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OFFICIAL
VISITORS’
GUIDE
2015

DISCOVER
CAPE TOWN

Events | Maps | Accommodation
Sights | Activities | Trip planner

DISCOVER.
DISCOVER.
EXPERIENCE.
EXPERIENCE.
BE
BEDAZZLED.
DAZZLED.
YOUR
YOUR
TRIP
TRIP
TOTO
SOUTH
SOUTH
AFRICA
AFRICA
IS INCOMPLETE
IS INCOMPLETE
WITHOUT
WITHOUT
EXPERIENCING
EXPERIENCING
THE
THE
MAGIC
MAGIC
OFOF
SHIMANSKY.
SHIMANSKY.

“A “A
DIAMOND
DIAMOND
IS SOMETHING
IS SOMETHING
EXCEPTIONAL.
EXCEPTIONAL.
IT’S
IT’S
SOMETHING
SOMETHING
THAT
THAT
WILL
WILL
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
REMIND
REMIND
YOU
YOU
OFOF
THE
THE
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
MOMENTS
MOMENTS
IN IN
YOUR
YOUR
LIFE
LIFE
AND
AND
THE
THE
MILESTONES
MILESTONES
IT REPRESENTS.”
IT REPRESENTS.”

YAIR
YAIR
SHIMANSKY
SHIMANSKY
is South
is South
Africa’s
Africa’s
master
master
jeweller.
jeweller.
Imagine
Imagine
being
being
able
able
to choose
to choose
a diamond
a diamond
that
that
is as
is as
unique
unique
as as
thethe
oneone
it’sit’s
meant
meant
for.for.
This
This
is what
is what
a patented
a patented
Shimansky
Shimansky
cutcut
delivers
delivers
with
with
its its
ultimate
ultimate
expression
expression
of innovation
of innovation
andand
meticulous
meticulous
craft.
craft.
To To
create
create
his his
one-of-a-kind
one-of-a-kind
designs,
designs,
andand
maintain
maintain
his his
exceptionally
exceptionally
high
high
standards,
standards,
Shimansky
Shimansky
hand-selects
hand-selects
all his
all his
stones
stones
during
during
his his
travels
travels
across
across
ourour
beautiful
beautiful
country.
country.
From
From
Kimberley,
Kimberley,
to to
thethe
Orange
Orange
River,
River,
to to
thethe
West
West
Coast,
Coast,
only
only
rough
rough
diamonds
diamonds
from
from
thethe
most
most
reputable
reputable
sources
sources
areare
chosen
chosen
ensuring
ensuring
thethe
finest
finest
quality,
quality,
internationally
internationally
certified,
certified,
conflict-free
conflict-free
diamonds
diamonds
find
find
their
their
way
way
into
into
his his
creations.
creations.
® ®
MY
MY
GIRL
GIRL
DIAMOND
DIAMOND
®
®
TheThe
MyMy
GirlGirl
Diamond
Diamond
is the
is the
epitome
epitome
of the
of the
true
true
brilliance
brilliance
that
that
is in
is every
in every
Shimansky
Shimansky
creation.
creation.
As As
much
much
as as

halfhalf
of the
of the
rough
rough
stone
stone
is sacrificed
is sacrificed
in creating
in creating
thethe
world’s
world’s
firstfirst
square-cut
square-cut
diamond
diamond
with
with
a diamond-shaped
a diamond-shaped
table.
table.
ButBut
that
that
is what
is what
it takes
it takes
to deliver
to deliver
a diamond
a diamond
with
with
thethe
perfect
perfect
balance
balance
of fire,
of fire,
brilliance
brilliance
andand
scintillation
scintillation
that
that
reflects
reflects
light
light
with
with
every
every
movement
movement
youyou
make.
make.

FANCY
FANCY
CREATIONS
CREATIONS
In hues
In hues
of yellows,
of yellows,
blues
blues
andand
pinks,
pinks,
Shimansky’s
Shimansky’s
Natural
Natural
Fancy
Fancy
colour
colour
diamonds
diamonds
capture
capture
thethe
celestial
celestial
luminescence
luminescence
of the
of the
ever
ever
changing
changing
skysky
in all
in its
all its
variations,
variations,
from
from
thethe
pinkest
pinkest
dawn
dawn
to yellowest
to yellowest
dusk.
dusk.
These
These
extraordinarily
extraordinarily
rarerare
andand
valuable
valuable
creations
creations
have
have
been
been
crafted
crafted
intointo
mesmerising
mesmerising
jewels
jewels
that
that
consistently
consistently
astonish
astonish
andand
delight
delight
with
with
every
every
passing
passing
day.
day.

THE REFLECTION OF LOVE
The words ‘My Love’ written in reverse, the Evolym®
is a reflection of your love and commitment in a truly
breathtaking, innovative design. This unique setting
radiates true brilliance when viewed from any angle due
to its 360° exposure to light. The Evolym® setting is the
perfect setting for Shimansky’s Brilliant 10® Diamond.
Created after years of research into light behaviour,
this exquisitely cut diamond with an unsurpassed 71
perfect facets, is tested to be 25% more brilliant than
any other diamond cut in the world.

A DIAMOND JOURNEY - As a gift to South Africa, Shimansky established the Cape Town Diamond Museum at the Clock
Tower, V&A Waterfront. This must-see destination takes visitors on a journey through time to discover how diamonds
evolve from rough stone, to cuts of true brilliance. No visit to Cape Town is complete without this unique diamond
experience.
TAKE HOME THE MAGIC - Whether you’re visiting the Cape Town Diamond Museum to be inspired by the history of the
world’s most mesmerising jewels, or if you visit a store to find your very own Shimansky original, one thing’s for sure, once
you’ve visited Shimansky, the magic and our diamonds will stay with you forever.
We invite you to visit your nearest Shimansky store where we will guide you in finding the perfect creation for you.
Find us at the Jewellery Showroom, Clock Tower, Waterfront. We are also at: V&A Waterfront, Canal Walk, Tyger Valley,
Cape Town International Airport (Western Cape), Sandton City (Gauteng), The Pavilion, Westville (KwaZulu-Natal).

www.shimansky.com

UPFRONT

WELCOME

WELCOME TO CAPE TOWN!
‘I’d like to wish you a warm welcome to one of the most
magnificent cities in the world. The iconic Table Mountain,
V&A Waterfront, pristine beaches and endless wine routes
are just a few of the attractions that await your exploration.
Like so many visitors before you, I trust you will soon find that
the true magic and beauty of Cape Town lies within its people’
Alderman Patricia de Lille, Executive Mayor, City of Cape Town

NEW TO

THIS GUIDE

Find discount vouchers plus a business-listing section
for easy access to accommodation, tours and services

CAPE TOWN TOURISM
OPERATES A NETWORK OF
OFFICIAL VISITOR INFORMATION
CENTRES TO HELP YOU WITH:
+ general travel information
+ reservations for car hire, tours,
accommodation and activities
+ applying for Table Mountain
National Park My Green Card
and My Activity Permit
+ theatre and event tickets,
available from Computicket at
City Centre, Blaauwberg, Simon’s
Town, Airport, Somerset West
and Muizenberg centres
+ Webtickets for Robben Island,
Table Mountain and events
+ MyCiTi cards at Blaauwberg,
City Centre and Airport Visitor
Information Centres
+ South African National Park
information and bookings

facebook.com/capetown.travel
@lovecapetown
www.youtube.com/user/CapeTownTourism
Instagram@lovecapetown

☎ 0861 322 223
www.capetown.travel

CAPE TOWN TOURISM
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES
SUMMER SEASON
(October to March)
Monday to Friday:
8am to 6pm
Saturday:
8.30am to 2pm
Sunday: 9am to 1pm

WINTER SEASON
(April to
September)
Monday to Friday:
8am to 5pm
Saturday: 8.30am to 1pm
Sunday: 9am to 1pm

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
9am to 1pm

CAPE TOWN
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Ground floor, near the
entrance and exit
airport@
capetown.travel

TABLE MOUNTAIN
LOWER CABLEWAY
Lower Cableway Station
370 Tafelberg Road
cttinfo@
tablemountain.net

TYGERVALLEY
Entrance 9, TygerValley
Centre, Cnr Bill
Bezuidenhout & Willie
van Schoor, Bellville
tygervalley@
capetown.travel

V&A WATERFRONT
Dock Road (alongside
Ferryman’s Pub) and
kiosk on Victoria Wharf
[email protected]
CITY CENTRE
Pinnacle Building,
corner of Burg and Castle
streets, Cape Town
[email protected]
LANGA
Guga S’Thebe Arts &
Culture Centre, corner
of Washington and
Church streets
langa@
capetown.travel

MUIZENBERG
The Pavilion, Beach Road
muizenberg@
capetown.travel
SIMON’S TOWN
111 St Georges Street
simonstown@
capetown.travel
BLAAUWBERG
1 Marine Drive,
Table View
blaauwberg@
capetown.travel
SOMERSET WEST
Southey’s Vines,
186 Main Road
somersetwest@
capetown.travel

Call 0861 322 223
for individual Visitor
Information Centre
opening times

KIRSTENBOSCH
Kirstenbosch National
Botanical Garden,
Rhodes Drive, Newlands
kirstenbosch@
capetown.travel
CANAL WALK
Entrance 6, Canal Walk,
Century Blvd, Century City
visitorinfo@
canalwalk.co.za
www.capetown.travel
0861 322 223

CAPE TOWN VISITORS’ GUIDE 2015 | 7

‘Welcome to vibrant Cape Town,
a city that will get right under your
skin, whether you visit in summer
or winter. Following Cape Town’s
designation as World Design
Capital 2014, we’ve included a
special section on our creative city
on page 48 to help you make the
most of your stay!’
Enver Duminy, CEO Cape Town Tourism

CONTENTS

CAPE TOWN OFFICIAL
VISITORS’ GUIDE 2015

01/
02/

HELLO CAPE TOWN!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
15
17
20
24

How to use this guide
Essential information
Getting around
Where to stay

ICONIC CAPE TOWN:
TOP SIGHTS
28
30
33
34
42
48
58
62

Table Mountain
Kirstenbosch
Cape Point
A day at the Waterfront
& Robben Island
A day in the city centre
Cape Town: a creative city
A day of culture & heritage
Responsible tourism

CAPE TOWN:
DAY-TRIP PLANNER
03/ DISCOVER
66
70
72
77

Constantia to Cape Point
Northern Suburbs & Blaauwberg
Cape Flats
Helderberg

140 For accommodation, tours,
activities and services

VISITOR
INFORMATION
SERVICE ON
WHEELS

Editor
Michelle Snaddon
Contributors
Pippa de Bruyn, Larry Gould, Keri Harvey,
Richard Holmes, Genevieve Putter,
Michelle Snaddon, Lisa van Aswegen,
Mark van Dijk, Philippa Wordie
Cape Town Tourism Contributors
Nicole Biondi, Coleen van Staden,
Fazielah Williams
Copy Editor
Sally Rutherford, Anne Duncan
(Business Listings)

CAPE TOWN:
WEEKEND &
04/ BEYOND
WINE-ROUTE PLANNER

Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Wellington
Paarl
West Coast, Darling
& Riebeek Kasteel
91 Elgin to Hermanus & beyond
92 Route 62
83
84
85
86
88

TO DO:
ACTIVITIES & IDEAS
05/ STUFF
98 Spa & wellness
100 Food
109 Shopping
116 Pink pride
117 After dark

GREAT OUTDOORS:
06/ THENATURAL
HIGHS

124 Beaches & marine life
125 Reserves, wetlands & forests
126 Birds & beasts
127 Cycling, walking, running
& hiking
128 Sharks & baboons
129 Extreme Cape Town
133 Get active
136 Golf highlights

PULL-OUT!

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Published by Cape Town Tourism

MAP & EVENTS CALENDAR

Photographs
African Centre for Cities, Bruce
Sutherland, Sam Bainbridge, Lisa Burnell
for Cape Town Partnership, Punam Dave,
Skye Grove, Adam Harrower, Rachel
Hatton, Russell Smith, Michelle Snaddon,
Manley Communications, Megan Davis
Art Direction & Design
Sam Bainbridge, Infestation.
021 461 8601
Project Manager of CAPE TOWN
VISITORS’ GUIDE 2015
Fatima Borez
Executive Marketing Manager
Velma Corcoran
Advertising Sales Executive
Nicole Rawlins
Marketing Sales & Project
Administrator
Sonia Duda
DISCLAIMER:
Cape Town Tourism gives no
warranties, guarantees or assurances
and makes no representations regarding
any goods or services advertised
within this edition. All information
was correct at time of going to print.
Copyright © Cape Town Tourism.
All rights reserved. No portion of
this publication may be produced
in any form without prior written
permission from Cape Town Tourism.
The publishers are not responsible
for any unsolicited material.
ADVERTISING FOR THE 2016
VISITORS’ GUIDE
Please email advertising@
capetown.travel or call 021 487 6800
FOR ACCOMMODATION
& TRAVEL ADVICE
Please email [email protected]
or call 0861 322 223

In 2014 we launched our visitor information service on wheels, known as
Thando, the isiXhosa word for ‘love’, manned by Cape Town Tourism hosts.
Look out for us when you’re out and about exploring our beautiful city!

8 | CAPE TOWN VISITORS’ GUIDE 2015

www.capetown.travel

10

SEA POINT

Oude Kraal

Atlantic Seaboard

BAKOVEN
Koeël Bay

CAMPS BAY

Clifton Bay

CLIFTON

Bantry Bay

B6

CABLE WAY

B6
KIRSTENBOSCH

TABLE
MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL
PARK

M52

M5

M12

M10

HANOVER
KENILWORTH M24
PARK
LANSDOWNE
WYNBERG

NYANGA

DELFT

CAPE TOWN
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT

CROSSROADS

GUGULETU

M22

MODDERDAM
BONTEHEUWEL
BISHOP LAVIS

R300

M23

R101

M15

N1

SCOTTSDENE

BLUE DOWNS
MFULENI

M54

M12

R304

JOOSTENBERG
VLAKTE

BRACKENFELL

M25

KUILS RIVER
R102

BELLVILLE

R302

KRAAIFONTEIN
SONSTRAAL

TYGER VALLEY

RAVENSMEAD

PAROW

R102

M25

N1

M16

PLATTEKLOOF

R302

DURBANVILLE

KENRIDGE

M58

R304

R302

R310

M12

M23

R304

R44

JAMESTOWN

STELLENBOSCH

KAYAMANDI

R304

KLAPMUTS

R312

R44

CAPE TOWN
PENINSULA
MAP

Northern Suburbs

M48

PHILADELPHIA

EPPING ELSIESRIVIER
INDUSTRIA

M16

ATHLONE
BELGRAVIA
RYLANDS

ATHLONE
STADIUM

M17
LANGA

NEWLANDS
M4
CLAREMONT

RONDEBOSCH

N2

OBSERVATORY

MOWBRAY

N1

M13

ACACIA
PARK
GOODWOOD
M7

M8

N7

BOTHASIG
M14
EDGEMEAD

R102
MAITLAND
M16

PAARDEN
EILAND
SALT RIVER

M3

RHODES
MEMORIAL

TABLE MOUNTAIN

M62

City Centre

CAPE TOWN
STADIUM

N7

MILNERTON

R27

M5

KILLARNEY
GARDENS

TABLE VIEW

PARKLANDS

BLOUBERGSTRAND

Blaauwberg

Sunset Beach

R27

Milnerton Lagoon
M5
Mouille Point Granger Bay
GREEN POINT
B6 WATERFRONT
Three Anchor Bay

Table Bay

M14

Big Bay

ROBBEN ISLAND

MELKBOSSTRAND

M19

R304

WITSAND

ATLANTIS

N1

ORIENTATE YOURSELF

B6

KOEBERG

DUYNEFONTEIN

R27

PELLA
TO MAMRE

UPFRONT

M6

Die Josie

M65

Atlantic Ocean

M6

M66

M65

Maclear Beach

Platboom Bay

Dias Beach

B6

R300

M36

M7

MITCHELLS
PLAIN

M7

N

M45

N2
M9

M49

B6

Macassar Beach

Toll road

One of the Big Six attractions

Public Transport Nodes

Police Station

M9

MACASSAR

Cape Town Tourism
Visitor Information Centres

R310

KHAYELITSHA

False Bay

Mnandi Beach

TAFELSIG
R310

M49

Cape Flats

Seal Island

Strandfontein Pavilion

STRANDFONTEIN
M32

CAPE POINT

Plumpudding Rock

Trappies Cave

Cape of Good Hope

Muishond Bay

Buffels Bay

Bordjiesdrif

The Cauldron

Venus Pool

Batsata Rock

SMITSWINKEL BAY

Partridge Point

Miller’s Point
Koeël Bay

MURDOCK VALLEY

Seaforth Beach
Boulders Beach

M4

R310

ZEEKOEVLEI

SIMON’S TOWN

Shelley Beach
Simon’s Bay
Long Beach

Sunny Cove

TABLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

Oompies Cave

ST JAMES
M4
KALK BAY

Fish Hoek Beach

M17

LAVENDER HILL

MUIZENBERG

ZANDVLEI
BIRD
SANCTUARY

FISH HOEK

South Peninsula

Hoek van Bobbejaan

Mast Bay

Olifantbos Bay

The Fishery

Die Mond

Schuster’s Bay

SCARBOROUGH

CLOVELLY

SUN
VALLEY

RONDEVLEI
BIRD
SANCTUARY

M4 RETREAT

LAKESIDE

M3

TOKAI

TABLE
MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
(SILVERMINE)

M64

DA GAMA
PARK
GLENCAIRN

OCEAN VIEW

M65

SUNNYDALE

M6

CHAPMAN’S PEAK

Witsand Bay
MISTY CLIFFS

SOETWATER

KOMMETJIE

Long Beach

Noordhoek Beach

NOORDHOEK

Chapman’s Point

TABLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
(SILVERMINE)

M42

Southern Suburbs

CONSTANTIA B6

HOUT BAY

M63

Koeël Bay

The Sentinel

Duiker Island

Duiker Point

LLANDUDNO
Sandy Bay

R44

R44

R44

Sparks Bay

Koeëlbaai

Steenbras Mond

Romans Point

SIR LOWRY’S
PASS

Helderberg

SOMERSET
WEST

HELDERBERG
NATURE
RESERVE

KOGELBERG
NATURE
RESERVE

E
STE

AM
SD
RA
NB

GORDON’S
BAY

STRAND

Bikini Beach

Harmony Beach

N2

RAITHBY

R44

UPFRONT

ORIENTATE YOURSELF

11

HELLO
01/ CAPE TOWN!

UPFRONT

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

IN THIS SECTION
15/ How to use this guide
17/ Essential info
20/ Getting around Cape Town

Truth Café, Central City, Cape Town

24/ Where to stay

www.capetown.travel

CAPE TOWN VISITORS’ GUIDE 2015 | 13

ASK THE

LOCALS

For the best free advice on places to visit and
things to do in and around Cape Town, ask our
local experts at our information centres.

VISITOR
INFORMATION
CENTRES
CITY CENTRE
CAPE TOWN
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
V&A WATERFRONT
CANAL WALK
LANGA
MUIZENBERG
SIMON’S TOWN
BLAAUWBERG
SOMERSET WEST
TABLE MOUNTAIN
LOWER CABLEWAY
KIRSTENBOSCH
T: +27 (0)861 322 223
E: [email protected]
See map on page
10 & 11 for locations.

WE CAN ALSO HELP YOU WITH:
+ Reservations for car hire, tours,
accommodation and activities;

+ My Green cards and Activity Permits
for Table Mountain National Park;

+ Webtickets for Robben Island,
Table Mountain and events;
+ South African National Park
Reservations at selected branches;

+ Computicket and MyCiTi cards
available at selected branches;
+ General travel information and
much more!

@lovecapetown |

www.facebook.com/capetown.travel

UPFRONT/

HOW TO 02/
USE THIS
GUIDE
CREATE YOUR OWN
ITINERARY OR STAY
AN EXTRA DAY BY
CHOOSING FROM
OUR SIX SECTIONS

01/

ICONIC
CAPE TOWN
TOP SIGHTS

So you’ve come all this way, and
can’t decide what to do first? Start
by flicking through this section, then
check the weather… if it’s a perfect
day, do the smart thing and catch a ride
up the cableway to the top of Table
Mountain (page 28) for a bird’s-eye
view of the city. We also suggest
Kirstenbosch (page 30) and a day trip
to Cape Point in a circular drive around
the peninsula (page 33). Sail the seas
to Robben Island or shop away at the
V&A Waterfront (page 34) or in the City
Centre (page 42), but, whatever you do,
make time for the Mother City’s cultural
heritage (page 58) and TAKE A LOOK

AT OUR NEW SECTION ON ART
AND DESIGN (page 48).

DISCOVER
CAPE TOWN
DAY-TRIP
PLANNER

Cape Town is an easy self-drive
destination so we’ve devised four
different routes and areas to explore,
each packed with insider tips on
what not to miss and suggested
restaurants to visit. Keep the guide
with you all the time: this section
has contact details and websites for
the local Visitor Information Centres.
Each SELF-DRIVE is written in a
logical order to save you time. Our
WINE ROUTES are extensive and
so we advise that you consult each
region’s website (found at the end of
each route description) and decide
on your personal focus for tasting
before you set out. We also know
that keeping kids happy on day
drives is essential so there are plenty
of child-friendly ideas.

03/

BEYOND
CAPE TOWN
WINELANDS &
ROUTE 62

It’s so easy to get to our worldrenowned Winelands. Even a
half day will give you enough
time to taste wine and see the
historical towns of Stellenbosch
or Franschhoek. Self-drivers who
want to do the longest wine route in
the country should keep going until
they get onto Route 62, a region of
unsurpassed beauty.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

04/

STUFF TO DO

05/

THE GREAT
OUTDOORS

ACTIVITIES
& IDEAS

Here you’ll find a host of sections
divided by subject. Want to book a
romantic table with a view? THE FOOD
SCENE (page 100) is the place to go.
Need a spa treatment or massage?
Find heavenly spas in BLISSFUL
PAMPERING (page 98). A spot of
retail therapy? SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP
(page 109) gives you the lowdown.
Looking for our gay guide to the city?
Turn to PINK PRIDE (page 116).

OUR NATURAL
HIGHS

If you’re keen to surf, paraglide, abseil,
dive with sharks, mountain bike or
even play a round of golf, you’ll find
everything you need to know here.

06/

PULL-OUT

MAP AND EVENTS
CALENDAR

This edition includes an invaluable
pull-out map of the Central City
precinct for easy, at-a-glance
orientation. On the other side of the
map, important dates and details of
major events to be held throughout
the year in Cape Town are listed on a
monthly calendar for quick reference.
Come summer or winter, Cape Town’s
highlights are not to be missed.

TIP

Building on World Design Capital 2014, we have
introduced a new section with a focus on art and design
in our creative city (page 48) with everything the
design-savvy traveller needs to know about Cape Town’s
thriving creative hubs, design tours and exciting street
carnivals, parties and art events.

Pick up informative
maps and guides at the
airport, or at any one of
Cape Town Tourism’s
Visitor Centres across
the city (0861 322 223;
see page 7).

CAPE TOWN VISITORS’ GUIDE 2015 | 15

UPFRONT/

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NB
INFORMATION

EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR STAY IN
CAPE TOWN, WHETHER YOU’RE HERE ON HOLIDAY OR FOR BUSINESS
CAPE TOWN TOURISM
Cape Town Tourism offers a wide
range of valuable resources and
can assist you with reservations for
accommodation, tours, SANParks
bookings and more. All services are
available at no charge. Visit us at
www.capetown.travel, phone us on
0861 322 223, email info@capetown.
travel or pop into our visitor centres.
TRANSPORT
For GOLDEN ARROW and MYCITI
BUS SCHEDULES or METRORAIL
TRAIN TIMETABLES call
0800 65 64 63. For more on MyCiti, see
GETTING AROUND (page 20). MyCiti
tickets from Airport, Burg Street and
Blaauwberg Visitor Centres (page 7).
PRIVATE TAXIS operate in and

around the city but they also offer
airport transfers. They can be booked
through CAPE TOWN TOURISM.
MINIBUS TAXIS offer convenient

but sometimes hair-raising transport
along major routes. They are
frequently available and inexpensive.
All major CAR-HIRE companies
operate from the airport and city.
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MONEY MATTERS
CURRENCY: South African Rand
(ZAR, or R0). 100 cents = R1.
VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT): South
Africa has a value-added tax of 14%
on purchases and services. Foreign
visitors can reclaim their VAT on
collective purchases of more than
R250 at a number of refund offices
around the city. The VAT refund office
(021 934 8675) is located at CAPE
TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(021 937 1200).
BANKING HOURS: 9am to 3.30pm
(weekdays) and 8.30am to 11am
(Saturdays).
CREDIT CARDS: South Africa has
a modern and sophisticated banking
and commercial system, and most
shops, restaurants and hotels accept
major credit cards. If you don’t have
a credit card and would like a safe
option for carrying money, the new
prepaid debit card called the UNIQUE
RAND CARD, known as the UR Card
(urcard.co.za), is a good option. It is a
one-stop transactional card with free
PIN-protected point-of-sale purchases
and swiping at MasterCard payment

points, but also can be used for cash
withdrawals (local withdrawal charges)
and buying airtime. UR Card also offers
medical insurance and discounted rates
for tours, accommodation and travel
packages. This card is also available
from Cape Town Tourism’s Visitor
Information Centres (see page 7 for a
full listing and contact details).
TIPPING: A 10% tip is standard

in restaurants.
TELEPHONES
COUNTRY CODE: +27
CAPE TOWN AREA CODE: 021
DIRECTORY INQUIRIES: 1023

ELECTRICITY
230 V AC, 50 Hz. 15 A, two- or
three-prong (round pin) plugs
CAPE TOWN
AREA: 2 461km2 (950 square miles)
POPULATION: 3 740 025*
(*Source: Census 2011)
LANGUAGES: English, Afrikaans,
Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, South Sotho,
North Sotho, Tsonga, Swazi, Venda,
Ndebele
TIME: GMT +2 hours
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UPFRONT/

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
UNIVERSAL ACCESS

Aerial view, Table Mountain

As part of the City of Cape Town’s
mission to establish a universally
accessible city, in May 2014 it
committed to a policy of physical
accessibility for all, ensuring
that within the next three years
all modes of public transport –
including rail, BRT, buses and taxis
– footways and crossings can be
used by those with special needs.

AVERAGE MONTHLY
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Average daily maximum
January / 26
February / 27
March / 25
April / 23
May / 20
June / 18

July / 18
August / 18
September / 19
October / 21
November / 24
December / 25

AVERAGE MONTHLY
PRECIPITATION (mm)
January / 15
February / 17
March / 20
April / 41
May / 69
June / 93

July / 82
August / 77
September / 49
October / 30
November / 14
December / 17

placement, learning English while
travelling the country with a private
tutor, and more.
PRACTICAL SAFETY TIPS
+

Avoid carrying large sums of cash,
don’t carry cameras in plain sight and
do not leave belongings unattended.

+

Heed the advice of your hosts,
Cape Town Tourism Visitor Centre
staff or locals on where to go (and
which places to avoid) after dusk.

EDUCATION SOUTH AFRICA

(EduSA edusouthafrica.com) ensure
standards of quality and professionalism,
affiliation to international organisations,
exciting social programmes and the
opportunity to learn more than just a
language. Choices include preparation
for tertiary institutions, volunteer work
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VISITOR SAFETY
SUPPORT
To report any safety incident, call the
following numbers:

+

Avoid walking in deserted and dark
places at night.

ALL EMERGENCIES (FROM YOUR

+

Never allow strangers to assist you
in any way at ATMs.

ALL EMERGENCIES (FROM

+

Street children and beggars may
approach you for a handout. If you
wish to do good, rather give food,
donate your change to a registered
charity, or contact Cape Town
Tourism for advice.

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE

LEARN THE LANGUAGE
There has been an increase in foreignlanguage visitors to Cape Town over
the past decade, with many opting to
stay longer. As a result, there has been
a growth of institutions where one can
learn English as a second language.
LAL GROUP (lalschools.com) and

Make sure you are also prepared for
weather that can change rapidly, even
in summer. Bring along enough water
and sunblock as well as something
warm to wear. Start heading back
well before dark and keep to the
demarcated paths.

+

At night, park in a secure, well-lit
area with street guards.

+

Keep photocopies of all valuable
documents in a safe place.

SAFETY IN
TABLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
When exploring Table Mountain
National Park on foot make sure
you take a Table Mountain map,
comfortable walking shoes, a few
friends and a charged mobile phone.

MOBILE PHONE): 112
A LANDLINE): 107
SERVICE: 10111
TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL
PARK EMERGENCIES: 0861 106 417

Load the Table Mountain National Park
emergency number into your mobile
phone before departing on a hike.
Cape Town Tourism and Protection
and Emergency Services run a Visitor
Support Programme to assist you,
should you be involved in any incident
during your stay.
FOR ADVICE ON BABOON
AND SHARK SAFETY, TURN
TO PAGE 128.

CALL Cape Town Tourism,
0861 322 223 for more
information
www.capetown.travel

10 000-hectare Game Reserve - Luxury Lodge

UPFRONT/

GETTING AROUND

GETTING AROUND

A WARM WELCOME FROM MYCITI, CAPE TOWN’S
MODERN, SCHEDULED BUS SERVICE

WHERE DOES MyCiTi GO?

CONNECT WITH THE AIRPORT

Current routes link the tourist
playground of the central city –
with major landmarks such as the
V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain
Cableway, Sea Point Promenade and
the pristine beaches of Camps Bay
and Clifton – with the seaside fishing
village of Hout Bay along the Atlantic
Seaboard. The MyCiTi service also
travels north from the central city,
to the West Coast suburbs around
Table View and along the Blaauwberg
coastline, with its picture-postcard
views of Table Mountain and Robben
Island in Table Bay. And most recently,
services to Mitchells Plain and
Khayelitsha were introduced.

The MyCiTi Airport service offers a safe, comfortable and reasonably priced option
to transport you between Cape Town International Airport and the City Centre.
This service travels along a dedicated bus lane so your journey will be as short as
20 minutes, or a little longer in peak hours. The route travels from the bus station
directly outside the terminal building at the Airport to the Civic Centre station in the
City Centre. You can also change to almost all the other MyCiTi routes here. Get your
myconnect card at the Airport station for R35 and load it with enough money for your
stay. You pay less when you load Mover points and when you travel outside peak
hours. Or buy the new single-trip card to the City Centre for R75.

MyCiTi operates up to 18 hours a day,
depending on the route, so you can
enjoy the city’s many attractions from
early morning to long after sunset.
Find out more about MyCiTi’s
routes and services by visiting the
detailed website myciti.org.za or
calling the friendly operators at the
Transport Information Centre on
0800 65 64 63, all hours.
Get your myconnect card at
the Airport station, and load it
with enough money for your
stay. When you leave Cape
Town, take the card and your
receipt to a MyCiTi station
for a refund of any unused
portion. Or keep your card
for your next visit to the city.
You pay less if you travel
outside peak hours.
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AIRPORT – CIVIC CENTRE (ROUTE A01)
Weekdays:
Saturdays and Sundays:
Civic Centre to Airport
05:00–21:00
Every 30 minutes

Civic Centre to Airport
06:00–21:00
Every 30 minutes

Airport to Civic Centre
05:25–21:35
Every 30 minutes

Airport to Civic Centre
06:20–21:20
Every 20 minutes

CONNECT WITH THE
CITY

Table View and West Coast:
T01 Civic Centre – Table View
213 West Beach – Table View –
Sunningdale
214 Parklands – Table View – Marine
Circle
215 Sunningdale – Gie Road – Wood
216 Sunningdale – Wood Drive – Wood
217 Melkbosstrand – Big Bay – Table
View
251 Montague Gardens – Century City

AT CIVIC CENTRE STATION YOU
CAN CONNECT TO THE FOLLOWING
SERVICES:
Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl:
101 Vredehoek – Gardens –
Civic Centre
102 Salt River Rail – Walmer Estate –
Civic Centre
103 Oranjezicht – Gardens –
Civic Centre
104 Sea Point – Waterfront –
Civic Centre
105 Sea Point – Fresnaye – Civic Centre
106 Civic Centre – Camps Bay
(clockwise)
107 Civic Centre – Camps Bay
(anticlockwise)
108a Civic Centre – Sea Point
D01 Khayelitsha East – Civic Centre
D03 Mitchells Plain East – Civic Centre

ECO NOTE
MyCiTi buses meet strict
Euro 5 emissions standards
to minimise the impact on
the environment. MyCiTi
is the environmentally
friendly way to travel!

www.capetown.travel

AT THE END OF THE JOURNEY,
AN ADVENTURE AWAITS
MyCiTi connects you to the top of the table.

