The long weekend that comes with the South African public holidays of Good Friday and Family Day the following Monday is a much awaited period for both locals and visitors. One of the best times of the year to take off from work because of it being during the last few weeks of favourable weather, the Easter weekend provides that much needed break from the usual rush of daily life. As the long weekend of Easter celebrations draws closer, many will be making plans to take advantage of this festive time of year. Some will be spending some much-needed time with family and friends while others may consider a road trip. Holiday seekers will certainly be looking at accommodation to make the most of the festivities. Some are even planning as this blog post is being written.

Maybe we’re reminding you quite early about this period in Cape Town, but we have good reason for this. Read on below.

Favourable Weather

Although the summer will have come and gone before the Easter weekend arrives, the Cape is known to still enjoy pleasant weather conditions around this time of year. If you’re still longing to enjoy sun-soaked days in and around Cape Town, consider this your last chance, otherwise you will have to wait until September when the winter departs.

Cheaper Accommodation

Around the time that the Easter Weekend arrives, early April, accommodation costs will be easier on the wallet. Coupled with favourable weather conditions, this is clearly an attractive opportunity to visit the Cape and join in the festivities. With less concern over money, this will be a superb time to bring the whole family with to enjoy the many attractions in and around Cape Town.

Start Booking Now!

You might not know this, but it’s a widely known fact that accommodation is cheaper during the autumn period in Cape Town, and all the best spots could be booked as early as the first week of March! You’d better get over your disbelief quickly, and book as soon as you know where in the Cape you’d like to go to during the Easter period.

What Can You Do During This Time?

There are numerous events and activities happening before and during the Easter weekend, so many in fact that we cannot mention them all. But we have some here that will cater to the many age groups of the family. Kids will get to have their fun and adults will get to indulge in a delicious meal with a smooth drink and picturesque views.

Cape Quarter Easter Competition (14 – 18 April)

Located in the trendy Cape Town quarter of De Waterkant, the shopping complex of the Cape Quarter starts the last week before Easter with a sweet competition tailored for shoppers and chocoholics. During this period, participants will get the opportunity to walk away with a R 5000.00 cash prize and Lindt chocolate hampers. The requirement to stand a chance to win these prizes is to find the knee-high Lindt Easter Bunny, photograph him (he tends to move twice a day) and post your image on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (tagging @CapeTownMag will earn you bonus points). To ensure your success in this quest, the Cape Quarter will provide two clues to the Easter Bunny’s location in either the Cape Quarter Square or the Cape Quarter Piazza on their Twitter and Facebook pages. The more you enter, the greater is your chance of winning.
Address: 27 Somerset Road, Green Point, Cape Town
Tel: +27(0)21 421 1111

Easter at Cascades on the Promenade (1-20 April)

The Cascades on the Promenade is a hotel situated in Sea Point. This establishment features a fashionable yet low-cost bistro where you can enjoy scrumptious meals with views over the nearby Atlantic Ocean. This approaching Easter, experience all this at the Bistro at the Cascades on the Promenade at even more affordable prices.

Easter Sunday Breakfast Special (20 April)
07:30 – 12:00

Visitors will receive a complementary glass of Pierre Jourdan Brut with any continental breakfast that they order. For added entertainment, between 07:30 and 12:00 diners can catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny, who will drop by the eatery before darting away to get to his next vital date.

Easter Lunch Special (1-20 April)

For those planning to sleep in, don’t worry, you’ve been considered too! Cascades on the Promenade is providing lunch-time guests with the chance to win a free glass of bubbly by simply ordering off the á la carte lunch menu (a minimum purchase of R80p/p has to be made to be eligible to win). This offer lasts from the beginning of April up until Easter Sunday.

Booking: Should you require more information, or desire to secure a table with a spectacular view or to book a terrace seat (for pet owners), the Cascades on the Promenade’s contact details are as follows:
Address: 11 Arthurs Road, Sea Point
Tel: +27(0)21 434 5979

Easter Burger and Beer Special at The Taproom (18-19 April)

Purely for the adults, celebrate Easter this year with an appetising burger and free beer at The Taproom. As the restaurant end of the Devil’s Peak Brewing Company in Salt River, this industrial-style restaurant is granting patrons a 100% free small bottle of King’s Blockhouse IPA with every top-class cheeseburger ordered. If you’re doing a double take, you read right the first time: order a cheesy sandwich and get a beer on the house.
Booking: You won’t need to book, but you might want to since the Taproom usually gets very busy and will most likely be even busier during this special offer. To get in touch, their contact details are below.
Address: Cecil Road, Salt River, Cape Town
Tel: +27(0)21 200 5818

Don’t forget to decide where you want to book accommodation, and book it as soon as you can, at least during this month of February! Do so, and you will definitely have a delightful vacation with the family and friends in Cape Town during this Easter.