If you’re planning a date night in Cape Town, you are in
luck… with the Mother City’s beauty, diversity and wide range of things to see
and do, finding ideas on places to go with your loved one need not be too much
of a challenge.
Romantic Cape Town Dates
The best way to plan the most memorable date in Cape Town is
to first, do a bit of research beforehand. Find out what your significant other
(or that special someone you’re working up the courage to ask out) is
interested in so that you have a general idea of where to go and what to do.
Someone who is big into adventure will have a very different idea of fun to
someone who is into fine dining, for instance, just as someone with a penchant
for old movies will have different tastes to someone who likes art. Once you
have a better idea of what type of interests your date has, pick and choose
from these uber romantic things to do in Cape Town.
Some of our top picks for romantic dates in Cape Town and
surrounds include the following:
For the adventure-seeker…
Who says romance can’t be fun and off-beat? Few things help
you bond better than an activity that gets the heart rate going. There are many
adventurous ways to get to know someone, and, in a city such as Cape Town that
offers a world of options for thrill-seekers, you won’t have a hard time
finding things to do as a couple, either! Some great couples’ sports to try
include kayaking, abseiling, skydiving, spelunking (that’s cave exploring, in
case you’re wondering), scuba diving, bungee jumping, hiking, rock climbing
(you can start at a climbing gym, such as City Rock in Observatory) and shark
cage diving.
For the foodie…
Those with an appreciation for good food, craft beers and
local wines don’t have to limit themselves to the traditional dinner date. A local
food market makes for a fun daytime date, in a low-key setting. Try
Neighbourgoods Market, City Bowl Market, Bay Harbour Market or Blue Bird
Market. A wine tasting tour (self-drive or guided) is also a fun way to get to
know your date, while food activities such as cooking lessons at somewhere like
Cook’s Playground will create a fun bonding experience. The Lindt Chocolate
Studio in De Waterkant is great for anyone with a sweet tooth. You could also
visit a small microbrewery for a craft beer tasting if beer is something you
have in common.
For the film buff…
Dinner and a movie does not have to be on the dull side.
Cinemas such as The Labia on Orange Street in Gardens offer an elegant setting,
with a full bar (you can take your drinks in to the cinemas, too) and a good
range of cinema nouveau classics. During the summer months from October to
April, The Galileo open-air cinema takes film watching to a whole new level,
with venues at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the V&A Waterfront and other
locations across the city. Pack a picnic full of tasty treats, bring a blanket
and snuggle up as you watch big screen movies under the stars.
For the romantic…
Sometimes, you need to pull out all the stops and plan a
date that is right out of a chick flick. You have a few choices in this case…
opt for dinner at a really, really good restaurant, or plan something unusual
but thoughtful. Some ideas that will leave your date speechless for all the
right reasons include a sunset boat cruise, a hot air balloon ride, helicopter
ride, horse ride on Noordhoek beach, horse carriage ride, rose picking, scenic
vintage car tours (or better still, a scenic Harley tour) or an intimate beach
picnic.
For the free spirit…
If you’re trying to win the heart of someone who prefers to
colour outside of the lines, there are many wonderfully off-beat things to do
in the city. From theatre to comedy, art galleries, performance art, drawing or
sculpture lessons, safaris, reptile parks, drumming circles, couples yoga,
nature walks, museum visits, trips to the observatory (or planetarium), mini
golf, ice skating, the scratch patch, the aquarium and live music – the trick
here is to think out of the box. Have fun and get creative!
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