For the best view in town, ascend Table Mountain on foot or by cableway,
using the 110 MyCiTi bus route along Tafelberg Road to the Cableway station.
Connect using 106 or 107 which runs from Waterfront Silo to Camps Bay
and back, alighting at the Kloof Nek stop.

For more info call the Transport Information Centre (toll-free 24/7) 0800 65 64 63.
Visit www.myciti.org.za

GETTING AROUND

Wheelchair-friendly MyCiTi bus

UPFRONT/

GET YOUR
MYCONNECT CARD
MyCiTi does not accept cash on the
buses. All passengers aged four and
over need their own myconnect card
to travel. Get yours for only R35 from
selected MyCiTi stations, including the
Airport station, Civic Centre station,
Adderley station, V&A Waterfront
station, or Cape Town Tourism’s
Visitor Centres (Airport, Burg Street,
Blaauwberg; see page 7), and load
your card with money for travel. Select
retailers also sell the cards and offer
facilities to load money on your card.
FARES
Fares are based on the distance
in kilometres travelled. You pay
discounted fares if you load Mover
points (from R80) and pay less when
you travel outside the peak morning
and afternoon hours or at weekends.
USING MYCITI
Tap your myconnect card against the
validator units when you start your
journey and end your journey. This
ensures you pay the correct fare and
avoid penalties. When you enter or
exit at a station, tap your myconnect
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card against the validator to the right
of the access gates and they will swing
open to let you through. If you enter
the bus at a roadside bus stop, tap
your card against the validator marked
‘IN’. When you exit a bus at a roadside
stop, tap your card against the validator
marked ‘OUT’ as you leave the bus.
For more information
about fares call 0800 65 64 63
or visit myciti.org.za

METERED TAXIS
Metered taxi services from the airport
can be booked at our Airport Visitor
Information Centre or on 0861 322
223. Once you are in the city, taxis can
always be found on Adderley Street
and at several points in the V&A
Waterfront. If in doubt, ask your hotel
concierge or guesthouse to recommend
reliable taxi, or join UBER (uber.com)
and get a taxi, private car or rideshare
via your mobile phone.

OTHER PUBLIC
TRANSPORT
SUBURBAN and LONG-DISTANCE
TRAINS depart from Cape Town

Railway Station, including the
Shosholoza Meyl (shosholozameyl.
co.za), which offers economy- and
tourist-class sleeper trains as well as
car transport on trains. Luxury trains
such as the Blue Train (bluetrain.
co.za) and Rovos Rail (rovos.
com) also depart from here. For a
fun day trip take the Atlantic Rail
Steam Train to Simonstown. Details
of dates on atlanticrail.co.za (it’s
essential to book ahead).
SUBURBAN BUSES depart from
the Grand Parade, situated across
the way from Cape Town Railway
Station. LONG-DISTANCE BUSES
depart from the bus depot between
Cape Town Railway Station and
the Civic Centre.

‘To date the City of Cape Town has
invested R6,5 billion in the MyCiTi
bus service, which meets commuters’
needs for safe, reliable, decent and
affordable public transport’
Alderman Patricia de Lille, Executive Mayor, City of Cape Town

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WHERE TO STAY

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WITH CLOSE
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AVAILABLE IN
THE GREATER
CAPE TOWN
AREA, THERE IS
NEVER A SHORTAGE
OF ROOMS WITH
A VIEW
WHETHER THEY ARE OFFERING
a view of the mountain, the sea,
a vineyard or a cityscape, you will
find that Cape Town accommodation
is well appointed, welcoming and
well within any traveller’s budget.
For unmatched luxury, try any one of
the beautiful five-star hotels that fly
their flags from the V&A Waterfront
and Cape Town City Centre to
the Atlantic Seaboard, Southern
Suburbs, Helderberg or Winelands.
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Business visitors will find that
these hotels are a home away from
home, with world-class services and
facilities for work and play.
There are numerous cosy bed and
breakfasts, designer boutique hotels
and welcoming guesthouses dotted
around the Mother City. Prices vary
with location and amenities, but
you will find a little piece of Cape
Our helpful contact centre
is open from 8am to 9pm,
Monday to Friday, and from
8am to 8pm on Saturday,
Sunday and Public
Holidays. We are here daily
to offer assistance with
accommodation queries,
specials, availability and
bookings. Call us on
0861 322 223 or email
[email protected].

Many hotels, B&Bs and
guesthouses also offer airport
shuttles – some included in
the accommodation rate,
others at an extra fee – so
enquire about this when
making your accommodation
booking with us.

Town in each and every one of them.
Let us help you find affordable,
family-orientated, self-catering
accommodation or a show-stopping
private villa on the beachfront. And
in good weather, you might even find
yourself camping on Table Mountain
on the Hoerikwaggo Trail! Or for
something truly memorable, why
not stay at one of the convivial
township B&Bs?
Independent travellers will agree
that the city’s backpacker lodges are
an excellent place to share travel
stories, but wherever you choose to
rest and restore, your stay will be
filled with unexpected discoveries
as you get up close and personal
with Cape Town.
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One & Only Cape Town

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St. George’s Mall, the vibrant heart of the city. Guest accommodations range from the
colonial Heritage Rooms and Suites to the contemporary Tower Rooms and Suites,
as well as the Presidential Suite and the Taj Club. Enjoy dining at Mint, the Local Grill
Bombay Brasserie, and Twankey Bar, or delight in a treatment at the Jiva Grande Spa.
For Reservations and special offers, please visit www.tajhotels.com,
Email - [email protected] or contact directly on +2721 819 2000.
Cnr of Wale Street & St Georges Mall, Cape Town.

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+27 (0) 21 434 3344
[email protected]
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OFFERING AUTHENTIC TRANQUILLITY AND ENTHUSIASTIC
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SECTION

02/

ICONIC
CAPE TOWN

5
4
6
1
2

TOP SIGHTS

3

28/ Table mountain 1

46/ Free things to do

30/ Kirstenbosch 2

48/ A day of art & design in
our creative city

33/ Cape Point 3
34/ A day at the Waterfront 4
& Robben Island 5
42/ A day in the City Centre 6

58/ A day of culture &
heritage
62/ Responsible tourism

Russell Smith

44/ Family fun & city walking tours

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Signal Hill, overlooking Table mountain

IN THIS SECTION

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ICONIC CAPE TOWN

DID YOU KNOW?

TABLE MOUNTAIN
You simply cannot miss out on
our New7Wonder of Nature
The world-famous Table
Mountain National Park (tmnp.co.za)
creates a striking backdrop to the city,
rising up from the sea and stretching
all the way down to Cape Point.
It is Cape Town’s most precious asset
and the only New7Wonder of Nature
found in a city. Home to over 1 460
species of fynbos (and dassies – also
known as rock rabbits or hyraxes – the
only mountain inhabitant famously
related to elephants), it’s been a
protected area for over 100 years.
The quickest way to explore this natural
wonder is to head up via the Table
Mountain Aerial Cableway

the Upper Station. (The Cableway is,
however, closed due to strong winds
for anything from 60 to 90 days a year.)
There are three easy walks to do on
top, and free, guided walks depart daily
at 10am and 12 noon. Afterwards, relax
at Table Mountain Café (meals served
on biodegradable plates) or browse
the Shop At The Top. Energetic visitors
should not miss the Platteklip Gorge
trail up the face of the mountain, or
should book to walk the iconic four-day,
five-night Hoerikwaggo Trail from Cape
Point to Table Mountain (tmnp.co.za
– see THE GREAT OUTDOORS,
page 123).

(tablemountain.net), which has been
running for over 80 years.
Each cable car whisks 65 people
along the 1 200 metre cable with
each ride – that’s more than 800
passengers an hour! Its design is
genius: the floor of the cable car
rotates, giving everyone a 360°
view, and it can be stabilised when
windy by way of a 4 000 litre water
tank that is filled at the Lower
Station. When there is no wind,
the water is emptied for use at

TIP

Two smart ways to
streamline your visit: buy
your Cableway tickets online
(tablemountain.net) to skip the
ticket-office queue, and use the
MyCiti bus service to the cable
station as parking is limited. Take
sunscreen and warm clothes, as it
is several degrees colder on top 
of the mountain, even if 
the sun is shining.

‘Coming down in the cable car
after dark feels like you are flying
– make sure the gondola master
switches off the cabin lights for
the full effect.’
Sabine Lehmann, Managing Director, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Co.

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Table Mountain was
formed abouT

600

MILLION

YEARS AGO UNDER
THE SEA.

The movement of glaciers produced
the flat tabletop before the mountain
was thrust upwards by tectonic forces.

Maclear’s Beacon at
is its highest
point.

1 085m

38

TONS

OF WASTE WAS
RECYCLED in 2013.

The amount of waste recycled
increased from 12 tons in 2011
to 43 tons in 2012!

What goes up must also come
down – in the cable car.
All supplies, all fresh water and all
materials go up. And all rubbish,
sewage and recyclables come down.
This is usually done after hours to
ensure that everything is ready for
the next day.

+


1,5

litres

of fresh water
per visitor
are USED…

…at the Upper Station. This includes
all cleaning and all use of water in
the café and toilets. Grey water is
pumped by the night-shift team into a
separate tank that is then attached to
the bottom of the cable car and taken
down at night. The loos at the Upper
Station recycle water from the hand
basins for flushing, and they boast
beautiful fynbos-inspired wall murals
by local designer Heather Moore
(skinnylaminx.com).
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IN

KIRSTENBOSCH

Adam Harrower

Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway, or ‘Boomslang’

DID YOU KNOW?

CAPE TOWN’S 101-YEAR-OLD GARDEN IS A
HEAVENLY OASIS AND NATIONAL TREASURE
ON THE GENTLE SLOPES OF TABLE MOUNTAIN
KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL
BOTANICAL GARDEN was the world’s

first botanical garden established to
preserve a country’s unique indigenous
flora and is world renowned for its
botanical achievements. Established
in 1913 and home to about 7 000
SPECIES, it represents the CAPE
FLORAL KINGDOM, the smallest of
the six floral kingdoms of the world.
There’s a conservatory, a ‘useful plants’
section planted with INDIGENOUS
MEDICINAL PLANTS, a CYCAD
AMPHITHEATRE in the heart of the
garden (where development started in
1913), and the GONDWANALAND
GARDEN, featuring plant fossils that
are 240 million years old.

DON’T MISS

The Kirstenbosch Centenary
Tree Canopy Walkway is a
new curved timber-and-steel
bridge that winds and dips
through and above the canopy
of trees in the garden, offering
magnificent views of the
peninsula.

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Behind the scenes, Kirstenbosch’s
global role in conserving threatened
plants is vital: examples of species
that are on the critically endangered
list or no longer exist in the wild
are found in the GARDEN OF
EXTINCTION.
It’s easy to spend a whole day here:
families come to picnic and children
love the gentle boulder-strewn
mountain streams and roving guinea
fowl; keen hikers can head up the
side of Table Mountain from here via
SKELETON GORGE and NURSERY
RAVINE; and blind visitors can enjoy
the BRAILLE WALK. There’s also
a FRAGRANCE GARDEN and the
whimsical spring-fed bird-shaped
BIRD BATH built by Colonel Bird in
1811 in the DELL – a magical, cool
spot below the cycads.
Kirstenbosch is South Africa’s flagship
botanical garden, and hosts more
than 750 000 visitors a year, who also
enjoy its RESTAURANTS, WELLSTOCKED SHOPS and ART and
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONS, as
well as GARDEN SCULPTURE and
126 RECORDED BIRD SPECIES.

1735

A SWEDISH
BOTANIST

was sent strange-looking plants
from the Cape. He was so confused
by them that he called them
AFTER THE GREEK
GOD PROTEUS,
who was able to change his form
and shape.

PROTEAS

Interested? Check online or call
021 799 8783 for more on GUIDED
THEME WALKS.

NOT TO BE MISSED
SUMMER CONCERTS
(November to April)
THE SUMMER SUNSET
CONCERTS are held on the lawns
at the gardens. Bring a picnic, share
a glass of the Cape’s best wine and
take in expansive views and star-filled
skies as performers entertain in the
open-air theatre. (Events and more
info listed on sanbi.org.za; ticket
bookings webtickets.co.za.)

CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Craft markets are held regularly at
the stone cottages, but the Christmas
market is on 14 and 21 December
2014. Proceeds go towards special
projects, education and outreach.

Need to know
Entrance fees include the new
walkway (adults R50; students
R25; children aged six to 17
R10; under six free). Book a
GOLF CART by calling 021 799
8782 if you’d like to be driven
round the gardens (9am to
3pm); R60 per person (one
hour), excluding entrance fee.

www.capetown.travel

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half the fun
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ICONIC CAPE TOWN

DID YOU KNOW?

1
Baboon at Cape Point

Cape Point is part of the Cape Floral
Region, the smallest but richest of
the world’s six floral kingdoms.

2
3

More than 1 100 of the species found
here grow nowhere else in the world.

CAPE POINT

4
5

The 7 750-hectare nature reserve
has over 200 bird species.

BREATHE IN THE SWEET SCENT OF FYNBOS
AND SALTY SEA AIR FROM THE PENINSULA’S
MOST TREACHEROUS AND ROCKY PINNACLE

6

IT’S NOT SURPRISING THAT Bartholomeu Dias named it the ‘Cape of Storms’
as far back as 1488, and with many stories to share of rough seas and shipwrecks
along its rocky coastline, seafarers have respected these towering cliffs for
hundreds of years. Today, the FLYING DUTCHMAN FUNICULAR (capepoint.
co.za/funicular.htm) takes you up to the 1859 navigational landmark, 249 metres
above sea level. It has 360-degree views over cliffs of the ocean below and across
False Bay, which is edged by the mountains of the Winelands and Overberg.
Put aside a full day to enjoy the drive to the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE section
(capepoint.co.za, open daily) of Table Mountain National Park, especially if you are
also going to see the penguins at Boulders. Famous also as the home of the CAPE
FLORAL KINGDOM, here the air is rich with the scent of fynbos and sea, but keep
your eyes peeled for antelope such as klipspringers or the larger red hartebeest,
eland and Cape mountain zebra, and also look for sunbirds flitting about in the
fynbos. Drive slowly to avoid tortoises and don’t even think of feeding the baboons.
Read more about Baboon Safety in THE GREAT OUTDOORS section (page 123).
The TWO OCEANS RESTAURANT (two-oceans.co.za) occupies an
enviable position above False Bay at the southwestern tip of Africa. Enjoy
the signature seafood platter or sushi, or browse at the three CAPE POINT
SHOPS (capepoint.co.za/shopping.htm) nearby. If you like to PICNIC,
Bordjiesdrif and Buffels Bay have a family-friendly picnic area and tidal pools,
or head for Black Rocks beach where red-legged African black oystercatchers
strut about. WALKERS can enjoy hiking trails within the reserve, while
CYCLISTS can take the Cape Point Tour with AWOL Tours (awoltours.co.za).
BIRD ENTHUSIASTS can do a tour with Avian Leisure (avianleisure.com).
There are DIVE SITES on both sides of the Point and snorkelling at Venus
Pools. Contact Cape Town Tourism on 0861 322 223 for registered diving
specialists and day tours.
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The wheelchair-friendly funicular
carries 450 visitors/hour. Adults: R55
return or R45 single; children: R23/R18.

A second lighthouse was built in 1914
at 87m on the tip of the Point, as the
original was too high to be seen in mist.

Bartholomeu Dias rounded the Cape
of Storms in 1488 and Vasco da Gama
followed a decade later.

7

King John II of Portugal renamed
it ‘Cape of Good Hope’ because of
optimism about the new sea route to
India and the East.

8

Cape Point has a Shipwreck Trail
that takes you past two of the
26 shipwrecks that sunk on its shores.

9

The first day of the HOERIKWAGGO
TRAIL starts at the Lighthouse and
ends at SMITSWINKEL TENTED
CAMP, 300m from the entrance, where
you overnight before tackling Day Two.

10

You can stay overnight. Call

BUFFELSFONTEIN VISITOR
CENTRE for info on 021 780 9204.

TIP

WILD CARD holders have

free entry to the reserve
(wildcard.co.za). The TMNP
GREEN CARD provides 12 free
entries to Capetonians at Table
Mountain National Park’s pay
areas. Cape Point Conservation
entry fees for non-cardholders
are R55 for kids aged two
to 11; R110 adults.

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V&A Waterfront

OUT &
ABOUT

A DAY AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
FEW TRAVELLERS VISIT CAPE TOWN WITHOUT SPENDING TIME
AT THE ‘V&A’ – AS LOCALS CALL IT – AND YOU CAN EASILY SPEND A DAY
OR TWO EXPLORING ALL THAT THIS HISTORIC BUT WORLD-CLASS RETAIL
AND ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT HAS TO OFFER VISITORS

TIP

For eco-adventurers, book
a MARINE ECO TOUR
with OCEAN ADVENTURER
(ocean-adventurer.com) in
partnership with the Two
Oceans Aquarium and learn
about the rich biodiversity
found in our waters.

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The V&A, and the 150-year-old
WORKING HARBOUR it forms part
of, is an important thread in the rich
fabric of the city. Safe shipping was
crucial to the Cape Colony, so on
17 September 1860, Prince Alfred
– second son of Queen Victoria –
tipped the first load of stone for the
harbour breakwater. The rest, as they
say, is history. Happily, there’s still
plenty of that history to explore.
The CHAVONNES BATTERY is the
oldest corner of the harbour, dating
back to 1725, and its small museum
(chavonnesmuseum.co.za) is a

good place to start your day, with
plenty of parking nearby. From there,
explore the OLD PORT CAPTAIN’S
BUILDING (1904), IZIKO SA
MARITIME MUSEUM (iziko.org.za),
the TIME BALL TOWER (1894)
and the infamous BREAKWATER
PRISON (1860). Don’t miss a peek
into the belly of the ROBINSON
DRY DOCK: built in 1882, it remains
one of the oldest operating dry docks
in the world!
Alongside the dry dock is the
TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM

(aquarium.co.za), well worth a visit
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for the remarkable KELP FOREST
and PREDATOR EXHIBIT.
After that, head over to the
CLOCK TOWER PRECINCT,
where the glittering history of
diamonds in South Africa is brought
to life at the Shimansky CAPE
TOWN DIAMOND MUSEUM

(capetowndiamondmuseum.org).
Or hop on the 11am tour to ROBBEN
ISLAND (book ahead) to visit the
infamous prison and find out more
about its most famous ‘resident’ –
NOBEL LAUREATE AND FORMER
PRESIDENT, THE LATE NELSON
MANDELA.

By now it’ll be close to lunchtime, and
you’ll be spoilt for choice with over 80
eateries (see page 40 for a selection).
Head to the new V&A MARKET ON
THE WHARF (marketonthewharf.
co.za), a bustling fresh produce and
artisanal food market, open daily from
9am to 9pm. Walk off lunch with some
retail therapy: this is a PREMIER
SHOPPING DESTINATION in Africa,
with over 450 outlets. Well-known
international labels, including ZARA,
GUCCI, BOSS, LOUIS VUITTON,
TOPSHOP, G-STAR RAW and
TRENERY, all have a home here
alongside a wide selection of local
fashion brands, while the on-trend

ICONIC CAPE TOWN

OFF TO ROBBEN ISLAND
THE UNESCO WORLD
HERITAGE SITE OF
ROBBEN ISLAND
IS A MUST-SEE FOR
MOST VISITORS
TO CAPE TOWN
The 3½-HOUR TOURS depart from
the NELSON MANDELA GATEWAY
in the V&A’s Clock Tower Precinct at
9am, 11am and 1pm daily, weather
permitting. The tour includes the
FERRY CROSSING, a guided bus
tour around the island, a visit to the
maximum-security prison – including
the cell that housed Nelson Mandela
– and the OPPORTUNITY TO MEET
A FORMER POLITICAL PRISONER

on the island.
Tours R250 per adult/R120 per
child. Advance booking highly
recommended (021 413 4215,
robben-island.org.za).

6 FACTS

1
2

The island was proclaimed
a World Heritage Site in 1999.

As well as Nelson Mandela,
Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki,
Mac Maharaj and Tokyo Sexwale
were all imprisoned on the island.

3

The island is home to 132 bird
species, including 8 500 breeding
pairs of African penguin, the
second-largest colony in the world.

4

Prisoners have been housed here
for centuries, but it was only in the
1960s that a maximum security prison
was built. The island was used as
a leper colony from 1846 to 1931.

5

Few prisoners have escaped the
island, the most famous being Khoi
leader Autshumato in 1659.

6

To raise money for charity,
in April 2013 daredevil Matt
Silver-Vallance floated from
the island to the mainland using
160 helium-filled balloons!

YOUNG DESIGNERS EMPORIUM

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Touring Robben Island

is the best place to discover South
African talent. You’ll also find
boutiques specialising in technology,
eyewear, adventure apparel and
homeware, as well as luxury brands.
Don’t buy it all just yet, though, as
a harbour cruise is the ideal way
to spend the last few hours of the
day. There’s no shortage of CRUISE
OPTIONS and BOAT OPERATORS
(waterfrontboats.co.za,
capecharters.co.za, cruiseiq.co.za,
tiggertoo.co.za, ytourism.co.za)
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City Sighseeing canal cruise at the V&A Waterfront

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lining the basins in the V&A, so
the choice is yours: a serene cruise
around the harbour, an exhilarating
high-speed jaunt into Table Bay,
or a sunset sail aboard a vintage
yacht. WATERFRONT CHARTERS
(waterfrontcharters.co.za) and

Victoria Wharf. Here companies
like CAPE TOWN HELICOPTERS
(helicopterscapetown.co.za) and
NAC MAKANA (nacmakana.com)
offer sightseeing flights all around
the peninsula as well as trips to
the Winelands and golf estates.

WATERFRONT ADVENTURES

But whether you admire the sunset
from the rolling deck or the copilot’s
seat, the evening is when the V&A
starts to sparkle. Do as Capetonians
do and make use of late-night
shopping (until 9pm) for further retail
therapy, or enjoy live entertainment

(waterfrontadv.co.za) have permits
to offer BOAT-BASED WHALE
WATCHING.
If you prefer fresh air to the
high seas, the V&A Waterfront
Heliport is a short walk from the

TOP 5 FOR
FAMILIES

1

TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM

Aside from the magnificent array of
marine life in tanks and touch pools,
the penguin feeding at 11.30am daily
is always a hit, as is the 3pm (Sunday)
shark feed at the mesmerising
Predator tank (aquarium.co.za) . Read
about the new extension on page 38.

2

SCRATCH PATCH A ‘gold mine’
of semiprecious stones that can
entertain kids for hours while they
scratch for a favourite gem to take
home (scratchpatch.co.za).

3

HIT THE WATER Kid-friendly
harbour tours on the brightly
painted ‘Tommy’ bring you up close
to towering fishing boats and those
raucous – and smelly! – seals. Older
kids will get a kick out of the JOLLY
ROGER PIRATE BOAT (ytourism.
co.za, pirateboat.co.za).

4

KIDS AHOY PLAYGROUND

5

CAVE GOLF Put your putting

Two Oceans Aquarium

This free, ship-themed play area
beside the amphitheatre is perfect
for burning off excess energy.

skills to the test on this quirky
underground minigolf course.

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Mondiall restaurant

WHAT’S NEW
AT THE V&A
WATERFRONT?

and concerts at the outdoor
amphitheatre on weekends.

NEW!
‘Springbok Experience’

Rugby Museum, celebrating
rugby at Portswood House, open
10am to 6pm daily. Adults R50,
scholars (five–18yrs) R30, under
fives free, seniors R30, families
of four R140
(sarugby.co.za).

For dinner, the V&A’s your culinary
oyster (see our restaurant options on
page 40) but to round off your day,
stroll over to the towering CAPE
WHEEL (capewheel.co.za) for
glittering views of the V&A and city,
or enjoy a good laugh at JOU MA
SE COMEDY CLUB at the historical
Pump House (joumasecomedy.
com). Or check out the performances
at the WATERFRONT THEATRE
SCHOOL’S GALLOWAY THEATRE

For more info call 021 408 7600
or visit waterfront.co.za.

Watershed

Wheel of Excellence

(waterfront theatreschool.co.za).

+ The Watershed (previously the Blue
Shed craft market) is a new hub for
craft, design and wellness, with
design guru Trevyn McGowan of
Source (source.co.za) as curator
of the new space.
+ The new large-scale, full-tunnel
Two Oceans Aquarium exhibit is
scheduled to open in December
2014, after which the other predator
and kelp forest exhibits will close
temporarily for refurbishment, and
all of them will reopen at the end of
2015, to coincide with the aquarium’s
20th birthday. TripAdvisor has just
awarded the Two Oceans Aquarium
10th place in the 2014 Travellers’
Choice Zoo and Aquarium Awards.
+ The largest art museum in Africa,
known as Zeitz MOCAA (Museum
of Contemporary Art Africa), is
opening in 2017. In the meantime,
a small art collection will be at the
Zeitz MOCAA Pavilion at Bascule
Bridge, near the Cape Grace hotel.
The new museum will house the
Jochen Zeitz collection of African
art over nine floors and will be
open for educational groups in
the morning, and to the public
from midday until late evening.

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RESTAURANTS
BEST FOR SUSHI/
ASIAN
HAIKU (021 418 5700) •
WILLOUGHBY & CO.
(021 418 6115) • NOBU at
the One&Only (021 431
4511) • SEVRUGA (021
421 5134)
BEST FOR VIEWS
BALDUCCI’S (021 461
6002) • MELONCINO
(021 419 5558) • DEN
ANKER (021 419 0249)
• MONDIALL (021
418 3003) • CAMISSA
BRASSERIE, The Table
Bay Hotel (021 406 5988)
• REUBEN’S, One&
Only Cape Town (021
431 5888) • HARBOUR

HOUSE (021 418
4744) • THE GREEK
FISHERMAN (021 418
5411) • OYO at Victoria &

Alfred Hotel (021 419 6677)

BEST FOR FINE
DINING
NOBU, One&Only (021 431
4511) • DASH,
Queen Victoria Hotel
(021 418 1466) • SIGNAL,
Cape Grace (021 410 7080)
BEST FOR PUB/
LOUNGE
ALBA LOUNGE (021
425 3385) • mitchell’s
BREWERY (021 419 5074)
QUAY FOUR (021 419
2008)

BEST FOR CURRY
BUKHARA (Indian) (021
418 5600) • SEELAN (021
421 4906) • WANG THAI
(Thai) (021 421 8702)

BEST FOR SEAFOOD
There are over
20 restaurants with
seafood on the menu .
Here’s a selection:

BEST FOR LOCAL
FLAVOURS
KARIBU (021 421 7005)
• REUBENS, One&Only
(021 431 5888)

BAIA (021 421 0935)
• DEN ANKER (021
419 0249) • HARBOUR
HOUSE (021 418 4744)
• SHIMMY BEACH CLUB
(021 200 7778), South Arm
Rd, Harbour • GRAND
CAFE & BEACH (021
425 0551), off Beach Rd,
Granger Bay

BEST BRASSERIES
CAMISSA BRASSERIE,
The Table Bay Hotel (021
406 5988) • MONDIALL
(021 418 3003)
BEST FOR HIGH TEA
THE LOUNGE, Table
Bay Hotel (021 406 5988)
• VISTA BAR & LOUNGE,
One&Only (021 431 5800)

See waterfront.co.za,
where more
restaurants are
listed by category.

DE WATERKANT

By day, meander two blocks above
and below Somerset Road to
discover TRENDY BOUTIQUES
such as LIME GROVE (limegrove.
wozaonline.co.za), NAP LIVING
(napliving.co.za) – look out for the
Love Milo ceramics range – and
AFRICA NOVA (africanova.
co.za), with quality African craft,
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De Waterkant Village

BETWEEN THE
WATERFRONT
AND THE CITY, THE
COLOURFUL SUBURB
OF DE WATERKANT
IS THE HEART OF CAPE
TOWN’S GAY-FRIENDLY
‘PINK QUARTER’, WITH
A LIVELY SELECTION OF
SHOPS, RESTAURANTS
AND NIGHTLIFE
art and ceramics. ORIGIN COFFEE
ROASTING (originroasting.co.za)
on Hudson Street does a brilliant flat
white and pioneered microroasting in
Cape Town. Stop in at the thoughtprovoking PRESTWICH STREET
MEMORIAL to the SLAVE GRAVES
discovered in the area. In the evening,
enjoy drinks in the buzzing CAPE

QUARTER LIFESTYLE VILLAGE

(capequarter.co.za) or Italian food
at ANDIAMO (021 421 3687), or drop
in at the brasserie-inspired MIAO
RESTAURANT AND BAR (021 421
4503) in Jarvis Street. Other hot spots
include the unashamedly camp
BEEFCAKES BURGER BAR (021 425
9019) in Sovereign Quay, Green Point.
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OUT &
ABOUT

CAPE TOWN BOASTS A VAST NUMBER OF GEMS TO
EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE WITHIN A RELATIVELY SMALL
AREA – FROM EATERIES AND BOUTIQUES TO PLACES
OF NATURAL BEAUTY AND HISTORICAL SPOTS. YOU’RE
BOUND TO BE FASCINATED BY THE MOTHER CITY

A DAY IN THE CITY CENTRE
One of the best ways to orientate
yourself is by hopping on the
CITY SIGHTSEEING BUS

(citysightseeing.co.za) and the
CANAL TOUR. Start at the V&A
Waterfront outside the Two Oceans
Aquarium or hop on at any of the
scheduled stops along the bus route.
(Buy tickets online, on the bus or at
the Cape Town Tour Offices in the
V&A Waterfront and Long Street.)
There are several routes as well as
a night bus during summer. The RED
TOUR (and the free Yellow Tour)
explores the city, with stops that
showcase the major sights, before
heading to TABLE MOUNTAIN
and over the ridge to CAMPS BAY
beach and SEA POINT up next. The
BLUE TOUR (which includes the
free Purple Wine Tour) takes you
further afield to KIRSTENBOSCH
NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS,

the wineries of CONSTANTIA, and

IMIZAMO YETHU TOWNSHIP,

HOLOCAUST CENTRE (holocaust.

Hout Bay, before returning to CAMPS
BAY via LLANDUDNO. The MYCITI
BUS TRANSPORT SYSTEM is also
an affordable way to get around (see
GETTING AROUND, page 20). Start at
THE COMPANY’S GARDEN, founded
as a vegetable garden in 1647 by an
intrepid sailor from the shipwrecked
Dutch ship Nieuwe Haarlem, who,
along with 60 crew members, waited
for a year for a ship home. Five years
later, Jan van Riebeeck set up a
permanent refreshment station to
supply ships as they rounded the Cape
on the Spice Route. Today, the veggie
garden has been recreated (a World
Design Capital project). Eat at Madame
Zingara’s new HAARLEM & HOPE
restaurant (capetown.gov.za) in the
Gardens, while the IZIKO NATIONAL
GALLERY and IZIKO SOUTH
AFRICAN MUSEUM are all nearby,
and the adjoining CAPE TOWN

org.za) offers a world-class, moving
museum experience. At the lower end
of GOVERNMENT AVENUE you can
head down to ADDERLEY STREET,
with its plethora of chain stores,
before veering off to see the historical
CHURCH SQUARE, commemorating
the old slave tree from where slaves
were sold. Further down you’ll find
the colourful ADDERLEY STREET
FLOWER SELLERS, punting their
bright wares come rain or shine. Parallel
to this runs the pedestrian walkway,
ST GEORGE’S MALL. On Thursdays,
linger for a snack at the EARTH FAIR
MARKET (earthfairmarket.co.za). It’s
worth a walk through GREENMARKET
SQUARE to experience the inner-city
vibe and see African craft, clothing and
jewellery on sale. For a lunch break,
head to the vast FOOD LOVER’S
MARKET (Newspaper House,
fruitandvegcity.co.za), which has

‘I draw so much inspiration from what
I see on the streets of Cape Town –
especially the art on the streets, the
outfits people choose to wear and
the amazing mix of architecture (new
and old). There is such beauty to be
found everywhere you look; I still
discover new marvels every single day…’

Spend a day
discovering our
creative city and you’ll
understand why Cape
Town was designated
World Design Capital
2014. Turn to page 48
for an insider’s guide.

