What to do in Cape Town this weekend (12th - 14th September)

Its only Monday and there’s still 5 days until the weekend, but it’s never too early to plan your weekend activities. Cape Town is always buzzing with amazing events, so here are a few to stir up some excitement for the weekend ahead. 

Wine and chocolate tasting at Waterford Estate – 12^th September

Start your weekend early on Friday afternoon in Stellenbosch’s Blaauwklippen Valley, where the Waterford Estate lies, a beautiful Cape Winelands farm. Gather your family and friends and experience a taste sensation of different wines and delicious dark and milk chocolates. You have the choice to enjoy your tastings in the warm tasting room (if the weather is a bit chilly), on the enclosed patio or view the central fountain outside in the peaceful courtyard. 

Date: 12 September 2014
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Waterford Wine Estate
Price: R45 – R65

Crazy Store Table Mountain Challenge – 13^th September

Take out those dusty running shoes and lace up for the CrazyStore Table Mountain Challenge, a scenic race through the beautiful Table Mountain. The race starts at Kloof Nek and finishes at Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck, it is currently 40km long so if you’re unfit, give this one a skip! If you do decide to take part in the challenge, there are some great prizes to be won: R20 000 cash, wine, First Ascent gear and much more.

Date: 13 September 2014
Time: 06:00 – 15:00
Venue: Table Mountain
Price: R495 – R1000

Sunday Happy Hour at Sotano by Caveau – 14^th September

Bring your weekend to a close by enjoying a sundowner during happy hour at Sotano by Caveau, listen to the chilled live reggae music while drinking some of the restaurant’s tasty cocktails. Don’t worry, if you’re feeling peckish from your eventful weekend, you can eat an early supper of lamb koftas or maybe a roasted beetroot and goats cheese salad.

Date: 14 September 2014
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Venue: Sotano by Caveau
Price: Variable

Now that you have your days all sorted, why not find comfortable and convenient accommodation for your action-packed weekend, like the luxurious 808 Cartwright Corner.

Written By: Christine Romans