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| Table Mountain Cableway |
| You can get to the top of Table Mountain by various routes
on foot, or by the new revolving cable cars. At the top there are
observation plant farms, a restaurant and a souvenir shop.
The cable car operates daily except on windy days.
For further information call 424 8181 |
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| Robben Island |
| One of South Africa's most significant historical sites,
Robben Island is a memorial to a long liberation struggle.
Robben Island became famous for being the prison in which Nelson
Mandela spent much of his 27 years of incarceration. Before being a
prison it was a leper colony, an asylum, and a supply station for the
Dutch East India Company.
A visit to Robben Island will be moving and memorable. Each tour
is about 3˝ hours long, including the two half-hour ferry rides. Robben
Island is situated ten kilometers offshore.
For bookings or further information call 419 1300 |
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| V&A Waterfront |
| The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a major shopping
& entertainment cente, is Cape Town's most popular attraction.
More than a million visitors are drawn to the V&A Waterfront each
month. Is has more than 250 shopping outlets, craft markets,
numerous restaurants; pubs and fast food outlets, and a variety of
cinemas.
The Nu Metro cinema offers you a large choice of current movies.
Cinema Nuveau offers you arty movies in a relaxed, comfortable
environment. The Imax cinema, with its five storey high screen, is a
unique cinema experience.
The Two Oceans Aquarium, with its two storey high tank windows, allows
you to experience the sea life of South Africa's two oceans - the cold
Atlantic and the Warm Indian. The highlights are a kelp forest, one
of five in the world, a predator tank, and fish feeding which takes place
at 15:30 every day.
Other highlights of the V&A Waterfront are the SA Maritime Museum,
Telkom Exploratoruim, yacht & helicopter trips and Robben Island
trips.
For further information call the Waterfront Information Centre on
418 2369 |
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| Kirstenbosch Gardens |
| Situated on the Eastern slope of Tabel Mountain,
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens have 528 hectares of indigenous flora.
If you are enegetic you can hike, or you can simply enjoy this beauty.
Special attractions include a collection of rare cycads, a large fynbos
garden, scenic mountain trails, hundreds of bird species, Cape foxes,
mongooses, fascinating succulents and many more.
For further information call Kirsentbosch information on 799 8783 |
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| Cape Point |
| Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, situated at the southern
end of the Cape Peninsula, is one of twenty Natural Heritage sights in the
world. The nature reverve is renowned for its fynbos, but Cape Point
is the highlight.
The dramatic sea cliffs of Cape Point are the highest in the world.
It is said that they seperate the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean and
the warmer waters of the Indian Ocean.
This visit is definately worth the breathtaking views. You can
walk or take the funicular, to the old lighthouse where the views are
magnificent.
For further information call Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve info on
780 9100 |
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| Cape Wine Routes / Winelands |
| South African wines are well know for their good taste and
quality. A trip to the winelands will allow you to do wine tasting,
picnicking, horse riding and much more.
For further information call Winelands Tourism Office on 872 0686 |
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| Birds, Aminals &
Other creatures/species |
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| Spier Cheetah Park |
View the fastest animals on earth at the Spier Cheetah
Park.
Tel: 809 1188 |
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The Penguins
Boulders Beach Simonstown |
Be surrounded by hundreds of Jackass Penguins.
Please be careful, as they breed here too. |
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| Spier Cheetah Park |
View the fastest animals on earth at the Spier Cheetah
Park.
Tel: 809 1188 |
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The Penguins being saved
SANCCOB |
Oil spils have a huge effect on Penguins and without the
help of volunteers they would die. View the work being done by
these volunteers.
Tel: 557 6155 |
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| Rondevlei Bird Reserve |
A museum, observation towers and waterside hides make this
a must for bird watchers.
Tel: 706 2404 |
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World of Birds
Valley Road
Hout Bay |
Walk through averies where you can view over 330 bird
species.