Elisma Johl, fashion designer of Lisma label and assistant at Mememe Boutique in Long Street

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Haas in the Bo-Kaap and in Buitenkant Street

of an independent bookshop with
frequent launches, while TRUTH
COFFEE’s (truthcoffee.com) HQ
on 36 Buitenkant Street will have
aficionados swooning. The CITY
BOWL MARKET in Hope Street is
vibey on Thursdays and Saturdays
(cookery for kids every second
Saturday; fashion market on the last
Saturday, citybowlmarket.co.za).

SWEET TREATS
You’ve done all the sightseeing you
can manage, and now you need a
pick-me-up. Try these top five spots:

+ Afternoon tea with a groaning
buffet table at the luxurious

everything from sushi to hot dishes,
soups, salads and fresh fruit and veg.
Overlooking Greenmarket Square is the
Michaelis Collection at the OLD TOWN
HOUSE (iziko.org.za) – the Frans Hals
Room upstairs is a must-visit.

mountnelson.co.za)

For an edgy taste of city culture, head
to DISTRICT SIX (also known as The
Fringe). Here you’ll find the DISTRICT
SIX MUSEUM (districtsix.co.za),
with its poignant exhibition about
the people forcibly removed from this
area by the apartheid government.
THE FUGARD THEATRE (Caledon
Street; thefugard.com) is also
here, as well as FIELD OFFICE in
Barrack Street (pedersenlennard.
co.za/café), which is a hot-desk
office space, café and showroom
all in one. THE BOOK LOUNGE
(booklounge.co.za) is a treasure

+ Crazy cupcakes at CHARLY’S

BAKERY (38 Canterbury Street,
charlysbakery.co.za)

+ Macaroons and French patisserie

at CASSIS PARIS (Gardens Centre,
Mill Street, cassis.co.za)

+ Gluten-free treats and malted

hot-nut milk drinks at DEAR ME (165
Longmarket Street, dearme.co.za)

+ Freshly squeezed seasonal

juices and decadent bakes at
HEMELHUIJS (71 Waterkant
Street, hemelhuijs.co.za)

Movie magic

Earth Fair Market

Up towards the Bo-Kaap, you’ll find
funky LONG STREET, with its bars
and boutiques, and hipster central
BREE STREET, with independent
stores and artisan eateries. CHURCH
STREET ANTIQUE MARKET keeps
treasure seekers busy, but there are
also plenty of art galleries. Pop into
THE CAPE GALLERY (capegallery.
co.za) and G2ART (g2art.co.za) in

BELMOND MOUNT NELSON
HOTEL (76 Orange Street,

Shortmarket Street for local art.

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Keen on movies? Cape Town
won’t disappoint. The muchloved LABIA (68 Orange Street,
labia.co.za) has frequent
festivals and old-fashioned
concession stands, while on
Monday nights at the funky
GRAND DADDY HOTEL you can
watch movies in the open air
(seasonal) at its rooftop cinema,
THE PINK FLAMINGO (38 Long
Street; granddaddy.co.za).
Or visit the GALILEO OPEN-AIR
THEATRE above the Springbok
Museum in the V&A Waterfront
(thegalileo.co.za). The summer
season opens 31 October.
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TAKE A WALK
The joy of exploring CENTRAL
CAPE TOWN is that you can do

The Company’s Gardens

it on foot. And while it does get
a bit hilly if you’re heading to the
colourful BO-KAAP or up KLOOF
STREET, there are many cafés and
coffee spots where you can take
a well-deserved breather.

FAMILY FUN
THE CITY IS COMPACT AND FILLED WITH
DIVERSIONS, SO PERFECT FOR LITTLE PEOPLE
Start off by getting a copy of the
CAPE TOWN KIDS MAP from a
Cape Town Tourism Visitor Centre:
it’s jam-packed with info. Also visit
capetownkids.co.za.
Cape Town City Centre’s green lung
of the COMPANY’S GARDEN is
the ideal place for little people to run
around, but there are cultural highlights
too. The IZIKO SOUTH AFRICAN
MUSEUM (iziko.org.za) is the perfect
place to start. Kids will love the slightly
scruffy but suitably impressive stuffed
animals. The highlight is the life-sized
whale skeleton in the whale well. The
adjoining IZIKO PLANETARIUM (iziko.
org.za) offers kids’ shows, and parents

Take a dip
On a scorching summer’s
day, cool the kids off with a
trip to LONG STREET BATHS
(corner Long and Orange
streets; capetown.gov.za).
There’s a kids’ pool as well
as a large lap pool, and it’s a
great way to beat the heat,
although it can get crowded
during school holidays.

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will enjoy kicking back on the comfy
armchairs in the dark. If the weather’s
great, a trip to the magnificent GREEN
POINT URBAN PARK is a must:
there are two dedicated play areas
(one for littlies, one for bigger kids),
and the park educates with floral
biodiversity, sculptures, a sun-dial
and animal pawprints found along
the walkways. Walk there via the Fan
Walk and De Waterkant. Not strictly
in the City Centre but just 10 minutes’
away in Observatory, the CAPE TOWN
SCIENCE CENTRE (ctsc.org.za) is
brilliant on a rainy day.
A great way to end off a busy day
is by heading to the top of TABLE
MOUNTAIN with the Aerial Cableway
(tablemountain.net). Not only are
the views stupendous and the ride to
the top thrilling, but you can amaze
your brood with the fact that the cute
little dassies (or hyrax) are actually
genetically related to the elephant!
And don’t miss the ZIP ZAP CIRCUS
(zip-zap.co.za), performed by young
acrobats who belong to this innovative
SCHOOL OF CIRCUS ARTS,
especially during the holidays.

There’s a gamut of walking
tours available but your best bet
is to start at the CAPE TOWN
TOURISM VISITOR’S CENTRE in
Burg Street. Or if you’re keen to
do it yourself, download the app
A WALKING TOUR OF CENTRAL
CAPE TOWN from iTunes.
CAPE TOWN ON FOOT with
WANDERLUST (wanderlust.co.za)

showcases the city’s history
and architecture, including
the colourful Bo-Kaap, as does
CAPE WALK AND TALK TOURS

(capewalkingtours.co.za).
Art and music at night
If you’re out and about on
a Thursday evening and
wondering why on earth the
city is buzzing, check the date:
it could be FIRST THURSDAYS,
when a host of art galleries
and cultural events stay open
until 9pm. Locals are flocking
to these soirees, mingling over
a glass or two of wine, and
enjoying the city on foot by
night (first-thursdays.co.za).
GREENMARKET SQUARE also
comes alive with free live
music from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
(first-thursdays.co.za). And in
the crypt under St George’s
Cathedral you can enjoy
JAZZ AT THE CRYPT restaurant
with an exciting line-up of
live jazz all year round from
5pm to midnight, Tuesday to
Saturday (thecryptjazz.com).

www.capetown.travel

TJDR (CT) 41282/E

If you had only one day
to spend at the foot of Africa
The V&A Waterfront is waiting to welcome you.
Come and join us when our restaurants
open their doors to let in the morning breeze,
when the harbour starts stirring
to commence business for the day;
when shops put on display all you may desire
– from famous-name brands to local creativity.
Soak up the atmosphere:
the music, the colours, the warm smiles.
Catch a glimpse of days gone by
in architecture and museums,
be surprised by unexpected discoveries.
Take a boat to Robben Island,
take a helicopter to the skies.
Lick an ice-cream, sit on a bench, laugh at a seal,
listen to the music floating on the sea breeze.
And wherever you go,
Table Mountain is looking on...
Watch when the sun goes down,
and the bright lights of party nights go on.
At the end of this day, you would have experienced
everything that is Cape Town all in one place, all the V&A Waterfront
~ keep discovering ~

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History in the making

Greenmarket Square

Promenade Mondays in Sea Point

You can take free tours of
the Houses of Parliament
on weekday mornings.
It’s essential to book in
advance and take along
your passport to sign in at
security (parliament.gov.za).

FREE-FOR-ALL

WHO DOESN’T LOVE SOMETHING FREE?

The Company’s Garden
goes hi-tech
With free WiFi access
(100MB data per day)
you can now catch up on
work while enjoying this
historical heart of the city
with its shaded walkways,
memorials and aviary.

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6 000-pipe organ; ST GEORGE’S
CATHEDRAL (Wale Street;

capetown.anglican.org), a beautiful
Herbert Baker structure that was a
centre for anti-Apartheid protests; and
the GREAT SYNAGOGUE (88 Hatfield
Street; gardensshul.org), with its
carved teak pulpit and magnificent
stained-glass windows. The LODGE
DE GOEDE HOOP, a MASONIC
TEMPLE near Tuynhuis, has the city’s
most extraordinary room: the gothic
Middle Chamber (021 461 5400). IZIKO
RUST & VREUGD (78 Buitenkant
Street; iziko.org.za) is an 18th-century
building set in pretty gardens, which
now houses art from the William
Fehr Collection. If you’re keen on art,
head to the MICHAELIS GALLERY
(Hiddingh Campus, 31–37 Orange
Street; michaelis.uct.ac.za) for
temporary exhibitions by illustrious UCT
alumni and current students, or enjoy

City Hall

Cape Town has free cultural
experiences aplenty: firstly, you’ll be
exposed to striking architecture, from
Georgian to Cape Dutch and Victorian.
The CITY HALL (Darling Street)
was built in 1905, while MUTUAL
HEIGHTS (corner Darling and
Parliament streets), built in 1939, is an
Art Deco gem. You can see magnificent
church buildings at no charge, such as
DIE GROOTE KERK (Upper Adderley
Street; grootekerk.org.za), with its

FIRST THURSDAYS (see page 44).
Need a guide? Contact CAPE
TOWN FREE WALKING TOURS

(capetownfreetours.com).
Interested in free events? Read
more about the Cape Minstrels
street parade (2 January) on
page 58 or Infecting the City
(March), Cape Town Carnival
(March) and Open Design
(August). See our pull-out
calendar on page 138.
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Mandela wall art opposite Charly’s Bakery

(including that of award-winning metal
sculptor and knitter, Barend de Wet),
it’s the canvas for a number of local
and international street artists.

A DAY OF ART, DESIGN
AND CREATIVITY
FOLLOWING ITS
ACCOLADE AS
WORLD DESIGN
CAPITAL 2014, CAPE
TOWN IS ON THE
DESIGN-SAVVY
TRAVELLER’S RADAR.
DISCOVER CAPE
TOWN’S CREATIVE
TALENT – AND SEE
THE BEGINNINGS
OF A RE-IMAGINED
CITY INFLUENCED BY
A YEAR-LONG FOCUS
ON DESIGN. TAKE
A WALK OR BOOK A
CUSTOMISED TOUR,
AND BE INSPIRED

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PRECINCT #1

WOODSTOCK
YOU’LL FIND THE DENSEST
CONCENTRATION OF
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN
AND EDGY ART ON
ALBERT ROAD, WHERE HIP
DEVELOPERS HAVE GIVEN
WOODSTOCK’S RUN-DOWN
EDWARDIAN INDUSTRIAL
AREA A NEW, CREATIVE
MOJO IN WHAT IS NOW THE
CITY’S COOLEST PRECINCT.

If you’re short on time and want
to get a quick fix, take a taxi
to Woodstock. Heading along
Albert Road from the city towards
Woodstock, SIDE STREET
STUDIOS (48 Albert Rd, sidestreet.
co.za) is a good place to start: set
in a disused factory and housing
a collection of artists’ studios

Close by, at WOODSTOCK
EXCHANGE (66–68 Albert Rd,
woodstockexchange.co.za), one of
the city’s most vibrant work-and-play
spaces, you can read the dreams of
Capetonians dangling from The Wishing
Tree, admire the unfussy furniture of
PEDERSEN + LENNARD or browse
the hats, leather bags, spectacles and
more on display at DARK HORSE &
KINGDOM. Innovative work is often on
display at A WORD OF ART, next door
to LADY BONIN’S TEA PARLOUR,
the best little tea shop in town, and
opposite local fashion outlet MADE
IN MABONENG. Hungry? Stop in for
good-value meals at SUPERETTE or
FIELD OFFICE. And if you don’t get
to AFRICANDY, a curated design
emporium, you can buy their cuttingedge products online.
Another creative landmark is THE
WOODSTOCK FOUNDRY (160 Albert
Rd, woodstockfoundry.co.za), where
BRONZE AGE produces virtually all
the metal sculptures of the city’s top
artists, of which it keeps one cast, so
the foundry has an enviable collection.
GOOD TO KNOW: It’s possible to
view the lost-wax and sand-casting
processes at Bronze Age by prior
arrangement. Afterwards pop
into JOHN VOGEL’s, designer
of Cape Nordic-style furniture,
admire ‘handcrafted heirlooms’
DESIGNOPHILES
The first SOUTHERN
GUILD GALLERY

(southernguild.co.za) is set
to open end November 2014 at
10 Lewin Street, Woodstock,
and will showcase South
Africa’s very best local
designers, artists, architects
and upcoming talents.

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at CASAMENTO and the delicate
jewellery in DEAR RAE, produced in
an alchemist’s space.
Keep an eye out for interesting wall
art in this ’hood. And even if you’re not
planning on shipping home antiques,
DELOS (181 Albert Rd, delos.co.za) is
worth entering for its beautiful location
alone and the shimmering chandeliers
overhead. The award-winning
gallery WHAT IF THE WORLD
(whatiftheworld.com) and the studio
of internationally celebrated South
African furniture designer GREGOR
JENKIN (gregorjenkin.com) are both
located in this decommissioned
synagogue on the corner of Albert
Road and Argyle Street.
Just before the Old Biscuit Mill
is the WOODSTOCK CO-OP
(357–359 Albert Rd, facebook.com/
woodstockco-op). Don’t be deceived
by the exterior: a collection of design
goods, fashion, furniture, jewellery and
art (and very soon, a new brewery) is
found inside this rambling triple-storey
Victorian building.
Walking towards the traffic circle,
beyond the market, don’t miss Katie
Thompson’s new RECREATE store
(moved to 6 Stowe, off Albert Rd,
recreate.za.net) with its unique range
of furniture and lighting recycled from
discarded junk. Back on Albert Road,
but on the opposite side, is retrocentric
VAMP (vampfurniture.co.za) for
reworked vintage items.
The two arcades at SALT CIRCLE
ARCADE (374 Albert Rd) are jampacked

with cool threads and quirky collectibles
and lead to informal courtyard seating.
Grab a table and order from the food
trucks (usually LIMONCELLO). Always
wanted to make your own beer? Make
an appointment with BEERGUEVARA
(beerguevara.com), the chaps who traffic
in the necessary goods and provide all
the know-how you’ll need. Don’t miss the
giant mural by AEC_INTERENIKSZKI.
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PRECINCT #2

SIR LOWRY RD
HOME TO TOP GALLERIES,
QUIRKY EATERIES, FURNITURE
DESIGNERS AND BESPOKE
BICYCLES, THIS EDGE OF
WOODSTOCK IS CLOSEST TO
THE CITY’S DISTRICT SIX

Art lovers should make time to visit
a cluster of excellent galleries in
this area. MICHAEL STEVENSON
GALLERY (160 Sir Lowry Rd,
stevenson.info), like the nearby
Goodman, is simply essential viewing
for the serious art collector. At 176 Sir
Lowry, FAIRWEATHER HOUSE is
home to the GOODMAN GALLERY
(goodman-gallery.com), the leading
contemporary art institution in South
Africa, and HALDANE MARTIN
(haldanemartin.co.za) one of South
Africa’s most prolific award-winning
interior and furniture designers.
Gabriel Clark-Brown is considered
the best dealer in fine art prints in
the country, and has arranged his
large array of printed artworks in
interesting categories at the SOUTH
AFRICA PRINT GALLERY (109 Sir
Lowry Rd, printgallery.co.za), while
BLANK projects (113/15 Sir Lowry
Rd, blankprojects.com) is another
young gallery that showcases the city’s
burgeoning creativity.
WOODSTOCK CYCLEWORKS (14

Searle St, woodstockcycleworks.
com) is the coolest cycling shop in
town. Vintage and antique lovers
will enjoy THE TREASURY (107
Sir Lowry Rd, 021 461 8496), a
treasure trove of the unexpected.
And for brightly coloured African
inspired interiors, pop in to
ASHANTI (133–135 Sir Lowry Rd,
ashantidesign.com). Also don’t miss
THE PALMS (145 Sir Lowry Rd,
palms.co.za) for the lively Platteland

WOODSTOCK’S
HOT SPOT
The Old Biscuit Mill
(375 Albert Rd, theoldbiscuitmill.
co.za) As one of the city’s most vibrant
and creative hubs, the Old Biscuit
Mill is a destination in itself, but food
is its real drawcard. Resident chef
Luke Dale-Roberts – one of South
Africa’s most celebrated chefs – is a
food designer in the true sense of the
word. Watch him create in his TEST
KITCHEN (thetestkitchen.co.za), or
enjoy the city views from his more
casual POT LUCK CLUB (potluck.
co.za), a glass-lined restaurant above
the old flour silos. Other foodie spots
are SAUCISSE BOUTIQUE DELI
(saucissedeli.co.za), a great place to
sample artisanal cheeses and cured
meats, MA MERE MAISON (mamere.

co.za) for beautiful handmade treats,

COCOAFAIR (cocofair.com) for
handmade truffles and ESPRESSO
LAB (espressolabmicroroasters.
com) for coffee. Every Saturday
morning the city’s foodies gather at
the Mill to pick up seriously good food
the NEIGHBOURGOODS MARKET
(neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za).

Interior gems include ABODE (abode.
co.za), a mix of bought in and made;
IMISO for ceramics (the studio is
here too, imisoceramics.co.za) and
CLEMENTINA VAN DER WALT

(clementina.co.za). Pick up a few cards
from homegrown stationery shop
MÜ&ME (muandme.net) and check
out owner Margaret Woermann’s
great eye for local crafters at
HEARTWORKS for gifts to take home.
Print your Cape Town photographs
onto fabric or turn them into
wallpaper at EXPOSURE GALLERY
(exposuregallery.co.za).
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War Horse puppets made by the Handspring Puppet Company

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to 4 January 2015. It’s been seen by
5 million people worldwide, and is
the recipient of five Tony awards,
but what makes its arrival so special
for Capetonians is that every puppet
was handcrafted in Cape Town by the
HANDSPRING PUPPET COMPANY

(handspringpuppet.co.za). To make an
appointment to visit the studio,
call 021 709 0516.
In September 2015, CAPE TOWN
FRINGE FESTIVAL (capetownfringe.

food market on Saturdays with live
music. While you’re there, pop into
ROCOCOA (rococoa.co.za) for
artisanal handmade chocolate or
try chocolate paired with beer or
wine. Upstairs, take a few minutes
to lose yourself in the eclectic mix of
global architectural finds at ONSITE
(onsitegallery.co.za).
PRECINCT #3

EAST CITY
ALSO KNOWN AS THE
INNOVATION HUB, THIS
AREA HAS ENJOYED A
RESURGENCE DUE TO ITS
CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE
CITY AND INTERESTING
ARCHITECTURAL MIX.

Literary types should head for
Roeland Street to the BOOK
LOUNGE (71 Roeland St,
booklounge.co.za), and sip
coffee afterwards at TRUTH (36
Buitenkant St, truthcoffee.com),
David Donde’s steampunk-styled
café that draws the crowds with
the aroma of green beans roasting
on a vintage Probat. Discover
WOODHEADS (29 Caledon St,
woodheads.co.za), the city’s
original leather merchants operating
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since 1867, opposite CHARLY’S
BAKERY (38 Canterbury St,

charlysbakery.co.za), known for its
legendary cakes, or drop into FIELD
OFFICE for an office-away-fromthe-office vibe, where creative types
come to read, blog or eat (37 Barrack
St, pedersenlennard.co.za/cafe).
This is the heart of the new creative
work precinct, with collaborative
offices attracting the city’s talent.
Not far away, tattoo lovers will
find the city’s best-looking parlour,
SINS OF STYLE (35 Buitenkant St,
sinsofstyle.com), where top artists
produce custom designs for patrons
like Die Antwoord.
SOCIAL CYCLING
MOONLIGHT MASS is back by

popular demand (moonlightmass.
co.za) and held at full moon. Set to
become Africa’s biggest social ride, it
typically starts at 9pm at Green Point
circle, and heads in the direction of the
beach, before heading into Long Street
in the city. It welcomes visitors from all
over the world in support of a greener
city and connecting the community.

THEATRICAL TALENT
Cape Town’s theatre scene buzzes
year-round, but not to be missed is the
award-winning UK stage production,
War Horse, showing at ARTSCAPE
in Cape Town from 5 December 2014

co.za), one of the city’s newest
performance events, offers highlights
from the Grahamstown National Arts
Festival and more at city venues. But
throughout the year, keep an eye out
for performances at ALEXANDER
UPSTAIRS (alexanderbar.co.za,
76 Strand St), loved for its old-world
decor and intimate performance
space for live music, comedy and
drama, and the characterful FUGARD
THEATRE (thefugard.com, corner
Caledon and Harrington streets) with
its great line-up of good theatre.
Equally vibrant are THE CAPE

PHILARMONIC ORCHESTRA, which
celebrated its 100th year in 2014, CAPE
TOWN BALLET, celebrating 80 years
of dance, and CAPE TOWN OPERA,
now in its 15th year. Tickets at online.
computicket.com.

THE MUSIC SCENE
Cape Town is constantly abuzz
with highlights such as the
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

and the WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
and, further out of town, ROCKING THE
DAISIES (rockingthedaisies.com), an
annual four-day event near Darling. But
where do the locals go? Every second
Saturday, South Peninsula music
fans head to CAPE FARMHOUSE
(capefarmhouse.com) at Red Hill
Valley, near Scarborough. And in the
northern suburbs, there’s HILLCREST
QUARRY (thequarry.co.za) on Hillcrest
Farm in the Durbanville Wine Valley,
with regular music concerts. For a
more genteel concert line-up, keep an
eye on the performances held at the
historic CASA LABIA (casalabia.co.za)
in Muizenberg.
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You can go on an
hour-long tour of
CAPE TOWN STADIUM

from Tuesday to Saturday at
10am, noon and 2pm.
Call 021 417 0210,
capetown.gov.za.

DID YOU KNOW
+ TRIPADVISOR’S WORLD CITY
SURVEY 2014 awarded Cape
Town second place in their BEST
FOR RESTAURANTS category
(top performer in the world is New
York), as well as second place for
HELPFUL LOCALS (after Tokyo),
so you know who to ask!
+ New York Times voted Cape Town
first in its 52 PLACES TO GO IN
2014 survey.
+ The Guardian voted Cape Town as
its NO 1 HOTSPOT in a round-up
of 40 destinations.
+ WTA Awards voted Cape Town
BEST DESTINATION IN AFRICA.

PRECINCT #4

CITY CENTRAL
AND BO-KAAP
THE HEART OF THE CITY
THROBS WITH TRADERS
DEALING IN CURIOS FROM
ACROSS THE CONTINENT;
SCATTERED WITHIN EASY
WALKING DISTANCE ARE
PLENTY OF HIP DEPOTS FOR
TOP DESIGN AND ART.

Don’t miss CHANDLER HOUSE (53
Church Street, chandlerhouse.
co.za) run by fine-art graduate Michael
Chandler, whose store is steeped in
the historical fashions that have held
sway in the Cape over the past four
centuries. Just up the way is a cluster of
stores: MUNGO AND JEMIMA (108
Long St, mungoandjemima.com) has

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a collection of South Africa’s most
interesting fashion designers, but if
nothing here suits, you’re surrounded
by a number of worthwhile boutiques,
such as MEMEME (mememe.
co.za) just opposite. IMAGENIUS
(117 Long St, imagenius.co.za) is a
veritable treasure trove of the funky
and functional, the whimsical and
serious collector’s pieces. The creative
crowd gathers after work at TJING
TJING (165 Longmarket Street,
tjingtjing.co.za), the city’s first real
loft bar, tucked under exposed roof
beams in the 200-year-old attic above
DEAR ME restaurant (dearme.co.za).
The bar opens to an outside terrace
among the rooftops. Moving up to
Loop Street, EBONY DESIGN’s (67
Loop St, ebonydesign.co.za) Dewald
Prinsloo and Leonard de Villiers have
an unerring eye for talent, focusing on
Scandi-Cape modern-organic designers

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working in South Africa, such as Goet
Furniture and Design, brainchild of
architect Georg van Gass, and furniture
maker Zander van Niekerk. Dewald
and Leonard also design their own.
Next door is STABLE (stable.org.
za), worth bolting into, but Ebony is
where you’ll linger. YOUNGBLOOD
(youngblood-africa.com, 70–72
Bree St) in the Beautifull Life building
showcases funky collaborative
exhibitions, workshops, book launches
and live music. Down at 71 Waterkant
St, design maverick Jacques Erasmus
of HEMELHUIJS (hemelhuijs.co.za)
creates everything in his whimsical,
beautifully furnished restaurant:
crockery and chairs, lights and vases
and, most importantly, the delectable
menu. His range is now also stocked
at KLÛK (43–45 Bree, klukcgdt.
com), a magnet for fashionistas who
come from around the world for its
prêt-à-porter collections or elegant
couture. It has recently expanded its
store, Coffee shop-cum-gallery, the
HAAS COLLECTIVE (67 Rose St, 19
Buitenkant St, haascollective.com)
gathers together the hippest selection
of South African design and art talents.
Coffee is fab too. And LUVEY ‘N
ROSE (luveynrose.co.za) has moved
from Bo-Kaap to an equally beautiful
spot at 66 Loop Street that’s filled with
quirky Africana, antiques and a fine mix
of contemporary and established art.
For more shopping areas in
CapeTown, turn to p109 to p114.

ART HUBS
Plenty of hip depots for top design and
art dot our city and Winelands, but
more recently, the LANGA QUARTER
and MABONENG TOWNSHIP ARTS
EXPERIENCE joined in the mix, taking
visitors into artists’ home galleries or
township art galleries on the Cape
Flats. (See page 72.) Further out in
Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl,
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the streets are alive with galleries
and creative hot spots. In Paarl, the
KWV SENSORIUM (kwvsensorium.
com) hosts innovative wine and art
events. Up the Helshoogte Pass,
visit DELAIRE (delaire.co.za) for
its collection of contemporary South
African art and sculpture, displayed
in the restaurants, tasting room and
garden. Recently acquired: Tretchikoff’s
‘Chinese Girl’ – said to be the most
reproduced painting in the world.
Near Somerset West, experience art
and cutting-edge design at CAVALLI
WINE AND STUD FARM (cavallistud.
com). In Stellenbosch itself, highlights
include DEON VILJOEN FINE ART
(deonviljoen.com), 101 DORP
STREET GALLERY (slee.co.za) and
SMAC GALLERY (smacgallery.
com). Look out for street exhibitions
organised by THE STELLENBOSCH
OUTDOOR SCULPTURE TRUST,
which aims to make art more
accessible to the public. And one of the
foremost sculptors in the world today
(one of only a handful of living artists
to have had a solo auction at Christie’s
of London) is Stellenbosch resident
DYLAN LEWIS (dylanlewis.com). His
foundry is in Bosman’s Crossing, but
the best place to view his work is in his
Sculpture Garden, Paradyskloof Road
(by appointment 021 880 0054).
CALLING ALL SKATERS
AND SLACKLINERS
Across from the MyCiTi Bus Station
at the Gardens Centre is the new
Gardens Skate Park. Up the road,
De Waal Park is a great place to
meet other slackliners. Skaters,
longboarders and rollerbladers will
love the free weekly Promenade
Mondays in Sea Point, which sets
out from Queen’s Beach parking lot
from 6pm. Also visit SA Slacklining
(facebook.com/pages/SASlacklining) for more downhill
skateboarding and luge events.

COASTAL
BOHEMIA

A hippy hangout in the ’60s and ’70s,
MUIZENBERG has always charmed
its visitors – many of them surfers –
but more recently, it’s seen a revival,
especially on the beachfront. On the
weekends, it’s hard to get a table at
KNEAD BAKERY (kneadbakery.
co.za) on Surfer’s Corner, because it’s
such a popular meeting place, where
families group for lunch while their
kids surf the waves. CASA LABIA
(casalabia.co.za), an Italianate villa
just past Muizenberg Station, is a
more elegant option but equally busy
as it serves a delicious menu.
The harbour village of KALK BAY has
maintained its historic charm and
has a special place in the hearts of
Capetonians, who come regularly to
enjoy its vibe, browse the bric-à-brac
stores or search for antiques. Art
lovers should nip upstairs into KALK
BAY MODERN (kalkbaymodern.
co.za) or visit Katherine Glenday’s
beautiful studio THE FORGE
(katherineglenday.com), open
Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9.30 to
5pm, to see her magnificent porcelain
work. A meander through the main
road and up the little side streets
of Kalk Bay, reveals a tightly knit
community of artists and crafters
who live here because they love its
creative atmosphere. Similarly, many
musicians, artists, surfers or country
lovers are found in NOORDHOEK,
KOMMETJIE, SCARBOROUGH and
SIMON’S TOWN. The NOORDHOEK
FARM VILLAGE (noordhoekvillage.
co.za) is always bustling as it’s a great
place to eat, shop, listen to live music
and gather with friends.
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THUMBS UP
Hotel Verde at Cape Town International Airport

As its name suggests, the greenest
sleep you can book in our city is the
energy efficient HOTEL VERDE
(hotelverde.co.za) at Cape Town
International Airport. It showcases
one of the city’s most beautiful
mosaic artworks up one side of the
building. The mosaic was conceived
by the hotel owners’ youngest
daughter Svenja Delicio, designed
by Candice Turvey and created by
local mosaic artist, Jo de Freitas.

ORANJEZICHT CITY FARM
(ozcf.co.za) is a vibrant community
project that’s revitalised part of the
original city farm that was established
in 1709 to supply fresh vegetables
to passing ships and the growing
settlement on the slopes of Table
Mountain. Today, this city farm is
teaching Capetonians about the city’s
heritage and welcomes volunteers
from 8am every Saturday. The OZCF
Market is on Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
Enjoy Fair Trade coffee or buchu health
water or sample delicious local foods
while choosing your veggies.
THE COMPANY’S GARDEN
(capetown.gov.za/en/parks/Pages/
TheCompanysGarden.aspx) has a
new Visitor Centre and veggie garden,
recreated in the style of the formal
garden planted by Hendrik Boom in
April 1652, as documented in Jan van

Green Point Urban Park

GREEN
HOT SPOTS

Riebeek’s diary. The garden was in
fact informally started in 1647 by the
sailors of the shipwrecked Haarlem,
who sowed seeds to grow veggies for
survival until a passing ship could take
them home to Europe. Once home, their
reports of the sweet waters and fertile
land inspired Jan van Riebeek to return,
and his expedition of five ships arrived
in 1652. Look out for the Saffraan pear
tree (Pyrus communis), said to be the
oldest cultivated tree in the country.

