Muizenberg

Muizenberg is a suburb in the southern part of Cape Town, South Africa.

Understand
It is located on the southern coast of Cape Town, which makes it perfect for a stay in Cape Town that includes trips round the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands.

By car
From Cape Town go south towards Simon's Town and the Cape of Good Hope on any of De Waal Drive/Blue Route freeway (the M3), Main Road (the M4) or the M5 freeway. The town is north of Simon's Town, at the point where the Cape Peninsula starts.

From Strand, Somerset West, Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands drive west on Baden Powell Drive (the R310) next to the False Bay coastline. Muizenberg begins at the traffic circle where the R310 meets the M5.

By train
MetroRail operates frequent commuter trains from Cape Town to Muizenberg. During peak hours (early morning and late afternoon, Monday to Friday) there are trains every few minutes. At other times during the week there are 3 or 4 trains per hour ; they are less frequent on Saturdays and Sundays. The journey takes about 45 minutes. There are also MetroRail trains to Muizenberg from the other direction (Simon's Town, Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay), usually 2 or 3 per hour. This journey takes about 20 minutes.

If heading to northern parts of the town, it might be better to alight at the anterior False Bay railway station.



See


The colorful changing rooms of Muizenberg can be found on nearly every postcard. Take some photos with you, the scenery and some of the houses.



Do

 * Muizenberg has a magnificent beach which is very popular (especially in summer and on weekends). It is excellent for surfing; there are many different surf schools at the beach front (also called Surfer's Corner).
 * There is supertube (water slide) and a putt-putt (mini-golf) course at the beach.
 * There is a scenic walkway from Muizenberg south to St James, right next to the sea.
 * Kitesurfing is popular during summer on the east side near the large traffic circle (Sunrise Beach).
 * Rock climbing and hiking are possible on Muizenburg Peak and the surrounding cliffs.

Go next

 * Simon's Town, Boulders and the Cape of Good Hope to the south.
 * More beaches to the east along False Bay, such as Fish Hoek and Glencairn.
 * Kalk Bay and its restaurants, eclectic shops and fishing harbour.
 * Cape Town and its attractions in the north.
 * The Cape Winelands - are 45 minutes away by car.