The Best Places To Spend New Year's Eve In Cape Town
Cape Town is an exciting place to ring in the new year. From stellar shows and trance parties to boat cruises and lavish dinners, here are 10 places to celebrate in Cape Town.
New Year’s Eve at the V&A Waterfront
Hotel
Entry: Free
Watch the Fireworks From a Distance
If you’re keen on watching the fireworks but don’t want to end up sitting in traffic for hours, consider driving up to Signal Hill or Table Mountain where you can watch the display from the comfort of your car. Make a night of it by packing a picnic basket, and be sure to get there early for a good spot. If you’d prefer to skip the city center altogether, you can also watch the fireworks from Milnerton Beach.
Entry: Free
New Year’s Eve Concert at Kirstenbosch
Botanical Garden
Entry: R375 ($27)
Comedy Show and Party at the Cape Town Comedy Club
Entry: R350 ($25) — includes a welcome drink
NYE Cruise
Sip on sparkling wine as you cruise about Table Bay Harbor on board a stylish catamaran or schooner, and watch the spectacular fireworks display at midnight.
Entry: From R750 pp ($53,5)
Rezonance Trance Party
Entry: From R620 to R680 pp ($44 – $48)
‘An Evening at the Oscars’ Celebration at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
Spa Hotel, Hotel
Welcome 2017 like a Hollywood star at the Twelve Apostles’ Azure Restaurant. Step onto the red carpet in your finest black-tie garb as the hotel promises an evening of glitz and glamour complete with a lavish five-course dinner, live music and French Champagne to toast the new year.
Entry: R 2950 pp ($211) — Includes dinner, welcome drink and a glass of Champagne at midnight.
‘Six of the Best’ at the Barnyard Theater
Entry: R395 pp ($28)
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Richard’s Supper Stage
Entry: R1850 ($132) — includes a welcome drink on arrival, dinner and entertainment; children between 3 and 12 pay half price https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBD0nt5QIfk