GREEN POINT URBAN
PARK (gprra.co.za) is a green
hot spot next to the stadium. Free
and family friendly, it’s great for kids

of all ages to learn about biodiversity
and indigenous plants, but it also has
an outdoor gym area and plenty of
innovative play areas.
BABYLONSTOREN
(babylonstoren.com), between
Klapmuts and Franschhoek, is a
mecca for creative foodies who come
to eat at its award-winning restaurant,
Babel, best known for its farm-to-fork
ethos and its seven-hectare kitchen
garden that’s abuzz with bees and the
scent of lemon blossom in spring. It’s
just the place to lie, arms outstretched,
on the chamomile lawn in summer. A
designer garden if ever there was one.

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CAPE TOWN THE CREATIVE CITY

EVENTS

Grand Parade in February each year.

AN A–Z OF EXCITING
HIGHLIGHTS

Art54 is a public-art exhibition of
murals, sculptures and photography,
displayed along the Sea Point
promenade (art54.co.za).

Cape Town Carnival
(capetowncarnival.com) illustrates
the transformative power of creativity
with its high standards of set design and
costume. Talented Capetonians take to
the streets each March in the dance and
live-performance extravaganza.

Cape Town Electronic
Music Festival (ctemf.com) is
one of the most exciting international
electronic music events held on the
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Cape Town International
Jazz Festival (capetownjazzfest.
com), now in its 16th year with over 40
artists, half of whom are international.
It’s held In late March/early April, and
plays to over 37 000 music lovers.

Creative Week Cape Town,
held in September (full diary on
creativeweekct.co.za), is not to be
missed. The city is alive with creative
energy, with everything from comedy,
exhibitions and fashion to open
studios.

Design House Exhibition
(wdcdesignhouseexhibition2014.
com) showcases transformative
‘design houses’ from cities around
the world at Cape Town Stadium in
November 2014.
Design Indaba (designindaba.
com) has been inspiring some of the
world’s hottest design thinkers since
1995 at its three-day conference,
held at the Cape Town International
Conference Centre (CTICC) in late
February 2015. This is followed by
a three-day expo, showcasing some
of SA’s top local design.

Encounters Film Festival
(encounters.co.za) takes place in
June and showcases exciting new
work from local film-makers as well
as world-renowned documentaries.
Mercedes Benz Fashion
Week (mbfashionweeksa.co.za)
brings a real boost of fashion glamour
and style to the city, with three days
of fashion shows and social events.
The Cape Town Fringe
Festival (capetownfringe.co.za)
is a new annual performing arts
festival based on the Edinburgh
Festival. It’s the first National
Arts Festival to be held outside
Grahamstown and takes place late
September at venues in Cape Town
and Langa.

Design Dialogues (creative
capetown.com/design dialogues.
com) is a platform for emerging
creative and industry thought leaders
to network and share experiences.

Guild (designnetworkafrica.org,
southernguild.co.za) is an exhibition
curated by Southern Guild of
designers’ work from countries
across Africa; from 24 February
to 1 March 2015 at The Lookout,
Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront.
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celebrates its 21st year!).

Infecting The City
(infectingthecity.com) is a public-art
festival held in late summer each year
when the inner-city streets become
the stage for dancers, puppeteers,
artists and musicians.

Open Design Cape Town
(opendesignct.com) is a city-wide,
cross-disciplinary celebration and
sharing of design and design thinking
held annually in August.

CAPE TOWN THE CREATIVE CITY

embraced with open arms: inspiring
speakers from all walks of life have
20 seconds and a format of 20 images
in which to share an interesting topic.
Watch the Web for venues and dates
– they change frequently.

Spier Secret Festival
(spiersecret.co.za) is a celebration in
October of food and wine at Spier Wine
Farm, near Stellenbosch. Expect talks
on anything from sustainable practices
to food security, workshops and
food installations over two days – it’s
heaven for foodie purists.

Kamers Vol Geskenke
(kamersvol.com) is billed as ‘SA’s
treasuretroveofhandcraftedcreativity’.
The Kamers Vol Geskenke markets
(translating as Rooms full of Gifts) are a
local success story. Markets are held
in Cape Town (June) and Stellenbosch
(November).
Mother City Queer Project
(mcqp.co.za) is SA’s biggest themeddress party and an annual December
highlight of the gay calendar (2014
CREATIVE CAPE TOWN

has launched a free-todownload iOS app on signup.
creativecapetown.com, which
showcases creative businesses
with their profiles, projects
and latest news, all of which is
transposed onto an interactive
map of the creative scene.

www.capetown.travel

Open Streets (openstreets.co.za)
is a citizen-driven initiative that aims to
engage everyone in re-working streets
to create a more equitable, integrated,
safer and vibrant city. It has a monthly
Talking Streets series and organises
activities such as monthly Open
Streets days that migrate to different
suburbs throughout the year.
Pecha Kucha (pechakuchacapetown.com) is a worldwide
phenomenon that Cape Town has

Suidoosterfees (suidoosterfees.
co.za) celebrates cultural diversity
through a mostly Afrikaans festival,
to be held in April this year.
Performances, musical shows, tours
and exhibitions take place in the City
Hall, Fugard Theatre and Artscape.
MAP MYWAY (mapmyway.

co.za) is an invaluable
resource of creative and
design-focused experiences.

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THE CREATIVE CITY

CREATIVE TOURS
JOIN A WORLD OF CREATIVE THINKERS
AS THEY SHARE THEIR UNIQUE
PERSPECTIVES ON CAPE TOWN

01

URBAN DESIGN
AND LIVEABILITY
TOURS

Explore urban design and the
complexities of designing liveable
cities in these two-hour walking
tours. The URBAN DESIGN TOUR
examines how design can address
the different needs of a city, from the
tall buildings that house its economic
engine to dignified public spaces
and a user-friendly public-transport
system that bring street life back to
its heart.
Led by Future Cape Town director,
Rashiq Fataar, the LIVEABILITY
TOUR is aimed at stimulating
thinking around the myriad issues
involved in creating a liveable city,
including many urban-regeneration
projects, as well as exciting new and
proposed developments.
Contact Future Cape Town,
021 427 1367,
[email protected],
futurecapetown.com

02

IN THE
FOOTSTEPS
OF MANDELA TOURS
Discover the history of Cape Town,
from colonialism and slavery to a
modern democracy, through the story
of Nelson Mandela. Learn about
Xhosa traditions, the ‘scramble for
Africa’, and the secret meetings that
led to Madiba’s release in 1990.
Option 1 is a 2½-hour walking
tour of the city’s historical heart,
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showcasing landmarks associated
with the icon.
Option 2 is a 2½-hour tour that
combines two kilometres of the
historic and cultural heart of Cape
Town and brings to life the journey
Mandela took from his conviction in
1964 at the Rivonia Trial to become a
global icon of bravery and freedom.
Option 3 is a two-hour tour that
traces the story of two of Africa’s
giants: Cecil John Rhodes and Nelson
Mandela, imperialist and freedom
fighter respectively.
Contact Footsteps to Freedom,
083 452 1112 (Garth Angus),
footstepstofreedom.co.za

03

IN-DEPTH DESIGNTOUR PACKAGES

These bespoke, group-only tours offer
an in-depth journey through the many
faces of the city, and are aimed at
design professionals and students.
The CREATIVE CAPE TOWN TOUR
is a three-night, four-day tour spent
exploring Cape Town’s creativity and
meeting creative minds, including
artists, designers, architects,
musicians, planners, brewers and
inspirational makers.

04

ARTWALK OPENSTUDIO WEEKEND

Part of Art Week Cape Town, ArtWalk
(artwalk.co.za) takes place on 5 to
6 December 2014 and invites the
public to tour the city streets and visit
the working studios of professional
artists. It aims to give the public a
glimpse into how these artists work
and allow them to engage the artists in
personal discussions about their work.
Participating artists include Tracy Payne,
Francois van Reenen, Liza Grobler,
Conrad Hicks, Kilmany-Jo Liversage,
Arlene Amaler-Raviv, Gabby Raaff,
Peter van Straten, Sarah Pratt, Judy
Woodborne, Elize Vossgatter and
Jenny Parson.
Email Elize Vossgatter, 083 955 5280,
[email protected]

05

DISTRICT SIX
HERITAGE TOURS

The District Six Museum has mapped
heritage-tour routes through the area
under the concept ‘Hands on District
Six: no matter where we are we are
here.’ The routes take in 14 sites,
each representing a microcosm of life
in the neighbourhood and revealing
hidden narratives of a forgotten past.
Artists and designers will also interpret
memory in public-art installations along
the routes.
Email Tina Smith for details on
[email protected]

06

CAPE TOWN
REVOLUTION
ROUTE

The STUDY TOUR is a four- to
seven-day programme that aims to give
historical and political context to design
in Cape Town, and explore design from
the perspective of designers, politicians,
educators, entrepreneurs and citizens.

This half-day tour (minimum four
guests) visits sites in Cape Town
associated with the struggle against
apartheid, going back to the 1950s and
following the revolutionary movements
through to the late 1980s.

Contact Coffeebeans Routes, 021
461 3572, coffeebeansroutes.com

Contact Coffeebeans Routes, 021
461 3572, coffeebeansroutes.com
www.capetown.travel

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MABONENG
TOWNSHIP ARTS
EXPERIENCE
This is a public-arts exhibition that
turns homes in townships into galleries
and innovation spaces. To date, it has
turned over 70 homes into galleries
and exhibited more than 50 artists.
On 25 and 26 October 2014, Maboneng
Township Arts Experience launches in
Kayamandi Township, Stellenbosch.
And on 29 and 30 November 2014,
its annual event in Gugulethu promises
to attract the best of street art, visual
artists and performance arts.
Email Siphiwe Ngwenya, info@
maboneng.com, or call 021 824 1773

08

JOÃO FERREIRA
ART AND DESIGN
TOURS

João Ferreira opened the first
contemporary art gallery in Cape Town
in 1998 and was a key figure in the
emerging stages of this now thriving
market. Together with specialists in
specific fields, he has put together
CONNECTING CREATIVE CAPE
TOWN tours that give an insight into

the Cape’s art and design scene and
highlight the essence of local culture
and individuality. Visit artists in their
studios and get inside information on
exhibitions and dealers.
Email Liza Dyason,
[email protected]

www.capetown.travel

09

CREATIVE CAPE
DAY TOURS

Cape Insights’ CREATIVE CAPE
DAY TOURS introduce visitors to
cutting-edge artists and crafters
who are forging a fresh identity
and reinterpreting their heritage
in exciting new ways around the
city and Winelands. There are four
different themes to these tours:
THEN & NOW (from the 18th
century to the V&A Waterfront);
EMERGING & ESTABLISHED

(explore trendy Woodstock and
Kalk Bay); CITYSCAPES (discover
creative working studios in the city
and Hout Bay); and WINELANDS
ESCAPES (for private art collections,
and to meet handpicked artists
and sculptors).
Email Marion Ellis,
[email protected]

10

COFFEEBEANS
INSIDER TOURS

The full- and half-day tours will
visit designers and studios, but also
Langa Quarter with founder Tony
Elvin, Bottom Road Sanctuary and
Princess Vlei with Kelvin Cochrane,
and Seed’s Urban Abundance Centre
and Street Art walks.
Contact Coffeebeans Routes, 021
461 3572, coffeebeansroutes.com

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12

CENTURY CITY:
A CITY WITHIN
A CITY
This is a multimodal transport
tour of Century City, a 250-hectare
development about 10 minutes’
from the city centre, that includes
office, retail and residential spaces,
as well as parkland and waterways.
Visitors can experience first-hand
the role that functional urban and
landscape design plays in creating
a successful development.
Contact Anthony Wain, 021
418 0510, [email protected]

LIVE DESIGN
TOURS are customised tours
that can be booked through Africa
Travel Group (africatravelgroup.
co.za, Thana Nel, 021 712 6055).
They are all bespoke design tours
developed by Sune Stassen
that increase awareness and
knowledge of the vital role of
design as a changemaker,
transformer and innovator. There
are several options, including
a Woodstock & Lifestyle tour,
City and Innovation District tour,
Township, Winelands and Cape
Point tours, as well as two walking
tours (or you can cycle the route):
Paint the City tour and Build the
City architectural tour.

Email Sune Stassen,
[email protected].

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A DAY OF
CULTURE &
HERITAGE

OUT &
ABOUT

Bo-Kaap

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CAPE TOWN IS A VIBRANT AND INTRIGUING COSMOPOLITAN CITY,
AND WE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE OUR CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Cape Town’s rich social history began
with the arrival of the Dutch in 1652
and the arrival of slaves, but continues
until today with people coming from
Europe, Asia and Africa. Their combined
influence is reflected in everything you
will see and experience during your visit:
the architecture, food, music, languages,
religions and traditions practised.
THE BO-KAAP
This is one of Cape Town’s oldest
residential areas and is known as the
Malay Quarter, the Schotschekloof or
simply the Bo-Kaap. But it is most
closely associated with the Muslim
community of the Cape. Built in 1804,
the AUWAL MOSQUE was the first in
the Cape and is still in use today. THE
BO-KAAP MUSEUM showcases local
Islamic culture and heritage, and is an
excellent starting point before you go
on to explore the cobbled streets filled
with colourful houses. You can sample
local delicacies at the monthly FOOD
MARKET (bokaap.org), enjoy coffee
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favourite (haascollective.com), or
pop into LEKKA KOMBUIS
(lekkakombuis.co.za) for some
culinary tips. Or follow the NOON
DAY GUN signs uphill to the site of
the cannon that fires at midday. But
get there at 11.15am to hear the
history, watch the cannon being
prepared and enjoy the views! For
experiences that provide extensive
accounts about life in this thriving
community, consult the BOKAAP
CULTURAL AND HERITAGE
GATEWAY website (bokaap.org),
which will organise anything from

homestays to cookery classes and tours.
Or contact the BO-KAAP MUSEUM
(021 481 3938) or CAPE TOWN
TOURISM (0861 322 223) for tour
operators. If you’d like to experience life
as it once was, book a stay in DUTCH
MANOR HOTEL, the Bo-Kaap’s first
‘antique’ hotel (dutchmanor.co.za).
TOWNSHIP TAPESTRY
A legacy of apartheid, Cape Town’s
townships were built to house migrant
labourers, and under the Group Areas
Act the townships and the Cape Flats
were consolidated to form areas to which
the nonwhite residents of the city and

Tweede Nuwejaar
Minstrel Street Parade

One of Cape Town’s most colourful
traditions, ‘Tweede Nuwejaar’ or
‘Kaapse Klopse’ is held on 2 January
every year. It was started by slaves,
who traditionally received a holiday
on 2 January, and today it is an all-day
street parade from 10am to midnight with
over 13 000 minstrels lining the streets in
vibrant costumes and playing an array of
instruments (capetown-minstrels.co.za).
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its suburbs were forcibly relocated.
A legacy of neglect is evident, but
many advances to uplift these areas
have been made since the democratic
elections in 1994. Today the city’s
three biggest townships, Langa,
Khayelitsha and Gugulethu, as well
as smaller areas such as Imizamo
Yetho in Hout Bay and Masiphumelele
between Noordhoek and Kommetjie,
offer INFORMATIVE TOURS to
these vibrant communities (see CAPE
FLATS on page 72).
The Khoisan
The Khoisan are the true indigenous
people of the Western Cape. They
are made up of two groups, the Khoi
(herders) and the San (huntergatherers), who are united through a
common language characterised by
sharp clicking sounds. Find out more
about this nomadic community at
!KHWA TTU SAN EDUCATION AND
CULTURE CENTRE (khwattu.org) up

the West Coast.

HARVEST
OF HOPE

Community gardens in Nyanga,
Khayelitsha and surrounding areas
are flourishing, and Capetonians
can order weekly boxes of veggies
and fruit from HARVEST OF HOPE
(harvestofhope.co.za). Read more
on ABALIMI BEZEKHAYA
(abalimi.org.za).

www.capetown.travel

The new museum at the familyowned jewellers PRINS & PRINS
(prinsandprins.com) is located in
one of Cape Town’s most beautifully
restored buildings, HUGUENOT
HOUSE (circa 1752). Step inside
the jewellery studio upstairs for a
glimpse into the lives of Cape Town’s
wealthy families during that time
and you’ll be guided to the museum,
housed in the old wine cellar. You
may even see diamond cutting in
action. Open Mondays to Saturdays.

Success stories
What do MONKEYBIZ,
STREETWIRES and AVOOVA have
in common? They’re all community
and craft success stories. See
beadworkers in action at Streetwires
(streetwires.co.za), marvel at the
extraordinary range of Monkeybiz
beaded animals and products in its
Bo-Kaap showroom (monkeybiz.
co.za) or head for Avoova in Bree
Street (avoova.com) to find luxurious
decor items delicately crafted from
ostrich shells by a community of
workers in Prince Albert in the Karoo.

DON’T MISS…
+ If the sea is calm, take the
11½km ferry ride to ROBBEN ISLAND,
where former South African
president Nelson Mandela was
incarcerated. Today the prison
is the ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM
(robben-island.org.za) and nature
reserve. Set aside about four hours.
+ Cape Town’s oldest surviving
building, THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE
(castleofgoodhope.co.za). The key
ceremony is performed weekdays
at 10am and noon.
+ A concert, especially the City Hall
Sessions (creativecapetown.net),
at the historic CAPE TOWN CITY HALL,
dating back to 1905 and the place
where Nelson Mandela addressed
the nation for the first time on his
release from prison in 1990.

MonkeyBiz

Gugu S’thebe Centre

Museum of
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+ The SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH
MUSEUM (sajewishmuseum.
co.za), next to the Great
Synagogue and an integral part of
the CAPE TOWN HOLOCAUST CENTRE
(ctholocaust.co.za).
+ ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL (capetown.
anglican.org), dubbed ‘The
People’s Cathedral’ for its role in
the resistance against apartheid.

+ The DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM
(districtsix.co.za), where you’ll
+ The CHAVONNES BATTERY
trace the story of the vibrant
MUSEUM (chavonnesmuseum.
community that was forcibly
co.za) at the V&A Waterfront,
removed from their homes and the
neighbourhood razed to the ground which records the fort that
was operational until 1860.
under apartheid.
+
+ The South African Museum’s WHALE The OLD TOWNHOUSE on
Greenmarket Square (pop upstairs
WELL with its blue-whale skeleton
and see the Frans Hals) and
and whale song recordings.
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Many PLACES OF
WORSHIP have been

The Fugard Theatre in District Six

beautifully preserved in the
city, and are free to visit. Take
a peek inside these as well as
other surprising gems in a new
book called HIDDEN CAPE
TOWN (Random House Struik,
R375) by Paul Duncan, World
Design Capital 2014
curator convenor.

Montebello
Set among the leafy green trees
on Newlands Avenue in the
Southern Suburbs, MONTEBELLO
DESIGN CENTRE is a project
that supports local art, craft
and design. Visit its open-air
woodcarving workshop (great
for kids) or one of the many
studios belonging to artists,
crafters, jewellers and even
film makers, or have a meal at
Gardener’s Cottage restaurant.
(montebello.co.za).
KOOPMANS DE WET HOUSE, a quiet
sanctuary off busy Strand Street.
+ The quaint MAMRE MORAVIAN
CHURCH (021 521 1080), established

in 1808 by the Moravian Mission
Society. Also, the nearby MAMRE
NATURE GARDEN (021 577 5000),
known for its medicinal plants.
+ An evening of entertaining
theatre at the FUGARD THEATRE
(thefugard.com), in a beautifully
restored building in District Six.
+ THE HEART OF CAPE TOWN MUSEUM
(heartofcapetown.co.za) in
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Block E, Hospital Road,
Observatory, celebrating the
operation that changed modern
medicine – the world’s first heart
transplant, performed in 1967 by
Dr Christiaan Barnard and team.
+ The gracious Rondebosch
residence GROOTE SCHUUR ESTATE.
Also known as Genadendal, it
was used as a granary in the late
1600s but converted into a grand
mansion by Cecil John Rhodes
in 1893 and has been used as the
official residence of South Africa’s
leaders since 1911. (Tours by
appointment; 083 414 7961.)
+ The IRMA STERN MUSEUM
(irmastern.co.za), in Cecil Road,
Rosebank, the eclectic home of
the prolific artist whose work is
treasured by collectors around
the world today.
+ A tour and beer experience at
NEWLANDS BREWERY, where beer
has been brewed since 1658.
Enjoy food and beer pairings on
the last Thursday of every month
(newlandsbrewery.co.za).

+ Muizenberg’s RHODES COTTAGE
MUSEUM (021 788 1816), the
private retreat of Cecil John
Rhodes, a prominent figure in
South Africa’s history, as well
as HET POSTHUYS (021 788 7972)
(Dutch for ‘post office’), the
oldest surviving building on the
False Bay coast, and the recently
refurbished SAPS MUSEUM.
For info on these sites, the
BATTLE OF MUIZENBERG site and
walks, contact the MUIZENBERG
HISTORICAL CONSERVATION SOCIETY

(021 788 5542).
+ Simon’s Town is home to the
South African Navy as well as
the NAVAL MUSEUM (021 787 4686)
and the SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY
SUBMARINE MUSEUM, the latter
housed in a converted submarine.
The HERITAGE MUSEUM (021 786
2302) is dedicated to the Cape
Malay families who were forcibly
removed from the area under
apartheid, and the SIMON’S TOWN
MUSEUM (021 786 3046) showcases
the area’s link to the Dutch East
India Company and Royal Navy.
+ LWANDLE MIGRANT LABOUR
MUSEUM (lwandle.com) near
Somerset West, with its
original hostel building and
migrant-labour museum.
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pertain to protecting natural environments
but also to the all-encompassing legacy of
the tourism industry and its consumers.

Gugu S’Thebe centre

Visit Cape Town Tourism’s web page on
‘Responsible Tourism’ to find out how to
be a responsible traveller within our local
communities and natural environments
(see capetown.travel/CONTENT/
PAGE/RESPONSIBLE-TOURISM).
Also look out for accredited FTT (FAIR
TRADE TOURISM) accommodation
and tour operator members, as well as
the Fair Trade logo on coffee and wine
(the organisation promotes equality and
sustainablity in farming).
ALSO LOOK OUT FOR…
+ LILIZELA AWARDS (lilizela.co.za),
given to establishments offering
universal access to mobility, visually
and hearing impaired travellers.

FOR OUR FUTURE
JOIN US IN CREATING A BETTER
CITY FOR ALL BY SUPPORTING OUR
‘RESPONSIBLE TOURISM’ INITIATIVES
WHAT IS
‘RESPONSIBLE
TOURISM’?
It is about tourism that creates
better environments for people to
live in and better places to visit by
encouraging economic growth and
creating jobs within the community.
In 2009 Cape Town became the
first city to win ‘Best Destination’
in the Virgin Holidays Responsible
Tourism Awards. These awards
were founded by RESPONSIBLE
TRAVEL (responsibletravel.com)
and its global partners to recognise
different types of tourism initiatives
that respect and support places and
their local people. In the same year,
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TOWN (responsiblecapetown.

co.za) was formed by the City of
Cape Town. Responsible Tourism
Cape Town aims to make a positive
contribution to the conservation
of culture and heritage, provide
more meaningful connections with
local people, develop a greater
understanding of cultural, social and
environmental issues, and generate
greater economic benefits for locals.
Increasing environmental concerns,
the erosion of cultures and lifestyles,
and poverty have created a real need
for responsible tourism, a way of
making global travel economically,
socially and environmentally
sustainable.This is not just another
form of niche tourism. It differs from
ecotourism in that it does not only

+ FAIR TRADE TOURISM (FTT,

fairtradetourism.org.za), a nonprofit
organisation that endorses businesses
that are committed to fair wages
and working conditions, and ethical
business practices, and those who
make a positive contribution to
local economic development. Their
members show respect for human
rights, culture and the environment.

+ The IMVELO AWARDS FOR
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

(imveloawards.co.za), recognising
tourism and hospitality initiatives
that have contributed to the issues of
environmental and social responsibility
and empowerment.

+ STREETSMART SOUTH AFRICA

(streetsmartsa.org.za) allows locals
and visitors to help a street child.
It raises funds via participating
restaurants for organisations that
support street children at risk.
Restaurants linked to the scheme
add a voluntary R5 to your bill.

+ THE GREEN CAB (thegreencab.co.za),
Cape Town’s only carbon-neutral
taxi service; owned and operated
by women.

www.capetown.travel

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CHAPTER

3
4

YOUR DAY-TRIP PLANNER

1

IN THIS SECTION
66/ Constantia to Cape Point 1
A circular route via
Simonstown and back
along Chapman’s Peak
Drive to Hout Bay
70/ Explore Blaauwberg &
the Northern Suburbs

2

72/ Explore the Cape Flats

3

Cape Point lighthouse

77/ Discover the Helderberg 4

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OUT &
ABOUT

Cape Point Vineyards, Noordhoek

CONSTANTIA TO CAPE POINT

HIGH ON MOST
TRAVELLERS’
LISTS, THIS IS A
SPECTACULAR DAY
TRIP OFFERING
A MULTITUDE
OF BEGUILING
ATTRACTIONS

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Consider staying in Constantia the
night before so that you wake
surrounded by vineyards, literally
minutes from the doorstep of
any one of the wineries on the
CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE.
But if you’re in the city, it’s only
20 minutes’ drive on the M3 south
(towards Muizenberg) until you see
the vineyards of Constantia stretching
out before you. Leave early and
explore the Wine Route at leisure,
before continuing south along the
beautiful coastline of False Bay
via BOULDERS BEACH penguin
colony to the Cape of Good Hope and
CAPE POINT. A CIRCULAR ROUTE
can be completed by returning on

the photogenic coastal road via
SCARBOROUGH, NOORDHOEK

and the world-famous CHAPMAN’S
PEAK DRIVE to the fishing village of
HOUT BAY. Return to Constantia via
the M63 (Constantia Nek), or continue
north along the coast via the M6/
Victoria Road to CAMPS BAY for
sundowners or the CITY CENTRE.
The distance is roughly 160km.

CONSTANTIA
Simon van der Stel, first governor
of the Cape, chose to cultivate
Constantia in 1685. His legendary
wines were sought-after by the
European aristocracy, requested
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Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia wine estate

View of Hout Bay from Chapman’s Peak viewsite

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by Napoleon and praised by
Charles Dickens and Jane Austen.
Today Constantia’s ELEVEN
WINERIES as well as the area’s
excellent hotels are best known
for their quality wines and awardwinning restaurants, particularly
THE GREENHOUSE and THE
CONSERVATORY at the CellarsHohenort Hotel. Further along the
route is Steenberg’s chic BISTRO
SIXTEEN82, much loved by locals
for oysters and tapas. Bubbly is
big on this estate too: don’t miss
GORGEOUS BY GRAHAM
BECK at Steenberg, adjacent to
CATHARINA’S restaurant and open

daily from lunch until late. Or head
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for the glamorous ROSE BAR for
sundowners or dinner at 5 ROOMS
restaurant at the historic Alphen
boutique hotel (alphen.co.za). Enjoy
breakfast or high tea under the oaks
at LA BELLE CAFÉ & BAKERY or
head to Buitenverwachting’s new
COFFEE BLOC. Plan your WINE
TASTING (on nine of the estates)
by consulting constantiavalley.
com. The oldest estate is the
historical landmark, GROOT
CONSTANTIA, and the newest
is BEAU CONSTANTIA, with its
modern tasting area. Just above
in Silvermist Estate is where awardwinning LA COLOMBE restaurant
has reopened.

STOCKISTS OF
FINE WINES
+ CAROLINE’S FINE WINE CELLAR
Strand Street, City Centre
(carolineswine.com)
+ D’VINE WINE & DINE
(dvinewineanddine.co.za)
+ VAUGHAN JOHNSON’S
WINE SHOP V&A Waterfront
(vaughanjohnson.co.za)
+ WINE CONCEPTS Kloof Street, City
Centre, and Kildare Road, Newlands
(wineconcepts.co.za)
+ SA WINES ONLINE
(sawinesonline.co.uk)

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MUIZENBERG,
KALK BAY &
SIMON’S TOWN
If you are keen to view the penguins
early at BOULDERS BEACH, drive
uninterrupted southbound to the end
of the M3, turn left toward Main
Road and, at the traffic lights, turn
right onto Main Road (M4), following
the direction ‘Muizenberg’. When on
Main Road, you will need to make
a choice in 150m: either turn right
and follow the upper level road,
Boyes Drive, which gives magnificent
views of False Bay and the Hottentot
Holland Mountains in the background
(and possibly a view of WHALES in
season) or continue straight along

CAPE TOWN WALKS APP

From top: Surfing in Muizenberg, Penguins at Boulders Beach

Let knowledgeable local Capetonians
lead you on journeys through their
part of the city with VOICE MAP
(voicemap.me), a GPS-linked
mobile app with audio walks
through 10 Cape Peninsula routes,
incorporating prominent landmarks,
personal perspectives and littleknown histories. Routes include
‘A Coastal Stroll’ from Muizenberg
to Kalk Bay; ‘The Village in the
City’ through the Bo-Kaap; the
‘Revolution Route’ through the CBD
and East City Precinct; Simon’s Town;
Kirstenbosch Gardens; Cape Point;
and more.

RESTAURANTS
5 ROOMS (021 795 6313) Constantia
• BISTRO SIXTEEN82 (021 713
2211) Constantia • BLACK MARLIN
(021 786 1621) Simon’s Town • BLUE
WATER CAFÉ (021 783 2007)
Kommetjie • BOULDERS BEACH
LODGE (021 786 1758) Simon’s Town
• BUITENVERWACHTING (021 794
5190) Constantia • CAFÉ ROUX (021
789 2538) Noordhoek • CASA LABIA
CAFÉ (021 788 6068) Muizenberg
• CATHARINA’S (021 713 2222)
Constantia • CHAPMAN’S PEAK
RESTAURANT (021 790 1036) Hout
Bay • FISH ON THE ROCKS (021
790 1193) Hout Bay • FISHERMAN’S
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RESTAURANT (021 783 1496)

Kommetjie • GALLEY SEAFOOD
RESTAURANT (021 782 3354) Fish
Hoek • GORGEOUS BY GRAHAM
BECK (021 713 7177) Constantia
• JONKERSHUIS (021 794 4813)
Constantia • KITIMA (021 790 8004)
Hout Bay • LA BELLE CAFÉ (021 795
6336) Constantia • LA COLOMBE (021
794 2390) Silvermist Estate • OLYMPIA
CAFÉ & DELI (021 788 6396) Kalk
Bay • SEAFORTH (021 786 4810)
Simon’s Town • SOPHEA GALLERY &
TIBETAN TEAHOUSE (021 786 1544)
Simon’s Town • TAJ MAHAL (021
790 4711) Hout Bay • TASHAS (021

794 5449) Constantia • THE CAPE
MALAY, THE CONSERVATORY
and THE GREENHOUSE, (021 794
2137), all at Cellars-Hohenort Hotel,
Constantia • THE FOODBARN (021
789 1390) Noordhoek • THE HUB
(071 342 5210) Scarborough • THE
ROUNDHOUSE (021 438 4347)
Camps Bay • THE ROSE BAR (021
795 6313), Alphen Hotel, Constantia
• TINTSWALO ATLANTIC (087 754
9300) Hout Bay • TWO OCEANS
RESTAURANT (021 780 9200) Cape
Point • UMI, The Promenade, Camps
Bay (021 437 1802) • WHARFSIDE
GRILL (021 790 1100) Hout Bay
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USEFUL CONTACTS
CapeTownTourism Simon’s
Town Visitor Info Centre
(021 786 8440) • Wineries:
Constantia Valley Association
(constantiavalley.com);
Constantia Wine Route
(constantiawineroute.co.za)

Main Road, hugging the coastline
and passing through pretty seaside
communities. Metrorail’s Southern
Line Route offers the ‘foot visitor’ an
alternative means of transport along
this route with its wealth of attractions.
Stop at the Italianate CASA LABIA, for
its art gallery and shop or to eat at the
intimate CASA LABIA CAFÉ. It’s open
Tuesday to Sunday from 10am until 4pm.
Alternatively, continue to ST JAMES,
with its colourful bathing boxes, before
arriving in KALK BAY. If you are keen
to browse an eclectic range of shops,
park and walk (see SHOPPING, page
109). But if you are planning to have a
picnic on Boulders Beach, then stock
up at OLYMPIA CAFÉ & DELI, just
before the working HARBOUR, before
continuing to Simon’s Town. Soak up
the historic atmosphere by exploring on
foot. For more sporty activities, go sharkcage diving or on whale-watching boat
trips (see THE GREAT OUTDOORS,
page 123). Otherwise head for
BOULDERS (entry fee R55 adults; R25
kids), offering either boardwalk viewing
platforms of the penguin colony or a
public beach with safe sandy coves for
kids and where you can swim with the
African penguins. (Please don’t feed or
touch them – they can give a nasty nip).
If Boulders is too busy, ask the locals
for directions to WINDMILL BEACH or
WATER’S EDGE. A table on the deck at
SEAFORTH restaurant or BOULDERS
BEACH LODGE are good lunch options,
but if you plan ahead, a picnic on the
beach is ideal for kids.
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CAPE POINT
Not far from Simon’s Town is the
Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point
(for detailed info, see CAPE POINT,
page 33). Black Rocks beach is ideal
for kids, and Venus Pools are perfect
for snorkelling in calm weather (check
tides first, please). Hikers should try
the circular Gifkommetjie walk.

