While it’s quite easy to live like a rock star in the Mother City, indulge in expensive restaurants, visit the most exclusive clubs, and raid the designer boutiques at the V & A Waterfront or Cape Quarter, its also very possible to have a great time without spending much money at all!  If you do happen to find yourself in this great city and with limited means here are a few tips to keep in mind.  Number one – stop what you’re doing right now and take a look where you are.  Cape Town is one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world!  Climb Table Mountain, enjoy a sunset overlooking Camps Bay, or walk or cycle through Newland’s forest.  It’s nature, it’s good for you, and nine times out of ten, its free.  And even the places which charge a small entrance fee, such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, more than make up for it with the experience provided.

Maybe nature’s not your thing and you are more interested in a cultural experience.  For a small entrance fee, the National Gallery or Museum will fill both your time and your mind with fascinating finds and awe inspiring objects.  Having a reputation as one of the world’s creative hubs, Cape Town has some excellent commercial galleries with new shows opening every week.  Attending an opening or perusing a gallery is an excellent activity that often won’t cost a cent (unless of course you are planning on taking something home – which many will tell you is a great investment).  Some of Cape Town’s better galleries, the one’s that have made a mark on the Allabout radar, include Salon 91, Joao Ferreira, and Michael Stevenson.  All three of them present some of the most cutting edge contemporary art by local movers and shakers.

A day of nature, culture or art in the fair Cape should keep you busy for a while without burning through your wallet.  Any other suggestions, please feel free to post them in the comments.  Until next time!