Higgovale Travel Guide
Cape Town
Popular places to visit
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Boulders Beach
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.
Things to do
8-Hour Tour in Table Mountain Penguins and Cape of Good Hope
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town
Ultimate Jeep 4x4 sandboarding tours cape town Atlantis Dunes
WILDX Atlantis QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO OPS CAPE TOWN
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
Top hotels in Higgovale
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
The room was small but perfect for our needs as we only arrived at 2am due to our flight being delayed. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Loved it, will visit again
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Sky Cape Town
The room was clean and staff very friendly. I booked the room for a week, after three days I asked to have my room cleaned. They can and changed out my towels but didn't changed my bed linens. But they did straight the bed up. Everything else was great especially the people at the front desk .
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Excellent
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
Proximity to waterfront and they were able to hold our luggage in between our african safari trips. Very responsive with questions online. My family would stay here again. The free breakfast was a plus! Changed our initial preconceptions about traveling to Africa. Cape Town is beautiful and we will ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Taj Cape Town
Spotless room, great service, food and spa top notch
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higgovale
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
Tamboerskloof
Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.
Fresnaye
Unique features of Fresnaye include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Table Mountain National Park or Cape Floral Region Protected Areas while you're exploring the area.
Clifton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park.
Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Promenade and Table Mountain National Park while in the area.