SCARBOROUGH,
KOMMETJIE &
NOORDHOEK
Once out of Cape Point either
backtrack or turn left to continue
your circular route. Visit the ostrich
farm on the right after leaving the
reserve or enjoy the spectacular drive
via Scarborough, Kommetjie and
Noordhoek. You have three choices for
coffee or snacks at this point. Either
find THE HUB (behind Jawitz as you
leave Scarborough) or enjoy the views
from Blue Water Café on IMHOFF
FARM, where you can also visit the
snake park and even go for a camel
ride. Or continue to NOORDHOEK
FARM VILLAGE, a centre with
restaurants and shops at the base of
Chapman’s Peak; it has a play area, so
it’s a wonderful stop for kids. Serious
wine tasters should visit CAPE
POINT VINEYARDS (call ahead
021 789 0900 for picnics).

CHAPMAN’S PEAK
DRIVE TO HOUT BAY
Drive slowly along the pass and
then into HOUT BAY. At this point,
you can return to the suburbs via
Constantia Nek or continue towards
the city via LLANDUDNO and end
your day with sundowners at THE
ROUNDHOUSE above Camps Bay,
or Japanese fare at trendy UMI. Call
021 791 8222 to check if Chapman’s
Peak is open (weather dependent).

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DON’T MISS…
+ Take a trip in a sidecar (sidecars.
co.za) on a very cool Mamba Trike
Bike (satrike.co.za) or in a classic
sports car (capecobrahire.co.za).

+ Enjoy oysters, bubbly and
tapas outdoors at chic BISTRO
SIXTEEN82 at STEENBERG,

or wine tasting along the
CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE.

+ Walk through the vineyards at
GROOT CONSTANTIA, ending with
a peek into the MANOR HOUSE
museum and tea under the oaks. Or
visit the KRAMAT (shrine) to Sheikh
Abdurahman Matebe Shah nearby.

+ Visit the HANDSPRING PUPPET
COMPANY, makers of the
puppet horses in the worldfamous production of War
Horse. By appointment only
(handspringpuppet.co.za).

+ Take a SURFING LESSON at
Muizenberg beach (see page 131).
+ The seaside WALK FROM
MUIZENBERG TO ST JAMES.

Swim at the tidal pool before
hopping on the train for a ride
back. Or walk in the characterful
KALK BAY HARBOUR.

+ Enjoy a cruise aboard the SPIRIT
OF JUST NUISANCE (45 minutes)

with SIMON’S TOWN BOAT
COMPANY (boatcompany.co.za)

or KAYAK with the penguins
(kayakcapetown.co.za).

+ Do a cycle tour of Masiphumelele
with AWOL TOURS (awol.co.za)
or a township tour of Hout Bay’s
IMIZAMO YETHU.

+ Take a beach walk at
SCARBOROUGH or KOMMETJIE,

go on a BOAT TRIP from Hout Bay to
Duiker Island or go SNORKELLING
WITH SEALS (sealsnorkeling.com).
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View of Table Mountain from Blouberg Beach

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BLAAUWBERG & THE
NORTHERN SUBURBS

Spring flowers in bloom

THE FRIENDLY
NORTHERN SUBURBS
AND THE WEST
COAST REGION OF
BLAAUWBERG ARE
BOTH JUST A SHORT
DRIVE FROM THE CITY
WITH EVERYTHING
FROM FINE WINES TO
ADRENALINE SPORTS
ON OFFER

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DURBANVILLE
WINE ROUTE

Situated in the Tygerberg Hills is the
Durbanville Wine Valley, renowned
for its Sauvignon Blanc. The wine
route should ideally be travelled
clockwise so that you can also enjoy
the spectacular Table Mountain
views. Start at DURBANVILLE
HILLS on Racecourse Road (M13),
where they practise environmentally
friendly grape growing. For lunch,
head to POPLARS (021 975 5736)
at D’ARIA WINERY, where they
serve hormone-free red meat.
Or try CASSIA (021 976 0640)
at the award-winning NITÍDA
CELLARS. Nitída is best known for
its Degustazione Farmers’ Market,
held on the last Saturday of the
month, and BLOEMENDAL WINE
ESTATE is known for its festivals,
while ALTYDGEDACHT ESTATE,

established in 1698, is one of the
Cape’s oldest wine farms and is
well worth a visit. Next, stop at
MEERENDAL WINE ESTATE or
pop in for tapas at KE-MONATE
WINE BAR & BISTRO (021 976
7343) on HOOGGELEGEN WINE
FARM. Established in the 1800s,
DIEMERSDAL ESTATE consistently
produces award-winning wines. Your
next stop is PHIZANTE KRAAL, a
young estate known for its Sauvignon
Blanc. And finally, make a detour to
DE GRENDEL and experience its
restaurant (021 558 7035) and Feng
Shui cellar and tasting room with
magnificent views of Table Mountain.
For contact details and addresses of
each of the wineries, their tasting
times and a detailed map of the
DURBANVILLE WINE ROUTE,
visit durbanvillewine.co.za.
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THE NORTHERN
SUBURBS
The Northern Suburbs border the
Durbanville Wine Route, and when
it comes to shopping and family
entertainment, they are hard to
beat. CANAL WALK SHOPPING
CENTRE (canalwalk.co.za) at
Century City has over 400 stores as
well as restaurants and cinemas.
Hotels and apartments are a stone’s
throw across the canals that lead
to INTAKA ISLAND (intaka.co.za),
an award-winning 16ha wetland
where you can spot 120 species of
bird, and later enjoy a ferry ride back
on the Grand Canal, with stops at
Canal Walk and African Pride Crystal
Towers Hotel & Spa. Directly next
door to Century City is RATANGA
JUNCTION (ratanga.co.za), a
theme park whose rides include the
thrilling Cobra roller coaster. For
retail therapy, head for the 300-odd
stores at TYGERVALLEY SHOPPING
CENTRE (tygervalley.co.za) and
the lifestyle and decor stores at
the open-air WILLOWBRIDGE
LIFESTYLE CENTRE (willowbridge.
co.za). For something quite different
for the kids and teens, head to
the tobogganing track at COOL

DON’T MISS…
+ Skydiving from a drop zone near
Melkbos with SKYDIVE CAPE
TOWN (skydivecapetown.co.za).

+ Mountain-bike trails on wine

estates – visit TYGERBERG
MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
(www.tygerbergmtb.co.za) –
or a walk in DURBANVILLE
NATURE RESERVE (021 979 0060).

+ A night out at the ALL STAR

THEATRE (allstartheatre.co.za) in

the Cape Gate Lifestyle Centre.
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RUNNINGS (cool-runnings.co.za).
Another northern suburb worthy of
mention is MILNERTON, with its
landmark lighthouse, its restaurants
and bars on the beach, popular
flea market, playhouse and the
links MILNERTON GOLF CLUB
(milnertongolf.co.za). Other prime
golf courses in this area include the
West Coast’s ATLANTIC BEACH
GOLF CLUB (atlanticbeachgolfclub.
co.za) and the DURBANVILLE
GOLF CLUB (durbanvillegolfclub.
co.za). Durbanville also boasts a
famous ROSE GARDEN. Relax in
the beer garden at THE HOLLOW
TREE (021 913 7753), a heritage
restaurant and tavern on DE OUDE
WESTHOF ESTATE in TYBERBERG
HILLS, whose buildings date back
to 1886. In GOODWOOD you will
discover GRANDWEST CASINO
& ENTERTAINMENT WORLD

(suninternational.com), which offers
superb entertainment amenities,
including THE ICE STATION (icerink.
co.za), ten-pin bowling, a mini funfair
and cinemas. With over 2 500 slot
machines, GRANDWEST is the
Cape’s biggest CASINO. Adjacent
to it is the GRAND ARENA, where
international concerts and other acts

+ The SANLAM ART GALLERY

in Bellville (sanlam.co.za), Arts
Association of Bellville’s ART.B
GALLERY (artb.co.za), and the
RUST-EN-VREDE ART GALLERY

(rust-en-vrede.com).

+ The MILNERTON FLEA MARKET,

for everything from kitsch to retro or
antique (milnertonfleamarket.co.za).

+ Children’s tours at FAIR CAPE
DAIRY FARM (faircape.com).

+ QUAD BIKING tours or 4x4 trails

in the Atlantis and Melkbosstrand
dunes (melkbos4x4.co.za). Or

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are frequently held. For a moment
of peace, try salt cave therapy
in PANORAMA at Salt Grotto
(saltgrotto.co.za).

BLAAUWBERG

The area of Blaauwberg, or Blouberg
(‘Blue Mountain’), is named for its
postcard-perfect views of Table Bay and
Table Mountain. Watch windsurfers
and kite surfers while you walk
along the beach. Further along the
R27 is Big Bay, known for its surfing
competitions, child-friendly lawns
and seafacing restaurants. Nearby
is the BLAAUWBERG NATURE
RESERVE (bca.org.za), whose
Environmental Education Centre stands
on the historic site of the BATTLE OF
BLAAUWBERG, where the British
defeated the Dutch and again took
control of the Cape Colony in 1806.
KOEBERG NATURE RESERVE

(eskom.co.za) in Melkbosstrand has
walking and cycling trails on the grounds
of the nuclear power station, and is ideal
for spotting wildlife. The restaurants at
BLOUBERG BEACH and LAGOON
BEACH (near Woodbridge Island) and
the lawns of THE BLUE PETER HOTEL
(bluepeter.co.za) are undoubtedly the
best for SUNSET VIEWS.

go SANDBOARDING with
DOWNHILL ADVENTURES

(downhilladventures.com).

+ A concert in the HILLCREST

QUARRY (hillcrestquarry.co.za),
picnic on its rolling lawns and
fishing in the lake, all found on

HILLCREST WINE AND OLIVE
ESTATE (hillcrestfarm.co.za),

Tygerberg Hills. Or head to the
pretty café and shop at nearby
KLEIN ROOSBOOM.

+ The Century City NATURAL

GOODS MARKET and new, winter
NIGHT MARKET at Intaka Island.
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THE CAPE
FLATS

EXPLORE THE VIBRANT TOWNSHIPS
AND THE OTHER HISTORICALLY AND
CULTURALLY RICH NEIGHBOURHOODS
OF THE CAPE FLATS
LANGA

Ideas for interactive
experiences

GUGA S’THEBE ARTS & CULTURE

A number of tour operators
live in and operate from the
many communities of the
Cape Flats, and there is no
better way to get to know
and appreciate the history
and culture of these areas
than by taking a tour with
a local operator.

find just off the N2. Its beautiful
mosaic wall murals guide you to the
centre, which is a vibrant hub for
artists and crafters. Currently the
flourishing NALEDI POTTERY is
housed here. Its three kilns produce
brightly painted tableware that finds
its way into homes around the world.
The entire LANGA CULTURAL
HERITAGE PRECINCT is being
revamped, including the addition of
iconic public art into public spaces,
as well as a new theatre precinct,
due to open shortly. The precinct

Call Cape Town Tourism on
0861 322 223 for advice and
bookings, or visit capetown.
travel/tours and search by
type, people and culture
for accredited members.

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CENTRE (021 695 3493) is easy to

already includes the Pass Office
Museum, and there are temporary
exhibitions at the Post Office. From
Guga S’Thebe, it’s easy to explore
LANGA, the oldest township in Cape
Town and a centre of resistance
during Apartheid, where the old
migrant mineworkers’ accommodation
is still used today and street food
stalls sell everything from FRESH
FRUIT to LIVE CHICKENS and
‘SMILEYS’ (sheep heads – not for
the squeamish!) along the roadside.
The LANGA ARTS QUARTER (more
on page 73) and MABONENG arts
experiences are well worth doing.
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Next, cross over into Bonteheuwel
and then Crossroads before heading
for the wildly popular MZOLI’S
PLACE (021 638 1355) in Gugulethu
for lunch and a real taste of
township life and spirit. Choose your
meat and have it cooked for you over
hot coals while tantalising aromas
and loud music get the crowds
going. Not far away is the moving

Trader in Langa

BONTEHEUWEL,
CROSSROADS
& GUGULETHU

GUGULETHU 7 MEMORIAL

(021 695 3493) to commemorate
seven young activists who died in a
police ambush in 1986, and a little
further on is Amy Biehl’s memorial.
THE AMY BIEHL FOUNDATION

(amybiehl.org) is involved in many
upliftment programmes, including
sport, music, health and safety,
education and the environment.

RYLANDS &
ATHLONE

Maboneng Township Arts Experience, Langa

Lisa Burnell, Cape Town Partnership

For an insider’s tour of these areas,
book ESCAPE TO THE CAPE
(escapetothecape.co.za). It
operates tours in WiFi-enabled

www.capetown.travel

vehicles. Indian families, including
those of owner Shaheed Ebrahim,
were relocated to Rylands under the
Group Areas Act. Today, Rylands and
Athlone, respectively designated
Muslim and Coloured areas under
apartheid, are bustling suburbs,
with icons such as CLUB GALAXY
(club-galaxy.co.za), famous for
its nightlife, WEST END JAZZ
CLUB (club-westend.co.za) and
WEMBLEY ROADHOUSE (021
697 1435), famous for its Masala
Whopper spiced steak burgers.
These neighbourhoods are always
bustling, especially when sports fans
spill out of ATHLONE STADIUM,
which was utilised in 2010 for the
World Cup team preparations and is
the home ground of the soccer team
Ajax. A few blocks away is Thornton
Road, home to the TROJAN HORSE
MEMORIAL, which commemorates
the death of three young people,
aged 11, 15 and 21, who were killed
by apartheid forces in an ambush
in 1985. Further afield, in Philippi,
the EDITH STEPHENS WETLAND
PARK (021 691 8070) is home to
37 bird species and the endangered
fernlike plant ISOETES, which
originated over 200 million years ago
and is endemic to this wetland.

MITCHELLS PLAIN
If you are staying in Mitchells Plain,
where many District Six families
were forced to relocate, you are
bound to have a braai with meat
from the legendary JOLLY MEATS
(jollyhalaalmeats.co.za). Next,
head for the sea on the far border of
the Cape Flats to find MNANDI and
STRANDFONTEIN BEACHES on
Baden Powell Drive, both of which
have attained Blue Flag status.
Lifeguards are only on duty from
December to March. WOLFGAT
NATURE RESERVE (021 392 5135)
conserves a 40 000-year-old site
with spectacular limestone cliffs.

THE ARTS
EXPERIENCE
The MABONENG TOWNSHIP
ARTS EXPERIENCE (maboneng.

com) is a public-arts experience
that encourages visitors to see the
work of artists in their homes in
townships. Permanent art homes
are called TAGs (Township Art
Galleries) and one of these is in
Langa, where 10 homes on Rubusana
Street are now permanent gallery
spaces. New TAGs are launching in
Kayamandi in Stellenbosch. Also
see langaquarter.co.za.
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DON’T MISS…

+ A walkabout in Langa with
CAMISSA TOURS (gocamissa.
co.za), CAPE FRIENDLY TOURS
(capefriendlytours.co.za) or
the Langa-based PROTEAM SA
(proteamsa.co.za). On Sundays
you can include a visit to a
church and join the prayer and
song. Teens and kids enjoy
Camissa’s Diski (social soccer)
tours in Langa.

+ An evening tour: join a supper
club and eat in a local resident’s
home, or go on a jazz or reggae
tour with COFFEEBEANS
ROUTES (coffeebeansroutes.
com). Its Township Futures tour
looks at innovative projects of
transformation and visitors meet
changemakers who’re shaping
townships for the future.
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+ An evening of poetry and
storytelling with ANDULELA
(andulela.com) at private homes
in Bonteheuwel, Langa, Athlone,
Gugulethu and Khayelitsha.

+ An overnight stay with

+ Visiting the homes of locals
in both the Bo-Kaap and
the greater township areas,
especially in Langa with guides
from ESCAPE TO THE CAPE
(escapetothecape.co.za).

+ The festive DEPARTMENT
OF COFFEE (073 300 9519 or
see Facebook) for a caffeine
fix at Khayelitsha station
(158 Ntlazane Street).

+ A meal (‘chisa nyama’ is hot
meat) at vibey MZOLI’S in
GUGULETHU (but if you can’t get
to Gugulethu, visit AMADODA
[amadoda.co.za] in Woodstock).
+ Experiencing the shebeen
route in Langa or sharing a
meal with locals in LANGA:
Monica Mahloane (021 694 2681)
runs a small restaurant called

KHAYELITSHA TRAVEL

(khayelitshatravel.com), who
will organise a train trip and
a night at a B&B.

+ The Koeksister Route/Cape Flats
Culture & Heritage Tour with
RHONDA’S TOURS & EXPLORES
(rhondastourscapetown.co.za).

+ A peninsula tour of Imizamo
Yethu (Hout Bay) and
Masipumelele (near Noordhoek).
Contact TOWNSHIP TOURS
SA (suedafrika.net). Or visit
Lalela Project, an arts education
initiative (lalelaproject.org).

Cycle tours through Khayelitsha, Langa or Masiphumelele

+ Cycling KHAYELITSHA with BIKE
& SADDLE (bikeandsaddle.
com) or Langa with VAMOS
(vamos.co.za) and experience
the township sights and sounds
first-hand. IMIVUYO TOURING
(imivuyo.co.za) also takes you to
see TRADITIONAL DANCING or
GUMBOOT DANCING. If you are
staying in the South Peninsula,
you can still experience
township life by cycling with
AWOL (awoltours.co.za) in
Masiphumelele between
Noordhoek and Kommetjie.

+ Join CAPE CAPERS (tourcapers.
co.za) for the ‘Cape Care Route’,
or EZIZWE TRAVEL & TOURS
(touringcapetown.com) does
tours in Khayelitsha, Gugulethu
and Langa.

Maboneng murals

+ A visit with James Fernie of
UTHANDO (uthandosa.org) to
the thriving urban agricultural
programme, ABALIMI
BEZEKHAYA (abalimi.org.za),
a lavender nursery in Lavender
Hill, an old-age home, skills
development projects, and dance
and music events.

LELAPA and Nomonde Siyaka
(073 754 8502) owns MZANSI
restaurant, both popular
with travellers.

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with Sharklady Adventures

Small, exclusive
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& surface viewing
trips twice daily.

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perception of this incredibly misunderstood species.

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“DISCOVER THE VINEYARDS OF FRANSCHHOEK BY TRAM”

Passengers on the hop-on hop-off tour journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in
at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.
Tour Includes Complimentary Wine Tastings & Transfer Option from Cape Town

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BORDERED BY
TOWERING PEAKS,
VINEYARDS AND THE
PRISTINE WATERS
OF FALSE BAY, THE
HELDERBERG HAS
MUCH TO OFFER
HOLIDAYMAKERS
AND SPORTS
ENTHUSIASTS.
BEACHES STRETCH
FROM THE MACASSAR
FISHING COMMUNITY,
AROUND GORDON’S
BAY AND ALONG
THE BREATHTAKING
COASTLINE
BORDERING THE
KOGELBERG
NATURE RESERVE

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Staying in the Helderberg allows
families and sports enthusiasts in
particular to enjoy an abundance
of outdoor activities, whether they
want the challenge of an adventurous
abseiling or kloofing experience
at Kamikaze Kanyon with ABSEIL
AFRICA (abseilafrica.co.za) or want
to try stand-up paddle surfing lessons
with NATURAL ENERGY SURF
SHOP (021 853 1151) or surfing with
SON SURF SCHOOL (surfschools.
co.za) in Strand. For those who
prefer gentler pursuits, there is
horse riding at JOURNEY’S END
WINE FARM (horsebackriding.
co.za) and BEZWENI LODGE
with Orion Equestrian Centre
(bezweni.co.za). Guided walks in
the Schapenberg Hills with WALKS
FOR WINE (walksforwine.co.za)
take you through vineyards and
farms, with spectacular views and
wine tasting to enjoy along the
way. Walkers and birders also enjoy

Vergelegen Estate

THE HELDERBERG
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE

(helderbergnaturereserve.
co.za). The best-known hiking
trail is Steenbras Gorge (also
known as Crystal Pools); a permit
is available online at Helderberg
Nature Reserve, the Boland Trail
and Kogelberg Nature Reserve.
(For info on reserves, hikes and
permits, see capenature.co.za.)
There are four wineries within
easy reach of one another in the
Hottentots-Holland valley.
VERGELEGEN (vergelegen.co.za)
is known for its magnificent gardens
(it has over 1 000 camellia bushes), its
historic Manor House, and the ancient
camphor trees in the main garden,
where you can book a Camphor
Forest Picnic in summer. STABLES
AT VERGELEGEN BISTRO (021
847 2156) is a great place to stop for
breakfast or lunch, as is its Camphors
restaurant. Vergelegen is also the first
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Or try the Full Moon Vineyard
Tours and Environmental Walks.
If you’d like to eat elsewhere, The
Millhouse Kitchen at neighbouring
LOURENSFORD (lourensford.
co.za) is an excellent option.
Lourensford is also the location for
THE ANNUAL GETAWAY SHOW

(show.getaway.co.za), for outdoor
fanatics. It is the finishing point of
the ABSA CAPE EPIC (cape-epic.
com) cycle race (see THE GREAT
OUTDOORS, page 123), as well as
the start of the WINES2WHALES
(wines2whales.co.za) mountainbike race, which crosses 13 wineries,
26 private farms, six mountains,
historic roads and mountain passes
and nature conservation areas
before finishing within sight of the
whales of Walker Bay. The wines and
award-winning olive oils of nearby
MORGENSTER (morgenster.co.za)
are legendary, and time spent tasting
at this beautiful 300-year-old estate
is well worth it.
Up the hill is WATERKLOOF
WINES (waterkloofwines.co.za),
a modern biodynamic winery with
a restaurant with jaw-dropping
views of the Hottentots Holland
mountain range. There are many
activities for children in this area
too. Choose from a visit to the
recently revamped WATERWORLD
STRAND (waterslides.co.za),
now with solar-heated water, or
MONKEY TOWN (monkeys.co.za),
or the CHEETAH OUTREACH
(cheetah.co.za) in Paardevlei near
Somerset Mall. HELDERBERG
FARM (helderbergplaas.co.za)
has 4x4 trails, camping, and a gravel
cart obstacle course as well as a
laser-shooting range and paintball.
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Sporting enthusiasts should not
miss the action-packed water sports
at BLUE ROCK (bluerock.co.za),
near Sir Lowry’s Pass Village. There
is adrenaline-packed activity for all
ages there, including waterskiing,
kneeboarding and wakeboarding, a
400m foefie slide (zip line), as well as
paintball and diving. ONGEGUND
LODGE in nearby Sir Lowry’s
Pass Village is the home of the
SCHAPENBERG MOUNTAIN BIKE
TRAIL (ongegund.com).
ERINVALE ESTATE HOTEL &
SPA (erinvale.co.za) is within

walking distance of the Gary
Player-designed Erinvale Golf
Course (erinvalegolfclub.com)
and offers ideal accommodation
for golfers. You can also play a
round at SOMERSET WEST GOLF
CLUB (somersetwestgolfclub.
co.za), FAIRVIEW ESTATE GOLF
COURSE (fairviewgolfestate.co.za)
in Gordon’s Bay or STRAND GOLF
COURSE (strandgolfclub.co.za).
At sundown, head for Gordon’s Bay’s
waterfront marina, HARBOUR
ISLAND (www.harbourisland.
co.za), a perfect spot for drinks. Or
spread a blanket under the milkwoods
on the beach. The BEST VIEW SITES
are up at the top of Sir Lowry’s Pass
or on the road to the Steenbras Dam,
or along the scenic Clarence Drive
(R44), which is also an excellent site
for WHALE-SPOTTING, best during
September and October.

DON’T MISS…
+ Starlight Classics concerts

on the Great Lawn at historic
VERGELEGEN (vergelegen.co.za).

+ Tuna fishing with GORDON’S BAY
BOAT ANGLING CLUB (gbbac.

co.za). Yellowfin and long-fin tuna
appear from October to June.

+ Swimming at the Blue Flag BIKINI
BEACH in Gordon’s Bay.

+ The Lwandle township guided

walk from the MIGRANT LABOUR
MUSEUM (lwandle.com) and

visiting an original hostel, a crèche,
shops, homes, a shebeen, and the
arts and crafts centre.

+ A walk with a cheetah on the

beach, by special arrangement
only, CHEETAH OUTREACH
(cheetah.co.za).

+ Tandem paragliding off Sir

Lowry’s Pass with BIRDMEN
PARAGLIDING (birdmen.co.za).

+ Charity events, including the
WINTER WONDERLAND
FESTIVAL held in June/July

each year (winterwonderland.co.za)
in Gordon’s Bay.

+ Local markets: SOUTHEY’S VINES
COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET in

Somerset West (showmehelderberg.
co.za) or HATHERSAGE MARKET
in Gordon Road, Helderberg Valley,
on the second and last Sundays in
summer (tomarketwithlove.co.za).

+ A well-deserved pampering at the
spa at HELDERBERG FOREST
LODGE (helderberglodge.co.za) or
ERINVALE ESTATE SPA.

Surfing at Strand Beach

(bwi.co.za),champion estate, so a
tour of the winery is a must.

Monkey Town, Gordons Bay

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CHAPTER

04/

BEYOND
CAPE TOWN

4

2

1

WEEKEND & DAY-TRIP PLANNER

6

IN THIS SECTION
WINELANDS:
83/ Stellenbosch Wine Route 1
84/ Franschhoek Wine Route 2
85/ Wellington Wine Route

3

86/ Paarl Wine Route

4

88/ West Coast, Darling
& Riebeek Kasteel

5

91/ Elgin To Hermanus
& Beyond

6

92/ Route 62

7

Scenic Cape vineyards

TOP TIP

Plan ahead using the
five wine-route options
(translated into five
languages) listed on
stellenbosch.travel
and wineroute.co.za.

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Restaurant & Terrace

Address
Pass Road (R45), Franschhoek
Cape Winelands

+27 (0)21 876 3688 / [email protected]

Cellar Restaurant & Terrace

Wine Tasting Room

GPS Co-ordinates
33°54'51.63"S : 19° 8'7.90"E

+27 (0)21 876 8500 / [email protected]

For more information visit
www.cabriere.co.za

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STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTE
FOLLOW IN OUR
FOOTSTEPS
This circular route leaves the
city via the N2 to the Helderberg,
then over to Stellenbosch, up the
Helshoogte Pass for panoramic
views and back down via wine
estates en route to the N1 or N2.
Consult stellenbosch.travel and
wineroute.co.za for tasting times.
Begin by joining the R44 and start
your day at WATERFORD WINE
ESTATE (waterfordestate.co.za).
Go on a wine safari with tasting in
the vineyards, or DORNIER (dornier.
co.za), where Bodega restaurant has
a wooden play castle for kids. Or drive
up beautiful Annandale Road to a
cluster of estates such as GUARDIAN
PEAK (guardianpeak.com), ERNIE
ELS (ernieelswines.com), HIDDEN
VALLEY (hiddenvalleywines.
co.za), RUST EN VREDE
(rustenvrede.com) or DOMBEYA
(dombeyawines.com), and then
continue towards Stellenbosch. Lunch
at world-class restaurants such as
OVERTURE or TERROIR before
heading into the heart of the historic
town, exploring the streets on foot and
taking in the Cape Dutch architecture
in Dorp Street. Visit M PATISSERIE
for tea and delicious baked delights
or DE COMPANJE (decompanje.
co.za) in Church Street for artisanal
breads, Fanny Chanel artisanal ice
cream, patisserie, hearty tapas and
boutique beers before browsing
boutique stores. If the charm of the
town doesn’t persuade you to stay,
then drive up the Helshoogte Pass to
visit DELAIRE GRAFF (delaire.co.za)
with its sophisticated tasting room,
restaurants and contemporary South
African art. Just opposite is TOKARA
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(tokara.co.za) with two restaurants,
one a child-friendly deli (don’t miss
olive-oil tasting at the Olive Shed)
and a garden filled with sculptures.
Or continue wine tasting along the
R44 to N1 route. Alternatively, join
the M12/R301 Stellenbosch Valley
route. You will pass the vibey FRESH
GOODS MARKET on Saturdays
(9am to 2pm) before reaching
NEETHLINGSHOF (neethlingshof.
co.za), ASARA (asara.co.za) with its
spectacular views, and SPIER (spier.
co.za). Or visit renowned MEERLUST
(meerlust.com) just before the M12/
R301 rejoins the N2. The R44 to N2
route takes you to CAVALLI WINE
& STUD FARM for art, horses, good
food and wine (cavallistud.com).
RESTAURANTS
• AMAZINK (072 993 9173) • BODEGA
(021 880 0557) Dornier • CAMPHORS
and STABLES (021 847 2156/1346)
Vergelegen • CASPARUS (021 882
8124) • CAVALLI (021 855 3218)
• DELAIRE GRAFF and INDOCHINE
(021 885 8160) Helshoogte Pass
• EIGHT (021 809 1188) Spier Estate
• JORDAN RESTAURANT (021
881 3612) Jordan Wines • LIEFDE
BISTRO (021 887 4608) Oude Werf
• LONG TABLE (021 881 3746) Haskell
Vineyards/Dombeya • MAKARON
(021 880 1549) Majeka House,
Stellenbosch • OVERTURE (021 880
2721) Hidden Valley • POSTCARD
CAFE (021 861 7703) Starke-Condé,
Jonkershoek • RAPHAEL’S (021 888
8000) Asara • RUST EN VREDE
(021 881 3757) Rust en Vrede
• TERROIR (021 880 8167) Kleine
Zalze • TOKARA (021 885 2550)
Helshoogte Pass • WATERKLOOF
WINE ESTATE (021 858 1292)
Somerset West • 96 WINERY ROAD
(021 842 2020) R44, Stellenbosch

HIGHLIGHTS
+ For kids: picking strawberries at
MOOIBERG FARM STALL near
Annandale Road; finding Porky Hefer’s
‘Nest’ tree house at TOKARA
deli; play time at WELTEVREDEN
ESTATE’s LekkerNeh restaurant
(021 889 6588); visiting the TOY AND
MINIATURE MUSEUM (021 887
2948) ; the CRAFT MARKET and
EAGLE ENCOUNTERS bird park at
SPIER (eagle-encounters.co.za).

+ Stellenbosch on foot. WALK alone
(map available from the TOURISM
OFFICE 021 887 9150) or go with
a guide such as Sandra Krige (083
218 1310). For a cultural tour of
KAYAMANDI or an overnight
township homestay, book with
Route 360 (stellenbosch.travel/
route-360). For a musical and
dining experience go to AMAZINK
(amazink.co.za), or join fun food
tours with BITES AND SITES
(bitesandsites.co.za)
+ Mountain-biking trails with
DIRTOPIA (021 884 4752) on
Delvera Farm, or at BOTTELARY
HILLS (bottelaryhillsmtb.co.za).
Rides, walks or picnics in scenic
JONKERSHOEK NATURE
RESERVE (021 483 2949); horse
rides or game drives at VILLIERA
WINES (villiera.com).

