Discover the must-see spots you can access by bus

CAPE Town has a way of surprising you.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

The salty ocean breeze and the vibrant energy of Bo-Kaap invite you to discover the city's culture, beauty and history. The best part is that you can do it all without renting a car.

The MyCiTi bus system, once created for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, has quietly become one of the most underrated ways to see the Mother City.

Affordable, reliable and surprisingly scenic, this network of routes connects locals and travellers to the city's most meaningful landmarks, from mountain trails to seaside markets.

And with summer just around the corner, there's no better time to play tourist in your own city.

Here's your local-approved list of must-stop destinations to explore with just your MyCiTi card, a good pair of sunnies and a sense of curiosity.

Cape Town beaches - Camps Bay (routes 106/107/108/109): There's no denying that Cape beaches, with Camps Bay as a poster child, are the pride of Cape Town. Flanked by the Twelve Apostles and Lion's Head, this beach is a quintessential summer retreat. No Cape Town summer list is complete without Clifton, where turquoise waves meet white sands and the sunsets are nothing short of cinematic.