Solo travel can be quite intimidating but can also be a gratifying and liberating experience. Various parts of the country are great for solo exploration, especially the Western Cape, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Apart from beach bliss and thrilling water sports, the Cape offers several experiences for different explorers, and solo travellers are no exception.
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If you find yourself without a travel companion as you explore, here’s what you can get up to:
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch Gardens is a wonderful experience for every nature lover, located at the bottom of the iconic Table Mountain. It is a must-see for anyone visiting the Western Cape province and particularly Cape Town.
Here you can grab the opportunity to marvel at more than 9 000 of Southern Africa’s 22 000 plant species.
Kirstenbosch is one of the first botanical gardens in the world created to protect a country’s fauna and flora, placing ‘great importance on the growth’ of indigenous plants in Southern Africa.
If you particularly enjoy hiking, you can join a hiking group and enjoy the various trails which lead along and up Table Mountain.
Bo-Kaap
The iconic and colourful neighbourhood of Bo-Kaap is rich in history, culture and art, situated at the foot of Signal Hill on the fringe of the city centre.
The neighbourhood’s brightly painted houses will not fail to grab your attention, seeing that they carry a powerful Cape Malay influence from centuries ago.
Moreover, the area is also home to several galleries and museums, so can tap into a solo adventure of art as you explore and admire some impressive creativity.
Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium is home to over 3 000 living sea creatures, which include sharks, fish, penguins and turtles, making it the perfect venue to go on a solo adventure to ‘uncover life under the sea’ as you marvel at fascinating sea creatures.
The Aquarium is also conveniently located at the V&A Waterfront, meaning you can also explore other popular attractions and even grab some ice cream to end off your solo exploration on a sweet note.
Cango Caves
Located near Oudtshoorn, the Cango Caves are a captivating and fascinating natural wonder, with limestone caves featuring a series of chambers filled with stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations.
You can join a guided tour which will take you through the caves as you gain insight into the area’s geological history.
If you are on the more adventurous side of exploring, there is an adventure tour that involves crawling and squeezing through narrow passages.
Reminder: It is important to note that when travelling solo, it is extremely important to be vigilant at all times and to use your discretion. Your safety should always be your number one priority.
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