Tel: 790 2730
Fax: 790 4839
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| Butterfly World |
This huge covered garden is the first tropical butterfly
park in South Africa.
Tel: 875 5628
Fax: 875 5230 |
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| Tygerberg Zoo |
View 250 different species of animals, including 20
different species of primates. The zoo also offers a petting
farmyard and a snake park.
Tel: 884 4494
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| Adventure Farm |
Adventure Farm offers an educational farmyard, bunny park,
pony rides and picnic area. There is also a paddle pool and
playground.
Tel:371 5246
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| Drakenstein Lion Park |
This sanctuary for captive born lions is sitauated close
to Paarl. Try to be there at feeding times. Feeding takes
place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 16:00
Tel: 863 3290 |
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Nature Park
Imhoff's Farm |
This wildlife sanctuary is filled with birds and small
mammals. Enjoy pony & donkey rides and the "cuddle
corner".
Tel: 783 2309 |
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Snake Park
Imhoff's Farm |
Demonstations of snake handling and milking, this park is
filled with snakes of all colours & sizes.
Tel: 783 3573 |
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Beach Ride
Imhoff's Farm |
Ride along Noorhoek beach or take a short bush ride.
Book in advance.
Tel: 783 1168 |
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Shark Cage Diving
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Diving with the Great White Sharks in Gansbaai in steel
cages off boats Indian ocean.
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Camel Rides
Imhoff's Farm |
Take a ride on a tame, friendly, loveable camel.
Tel: 789 1711 |
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| Cape's History ,Museums, Planetariums
and more |
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SA Museum
Queen Victoria Street |
This is the oldest museum in Cape Town, built in
1825. There is much to view, including the "whale
well", rock paintings & casts of the Khoisan people. |
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Castle of Good Hope
Castle Street |
This is South Africa's oldest building, built
between 1666 and 1679. It was originally surrounded by
water. This five-pointed castle has been beautifully
restored, and exhibits a world-famous art collection and gloomy
dungeons. |
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Cape Medical Museum
Portswood Road
Green Point |
This museum is in the old city hospital for
contagious deseases. View medical history and a display of
medical plants |
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Bo-Kaap Museum
Wale Street |
This museum captures the fascinating aspects of
Muslim Culture. |
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Holocaust Museum
Hatfield Street |
This is the only Holocaust museum in Africa.
View documents, film footage, photographs and testimonies of
survivors. |
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Rugby Museum
Sports Science Institute
Newlands |
This is a must for all rugby fans. Memorabilia
and information about Rugby. |
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Company's Garden
Upper Adderley Street |
Established in 1652 by Jan van Riebeek as a
vegetable garden. The fresh produce was supplied to passing
ships to prevent scurvy.
Now a favorite with young couples, families and picnickers.
The "tame" squirrels that eat peanuts out of your hand,
are a firm favorite with children & adults alike. |
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| Houses of Parliament & Tynhuys |
The Houses of Parliament built in 1885, and Tuynhuys
the Presidents city residence, are both next to the Company's
Garden. |
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| SA National Gallery |
South Africa's premier art museum. Sitauted in
the Company's Garden, is a must for all art lovers. |
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| Rhodes Memorial |
This tribute to Cecil John Rhodes, Prime Minister of
Cape Town from 1890 - 1896, was built out of Table Mountain
granite. It offers excellent views and a great picnick area. |
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The Planetarium
Queen Victoria Street
Tel: 424 3330 |
Open daily. Has a constantly changing
programme with special events & various lectures for children,
teenagers and adults. |
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South African Astronomical Observatory
Observatory Road
Observatory
Tel: 571 1205 |
Look through the largest telescopes in the Western
Cape, tour the Observatory and on bad evenings view a slide show.
