If required (i.e., Nigerian or Green Card holder), please apply for your South African visa LATEST in SEPTEMBER.
Please put in a physical application at an embassy or VFS location. DO NOT apply for a South African e-visa without an agent.
Using a visa agent is recommended for guaranteed outcomes. Do let us know if you would like to be connected with one.
EXPLORE
Take the cable car (or hike) up table mountain
See African penguins at Boulders Beach (don't touch; they can bite)
Sightsee Bo-Kaap (a picturesque neighbourhood with colourful houses)
Robben Island (Mandela Prison) tour
Scenic helicopter tour of Cape Town
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Two Oceans Aquarium
Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
Museum of illusions
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
Cape Wheel at the V&A Waterfront
Enjoy wine tasting via on board the Franschoek wine tram (we recommend the Orange Line)
Beaches - Camps bay beach (go early); Glen beach, Kogel Bay Beach, etc.
Spas - Camps Bay Retreat, One & Only Hotel, Mount Nelson Hotel, Terre Paisible, Babylonstoren
Time Out (Food) Market
Oranjezicht Market (weekend only)
RESTAURANTS
The Bungalow (Beachfront)
The Nines (Rooftop)
Chinchilla (Rooftop)
Gigi's rooftop
Bobo's
Mama Africa (African experience)
Gold restaurant (African multi-course experience)
Jollof Cafe (Nigerian; takeaway only)
La Colombe (Best fine dining experience in Africa - 10 course (4hrs))
Fyn (Fine Dining; top 50 in the world)
Chef's Warehouse, Tintswalo Atlantic (Fine Dining)
Kloof street house
The potluck club
Black Sheep
Blue room (Jazz)
The Codfather (Seafood madness)
Marble
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH SPOTS
Jarryd's
La Belle
Butter
Sonny and Irene
Moyo in Kirstenbosch gardens
Pauline's
Our Local
Fire Fly Café (Vegan friendly)
ADVENTURE
Cruise along Chapman’s peak (the most scenic route in CPT) in a cobra car
Quad biking down the Atlantis sand dunes
Paragliding
Toboggan family park
Shark cage diving
Snorkeling with seals
NIGHTLIFE
Saint
Ayepyep
Coco Night
Liv on Bree
Drama
Souk
Club paradise
Therapy