+ UITKYK’s historic 1788 manor
house (uitkyk.co.za).
+ OOM SAMIE SE WINKEL in Dorp
Street (021 887 0797), for bokkoms
(dried fish) and biltong.
+ A hop-on, hop-off wine tour with
VINE HOPPER (vinehopper.co.za),
salt-and-wine pairing dinners at THE
BERGKELDER (bergkelder.co.za),
or oysters and sparkling wine at
JC LE ROUX (jcleroux.co.za).
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Babylonstoren

Haute Cabrierre

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FRANSCHHOEK WINE ROUTE
This takes you out on the N1/R45 route to Franschhoek. For a circular route,
return via Stellenbosch on the R310. Allow a full day, even if you’re staying
in the valley. Consult FRANSCHHOEK TOURISM for tasting times, routes and
maps (franschhoek.org.za). If you are overnighting and keen to cross four
mountain passes on your return, continue towards Villiersdorp, then head
up to Grabouw and Elgin to reconnect with the N2/Sir Lowry’s Pass – this is
arguably one of the most spectacular Cape drives in summer or winter.

FOLLOW IN OUR FOOTSTEPS
BABYLONSTOREN WINE ESTATE

(babylonstoren.com), off the R45, is a
must-see. Wander through the beautiful
eight-acre formal kitchen garden
(R10 for daily tour at 10am). You’ll be
tempted to linger for coffee or early
lunch at BABEL or the GREEN HOUSE
or book a signature hammam treatment
at the spa. Or keep going and stop off
at KOÖPERASIE STORES on the R45
for antiques and collectables, or at
BOSCHENDAL to explore its historic
manor house. An impressive collection
of cars housed at the FRANSCHHOEK
MOTOR MUSEUM (fmm.co.za)
makes this a good stop before popping
in at the interactive exhibitions at the
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slave museum and indigenous garden
at SOLMS-DELTA WINE ESTATE
(solms-delta.co.za). Taste wines
under the oaks or eat at FYNDRAAI
restaurant or lunch at PIERNEEF À LA
MOTTE on LA MOTTE WINE ESTATE
(la-motte.com), browsing its farm
shop for charcuterie and beautifully
handmade gifts and its JH Pierneef
museum. Kids can play open-air chess
while you sit at the café and relax to the
gentle sound of the river meandering
through the garden. Art lovers should
also visit the contemporary art
gallery at GRANDE PROVENCE
(grandeprovence.co.za) after
stopping at Michael Tibbs’s EXOTIC

PLANT COMPANY behind Bread &
Wine at Môreson, which is a hidden
gem for orchid lovers. Across the road,
LEOPARD’S LEAP is a family-oriented
lunch venue (leopardsleap.co.za).
Or dine in style at MAISON in Happy
Valley. Once in Franschhoek, park and
walk to enjoy the quaint village. There’s
chocolate, grappa and schnapps too,
but its CAP CLASSIQUE ROUTE is
deservedly popular. Finally, drive up
the Franschhoek Pass, past HAUTE
CABRIÈRE (cabriere.co.za) and
LA PETITE FERME (lapetiteferme.
co.za), to reveal the panoramic vista of
the valley from the top of the pass.

RESTAURANTS
• BABEL and the GREEN
HOUSE (021 863 3852)
Babylonstoren • BOSCHENDAL
(021 870 4272) Boschendal
• BREAD & WINE (021 876
3692) Môreson • FOLIAGE (021
876 2328) • FyndrAAI (021
874 3937) Solms-Delta • HAUTE
CABRIÈRE (021 876 8500) Haute
Cabrière • LA PETIT FERME
(021 876 3016) • LEOPARD’S
LEAP (021 876 8002) • MAIson
RESTAURANT (021 876 2116)
Happy Valley • PIERNEEF À LA
MOTTE (021 876 8800) La Motte
• REUBEN’S (021 876 3772)
• RYAN’S KITCHEN (021 876
4598) • THE TASTING ROOM
(021 876 8442) Le Quartier
Français • THE RESTAURANT
(021 876 8600) Grande Provence
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HIGHLIGHTS

+ Franchhoek’s festivals are legendary.
The village buzzes with ART IN CLAY
from end October until end November
2014; the biannual CLASSIC MUSIC
FESTIVAL (franschhoekclassic.
co.za) in May and November is
not to be missed; and nor is OPEN
GARDENS from 31 October to
2 November. And the highlight: the
CAP CLASSIQUE and CHAMPAGNE
FESTIVAL on 29 and 30 November.
Updates on franschhoek.org.za.
+ A hop-on, hop-off wine tour on the
delightful WINE TRAM: 10am to

1.30pm (every 30 minutes), stopping at
five wine estates, including RICKETY
BRIDGE (ricketybridge.co.za)

WELLINGTON
WINE ROUTE
HIGHLIGHTS

+ The SAFARI FACTORY SHOP for
great dried fruit (bokomo.co.za) or
REDEMPTION LEATHER (021 873
3197) for quality leather goods.

+ Mountain biking at WELVANPAS
FARM (021 864 1239) – buy your
permit at the coffee shop. Or do
the WELLINGTON WINE WALK
(winewalk.co.za) or horse rides
through fynbos with FYNBOS
TRAILS (fynbostrails.com).
+ A pot-still brandy tour: visit five
estates. WELLINGTON BRANDY
ROUTE (wellington.co.za/tasting).

+ Kids love the exotic wonderland
of BUTTERFLY WORLD (N1/R44
Klapmuts; butterflyworld.co.za).
RESTAURANTS
• OUDE WELLINGTON (021 873
4604) • SEASONS RESTAURANT

(021 864 5060) Diemersfontein
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and the HUGUENOT MUSEUM
(winetram.co.za). Great for families.
+ Literature lovers take note: don’t miss

the annual gathering of the world’s
most creative writers and poets at
the FRANSCHHOEK LITERARY
FESTIVAL (flf.co.za), 15 to 17 May.
+ THE CERAMICS GALLERY in Dirkie

Uys Street (davidwalters.co.za).
Watch master potters at work or
order a bespoke dinner service.
+ Hire a bike from FRANSCHHOEK
CYCLES (franschhoekcycles.

co.za) or contact EDDIE’S
MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES
(083 666 7317), or do the hiking trail
at LA MOTTE (la-motte.com).

+ Enjoy a guided walk with Professor
IZAK RUST (072 712 7784) or
SIEGFRIED SCHAFER (082 391

5327) in Mont Rochelle Nature
Reserve, a World Heritage site.
+ Picnics along the Dwars River or
farm tours at SOLMS-DELTA

(solms-delta.co.za). Horse riding
at DELTACREST (021 874 2552).
+ For foodies: book ahead for a

food-and-wine pairing at the Tasting
Room, LE QUARTIER FRANÇAIS
(lqf.co.za); cookery courses at
LEOPARD’S LEAP (leopardsleap.
co.za). Book Stephen Flesch’s
excellent GOURMET WINE TOURS
(gourmetwinetours.co.za).

Wellington is not as far away as everyone imagines – out of peak-hour traffic,
it is about 45 to 50 minutes’ drive from the City Centre and offers a variety of
activities for the whole family. It is a wiggly route, but can be shortened easily
if you do not have much time to spare. Visit wellington.co.za for information.

FOLLOW IN OUR FOOTSTEPS
The quickest route to Wellington is via the R44, but we suggest that you then
cross over to the R310 and start your day at the elegant DIEMERSFONTEIN
WINE ESTATE’s (diemersfontein.co.za) Seasons Restaurant, open from 8am
for breakfast. It is adjacent to THOKOZANI ART GALLERY (thokozani.co.za),
representing mainly Boland and local artists. Then drive to BOVLEI (bovlei.
co.za), a child-friendly stop, before winding your way up the Bain’s Kloof pass
for an expansive view. Come down the same road and then either take the
horseshoe route or choose the DUNSTONE, DOOLHOF or GRAND DÉDALE
routes (pretty river walk here, too) before heading across to BOSMAN FAMILY
VINEYARDS (bosmanwines.com) for tastings and tours. Just before Mischa
estate, near the Groenberg, you will find the vintage French Colonial tea room
at LANGKLOOF ROSES (langkloofroses.co.za), surrounded by 14 000 beautiful
antique roses, clusters and fragrant blooms. Buy a freshly picked bunch.
Head up to BONTEBOK RIDGE RESERVE (bontebokridge.co.za) for a game
drive in the Renosterveld Conservancy, or do motorcycle training with ROUGH
AND READY (roughandready.co.za) or the off-road WILD OLIVE ADVENTURE
TRAIL. Stay overnight or return to Wellington, taking in Schalk Burger & Sons’
WELBEDACHT WINE ESTATE (schalkburgerandsons.co.za) and visiting
BUFFALO RIDGE (082 375 0977), the only water buffalo farm in South Africa,
which produces buffalo mozzarella and buffalo yoghurt. For gardeners, KLEIN
OPTENHORST (kleinoptenhorst.com) is part of the Open Garden scheme and
holds an open day in spring with rare plants for sale at the nursery. The estate
is also known for its Pinot Noir Méthode Cap Classique.
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PAARL WINE ROUTE
This circular route starts on the
Cape Town side of Paarl Rock and
continues towards Wellington on
the R44 before returning through
Paarl and crossing the N1 to
explore a series of estates. Check
paarlwine.co.za for opening times.

FOLLOW IN OUR
FOOTSTEPS
Head for Fairview Wine Estate
(fairview.co.za) first, where children
will delight in watching the prized
goats that reside in a whimsical
tower. Cheese and wine tastings
are popular there. Adjacent to this
estate is the Spice Route Winery
(spiceroutewines.co.za) – formerly
Seidelberg – with outstanding views
and loads of activities and places to
eat. Rhebokskloof (rhebokskloof.
co.za) does breakfast and lunch
daily on the terrace (beside a roaring
fireplace in winter) at Rhebok
Restaurant or picnic on lush lawns
near the dam. Also try horse riding
or quad biking with Wine Valley
Horse Trails (horsetrails-sa.
co.za). In the town itself, Frater
Square (fratersquare.com) is
Paarl’s newest ‘lifestyle mall’ in
what was an old packing shed on an
original farm dating back to 1845;
it is packed with boutique stores
and restaurants. Paarl Tourism
also has an office here. Proviant
Kaapse Tafel & Spens in Main
Road has a nostalgic Afrikaansheritage menu. It’s open on Sundays
too, and on Saturdays you will find
them at the Laborie Lazy Days
Market. Laborie (laboriewines.
co.za), nederburg (nederburg.
co.za), KWV (kwv.co.za) and plaisir
dE merle (plaisirdemerle.co.za) are
good spots for last tastings. Or continue
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across the N1 where you have two
choices: the R301 or the R45. Take the
R301 to play golf at BOSCHENMEER
or PEARL VALLEY GOLF ESTATE
(see THE GREAT OUTDOORS) or join
the polo set at glamorous val de vie
estate (valdevie.co.za). Alternatively,
join the R45, and visit le bonheur’s
crocodile farm or turn right at VREDE
EN LUST and enjoy excellent wineries
all the way along the Klapmuts Road.
RESTAURANTS
• Bosmans (021 863 5100) Grande
Roche • Polo Club (021 863 6174)
Val de Vie • Proviant Kaapse
Tafel & Spens (021 863 0949)
• Rhebok Restaurant
(021 869 8386) Rhebokskloof
• The Goatshed (021 863 3609)
Fairview • The RED TABLE (021
877 5155) Nederburg Wine Estate

HIGHLIGHTS

+ A visit to the KWV sensorium
(kwvsensorium.co.za), an
interactive museum showcasing over
100 artworks by SA Masters and
combining the experience of wine
tasting with an appreciation of art.
+ The historical walking tour,
starting at the slave church.
+ Hot-air ballooning with Wineland
Ballooning (021 863 3192),
ending with a meal at Grande
Roche Hotel (021 863 5100).
+ Watching glass blowing at Red
Hot Glass or tasting artisanal
beer from the cape brewing
company or chocolate at dv
chocolates, all at Spice Route
Wines (spiceroutewines.co.za).
+ Visiting the Afrikaans language
monument, taalmonument
(taalmuseum.co.za). Cannon
firing on the last Saturday of
the month (at noon).

Summer concerts at Rhebokskloof

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Wild flowers in front of Abalone House, Paternoster

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WEST COAST, DARLING &
RIEBEEK KASTEEL
FOLLOW IN OUR FOOTSTEPS
Don’t miss the replica traditional San village at !KHWA TTU (khwattu.org),
70km out of Cape Town just before Yzerfontein (see A DAY OF CULTURE
& HERITAGE, page 58). Overnight here or explore the fascinating centre
before heading on to the WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK (sanparks.org).
Take a dip in the calm waters at Kraalbaai beach before driving through the
Postberg to see the Namaqualand flowers in bloom (August/September; call
FLOWERLINE 071 320 7146). Drive to the top of the boulder-strewn hill to
get a 360° view of the lagoon and the coastline. Lunch alfresco at GEELBEK’s
restaurant in the sunny months, or sip brandy indoors next to the fire in winter,
before going on to DARLING and RIEBEEK KASTEEL. Alternatively, take a
quick detour back down the coast by connecting on the dirt road to GROOTE
POST VINEYARDS (grootepost.com) for lunch and wine tasting. Just
before Riebeek Kasteel, stop on the pass for a view of the pretty Swartland
town below. KLOOVENBURG’s long white wall will signal time to stop and
taste its range of oils, olive pastes and preserves, not to mention olive oil
soaps and creams (kloovenburg.com). The village has plenty of QUAINT
BOUTIQUES so park the car and wander. Be sure to pop in at relaxed
CAFÉ FELIX or stay overnight in one of the pretty rooms at the café’s sister
establishment, OLD OAK MANOR (cafefelix.co.za). High tea is taken at
BARTHOLOMEUSKLIP FARMHOUSE (bartholomeusklip.com) or
THE ROYAL HOTEL (royalinriebeek.com), both tempting overnight stays.
Visit WEST COAST TOURISM (capewestcoast.org) for more information.
RESTAURANTS
• BARTHOLOMEUSKLIP FARMHOUSE (022 448 1087) Hermon • CAFÉ
FELIX (022 448 1170) Riebeek Kasteel • GEELBEK (022 772 2134)
Langebaan • HILDA’S KITCHEN (022 492 2825) Groote Post Vineyards
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WEST COAST HIGHLIGHTS

+ CHURCHHAVEN’S blissfully
peaceful beach COTTAGES
(perfecthideaways.co.za) or
a night on a HOUSEBOAT at
Kraalbaai (houseboating.co.za).
+ BIRDWATCHING: flamingos
abound in winter or visit the Cape
Gannet colony on BIRD ISLAND.
+ SLACKPACKING TRAILS
(capebiosphere.co.za) or a SAFARI
DAY DRIVE (buffelsfontein.co.za).
+ KITE SURFING at Langebaan
or a visit to the WEST COAST
FOSSIL PARK (fossilpark.org)
followed by a seafood feast at DIE
STRANDLOPER (strandloper.com).
+ PATERNOSTER, a characterful
fishing village, and THE BEACH
CAMP (beachcamp.co.za)
on the unspoilt coastline near
TIETIESBAAI NATURE RESERVE.

+ Visit EVITA SE PERRON for
side-splitting comedy by Pieter-Dirk
Uys in Darling, 2pm or 7pm
(evita.co.za).
+ The gem of the West Coast is
the WEST COAST NATIONAL
PARK (sanparks.org) on the R27.
The round trip from Cape Town
is about 320km, so start early or
stay overnight.
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ELGIN TO HERMANUS & BEYOND
It’s easy to do a day trip to
Hermanus. Go over Sir Lowry’s
Pass and through Elgin on the
way there, then return on the
dramatic coastal road via Betty’s
Bay and Rooi Els – but it’s best to
take two or three days to enjoy it
fully. Visit OVERBERG TOURISM
(tourismcapeoverberg.co.za) or
Cape Whale Coast Tourism

(whalecoast.info) or OVERBERG
WINE (overbergwine.co.za) for
more on the area’s six wine regions.

FOLLOW IN OUR
FOOTSTEPS
Once you’re over Sir Lowry’s Pass
(taking in the magnificent views of
False Bay on your right), you’re into
apple and wine country. Orchards
and vineyards rub shoulders with a
plethora of farm stalls with everything
from homebaked pies to melktert and
koeksisters. Discover Iona and Paul
Cluver Wines before heading down
to Beaumont in Bot River, a relaxed,
family-run farm and winery. From there,
head for Hermanus or take a left turn
up the Hemel-en-Aarde valley (‘Heaven
and Earth’ valley) for lunch at Moggs
Country Kitchen or more wine
tasting. You’ll find at least 11 estates
including Bouchard Finlayson,
Hermanuspietersfontein,
CREATION WINES and Ataraxia.
The seaside town of Hermanus
is a popular holiday destination
so there’s plenty to do especially
whale-watching from the shore
or boats between June and November;
Southern Right whales calve in July
and August. Go kayaking and
birdwatching on the Klein River
Lagoon just past the town, or sand
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boarding, kite surfing and paragliding
with Walker Bay Adventures
(walkerbayadventures.co.za). Or
visit the fernkloof nature
reserve (wheelchair- and mountainbike-friendly). Further on, the little
town of Stanford is home to the
Birkenhead Brewery and the
Klein River Cheese Factory.
Also visit Mosaic Private
sanctuary (mosaicsouthafrica.
com) for gourmet picnics, quad
biking and a spa treatment. Towards
Gansbaai (great shark spotting here)
you’ll find Grootbos Nature
Reserve (grootbos.com), renowned
for fynbos conservation. Do a bird tour
or book a heavenly spa treatment,
or head down to the beach at de
kelders to see klipgat cave,
an archaeological site of interest,
or continue on to go shark-cage
diving around Dyer Island, Geyser
Rock and Shark Alley.
Return on the spectacular coast road to
Cape Town via kleinmond, over the
Palmiet River (known for its tubing and
rafting). Swim at Bikini Beach, Gordon’s
Bay, before rejoining the N2.
OVERBERG HIGHLIGHTS

+ Discover the Green Mountain
Eco Route (greenmountain.
co.za), the world’s first biodiversity
wine route, or experience a summer
concert at paul cluver forest
amphitheatre (cluver.com).
+ Hop on the 4x4 wine bus for
the Elgin Valley Wine Tour
(adventurewinetours.co.za).
Or stay on GALILEO FARM for
bass fishing or mountain biking
(galileofarm.co.za), or do quad-bike
tours with Nature discovery

tours (naturediscovery.co.za).

+ In Hermanus, take a whale-watching
trip with WHALE WATCHERS
(hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za),
Southern Right Charters

(southernrightcharters.co.za) or
hermanus whale cruises

(hermanus-whale-cruises.
co.za). Or join The Two Oceans
Hermanus Whale Festival
(whalefestival.co.za) held annually

in September.
+ See Great White Sharks* near
Gansbaai. (*Go to capetown.
travel for recommended operators.)
+ Go white-water rafting, tubing
or ziplining with hermanus
forest Adventures

(hermanus-activities.co.za).
Hike or horse ride with the
african horse company

on farm 215 (farm215.co.za)
+ Take in the sweet scent of Cape
fynbos at the secluded Harold
Porter National Botanic
Garden (028 272 9311, sanbi.org).

+ Enjoy river swims, hikes and
stargazing at Cape Nature’s ecocabins in the kogelberg nature
reserve, (capenature.co.za).
RESTAURANTS
• CREATION WINES TASTING
ROOM and RESTAURANT (028
212 1107) Hemel-en-Aarde
• Mariana’s Deli (028 341 0272)
Stanford • MOGGS COUNTRY
COOKHOUSE (076 314 0671)
Hemel-en-Aarde • The Pavilion
and SEAFOOD AT THE MARINE
(028 313 1000) Hermanus •
SPRINGFONTEIN EATS (028 341
0651) Stanford • The Burgundy
(028 312 2800) Hermanus
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TRAVEL TIP

Penhill Manor, near Nuy Winery

Remember to take a
camera and a torch
for the Cango Caves
near Oudtshoorn.

the solstices. Tour RIETFONTEIN
OSTRICH PALACE (rop.co.za), the

oldest working ostrich farm in the
area, or soak in the Roman baths
at the hot mineral spring spa. Visit
SAFARI OSTRICH SHOW FARM

ROUTE 62
AS THE WORLD’S
LONGEST WINE
ROUTE, ROUTE 62 IS
WORTH A ROAD TRIP.
TAKE THE N1 FROM
CAPE TOWN, THE R60
AT WORCESTER AND
BY MONTAGU YOU
ARE ON THE ICONIC
R62, HEADED EAST
Many Capetonians head regularly
into the Little Karoo to enjoy the dry
air and good wine in characterful
towns and small villages such as
ROBERTSON and MCGREGOR.
At the heart of the route, lying
between two scenic mountain ranges,
is temperate MONTAGU. Visit the
HOT SPRINGS (montagusprings.
co.za) or the oldest wine cellar
UITVLUCHT, famous for its Montagu
Muscadel and Port, walk Long Street
with its historical buildings, or go
rock climbing, abseiling or hiking
on the AASVOELKRANS, BLUE
MOUNTAIN or COGMANSKLOOF
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BOOSMANSBOS WILDERNESS

(safariostrich.co.za) and CANGO
WILDLIFE RANCH (cango.co.za).
A few days are needed to savour
OUDTSHOORN’s attractions in
year-round warm weather. From spas
to ecowalks, 4x4 routes, township
tours, quad biking, game viewing
from horseback, camel riding and
hot-air ballooning, it’s all here. If
short on time, visit the breathtaking
CANGO CAVES (cangocaves.
co.za) with the biggest stalagmites
in the world, though communing with
wild meerkats at MEERKAT MAGIC
(meerkatmagic.com) is equally
unforgettable. See route62.co.za.

AREA to hike. On the way to

ROUTE 62 HIGHLIGHTS

trails. There are 4x4 and arts-andcrafts routes too, a unique herb
museum and a working alpaca
farm (novello-alpacas.com) to
visit. At the foot of the Langeberg,
BARRYDALE has perfect weather
for wine and brandy production – as
well as deciduous fruit. In spring it is
ablaze with pink-and-white blossoms,
while spectacular rock formations
can be seen at nearby TRADOUWS
PASS. Stargazers and nature lovers
head for the GROOTVADERSBOSCH
NATURE RESERVE and

LADISMITH, relax in 42°C mineral

springs with panoramic mountain
views at rustic WARMWATERBERG
SPA (warmwaterbergspa.co.za).
Six mountain peaks surround
LADISMITH, the most challenging
being split-peaked TOWERKOP.
This biodiversity hot spot is best for
hiking or mountain-biking trails.
Look out for AMALIENSTEIN’S
unique architectural style, a
former mission station, en route
to the country’s port capital of
CALITZDORP. Visit six wine cellars
and the Ring of Stones at BOPLAAS,
which honours ancient farmers and

+ Tasting MONTAGU MUSCADEL
and CALITZDORP PORT or a drink
at RONNIE’S SEX SHOP.
+ Festivals such as the 10th
WACKY WINE WEEKEND on

4 and 5 June 2015 in Robertson
(wackywineweekend.com,
robertsonwinevalley.com).
+ A meal at REUBENS, at the
ROBERTSON SMALL HOTEL

(therobertsonsmallhotel.com).
+ A trip with TRUE SOUTH TRAVEL
(truesouthtravel.co.za) for
off-the-beaten track trips in the
Swartberg or remote Gamkaskloof.
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C A N G O
C A V E S
O U D T S H O O R N

visit

h

Oudtshoorn.com

Whales, WINE, Sharks and Penguins
Lie in Bed and watch the Whales!!

Tree Top Slides with Hermanus Forest Adventure and Scenic Quadbike trips through the famous Hemel &
Aarde Wine Valley. The Cape Whale Coast one hour from Cape Town.

The Impressive MISTY WAVES BOUTIQUE HOTEL offers luxury sea facing
suites with private verandas from where you can watch the whales play in season!
A two minute walk to the Village Centre, restaurants, craft markets and various
galleries.

+27(0)28 313 8460 • www.mistywaves.co.za
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STUFF TO DO

SPAS & WELLNESS
DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A GOOD MASSAGE
AFTER A LONG-HAUL FLIGHT OR A ROAD TRIP TO THE MOTHER
CITY. START YOUR HOLIDAY WITH A RELAXING SESSION TO HELP
YOU UNPLUG, REWIRE AND RECONNECT
There’s nothing like good old
sunshine to give you your daily
dose of vitamin D but a pampering
session at a spa is a great way to
start a holiday.
CITY CENTRE &
SURROUNDS
For a spa with a view, head for the
rooftop spa at the award-winning
CAPE GRACE (capegrace.com)
for the signature Kalahari treatments.
At the MOUNT NELSON HOTEL
(belmond.com) in the heart of Cape
Town, the elegant LIBRISA SPA is
one of the few to have a teen menu
and a club for kids to give parents the
chance to enjoy the sauna and other
facilities before or after treatment. Try
the two-hour Jet Lag Recovery package
or the three-hour Energise treatment.
An authentic Ayurvedic Indian spa
experience drawing on India’s ancient
approaches to wellness can be had
at Jiva Spa at TAJ CAPE TOWN
(tajcapetown.co.za). ENMASSE
(enmasse.co.za) is one of the newer
additions to the city’s Thai offerings
and offers a walk-in oil-free massage
experience. Simply arrive and be
welcomed into its calming cocoon
of navy-blue walls offset by staff in
white robes, and enjoy one of 47 tea
blends before succumbing to an hour
of heavenly massage. SUNTRA SPA
at 15 ON ORANGE (suntra.co.za)
has beautifully designed treatment
rooms and a range of beauty and
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grooming treatments, including laser hair
removal. Its ‘Sparties’ are popular for
pre-wedding get-togethers. CAYENNE
SPA (cayennespa.co.za) at the
PEPPER CLUB HOTEL in Loop Street
offers Express packages for business
visitors or African-inspired treatments,
including a traditional African Intonga
Stick Massage. At THE WESTIN CAPE
TOWN (westincapetown.com),
the HEAVENLY SPA is a remarkable
1 100m2 and offers exceptional views
over the V&A Waterfront from the hotel’s
19th floor, especially from the sauna. The
heated waterbeds in the Sea of Dreams
sleep room are blissful. But the ultimate
pampering for spa lovers is the Bastien
Gonzalez Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio for
world-renowned foot treatments at the
ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN SPA. Set
on its own private island, this Espa spa
(the only one in Africa), has 12 treatment
rooms and a full-service salon, in
front of the hotel at the Waterfront
(capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com).
Also in the V&A Waterfront is URBAN
BEAUTY (urbanbeauty.co.za),
the spa at DOCK HOUSE, and the
CAMELOT SPA at TABLE BAY HOTEL
(camelotspa.co.za).
In Green Point, GLASSHOUSE
REJUVENATION FOR MEN at The

Foundry (glasshousemen.com) is the
city’s top one-stop grooming emporium.
ROMNEY PARK ALL SUITE HOTEL
& SPA (romneypark.co.za) in Green

Point incorporates holistic therapies on
its menu, and SUGAR HOTEL & SPA

(sugarhotel.co.za) welcomes external
guests. Its Sugar Seventh Heaven
treatment is a four-hour pampering
package, including breakfast or lunch.
SCULPT SPA (sculpt-life.com) in Sea
Point focuses on wellness and offers
personal training for everything from
injury to weight loss. YEMAYA SPA
(yemayaspa.co.za) in Mouille Point
has a kids’ menu, but also specialises
in alternative therapies. Reserved for
hotel guests only, ELLERMAN HOUSE
SPA & GYM (ellerman.co.za)
in Bantry Bay offers an extensive
menu including traditional Japanese
body work, Bellabaci and reiki. THE
TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL &
SPA (12apostleshotel.com), on the
coastal road between Camps Bay and
Llandudno, offers the Sunset Mountain
Serenade with a treatment in outdoor
spa gazebos on the mountainside and
ends with a Champagne picnic.

NORTHERN SUBURBS
LIFE DAY SPA (lifedayspact.co.za)
at CRYSTAL TOWERS HOTEL has
a cantilevered heated pool with the
most beautiful views of the mountain,
or try CENTURY CITY APARTMENTS
& SPA (centurycityapartments.
co.za). CAMELOT HEALTH SPA
(camelotspagroup.com) at
LAGOON BEACH HOTEL in
Milnerton does anti-ageing
treatments. SIAM (siamspa.co.za)
in nearby Table View offers authentic
Thai massages.
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SOUTHERN SUBURBS
& SOUTH PENINSULA
Therapists at the ANGSANA SPA
(angsanaspa.com), at the Vineyard
Hotel & Spa in Newlands, are from
Thailand or Indonesia and provide
authentic Asian techniques and
treatments. Spacious and elegant,
each room has a private verandah for
relaxation afterwards. In Hout Bay,
you’ll find the INZOLO WELLNESS
SUITE tucked away within the Afrochic interiors of the historical HOUT
BAY MANOR HOTEL (houtbaymanor.
com), where it offers organic therapies
made from African plant ingredients.
SPAS IN THE WINELANDS
GINGKO SPA & WELLNESS

(gingkospa.com) operates the intimate
spa at STEENBERG HOTEL & WINE
ESTATE in Constantia and offers a
signature 90-minute ScenTao Hot

Stone Therapy Massage. They also
run the ERINVALE ESTATE SPA in
the Helderberg. FRESH WELLNESS
SPA and the well-established D&D
HAIR SALON can be found in the
beautifully manicured gardens of
the CELLARS-HOHENORT HOTEL
(collectionmcgrath.com) in
Constantia. In Stellenbosch, enjoy
WEDGEVIEW COUNTRY HOUSE &
SPA (wedgeview.co.za). And up on
the Helshoogte Pass is the DELAIRE
GRAFF SPA (delaire.co.za) with
magnificent views, known for its
diamond-tip microdermabrasion
facials and light therapy.
BABYLONSTOREN’s private
hammam ritual is the hottest news
of the Winelands, so head for this
extraordinary estate (babylonstoren.
com) with several hours to spare. A
deliciously healthy lunch is included
in the experience. There are two

STUFF TO DO

Camelot Spas in the winelands: one
at LE FRANSCHHOEK HOTEL &
SPA and the other at SPIER WINE
ESTATE (camelotspa.co.za), both
set in peaceful surrounds. And for
something completely different,
MANGWANANI ZEVENWACHT

(mangwanani.co.za) on Zevenwacht
Wine Estate offers the Mangwanani
Moonlight Night Spa, including three
decadent treatments, and dinner
and drinks. Or try the PINK ROSE
GUESTHOUSE & SPA (021 855
5189), the first gay-only guesthouse
and spa in Somerset West.

ECO NOTE

Indigenous to SA is rooibos,
also called ‘red bush’ tea. It’s
known for its soothing effect on
the skin – to treat sunburn, steep
a few rooibos teabags in your
bathwater and have a good soak.

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FOOD & MARKETS

DOING JUSTICE TO
ITS MONIKER AS THE
GOURMET CAPITAL OF
AFRICA, CAPE TOWN
OFFERS CULINARY
EXPERIENCES TO
SUIT ALL TASTES –
FROM FINE DINING
TO LAID-BACK EATING
Since there are so many restaurants
in Cape Town, it’s best to consult
reputable online restaurant guides such
as EAT OUT (eatout.co.za) or DINING
CITY (diningcity.com) to make an
informed choice. This is likely to be
an exciting food journey, so raise your
glass of world-class South African wine
and enjoy!

