Your Mother City

Cape Town’s magnetism extends beyond nature and into business. She is The Mother City - multicultural and diverse, enabling a rich and layered social education. Acclaimed as a global start-up hub, Cape Town is home to tech-savvy, sustainably focused and cutting-edge start-ups, successful businesses and NGOs.

Home away from home

Housing

The Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town

Live, work and play in Cape Town. You’ll take up fully furnished lodging in one of Cape Town’s safest, trendiest areas, the Atlantic Seaboard, surrounded by sea and mountain. With easy access to stores, bars, cafes, the diiVe HQ and some of the best restaurants in the country, your stay is assured to be safe, comfortable and convenient.

diiVentures

Tailored Experiences

Experience a unique, 360° life immersion in a multi-dimensional South African city, including curated experiences and diiVentures hosted by the warm, dynamic diiVe team.

Thrill & Seek

Venture on safari where you'll get up close and personal with the marvels of Africa - Lions, Zebras, Buffalo, Giraffes, Hippos and Elephants. Learn from the safari rangers about the history and the activities around these beautiful animals.

Feast & Forage

Forage and feast with Veld & Sea as you head for the peaks of Table Mountain. Learn about the biodiverse landscape, the challenges and triumphs of this specific nature conservation project. Pick from the land, and enjoy the views from the top.

City & Cuisine

Take a walking tour with one of our very own Mother City locals and immerse yourself in the socio-political and cultural history of Cape Town. City hop, market shop and indulge in an authentic South African culinary experience.

EXPERIENCES

Live the Cape Town Life…

In a multicultural, multi-landscaped city like Cape Town, you will never (ever) run out of things to do. We’ve compiled our very own Top 8 Hop-on-Hop-off List of recommended tours and experiences.

Go Hiking up the Table
Go Hiking up the Table

Experience breathtaking views of Cape Town by hiking to the top of Table Mountain, an iconic flat-topped mountain offering panoramic vistas of the city and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Dig into history on Robben Island
Dig into history on Robben Island

Explore the deeply historical Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, and learn about South Africa's struggle for freedom and democracy during a guided tour of the former political prison.

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Sip it, don’t spit it, in the Winelands
Sip it, don’t spit it, in the Winelands

Embark on a wine tasting adventure in the majestic mountain flanked lands of the Cape Winelands, renowned for its world-class vineyards and picturesque landscapes, offering the opportunity to sample exquisite wines while enjoying the scenic surroundings.

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Planet Cape Point - and the Cape of Good Hope
Planet Cape Point - and the Cape of Good Hope

Like a planet unto itself, far flung from the hustle, you’ll find Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope; the southwesternmost tip of Africa, where dramatic cliffs meet the Atlantic Ocean, providing spectacular photo opportunities and a chance to spot diverse wildlife.

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Spot the Penguins
Spot the Penguins

Delight in the charming sight of African penguins at Boulders Beach, a sheltered cove where these adorable creatures roam freely, allowing visitors to get up close and personal with them in their natural habitat.

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Picnic under the canopies
Picnic under the canopies

Stroll through Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing diverse indigenous flora amidst stunning landscapes, providing a tranquil escape and educational experience.

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Take the diiVe

Our purpose is your growth. We share a deep-seated passion for enriching your pursuits and developing your career.

diiVe HQ: Workshop17

Where you will work

Becoming the next generation of global leaders requires an HQ fit for supporting this goal, and Workshop17 at the Watershed, is just the place.

Workshop 17 boasts advanced facilities, an inspiring atmosphere and a view of Table Mountain (yes, yes!). Not forgetting the world-renowned Victoria and Alfred Waterfront harbor, just across the way which doubles up as our diiVe HQ: an extremely diverse precinct, home to cafes, restaurants, shops, markets, the Two Oceans Aquarium, and some of the most eclectic street art.

W17 is an innovation ecosystem filled with innovators and entrepreneurs – which is why we love it! Our diiVe students immerse in this live ecosystem of possibility, collaborating and connecting with some of Cape Town’s most dynamic companies.

Become a diiVer

Say yes to an exceptional experience of purpose-led projects, people and experiences that are designed to elevate you. This is diiVe. This is real life work-experience, at its most inclusive and immersive.

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Brown University

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Tatum Peskin
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Middlebury College

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Trinity College

“Talking about my consulting internship with diiVe in an interview helped me secure a spring engineering manufacturing externship with Pfizer.”

Falina Ongus
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Harvard University

"I have honed a diverse range of skills, enabling me to navigate team dynamics adeptly and operate effectively. Moreover, I have gained invaluable experience in understanding how to perform under high-pressure situations, and consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work quality."

Jacob Norton
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University of Richmond

“I learnt more in these past weeks than in the past 2-years at business school.”

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