South Africa slows down in winter but it gets more interesting. The pace softens, the light sharpens, and both Cape Town and Johannesburg open up in quieter, more personal ways. With fewer queues and more soul, this season is perfect for deeper travel. Here’s how to spend your weekend with intent.

Start with 72 Hours in the Mother City

Pressed for time? CURIOCITY’s 72 Hours in the Mother City experience packs Cape Town’s greatest hits into three unforgettable days.

Day 1 takes you into the Cape Winelands, with tastings, slow lunches and vineyard views.

Day 2 brings a full Peninsula drive past cliffside roads, penguin colonies and coastal villages.

Day 3 closes with a sunset safari and a traditional South African dinner under the stars.

Join a walking tour with perspective

CURIOCITY walking tours are guided by locals who know the stories behind the streets. In Joburg, explore the artistry of Maboneng or walk through Soweto’s political landmarks and former homes of Mandela and Tutu. In Cape Town, the Black Route Tour traces heritage often left out of mainstream narratives. Salt River and Bo-Kaap walks add colour through street art, local artists and layered cultural history.

Taste the city where it lives

Join a CURIOCITY Taste Trail and experience food with context. In Joburg, pull up a seat at Yoville Dinner Club or enjoy a proper local braai at Kwa Mai Mai. In Cape Town, the Taste of Bo-Kaap experience invites you into a community kitchen to roll rotis, cook curry and hear the stories behind each spice blend.

Take the coast slow

Take a drive along the Cape Peninsula with us and discover what makes this coastline special. You’ll pass scenic landscapes, spot penguins at Boulders Beach, and stop in fishing towns for a snoek and get a local experience. It’s a full day experience curated for curious travellers.

Visit the Cradle of Humankind

Just 90 minutes from Joburg, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most important fossil areas in the world. Explore the Sterkfontein Caves and trace the earliest steps of human history. Then end the journey at Lesedi Cultural Village; a vibrant showcase of South Africa’s diverse cultural heritage.

Sip something worth remembering

Winter is wine time. Visit Stellenbosch with CURIOCITY’s day trips and meet the winemakers behind the bottle. Small groups, no rush, and a breathtaking backdrop of the Cape mountains.

Make this season count. Explore with intention, eat with curiosity and stay where the story is.

Book your winter experience now!