FINE-DINING
FAVOURITES

When a special occasion calls for an
epicurean feast with all the silverservice trimmings, Cape Town offers
a bounty of high-end options. The city
(and the Winelands) is home to a host

of celebrity chefs, many of whom have
earned their fine-dining establishments
a place on the coveted top-20 list for the
Eat Out Mercedes Benz Awards – the
food Oscars of SA (held in November
2014, see eatout.co.za). These eateries
currently include THE TEST KITCHEN
(021 447 2337) in Woodstock, which is
headed up by British-born Luke DaleRoberts and was named Restaurant
of the Year in 2013, and restaurants
RUST EN VREDE (021 881 3757)
Stellenbosch, THE GREENHOUSE
(021 794 2137) Constantia, JORDAN
RESTAURANT (021 881 3441)
Stellenbosch, OVERTURE (021 880
2721) Stellenbosch, CAMPHORS
AT VERGELEGEN (021 847 1346),
Somerset West, THE TASTING ROOM
AT LE QUARTIER FRANÇAIS (021 876
2151) and PIERNEEF A LA MOTTE
(021 876 8000), both Franschhoek.
Other upmarket options include city
stalwarts BISTROT BIZERCA (021
423 8888) in the City Centre, 95 ON
KEEROM (021 422 0765) and SAVOY
CABBAGE (021 424 2626), Sea Point
darling LA MOUETTE (021 433 0856),
THE FOODBARN (021 789 1390)

in Noordhoek, THE ROUNDHOUSE
(021 438 4347) in Camps Bay, and
Woodstock’s THE POT LUCK CLUB
& GALLERY (021 447 0804), sister
restaurant to THE TEST KITCHEN.

HOTEL HOT SPOTS
When time is of the essence, many
of Cape Town’s hotels offer excellent
on-site eateries. On the gourmet side,
popular options are AZURE (021 437
9029) at the Twelve Apostles Hotel,
BOMBAY BRASSERIE (021 819 2000)
at the Taj Cape Town, CATHARINA’S
and BISTRO SIXTEEN82 (021 713
2211) at Steenberg Hotel, MYOGA (021
657 4545) at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa,
PLANET RESTAURANT (021 483 1948)
at the Belmond Mount Nelson, PURE
RESTAURANT (021 791 9393) at Hout
Bay Manor and SIGNAL RESTAURANT
(021 410 7080) at the Cape Grace
Hotel and THE GREENHOUSE (021
794 2137) Constantia. More relaxed
offerings encompass L’APERO (021
424 7247) at THE GRAND DADDY
HOTEL, which has a Mediterranean
menu, the restaurant at IKHAYA GUEST
LODGE (021 461 8880) with its African
vibe, the casual favourites SQUARE
RESTAURANT at Vineyard Hotel (021
657 4500), and cosmopolitan retreat
MINT RESTAURANT (021 819 2000) at
Taj Cape Town. Business travellers enjoy
TREES at the Townhouse Hotel (021 465
7050) and RIEMPIES at the Cape Sun
(021 488 5100).

SUPER SUSHI
The Roundhouse

Whether your weakness is for rainbow
rolls or ocean-fresh tuna sashimi,
you’re spoilt for choice in Cape Town.
• BELUGA (021 418 2948/9), Green
Point • BLOWFISH (021 556 5464)
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STUFF TO DO

Hemelhuijs

Planet Restaurant, Belmond Mount Nelson

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Blouberg • CAPE TOWN FISH
MARKET (021 535 3110) various

locations including GrandWest •
CODFATHER (021 438 0782) Camps

Bay • YO EASTERN FUSION (021 554
4752) Blouberg • 1890 HOUSE SUSHI
& GRILL (021 447 1450) Observatory
• KYOTO GARDEN SUSHI (021
422 2001) Tamboerskloof • LEMON
BUTTA (021 914 7250) Tyger Valley
• LIVE BAIT (021 788 5755) Kalk Bay
• NOBU (021 431 5111) One&Only Cape
Town, V&A Waterfront • ROCK SUSHI
THAI (021 712 2921) Meadowridge; (021
685 9692) Newlands • SEVRUGA (021
421 5134) V&A Waterfront • SUSHI
AT THE GRAND (021 412 9999) The
Westin Cape Town • SUSHI BOX (021
674 0820) Newlands • TAKUMI (021
424 8879) Gardens • THE SQUARE
RESTAURANT (021 657 4500) at the
Vineyard Hotel, Newlands • TWO
OCEANS RESTAURANT (021 780
9200) Cape Point • WILLOUGHBY &
CO. (021 418 6115), V&A Waterfront
• MINATO (021 423 4712) City Centre.
STEAKS
BELTHAZAR (021 421 3753) •
CARNE RESTAURANT (021 424
3460) • HQ (021 424 6373) • CATTLE
BARON GRILL HOUSE in Constantia
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(021 794 4930), Table View (021
557 4165), Plattekloof (021 911 0110)
and Somerset West (021 852 9992)
• CITY GRILL (021 421 9820) • THE
LOCAL GRILL HOUSE in Woodstock
(021 447 0934).
BURGERS

Burger joints with street cred include
CLARKE’S (021 424 7648) Bree Street
• GIBSON’S GOURMET BURGERS
(021 418 3660) V&A Waterfront
• HUDSONS – THE BURGER
JOINT (021 426 5974) Kloof Street;
(021 674 5152) Claremont • HUSSAR
GRILL (021 433 2081) Green Point.
Also in Rondebosch, Camps Bay and
Willowbridge • ROYALE EATERY
(021 422 4536) Long Street • THE
DOG’S BOLLOCKS (083 440 7843)
Roodehek Street • At BEEFCAKES
(021 425 9019), the gay-friendly
restaurant in Green Point, you can
expect burgers served by gorgeous
topless waiters.
BANTING

Low-carb high-fat (LCHF) followers
will find Banting menus popping up
everywhere, but THE BANTING
KITCHEN (021 430 0506) at the Cape
Royale hotel in Green Point was the

first to open. Further Banting menu
options at: 65 ON MAIN (021 439
9559) • CHALK AND CORK (021
422 5822) • DEAR ME (021 422
4920) • DEN ANKER (021 419
0249) • FRÈRE’S BISTRO (021
418 1609) • LA CUCINA (021 790
8008) • RCAFFE (021 424 1124)
• STARLINGS (021 671 6875)
• THE FOODBARN (021 789 1390)
• COL’CACCIO, KAUAI and SPUR
RESTAURANTS nationwide.

Trick or treat?
No visit to Cape Town is
complete without sampling
its indigenous dishes:
+ Biltong is salty dried
meat, similar to the
American jerky.
+ Bokkoms are dried fish
sold up the West Coast.
+ Bobotie (bo-BOO-tee)
is a spicy Malay mince
dish topped with a
savoury custard.
+ Potjiekos (poy-KEY-kos),
an Afrikaner dish, is stew
slow-cooked over coals
in a three-legged pot.
+ Samp (SUHmp) is made
from ground corn.

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The standard by which all
other African restaurants
are measured.
• Play the Djembe Drum
• Live entertainment nightly
• Opulent African feast

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15 Bennett Street, Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 421 4653 Cell: +27 (0)82 414 9663
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150 Main Road, Sea Point +27(021) 439 7383

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Mama Tembo’s Cafe gives patrons a true taste of Africa. Tembo is a Swahili word the means
“elephant”, and true to form, Mama Tembo’s Cafe in Sea Point, Cape Town, stands out like a
towering matriarch, serving up tantalising flavours to the discerning palate and amazing
cocktails to those looking for a refreshing watering hole! As an elephant never forgets, so your
experience of our unique combination of clulture food enjoyed in a relaxed and entertaining
atmosphere that radiates the warmth of an African mama, and the hospitality of traditional
African culture will become a lasting memory. Guests also enjoy fantastic African artwork,
Afri
created by local artists, which can be purchased as a reminder of your most memorable time
at Mama Tembo’s.

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Mzoli’s in Gugulethu

BLACK SHEEP (021 426 2661) Kloof
Street • BLUE WATER CAFÉ (021
783 2007) Kommetjie • C’EST LA
VIE (083 676 7430) Kalk Bay • CAFÉ
MOZART (021 424 3774) Church
Street • CAFÉ PARADISO (021 423
8653) Kloof Street • CAFÉ ROUX (021
789 2538) Noordhoek • CHARCOAL
DINING (021 422 3232) New Church
Street • CHEF’S WAREHOUSE
& CANTEEN (021 422 0128) Bree
Street • DEAR ME (021 422 4920)
Longmarket Street • DELI@THE

Best Brewskies

AFRICAN EATS
From bobotie and potjiekos to authentic
shisha nyama (barbecue), there’s an
abundance of restaurants
with authentic indigenous eats.
• THE AFRICA CAFÉ (021 422 0221)
on Heritage Square, Shortmarket
Street, and GOLD RESTAURANT
(021 421 4653) in Green Point are
must-visits • ADDIS IN CAPE (021
424 5722) in Church Street serves
Ethiopian fare • KARIBU (021 421
7005) V&A Waterfront • MAMA
TEMBO’S (021 439 7383) •
MARCO’S AFRICAN PLACE (021 423
5412) in Rose Street is a favourite for

live music • MOYO in Kirstenbosch
(021 762 9585) and Blouberg (021
554 9671) is a treat for all the senses
• MZOLI’S PLACE (021 638 1355)
in Gugulethu is a hit for its informal
shisha nyamas (barbecues) • WOZA!
(021 422 0053) serves African inspired
cuisine • AMADODA! in Woodstock
(021 447 2133).

FOODIE HEAVEN
Cafés and restaurants are an
excellent place to people watch:
• BEIJING OPERA (072 530 9654)
De Waterkant • BIRDS BOUTIQUE
CAFÉ (021 426 2534) Bree Street •

When only a beer will slake
your thirst, try Cape Town’s
beerhouses and one of the
local artisan brews. 
+ WEINHAUS & BIERGARTEN
(021 422 2770) in Bree Street
(previously &Union) is
known for its Steph Weiss
and fruity Berne.
+ WEMBLEY TAP
(021 300 0946) in Wembley
Square has a range of local
craft beers like Shongweni
Brewery’s fruit beers.
+ THE POWER AND THE
GLORY (021 422 2108) has
Darling Brew’s Slow Beer
and Native Ale on tap.
+ Jack Black is another
must-try and can be
found at HUDSON’S (see
Burgers, page 101) and
WILLOUGHBY’S AND CO (see
Super Sushi, page 101).
+ MITCHELL’S BREWERY
(021 419 5074) at the
V&A Waterfront makes
delicious lagers.

Mitchell’s Brewery at the Waterfont

+ THE BEERHOUSE (021
424 3370) on Long Street
has a whopping 99 local and
international beers on tap.
+ Devil’s Peak Brewing
Company now has its
own brewpub, THE TAP
ROOM (021 200 5818) at
95 Durham Avenue, Salt
River. It’s Woodstock’s
newest, hippest spot, serving
its quality ales with lunch
and dinner. 
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STUFF TO DO
Top teas & coffees
Whether your penchant is
for a well-steeped cuppa or a
strong java brewed from freshly
roasted beans, Cape Town will
have you sustaining your habit
with ease.
Coffees with kick
+ BEAN THERE (087 943 2228)
Wale Street.
+ BREW MOBILE COFFEE
(073 929 6894) Long Street.

Bean There coffee shop

+ CAFÉEN (021 674 6209)
Harfield Village.
+ DELUXE COFFEE WORKS
(072 569 9579) Church Street.
+ FIELD OFFICE (021 461 4599)
City Centre; (021 447 2020)
Woodstock.
BAY (021 430 4444) Camps Bay

• FOODBARN DELI AND TAPAS (021
789 1966) Noordhoek • GARDENER’S
COTTAGE (021 689 3158) Newlands
• HOUSE OF MACHINES (021 426
1400) Shortmarket Street • JASON
BAKERY (021 424 5644) Bree Street •
LA PARADA (021 426 0330) Bree Street
(tapas bar) • LAZARI (021 461 9865)
Vredehoek • LEFTY’S (021 461 0407)
Harrington Street • LOLA CAFÉ (021
423 0885) Long Street • MANNA
EPICURE (021 426 2413) Kloof Street
• MAX BAGELS (076 042 0224) Bree
Street •ORCHARD ON LONG (021
424 3781) Long Street • queen of
TARTS (021 448 2420) Observatory
• RAMEN (021 461 0407) Harrington
Street • SABABA (021 424 7480) Bree
Street, (021 433 0570) Piazza St John,
Sea Point • SIDEWALK CAFÉ (021
461 2839) Vredehoek • TASHAS (021
421 4350) V&A Waterfront, (021 794
5449) Constantia • TABLE THIRTEEN
(021 418 0739) Victoria Junction •
TAMBOERS WINKEL (021 424 0521)
Tamboerskloof • WOODLANDS
EATERY (021 801 5799) Vredehoek
• YO MEATBALLS (071 274 1725)
Gardens.
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+ LOADING BAY (021 425 6321)
De Waterkant.
+ ORIGIN COFFEE ROASTING
(021 421 1000) De Waterkant.
+ STARLINGS COFFEE SHOP
(021 671 6875) Claremont.
+ TRUTH COFFEE
(021 200 0440) Somerset
Road/Buitenkant Street.
+ VIDA E CAFFÈ (021 438 4655)
stores throughout Cape
Town, including Camps Bay.
+ YOURS TRULY (021 422 3788)
Long Street.
+ ESPRESSO LAB
(021 447 0845) Woodstock. 

Teas to treat
+ NIGIRO TEA MERCHANTS
(021 801 1555) Heritage
House, Claremont.
+ LADY BONIN’S TEA PARLOUR
(083 628 2504)The Woodstock
Exchange, Woodstock.
+ BELMOND MOUNT NELSON
(021 483 1000), Gardens.

(021 790 1036) Chapman’s Peak Hotel
• FISH HOEK GALLEY (021 782 3354)
Fish Hoek Beach • THE GRAND CAFÉ
& BEACH (021 425 0551) Granger
Bay • THE LEOPARD BAR (021 437
9255) Twelve Apostles Hotel • KOI
AT THE AMBASSADOR (021 439
7258) The Ambassador Hotel, Bantry
Bay • TWO OCEANS RESTAURANT
(021 780 9200) Cape Point • ZENZERO
(021 438 0007) and PARANGA (021
438 0404) both Camps Bay.
NATURAL SPLENDOUR
• THE CONSERVATORY (021
794 2137) Cellars-Hohenort hotel,
Constantia • JONKERSHUIS (021
794 6255) Groot Constantia • THE
ROUNDHOUSE (see ‘Fine-Dining
Favourites’, page 100) Camps Bay.
HARBOUR VISTAS
• MONDIALL (021 418 3003), DEN
ANKER (021 419 0249), MELONCINO
(021 419 5558) and CAMISSA
BRASSERIE (021 406 5988) at The
Table Bay Hotel, all V&A Waterfront
• WHARFSIDE GRILL (021 790 1100)
and FISH ON THE ROCKS (021 790
0001) Hout Bay • THE BRASS BELL
(021 788 5455), OLYMPIA CAFÉ (021
788 6396), HARBOUR HOUSE (021
788 4133) and LIVE BAIT (021 788
5755), all Kalk Bay.
CITYSCAPES
• CIN CIN (021 526 4000) Collosseum
Luxury Hotel, Century City • THE
POT LUCK CLUB (see page 100),
Woodstock • TOP OF THE RITZ (021
439 6988) Sea Point.

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CULINARY TOUR?

BEST VIEWS

Enjoy our rich heritage by joining a
gourmet tour or cooking course:

SEASIDE PANORAMAS
• BLOWFISH (021 556 5464)
Dolphin Beach, Table View • THE
BUNGALOW (021 438 2018) Clifton
• CHAPMAN’S PEAK RESTAURANT

• ANDULELA TOURS (andulela.
com) offers interactive cooking
demos held in the kitchens of
local families in the Bo-Kaap
and Cape Town’s townships.
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• TASTE THE CAPE TRAVEL
AND TOURS (tastethecape.co.za)
tailor-make food tours to suit your
taste buds. • CAPE BY DESIGN
TOURS (tours-capetown.co.za)
has a number of culinary tours,
including the Winelands and Cape
Malay tours. • COFFEEBEANS
ROUTES (coffeebeansroutes.
com) offers a full- or half-day Cape
Town Cuisine Route. • BITES
& SITES (bitesandsites.co.za)
offers a range of food and wine
tours, including the one-day Dineand-Vine tour of Stellenbosch.
• CAPE INSIGHTS (capeinsights.
com) does bespoke culinary day trips
and gastronomy tours. • GOURMET
WINE TOURS (gourmetwinetours.
co.za) and RHONDA’S TOURS
(rhondastourscapetown.co.za)
include the main wine-producing
areas • POZAY (pozay.com)
and DINE WITH A LOCAL
(dinewithalocal.co.za) offer
interactive meals with local hosts
• SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES
(newlandsbrewery.co.za) in
Newlands does tours and tastings
of SA’s finest beers. • Join the
passionate foodies of CAPE
FUSION TOURS (capefusiontours.
co.za) for a tour of the Saturday
artisanal food markets or book a
lunch with top chef Bruce Robertson
in Scarborough as part of a Cape
Peninsula Tour.

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FOOD MARKETS
Find fresh produce, grab a tasty treat
and indulge in people watching.
• CITY BOWL MARKET ON HOPE
(citybowlmarket.co.za) is open
on Saturdays, 9am until 2pm, and
Thursdays 4.30pm to 8.30pm, in Hope
Street, Gardens. • THE BO-KAAP
FOOD & CRAFT MARKET at the
Civic Centre in Wale Street, open on
the first Saturday of the month, offers
traditional Malay food. • THE PALMS
MARKET (palms.co.za) is bimonthly at
The Palms Lifestyle & Decor Centre at
145 Sir Lowry Road in Woodstock and
offers hearty platteland (countryside)
food. • THE NEIGHBOURGOODS
MARKET (neighbourgoodsmarket.
co.za), held on Saturdays from 9am

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to 2pm at The Old Biscuit Mill,
Woodstock, is a magnet for the
hippest of the hip. • THE V&A
MARKET ON THE WHARF

(marketonthewharf.co.za) is a great
place to sample artisanal foods from
local suppliers. Open Wednesday
to Sunday, 9.30am to 6pm. • THE
BAY HARBOUR MARKET in Hout
Bay (bayharbour.co.za) is always
jam-packed with locals enjoying
live music and good food on Friday
evenings, Saturday and Sunday.
• BLUE BIRD GARAGE MARKET
in Muizenberg (bluebirdmarket.
co.za) is popular with locals on Friday
evenings, and the NOORDHOEK
COMMUNITY MARKET (cpv.co.za)
is held on Thursdays at CAPE POINT
VINEYARDS from 4.30pm to 8.30pm.

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unique take on African fashion,
but it’s also a location hot spot,
and models, photographers and
their crews descend on the city
every summer. So it’s no surprise
that there’s an interesting fusion of
boutiques, street shopping, markets,
pop-ups and world-class malls for
everything from designer clothing
to African artefacts. The trick is to
know where to go…
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CITY CENTRE:
LONG & BREE
STREETS
LONG STREET HEROES

+ African luxury: behind the historic
facade of MERCHANTS ON LONG
(merchantsonlong.com) you’ll find
quality ‘African exotica’: artisanal
labels from all over Africa. Don’t
miss the luxury Okapi handbags.
+ Antiques galore: LONG
STREET ANTIQUE ARCADE

(theantiquearcade.co.za) to

SHOPS (factoryshops.co.za)

is a great resource.
ACCESS PARK (accesspark.co.za)

in Kenilworth is a bargain hunter’s
dream, with savings of
up to 40% on recognised
brands.

unearth vintage and antique finds.
+ African craft: the PAN AFRICAN
MARKET (thepanafricanmarket.
com) is a labyrinth of traders’ stalls.
If you can’t decide on which mask or
statue you’re going to try to fly home
with, head for the terrace for a view
over Long Street
+ Home decor: IMAGENIUS
(imagenius.co.za) is Alice’s African
rabbit hole! Beautifully styled local
jewellery, art, ceramics, accessories
and homeware are found here.
+ Designer fashion: MUNGO &
JEMIMA (mungoandjemima.com),
a women’s boutique stocking bespoke
ranges from local designers. Both
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across the road, and JOURNEY
(journeylifestyle.co.za), further
down the road, are women’s
boutiques with bespoke ranges from
local designers.

for interesting jewellery pieces
and across the road is CHANDLER
HOUSE (chandlerhouse.
co.za) for stand out decor and
collectables with a Cape aesthetic.

BREE STREET HEROES
+ Couturier Club: KLÛK CGDT (kluk.
co.za) has recently opened its
multilevel atelier, which stocks its
much-adored gowns plus a range of
new lifestyle brands.

+ Loop Street hub: visit art gallery
and antique collectables hub
LUVEY ’N ROSE (luveynrose.
co.za) and EBONY (ebonydesign.
co.za), also home to covetable
South African art and bespoke
furniture. And well-known SA
ceramicist MERVYN GERS
(mervyngers.com) has opened his
beautiful flagship store here.

+ Designer accessories: KIRSTEN
GOSS JEWELLERY (kirstengoss.
com) and local accessories label
MISSIBABA (missibaba.com)
share a store on upper Bree. Also
pop into SARAH ORD (sarahord.
com), ROBERT SHERWOOD
DESIGN (robertsherwooddesign.
com) and JOHN JACOB
INTERIORS (johnjinteriors.com)
while there.
+ On-trend fabrics: designer Heather
Moore’s SKINNY LAMINX
(skinnylaminx.com) is known for
beautifully illustrated fabric and
soft furnishings with a distinctly
Scandi look.
+ Everyday designer wear:
ALEXANDRA HÖJER ATELIER

(alexandrahojer.com) is the
edgy shop and work space of this
Swedish designer. Also check out
IRACEMA BOUTIQUE (071 405
0583) for imported designer apparel.
And if you’re a fan of PAUL SMITH
(paulsmith.co.uk), look out for the
bright blue façade on the corner of
Bree and Wale streets.
+ Local lovely: For an array of locally
made SA designer fashion and
home accessories, check out the
SAM MARKET (ilovesam.co.za).

+ Bo-Kaap highlights: HAAS
(haascollective.com) in the
Bo-Kaap has a range of SA
designer goods, from ceramics
to decor accessories and
artwork, with an adjoining café.
Also visit STREETWIRES ART
COLLECTIVE (streetwires.co.za)
or MONKEYBIZ (monkeybiz.
co.za) for beaded works and
wire sculptures.
+ Wale Street wonder: chocoholics
should head to HONEST
CHOCOLATE (honestchocolate.
co.za), specialists in raw, organic
chocolate; or buy fair trade, single
original African coffee at BEAN
THERE (beanthere.co.za)
next door.
+ Decor mecca: don’t miss PEZULA
INTERIORS (pezulainteriors.
co.za) in Buiten Street.
V&A WATERFRONT &
DE WATERKANT MALLS
These are two world-class malls in
close proximity to the City Centre.
VICTORIA WHARF SHOPPING
CENTRE at the V&A

AROUND THE CORNER

WATERFRONT (waterfront.co.za)

+ Church Street stops: pop into OLIVE
GREEN CAT (olivegreencat.com)

combines over 450 stores in one
of the most successful waterfront

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complexes in the world. You’ll find
luxury brands, including LOUIS
VUITTON (021 405 9700), GUCCI
(021 421 8800), HUGO BOSS (021
418 8328) and TAG HEUER (021 421
8539) as well as international highstreet brands TOPSHOP (021 419
5900) and ZARA (021 446 8700).
For sensual metal tableware, look
out for the store of local design icon,
CARROL BOYES (carrolboyes.
com). And for exquisite, investment
diamonds, gemstones or Tanzanite
OLGA JEWELLERY DESIGN
STUDIO (olgajewellers.co.za),
UWE KOETTER (uwekoetter.com),
CHARLES GREIG (charlesgreig.
co.za) and SHIMANSKY
(shimansky.com) are a good start.
See page 114 for more jewellery
shopping. CAPE QUARTER
LIFESTYLE VILLAGE (capequarter.
co.za) in De Waterkant is loved for
its European ambience, with cobbled
streets and centuries-old colourful
houses surrounding it. Stand-out
lifestyle shops include BIG BLUE
(bigblue.co.za) for local fashion,
CAROLINE GIBELLO’S gallery of
easy-to-take-home photography
(galleriagibello.com) and NAP
LIVING (napliving.co.za), a lifestyle
emporium with decor, fashion and other
knick-knacks. Visit AFRICA NOVA
(africanova.co.za) for quality African
crafts, gifts and art. And don’t miss
CAPE COBRA (capecobra.co.za) for
hand-crafted exotic leather handbags
loved by celebrities.

FOR MORE SHOPPING,

turn to page 48 for the
lowdown on the up-andcoming precincts of Woodstock,
Sir Lowry Road and the East
City, where you’ll find more
markets, studios, art galleries
and shops.

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STUFF TO DO

Casbah Boutique, Casa Labia, Muizenberg

fashionistas, ROSENWERTH
(rosenwerth.co.za) is a Newlands
landmark at KILDARE CENTRE.
Next door is L’ORANGERIE
(lorangerie.co.za) for beautiful
homeware, and around the corner
is BARNARD ART GALLERY
(barnardgallery.com).

KLOOF STREET

KLOOF STREET HEROES

+ Fashionable duo: TAKE CARE
(takecareclothing.com) and
ADRIAAN KUITERS (adriaankuiters.
com) stock trendy clothing for men and
women in one shared space.
+ For men: A STORE (astoreisgood.
com) is a local-favourite men’s
sneaker, design and lifestyle
accessories shop and BLUE
COLLAR WHITE COLLAR

(bluecollarwhitecollar.co.za), stocks
beautifully tailored shirts.
+ Couturier central: one of our top
fashion designers STEFANIA
MORLAND (stefaniamorland.com)
has a boutique in Upper Kloof Street
+ Going global: MR & MRS
(mrandmrs.co.za) is a one-stop shop
for local fashion, and imported
accessories and home decor.
CITY MALLS
Popular LIFESTYLE ON KLOOF
houses the largest branch of

(gardensshoppingcentre.co.za),
close to the Company’s Garden and
with more than 60 stores.

SOUTHERN
SUBURBS

SOUTHERN SUBURBS
HEROES

+ Street beat: CAVENDISH STREET
draws discerning fashionistas to
HABITS (habits.co.za), STUDIO 8
(studio8shop.com) and MUNGO &
JEMIMA, but IN GOOD COMPANY
(ingoodcompany.co.za) is a treasure
trove of party decor and kitchen finds.
+ Young and trendy: go to THE LOT
(ilovethelot.com) in Vineyard Road,
Claremont, for trendy street wear.
Think metallic studs, faux leather
and skyscraper platforms. Over
in Observatory is local leather
accessories brand KUSHN
(kushn.co.za), whose laptop
bags, iPad covers and shoes have
a Afrochic aesthetic.

(wellnesswarehouse.com), a mecca
for all things holistic and healthy, as
well as a local grocery-chain outlet,
WOOLWORTHS FOOD. Nearby is

+ Quirky collectables: FAB THINGS
(fabthings.co.za) in Newlands and
CARAMEL & CO (021 671 1195)
at Palmyra Junction in Claremont
stock great gifts of locally made
jewellery, accesories and decor.

THE GARDENS SHOPPING CENTRE

+ Glamorous elegance: for

WELLNESS WAREHOUSE

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+ Art and crafts: MONTEBELLO
DESIGN CENTRE (montebello.
co.za) in Newlands is a hub of
activity with artists, jewellers and
painters’ studios and shops set
among tranquil trees, plus an openair woodworking workshop. Don’t
miss the DAVID KRUT bookshop.
+ Bountiful boutiques: THE CHELSEA
BUTIK (chelseabutik.com), in
WYNBERG CHELSEA VILLAGE,
stocks high-end international fashion
labels as well as fashion from local
brand HOMEWORK (homework.
co.za).
+ Treasure trove: THE ALPHEN
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
MARKET (084 626 7499) is at the
Alphen Community Hall (every second
and fourth Sunday, 10am to 4pm).

+ Forest find: THE LIGHT FROM
AFRICA FOUNDATION

(lightfromafricafoundation.co.za),
set high on the slopes of Constantia
Nek with spectacular views, is
a thriving ceramics studio led by
ceramics icon, Anthony Shapiro.
Profits from the sale of work
produced here go to orphaned and
homeless children in Khayelitsha.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
MALLS
CAVENDISH SQUARE (cavendish.
co.za) in Claremont has over 200
stores, including SA’s major retailers.
Further down the M3 is CONSTANTIA
VILLAGE (constantiavillage.co.za)
and Tokai’s BLUE ROUTE MALL
(blueroutemall.co.za), both busy
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shopping centres with everything you
need under one roof.

MUIZENBERG &
KALK BAY
MUIZENBERG &
KALK BAY HEROES

+ Fabric heaven: BBELLAMY &
BBELLAMY (bbellamyandbbellamy.
com) is the first stop in Muizenberg.
Expect tables piled with beautiful
fabrics from all over the world,
including irresistible florals, velvets
and linens. This shop marks the
beginning of a characterful stretch of
coastline popular as a bohemian hangout during the ’60s and ’70s, and well
known for its surfing.
+ The candlestick maker: in the same
building as BBellamy’s, SOBEIT
STUDIO (sobeitstudio.com) has an
eclectic range of candles (everything
from parrots to skulls) – a visit here
will not disappoint.
+ Market place: shop as the locals
do at BLUE BIRD GARAGE
(bluebirdmarket.co.za), which comes
alive on Friday evenings. Eat gourmet
food and shop for crafts and fashion. Or
visit the FLEA MARKET on Sunday.

+ Afrochic: CASBAH BOUTIQUE at
CASA LABIA CULTURE CENTRE

(casalabia.co.za), upstairs in the
extraordinary Italianate villa just past
the Muizenberg station, is a treat for
those with Afrochic taste. Remember
to look for whales or dolphins from
the art gallery balcony.
+ Vintage treasures: Retaining its
boho ambience, Kalk Bay has many
antique, bric-à-brac and vintage
shops. Park near the station and
enjoy browsing.
+ For bookworms: KALK BAY BOOKS
(kalkbaybooks.co.za) stocks a
collection of carefully selected
South African and international
titles and, as the name suggests,
QUAGGA RARE BOOKS & ART

(quaggabooks.co.za) stocks literary
gems and other collectibles.
+ Creative collective: further along,
towards Kalk Bay harbour, is KALK
BAY MODERN (kalkbaymodern.
co.za), a gallery with collectible
artworks as well as hand-printed
textiles, jewellery and quality crafts.
Don’t miss the delicate Botanicals
range by sculptor and jeweller
Nic Bladen (nicbladen.com).
+ Edible treats: OLYMPIA CAFÉ

STUFF TO DO

AND DELI (021 788 6396) is an
institution. Pop into the deli and
bakery (around the corner) for
freshly baked bread or sweet
treats or linger at the café.

NOORDHOEK &
HOUT BAY
THE NOORDHOEK FARM
VILLAGE (noordhoekvillage.
co.za) is fun for families, with
numerous restaurants, cafés and
shops, while LONGBEACH MALL
(longbeachmall.co.za) has all
the retail stores. NOORDHOEK
COMMUNITY MARKET is on
Thursday evenings from 4.30pm
to 8.30pm at Cape Point Vineyards
(noordhoekvineyards.co.za).
On the other side of Chapman’s
Peak, THE BAY HARBOUR
MARKET (bayharbour.co.za),
a festive weekend market in
Hout Bay Harbour, has over
100 stalls and live comedy and
music (see website for events
listing). MARINER’S WHARF is
always buzzing and the nautical
HARBOURSIDE EMPORIUM is
worth a visit.

NORTHERN
SUBURBS

Milnerton Flea Market

The MILNERTON FLEA MARKET
(milnertonfleamarket.co.za) is
filled with bargain hunters who
come for everything from antiques,
bric-à-brac and collectibles
to bicycles, books and baking
tins (7am to 4pm on Saturdays
and Sundays, Otto du Plessis
Drive). Close by is THE FORGE
in Maitland (forge.co.za, by
appointment) where you can see
Nicolas Lehman creating wrought
metalwork at his forge.
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Canal Walk Shopping Centre

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NORTHERN SUBURBS
MALLS
Cape Town’s biggest mall, CANAL
WALK (canalwalk.co.za), is
situated within the Century City
development. With over 400 stores
plus 17 NU METRO (numetro.
co.za) cinemas and plenty of
entertainment for the kids, this
is a world-class shopping and
entertainment facility.

