It’s no secret that the Mother City is the place to be during the holiday season. Tourists from near and far come to the city to spend time with family and friends, or take in the city’s unique history and culture.  But apart from the normal tourist stomping grounds, there are many more fun things to do to in Cape Town over the holidays.

Adventure seekers can sign up for one of the high-adrenaline experiences, such as a Table Mountain Abseil. This activity offers a 112 metre controlled descent off Table Mountain to 1000 meters above sea level. The highest commercial abseil experience in the world, you will be surrounded by some of the most spectacular views.

Sandboarding is another popular experience with locals and visitors alike. Glide down the high sand dunes in Hout Bay and Betty’s Bay and watch your skills improve along with the excitement.

Another fun activity for the whole family, is the Scootour Experience, available in Cape Town, Knysna, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and Kaapsehoop. Kick your non-motorised, eco-friendly monster mountain scooter up the hills, and enjoy the freewheeling opportunities going downhill, which is most of the course. It’s the best way for the whole family to experience the Mountain in all it’s magnificent glory.

A big fan of speed? Enjoy the ocean? This exhilarating Jet Boat Experience combines the best of both worlds. Now you can enjoy a high-powered speedboat ride that will provide you with up-close views of the wildlife that inhibit the Atlantic Ocean.

Cape Town is popular for its many vineyard experiences in the surrounding winelands. Segway wine farm and vineyard tours and picnics are great for the whole family, but there are many experiences that are ideal for a romantic weekend getaway, a day of solo dating, or outings with friends, such as cycling around the wine farms, sidecar adventure and wine estate picnic, underground cellar tours, and much, much more.

Don’t sit at home this December when there are so many fun things to do in Cape Town.