Every second Saturday of the month. Admission is free, but
visits must be booked in advance. |
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| Beaches & Surfing Spots |
| Cape Town has many unique and beautiful
beaches. Here are a few of them: |
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| Llandudno Beach. |
Just past Camps Bay and before Hout Bay. Llunduno
offers great surf, a beautiful beach with large boulders. |
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| Big Bay |
Just past Table View. Big Bay is one of the most
popular windsurfing, kite-surfing & surfing spots. A great
beach for long walks & watching the sunset. |
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| Clifton Fourth Beach |
This is definately one of the trendiest beaches in Cape
Town. Also a very sheltered beach on windy days. |
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| Noordhoek |
This long white beach, is perfect for long walks &
horse riding. There is also a wreck for explorers. To get
there get to the end off Chapmans Peak. |
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| Camps Bay |
Popular beach with people of all ages. There are
many shops and restaurants close by. Great for sundowners, and
beach volleyball. |
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| Fish Hoek |
This beach offers warmer water, and is a popular family
beach. |
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| Table View |
This is the spot for kitesurfing & kite flying.
This beach offers great views of Table Mountain. A great beach for
long walks. |
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| Outerkom - Kommetjie Lighthouse |
This is known as one of Cape Town's best medium to big
surf breaks in Autumn. For experienced surfers and a great view. |
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Longbeach
Kommetjie |
This beautiful beach is a popular year-round spot for
surfing, bodyboarding and longboarding. |
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Bikini Beach |
Gordons Bay |
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| Whale Watching |
The best time of year to spot whales is
between May and November. The Southern Right Whale migrate to the
waters off the Western Cape to calve, nurse their young and mate.
We recommend the following areas for whale watching: |
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| Hermanus |
Hermanus is one of the best places to view whales.
They also have the Whale Festival. |
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| Gordons Bay |
Whales are often spotted close to shore. The drive
offers spectacular views. |
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| Melkbosstrand |
Great viewing spot for whales & dolphins. A
completly different view from the west coast. |
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| Muizenberg and Fish Hoek |
Great whale spotting area's. Also offers whale
information boards. |
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| Boulders Beach, Simons Town |
View the whales and be surrounded by Penguins. |
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| Cape Point |
This breathtaking view is enhanced with whales and
dolphins. |
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| Kommetjie |
Another popular whale watching site. |
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| Chapmans Peak Drive |
One of Cape Town's best views. An aerial view of
whales. |
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| Cape Garden Route area: |
Plettenberg Bay offers superb whale and dlphin
watching |
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about 11/2 hours flight from Cape Town |
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| Shark Cave Diving |
| See the Great Whites in their natural
environment near seal island.We recommend the following areas for Great
White Sharks: |
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| Gansbaai |
Gansbaaai is one of the best places to view the Great
White sharks of the Cape Coast near seal island. |
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| Garden
Route area |
| Garden Route Productions |
461 17 |
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| Two Oceans Aquarium |
| The Two Oceans Aquarium, with its two storey high tank
windows, allows you to experience the sea life of South Africa's two
oceans - the cold Atlantic and the Warm Indian. The highlights are
a kelp forest, one of five in the world, a predator tank, and fish
feeding which takes place at 15:30 every day. Situated at the V&A
Waterfront,Cape Town Harbour,
Tel: 418 3823
Fax: 418 3952 |
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Grand West
Casino and Entertainment World |
| Grand West offers round-the-clock fun & entertainment
for the whole family!
For adults there is the casino and salon privé, as well as adjoining
bars and restaurants. This state of the art casino houses 1750
slot machines and 66 tables. There is also a night club and review
bar, seven á la carte restaurants ranging from Seafood, Indian, Thai,
Japanese and traditional.
The Olympic size ice rink and six screen Cinema Starz complex offers
fun for the whole family.
Children of all ages will be amused and entertained for hours.
There is a go-kart track, a video game arcade, a host of games rooms,
jungle jim and much more.
Should you wish to stay the night there are two hotels on the
complex. The modern and affordable City Lodge and the five star
Grand Hotel.
Tel: 505 7777
Fax: 505 7656
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