JEWELS & GEMS
CAPE TOWN HAS MANY
EXCELLENT JEWELLERY
AND SPECIALIST
DIAMOND STORES.
In MONTAGUE GARDENS, you’ll
find AFRICAN GEMS & MINERALS
(africangems.com).
In the CITY CENTRE:
AFROGEM (afrogem.co.za);
CHENSIA (chenshia.com),
THE DIAMOND WORKS

(thediamondworks.co.za), both
Foreshore; DESTINEE (destinee.
co.za), JADVIGA EXCLUSIVE
(jadvigaexclusivejewellery.com),
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Not far away is SABLE
SQUARE’S CHINA TOWN

(sablesquarevillage.co.za) for
goodies at bargain prices.
For local convenience: there’s EDEN
ON THE BAY (edenonthebaymall.
co.za) in Blouberg’s Big Bay;
TYGERVALLEY CENTRE

(tygervalley.co.za), with 275
stores; and CAPE GATE shopping
centre (capegatecentre.co.za),
JEWEL AFRICA (jewelafrica.com),
PRINS & PRINS (prinsandprins.

com) in the City Centre; and
ROYAL AFRICAN DIAMONDS

(royalafricandiamonds.co.za)
in the Bo-Kaap.
At the V&A WATERFRONT:
CHARLES GREIG (charlesgreig.
co.za), OLGA JEWELLERY DESIGN
(olgajewellers.co.za), SHIMANSKY
(shimansky.com). Shimansky is also
at CANAL WALK.
In the CAPE QUARTER: UWE
KOETTER (uwekoetter.co.za).
In SEA POINT: MARK SOLOMON
(marksolomonjewellers.co.za).

in BRACKENFELL. For dinner,
shopping and a show, the open-air
WILLOWBRIDGE LIFESTYLE
CENTRE (willowbridge.co.za),

which overlooks beautiful rivers and
parklands in the area, has 80 stores
and also houses the BARNYARD
THEATRE (barnyardtheatre.co.za),
where live music, cabarets and
musical productions can be enjoyed
with dinner.

CHRISTMAS
MARKETS
Highlights include: THE
CONSTANTIA GIFT FAIR (thegiftfair.
co.za), 5 to 9 November; the
CHRSTMAS NIGHT MARKET
at the STELLENBOSCH SLOW
MARKET (slowmarket.co.za), 18 to
19 November; KIRSTENBOSCH
CHRISTMAS MARKETS (sanbi.
org), 14 and 21 December. In the
Company’s Garden visit the CAPE
TOWN SUMMER MARKET in
the last two weeks of December
2015.
For more infomation, updates
and new events and dates,
see capemarkets.co.za.

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STUFF TO DO

MCQP party

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PINK
PRIDE
VIBRANT AND
COSMOPOLITAN
CAPE TOWN’S
GAY AND LESBIAN
COMMUNITY DRAWS
A DIVERSE MIX OF
GLOBAL TRAVELLERS
WHO COME TO JOIN
POPULAR EVENTS
HELD THROUGHOUT
THE YEAR
For starters, pick up a copy of the
OFFICIAL PINK MAP and a free
monthly newspaper, THE PINK
TONGUE, both available at Cape
Town Tourism’s Visitor Information
Centres; also search for Pink
Cape Town on capetown.travel.
PINK GUIDE SA (pinksa.co.za)
is an online portal with diverse
listings, including nightclubs and
pink weddings. MAMBA GIRL
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(mambagirl.com) lists events and
news geared towards the lesbian
community, and mambaonline.com
and gaycapetown4u.com are also
excellent sources of information.
DE WATERKANT is the hub of
Cape Town’s gay community, with
a range of gay bars, nightclubs and
accommodation. Two of the city’s
best-kept secrets are GLASSHOUSE
(glasshousemen.co.za) for men’s
grooming in GREEN POINT, and
THE HOT HOUSE (hothouse.co.za),
with its steam room and diverse
facilities for men. CLIFTON THIRD
BEACH is for the body beautiful, while
SANDY BAY, near Llandudno, is the
unofficial nudist beach.

GAY & LESBIAN
EVENTS
Many gay and lesbian events are
held annually, the best-known being
December’s annual MOTHER CITY
QUEER PROJECT, or MCQP (mcqp.
co.za), one of the Cape Town’s iconic
events, so get dressed in your most
outrageous themed costume and
join in the fun! Ticket details online.
CAPE TOWN PRIDE FESTIVAL

(capetownpride.org) from 1 to
7 March 2015.

RESTAURANTS, BARS
& CLUBS
Head for De Waterkant and Green
Point: BEEFCAKES BURGER BAR
(021 425 9019) specialises in prime
beef burgers and present festive
drag shows in the week. In LONG
STREET in the CITY CENTRE is
MASALA DOSA (021 424 6772), for
favourite Indian dishes and eccentric
Bollywood-inspired interiors.
And whether you feel like a drag
show, clubbing or a drink or two,
DE WATERKANT is the place to go

to let your hair down. The well-known
BEAULAH BAR (072 557 4678) is
a lesbian-owned bar and nightclub
with stripper poles and regular
appearances by go-go dancers. CAFÉ
MANHATTAN (021 421 6666) is
popular and CAFÉ AMSTERDAM
at AMSTERDAM ACTION BAR
(amsterdambar.co.za) is a stylish
drinks hang-out. If you want to dance
the night away, get to the well-known
CREW BAR (021 418 0118) or BAR
CODE (021 421 5305). In Observatory’s
Lower Main Road, visit LION
CORNER TAVERN (021 447 5113). In
Parow, visit the STARGAYZER CLUB
(facebook.com/stargayzer.parow),
or GARBO’S BAR in Parklands (072
797 7071), or head for Lansdowne to
BLACK PEARL (021 762 8035).

ACCOMMODATION
In De Waterkant try: PURPLE
HOUSE (purplehouse.co.za),
VILLAGE AND LIFE (villageandlife.
com), THE VILLAGE LODGE
(thevillagelodge.co.za), DE
WATERKANT COTTAGES

(dewaterkantcottages.com)
or the ROCKWELL ALL SUITE
HOTEL (rockwellhotel.co.za).
On the Atlantic Seaboard: THE
GLEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

(glenhotel.co.za) in Sea Point,
O ON KLOOF (oonkloof.co.za),
a boutique hotel in Bantry Bay.
In the City, book into CACTUS
HOUSE (cactushouse.co.za) or
TWENTY TWO (capetwentytwo.
com). In Higgovale: KENSINGTON
PLACE (kensingtonplace.co.za),
is a luxury boutique hotel. In rustic
Hout Bay, stay at RIVERSIDE
ESTATES (riversideestates.
co.za). In Somerset West, the PINK
ROSE GUEST HOUSE & SPA

(pinkroseguesthouse.com) is the
first gay guesthouse in this area.
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Fugard Theatre in District Six

AFTER
DARK
THE SOUL OF THE CITY WAKES UP AT NIGHT WITH THE
COSMOPOLITAN ATMOSPHERE AND MIX OF VIBRANT MUSIC
VENUES, DRESS-TO-IMPRESS CLUBS, CUTTING-EDGE THEATRES,
BARS AND TOWNSHIP SHEBEENS
A NIGHT OF
THEATRE
THE ARTSCAPE THEATRE CENTRE

(artscape.co.za) on the Foreshore
hosts musicals, performances by
the Cape Town City Ballet, Jazzart
Dance Theatre, the Cape Philharmonic
Orchestra and Cape Town Opera.
BAXTER THEATRE CENTRE (baxter.
co.za) at the University of Cape Town
in Rondebosch offers everything from
puppetry to children’s theatre and comedy.
At THE FUGARD THEATRE (thefugard.
com) you will find a strong programme
of performances in a beautifully restored
heritage building around the corner from
the District Six Museum and Homecoming
Centre. THE GALLOWAY THEATRE
at the WATERFRONT THEATRE
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SCHOOL (waterfronttheatreschool.
co.za) is also home to IMPROGUISE
(improguise.co.za), short improv
shows on Monday evenings. In Strand
Street ALEXANDER UPSTAIRS
(alexanderbar.co.za) is a cosy
theatre, and student and professional
productions can be seen at the LITTLE
THEATRE COMPLEX (021 480
7129) at UCT’s Hiddingh Campus in
Gardens. Shakespeare fans can enjoy
an outdoor performance in summer
at the MAYNARDVILLE OPEN-AIR
THEATRE (maynardville.co.za) in
Wynberg. In Muizenberg in the South
Peninsula is the 170-seat MASQUE
THEATRE (masquetheatre.co.za), as
well as ALIVE CAFÉ, an artistic studio,
theatre and music venue (alivecafe.

co.za), and KALK BAY THEATRE
(kalkbaytheatre.co.za). At Camps
Bay’s THEATRE ON THE BAY
(theatreonthebay.co.za) you can
enjoy dinner before or after shows.
Celebrate local talent at Cape Gate’s
ALL STAR THEATRE (allstartheatre.
co.za) with musicals and all round
entertainment. Both the MILNERTON
PLAYHOUSE (milnertonplayers.
com) and the intimate VILLA PASCAL
THEATRE (villapascal.co.za) in
Durbanville offer dinner theatre. In
the Helderberg, THE PLAYHOUSE
(theplayhouse.org.za) in Somerset
West presents musicals and other
live shows. Folk lovers enjoy the
BARLEYCORN MUSIC CLUB

(barleycorn.org.za) in Claremont.
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DINNER &
ENTERTAINMENT
In Sea Point, RICHARD’S SUPPER
co.za) is an all-day restaurant with an
upstairs entertainment venue showcasing
cabaret, live jazz and comedy. In Green
Point, PIGALLE RESTAURANT (021
421 4848) serves delicious seafood
complemented by live music. The
ROSEBANK THEATRE in Alma Road,
Rosebank, does live music and supper
in a casual setting (rosebanktheatre.
com). STARDUST THEATRICAL
DINING (stardustcapetown.com) in
Woodstock offers delicious Mediterranean
fare served by professional performers.
THE BOER/DIE BOER in Durbanville
(dieboer.co.za) is an authentic Afrikaans
dinner theatre in Durbanville with
six live shows a week. BARNYARD
THEATRE (barnyardtheatre.co.za)
in Willowbridge is a popular venue for
live music and musicals enjoyed with
pizzas, beers and wine. In Stellenbosch,
AMAZINK (amazink.co.za) offers a
township musical and dining experience.

LIVE MUSIC
Cape Town is not called ‘Jazz City’ for
nothing! Many venues showcase jazz,
with the annual highlight being the
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ
FESTIVAL (capetownjazzfest.com).
THE CRYPT JAZZ RESTAURANT

(thecryptjazz.com) is beneath St
Georges Cathedral and offers dinner
during performances. STRAIGHT NO
CHASER (076 679 2697) is the place
to go to catch rising jazz stars. ASOKA
(asokabar.co.za) in Kloof Street is a
restaurant, bar and lounge that is also
a favourite for jazz. SWINGERS JAZZ
CLUB (021 762 2443) in Wetton has a
jazz supper club, while CLUB WEST
END (superclubs.co.za) in Rylands
is all about hot live jazz. Don’t miss the
CAPE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA’s

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Long Street

STAGE & BISTRO (richardscapetown.

Summer Season (cpo.org.za)
and the CITY HALL SESSIONS
(cityhallsessions.co.za) run by
Creative Cape Town, an initiative aimed
at bringing contemporary music to this
important cultural venue on the Grand
Parade. The orchestra celebrated its
100th year in 2014. JACKSON HALL
at GrandWest (suninternational.com)
revives music from many decades,
providing a melodic dining experience.
BIERHAUS & WEINGARTEN (021

422 2770) in Bree Street is known for
its artisanal beers and solo artists.
Down the road, above ROYALE
EATERY (royaleeatery.com), is the
WAITING ROOM, where you can
chill on the sofas or up on the roof
terrace for sundowners and then dance
the night away. THE ASSEMBLY
(theassembly.co.za) in District Six
is a spacious music venue hosting the
hottest local talent and international
DJs. Nearby is MERCURY LIVE
(mercuryl.co.za), where many local
bands got their big break. Rock, indie
and alternative fans head to the very
hipster HOUSE OF MACHINES
(thehouseofmachines.com) in
Shortmarket Street for live music by
some of the city’s most talented bands. In
the Southern Suburbs, KALEIDOSCOPE
CAFÉ (kaleidoscope.org.za) has live
jazz every Friday night. In Muizenberg,
concerts can be enjoyed at the CASA

LABIA CULTURAL CENTRE (casalabia.

co.za). In the Helderberg, the OLD
BRIDGE TAVERN (oldbridgetavern.

co.za) in Somerset West hosts regular
live musical performances. Book at
COMPUTICKET (computicket.com) and
WEBTICKETS (webtickets.co.za) or at
selected Visitor Centres (see page 7).

NIGHTCLUBS
Cape Town’s nightclubs range from big
and glitzy venues to hidden gems. For
everything from hip-hop to drum and
bass, MARVEL (marvelbar.co.za)
in Long Street has the street cred, as
does FICTION (fictionbar.com) for
those looking for a good electronic
and house music party. THE LOOP
(theloopnightclub.co.za) is open
three nights a week and plays R&B,
progressive beats and more. Current
hot spot is SHIMMY BEACH CLUB
(shimmybeachclub.com) but for Latin
music and dance lessons, visit QUE
PASA LATIN AND SALSA DANCE
STUDIO (quepasa.co.za)
at Jazzart studios, Artscape, and
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CAFÉ

(buenavista.co.za) in Green Point.
Friday nights at the SIDESHOW (082
077 0315) in Mechau Street are not
to be missed. Cape Town’s hipsters
gather at EVOL (evolclub.tumblr.
com) in Hope Street and ACES &
SPADES (acesnspades.com) in
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Hout Street. The sophisticated strip
club MAVERICKS REVUE BAR
(mavericks.co.za) is in Barrack
Street. In Green Point, JADE
CHAMPAGNE BAR & LOUNGE

(jadelounge.co.za) is where Cape
Town’s pretty people like to party.
CHAKKACHURI BAR (082 292
0744) is the place for techno heads
to be. In Sea Point, the retro hits
at DECO DANCE (decodance.
co.za) will have you dancing till
the early hours. Lansdowne’s CLUB
FEVER (082 407 5081) holds 2 500
people with big-name DJs, but in
Rylands you will find one of the city’s
oldest nightclubs, CLUB GALAXY
(club-galaxy.co.za). In the Northern
Suburbs there is LIVING ROOM
(living-room.co.za), a multilevel
club and restaurant known for its toetapping parties.

MUSIC TOURS
Music is the lifeblood of the Cape
Flats, and township shebeens and
discos promise a party that goes on

forever, so ask your tour operator
to customise an evening for you
if you’re keen. COFFEEBEANS
ROUTES (coffeebeansroutes.
com) will take you on intriguing urban
music safaris, including a CAPE
TOWN JAZZ SAFARI. Visit the
homes of latter-day jazz cats, enjoy
a home-cooked dinner and drinks
and an unplugged performance. Or
do the REGGAE ROUTE and meet
Cape Town’s Rastafarian community
before heading off to a reggae dancehall party. The HIP-HOP ROUTE
introduces you to Spaza and Afrikaans
styles of hip-hop. ANDULELA’S
JAZZ SAFARI (andulela.com)
also offers intimate evenings with
musicians, including dinner and
music, and RHONDA’S JAZZ
TOURS (rhondastourscapetown.
co.za) does a jazz safari. UBIZO
EVENTS AND TOURS (ubizo-sa.
co.za) specialises in evening tours
to Langa/Gugulethu as well as a
homestay experience.

CASINOS
GRANDWEST CASINO &
ENTERTAINMENT WORLD

(grandwest.co.za) in Goodwood
is the ultimate entertainment and
leisure destination, boasting over
2 524 slot machines and 78 tables.
There are many amenities to keep
the whole family occupied, including
restaurants, bars, a theatre and
cinema complex, a children’s
entertainment centre, an ice rink, a
bowling alley and the all-purpose
Grand Arena for concerts.

‘The city has such a beautiful, free
energy that any night of the week
you can go out and enjoy music
by world-class DJs in forwardthinking venues, and see live acts
in all styles and forms’
Shaun Duvet, DJ/entrepreneur
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STUFF TO DO

Bascule Bar

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BARS & LOUNGES

• ALEXANDER BAR & CAFÉ (021
300 1088) Strand St • BIERHAUS &
WEINGARTEN (021 422 2770) Bree
St (previously &Union) • BASCULE

WHISKY, WINE & COCKTAIL BAR

(021 410 7082) Cape Grace Hotel, V&A
Waterfront • DADDY COOL (021
424 7247) The Grand Daddy, Long St
• DIPLOMATIC BAR (021 424 5000)
Long St • HOUSE OF MACHINES

(021 426 1400) Shortmarket Street
(Thursday/ Friday from 5pm) • JACKAL
& HIDE (021 424 1020) Kloof St •
JOBURG BAR (021 422 0142) Long
St • JULEP COCKTAIL & TAPAS
BAR (021 423 4276) Long St • LA
PARADA TAPAS BAR (021 426 0330)
Bree St • NEIGHBOURHOOD BAR
& RESTAURANT (021 424 7260)
Long St • ORPHANAGE COCKTAIL
EMPORIUM (021 424 2004) Bree
St • PLANET BAR (021 483 1000)

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Gardens

• PUBLIK (publik.co.za) Church
Street (wine bar, open from 4pm) •
RALEIGH’S CIGAR LOUNGE and
LOUIS B’S & TERRACE JAZZ BAR

(021 412 9999) Westin Hotel, Long St
• SKY BAR (021 424 7247) The Grand
Daddy, Long St • SLUG & LETTUCE
(021 424 7328) Long St , (021 422 5325)
Kloof St, (021 686 0281) Newlands • the
BEERHOUSE (021 424 3370) Long
Street • THE POWER & THE GLORY
(021 422 2108) Kloof Nek Rd • TJING
TJING ROOFTOP BAR (021 422 4920)
Longmarket Street • TRADER’S BAR
(021 430 4444) The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay;
• TWANKEY BAR (021 819 2000) Taj
Hotel, Wale St.
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IN THIS SECTION
124/ Beaches & marine life
125/ Reserves, wetlands
& forests
126/ Birds & beasts
127/ Cycling, walking,
running & hiking
128/ Sharks & baboons
129/ Extreme Cape Town
133/ Get active

Sandboarding on Atlantis dunes

136/ Golf

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CAPE TOWN’S LANDSCAPES ARE AS VARIED AS ITS PEOPLE. HERE YOU
CAN GO ON SAFARI, HIKE, BIKE, DIVE OR RIDE THE OCEANS. WALK AMONG
THE FYNBOS (‘FINE BUSH’ IN AFRIKAANS), AND YOU’LL DISCOVER SPECIES
YOU’VE NEVER SEEN OR SMELT BEFORE

BEST OF THE BEST
+ Table Mountain, a New7Wonder
of Nature, offers an unforgettable
experience (see page 28).
+ Kirstenbosch National Botanical
Garden (sanbi.org.za) covers five of
South Africa’s six biomes and has
walking trails leading up the slopes of
Table Mountain (see page 30).
+ The Two Oceans Aquarium
(aquarium.co.za) at the V&A
Waterfront (see page 34) will
fascinate young and old alike.
+ The Cape of Good Hope section of
Table Mountain National Park (tmnp.
co.za) takes in Cape Point (see page
33), where the Flying Dutchman
Funicular will carry you right up
to the lighthouse.

BEACHES & MARINE LIFE
Many of the Cape’s beaches enjoy Blue Flag status. Considered one of the world’s
top 10 beaches, CLIFTON is sheltered from wind and ideal for sunsets and
people-watching. CAMPS BAY has a palm-lined beach and tidal pool, with a row
of restaurants and shops on the Riviera-like strip. BAKOVEN is for those who
rate privacy over popularity. Heading south past OUDEKRAAL Nature Reserve’s
private coves you’ll reach LLANDUDNO with its beautiful sunsets, SANDY BAY
with its nudists, and HOUT BAY with its dog walkers. Over Chapman’s Peak
you’ll find the long, white sandy beach at NOORDHOEK (all 8km of it), which has
an old shipwreck near the Kommetjie end, and further on you’ll reach the wilder
option of SCARBOROUGH. Around Cape Point and into False Bay the water
gets warmer – which is great for bathers, but also, sadly, for sharks. Remember
to check the shark spotter flags (see page 128) before you take a dip. At Simon’s
Town you’ll get to swim with the African penguins at BOULDERS PENGUIN
COLONY (tmnp.co.za), or take photos from the wheelchair-friendly boardwalk.
Next are GLENCAIRN and the family friendly FISH HOEK. With its colourful
bathing boxes and sheltered tidal pool, ST JAMES beach is ideal for children,
while MUIZENBERG enjoys its reputation as ‘Surfers Corner’. MELKBAAI beach

‘The beauty of Cape Town is that I can easily leave the city and
escape to wild spaces, slip below the ocean surface and play
with seals, swim with sharks and explore the kelp forests.
There’s no place like it for those who love natural beauty’
Steve Benjamin, Animal Ocean, animalocean.co.za

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Off the beach and in the water,
you’ll get a completely different
view of the city. Go snorkelling
in the warm months (September
to April) with ANIMAL OCEAN
(animalocean.co.za) and have a
close encounter with Hout Bay’s
seals. Or sail out there with CIRCE
LAUNCHES (circelaunches.
co.za) or DRUMBEAT CHARTERS
(drumbeatcharters.co.za). Use
a kayak to pop in at the Boulders
penguins with KAYAK CAPE
TOWN (kayakcapetown.co.za) or
go diving on the False Bay coast
with DIVE ACTION (diveaction.
co.za) or DOWN SOUTH SCUBA
(downsouthscuba.co.za). Venture
off the Table Bay coast with the
WATERFRONT BOAT COMPANY

(waterfrontboats.co.za) at the
V&A Waterfront, or off the False
Bay coast with SIMON’S TOWN
BOAT COMPANY (boatcompany.
co.za). Land-based whale-watching
hot spots include Glencairn, Fish
Hoek, Chapman’s Peak and Cape
Point, but also off the Sea Point
Promenade. Or head to Hermanus and
let HERMANUS WHALE CRUISERS
(hermanus-whale-cruises.co.za)
or SOUTHERN RIGHT CHARTERS
(southernrightcharters.co.za) get
you as close as legally possible to the
pods that migrate there from June
to November. For wheelchair-friendly
spots see accessiblecapetown.
com or travelwithrene.co.za

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RESERVES, FORESTS
& WETLANDS
Any discussion of Cape Town’s flora
must start with KIRSTENBOSCH
NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN

(sanbi.org.za). Situated in the heart
of the unique Cape Floral Kingdom and
established in 1913, it has recently
celebrated its centenary. Kirstenbosch
is family friendly, with lawns for picnics
and gentle streams and walking trails
to enjoy, including the new CANOPY
WALKWAY and the Braille Trail (see
page 30). Summers bring the everpopular Sunday afternoon open-air
concerts (see EVENTS on page 138).
In the Southern Suburbs,
RONDEBOSCH COMMON,
NEWLANDS FOREST and RHODES
MEMORIAL (rhodesmemorial.

co.za) are popular among walkers
and joggers. On the South Peninsula,
DIE OOG BIRD SANCTUARY &
NATURE RESERVE (dieoog.org.za)

in Bergvliet is a sanctuary not just
for birds, but also for the endangered
western leopard toad. If your idea of
a good weekend includes walking,
mountain biking and birdwatching
amid some of nature’s giant tree
species, then a visit to the TOKAI
FOREST ARBORETUM (021 712

Tortoise

in the Strand is a safe swimming
zone for kids, and BIKINI BEACH is
in Gordon’s Bay. Up the West Coast
you’ll find water sports enthusiasts
enjoying a host of activities and
surfing at MILNERTON, BIG BAY and
DOLPHIN BEACH (see EXTREME
CAPE TOWN page 129).

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7471) is a must. The forest was
originally planted as an experiment in
1886 to assess what species would
grow well in the area. SILVERMINE
(sanparks.org) along Ou Kaapse
Weg is a favourite for hiking and
family picnics. It has braai (barbecue)
facilities, a wheelchair-friendly
boardwalk around the reservoir and
forest walks. Swim in the dam
or walk up to ELEPHANT’S EYE
CAVE (021 780 9002) to the viewing
point overlooking Hout Bay and
Noordhoek. THE EDITH STEPHENS
NATURE PARK (021 691 8070) in
Philippi on the Cape Flats is famous
for the endemic fernlike Isoetes
capensis, which dates back over
The City of Cape Town
manages leisure
resorts in some of
the most beautiful
parts of the Cape
metropolitan area
(see page 144). These
include campsites,
comfortable chalets
and small conference
venues. For more info
visit capetown.gov.za/
en/SportRecreation/
Pages/Resorts.

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West Coast National Park

BIRDS &
BEASTS

ECO TIP

200 million years. FALSE BAY
NATURE RESERVE, including

Rondevlei (rondevlei.co.za) in
Grassy Park, offers waterside
trails, boat trips (spot the resident
hippos), carp-fishing and its
overnight bush camp. WOLFGAT
NATURE RESERVE (021 392 5135)
near Mitchells Plain conserves
a 40 000-year-old site featuring
spectacular coastal limestone
cliffs. Along the West Coast, in
Table View, is RIETVLEI NATURE
RESERVE (friendsofrietvlei.co.za),
a wetlands home to pelicans and
flamingos. Fresh-water fishing permits
are available from CAPE NATURE
(capenature.co.za). ZANDVLEI
ESTUARY NATURE RESERVE (021
701 7542) is a wetland, river system
and estuary near MUIZENBERG and
is the last functional estuary on that
coastline. It has two bird hides.
Near the village of Melkbosstrand,
KOEBERG NATURE RESERVE

(021 550 2466) encloses the
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
and has various walking and hiking
trails where you will spot a range
of species of buck, ostriches and
other birds, and zebra. In spring the
West Coast comes alive with the
colours of the spring flowers. It’s part
of the CAPE WEST BIOSPHERE
(capebiosphere.co.za), that also
includes DASSEN ISLAND near
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Your Cape Town adventures
could (indirectly) plant a tree
in the Mother City! A few local
companies have signed up for
the ‘Trees For Travel’ initiative.
Find out more at GREENPOP
(greenpop.org).

Lambert’s Bay, the FOSSIL PARK
near Langebaan and LANGEBAAN
LAGOON, a RAMSAR site. Further
inland is the TYGERBERG NATURE
RESERVE (021 444 8971), which
has walking trails where you can
spot over 130 bird species and more
than 20 different species of mammal.
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE

(helderbergnaturereserve.
co.za) in Somerset West is a great
spot for walking and birdwatching,
and offers a restaurant and picnic
facilities, making it family friendly.
Beyond GORDON’S BAY, the bestknown hiking trails are the WAGON
WHEEL, STEENBRAS GORGE
and the BOLAND TRAIL. Also
worth visiting, even on a day trip, is
KOGELBERG NATURE RESERVE.

For info, hikes and permits,
call 0861 227 362 (capenature.
co.za). Also see capetown.
gov.za/environment.

Cape Town is a birdwatcher’s
paradise. AVES BIRDING TOURS
(avesbirdingtours.com) offers a
week-long bird safari as well as day
tours. AVIAN LEISURE (avianleisure.
com) lets you design your own birding
itinerary, and private guide BRIAN
KIRSCH (briankirschcapetown.
com) will tailormake nature walks,
while CAPE ECO-TOURS (capeecotours.co.za) does birding day tours.
IMVUBU NATURE TOURS (imvubu.
co.za) does walks for birders and boat
trips at Rondevlei (False Bay Nature
Reserve), and locals love the bird hide
at the DICK DENT BIRD SANCTUARY
(021 852 3883) between STRAND
and SOMERSET WEST. Between
Noordhoek and Kommetjie lies IMHOFF
FARM (imhofffarm.co.za), which offers
camel rides, a snake park and reptile
sanctuary, and a farmyard with pigs,
goats, chickens and rabbits. Learn about
ostriches at CAPE POINT OSTRICH
FARM (capepointostrichfarm.
com) or at CAPE TOWN OSTRICH
RANCH (ostrichranch.co.za), off the
N7 in Philadelphia. In the Winelands,
the GIRAFFE HOUSE WILDLIFE
AWARENESS CENTRE (giraffehouse.
co.za) is home to giraffe, zebra,
springbok, caracal, reptiles and birds.
Get close to a cheetah at the CHEETAH
OUTREACH CENTRE (cheetah.
co.za) at Paardevlei in SOMERSET
WEST. Or book for the experience of a
lifetime and walk with a cheetah on the
beach. NATURE DISCOVERY TOURS
(naturediscovery.co.za) does Segway
and quad-bike tours in Elgin.
Visitors can volunteer at SANCCOB
(sanccob.co.za), a rescue, rehabilitation
and research centre for penguins and
other threatened seabirds.

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CYCLING, WALKING,
RUNNING & HIKING
KEEN WALKERS, HIKERS, RUNNERS AND CYCLISTS OF ALL AGES WILL FIND
A BEAUTIFUL ROUTE WHERE THEY CAN STRETCH THEIR LEGS AND ENJOY
SOME OF THE BEST VIEWS AND MEMORIES THE CAPE HAS TO OFFER

CYCLING IN
CAPE TOWN &
THE WINELANDS

MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB

(tygerbergmtb.co.za) for rides in
TYGERBERG NATURE RESERVE

and surrounding hills.
Near Stellenbosch, you can hire
a bike at the DIRTOPIA TRAIL
CENTRE (dirtopia.co.za), and
make use of more than 100m
of elevated tracks and a pump
track. They also have a kids’ BMX
track. JONKERSHOEK NATURE
RESERVE (capenature.co.za) has
15km and 30km mountain bike trails.
In Wellington, BAINS MOUNTAIN
BIKE TRAILS (bainsmtbtrails.co.za)
at the Welvanpas farm offers three
routes that pass through the forest.
Up in Grabouw, the four LEBANON
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS on
WINE ESTATES are fast gaining
in popularity. In the Northern

Cycling from Noordhoek along scenic Chapman’s Peak

The CAPE TOWN CYCLE TOUR
(cycletour.co.za) takes more than
40 000 cyclists from around the world
over a 109km circular route. The next
event is scheduled for 8 March 2015.
Far more challenging is the ABSA
CAPE EPIC (cape-epic.com). About
1 200 riders in two-person teams
cover 800km – including 15 000m of
climbing – in eight days. Race dates
for 2015 are set for 15 to 22 March.
If you are not travelling with your
bike, it’s easy to hire one or book
a guided cycling tour. A favourite
with locals is the downhill ride
from SILVERMINE to the TOKAI
ARBORETUM (tmnp.co.za). The
more experienced mountain biker
can join CAPE MOUNTAIN BIKING
TOURS (capemountainbikingtours.
com) for a full-day 45km ride in
the Silvermine area. Alternatively,

Suburbs, contact the TYGERBERG

AWOL TOURS (awol.travel)
offers bike rides accompanied by a
nature guide in Cape of Good Hope
Nature Reserve. DAYTRIPPERS
(daytrippers.co.za) also does day
trips, as well as off-road mountain
biking in Ceres, Wellington and
Stellenbosch. And for a truly
memorable experience, be sure to
be in Cape Town for full moon for
the social MOONLIGHT MASS
(moonlightmass.co.za) event. As
many as 1 000 cyclists meet in Green
Point from 9pm and cycle a route
past Mouille Point and back into the
city. Or book the three-hour Cape
Town @ Night ride with BIKE &
SADDLE (bikeandsaddle.com). In
Somerset West there are four routes
on the SCHAPENBERG MTB TRAIL
(ongegund.com), which finishes at
Waterkloof Wine Estate.

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(lebanonmtbtrails.co.za) traverse
varied landscapes of orchards, fynbos
and forest. The trails at THREE
OAK VALLEY (oakvalley.co.za) are
set on the mountain slopes of the
Groenlandberg and include rides from
14km to 25km long. BIKES ’N WINES
(bikesnwines.com) does 9km to
15km day tours or overnight packages
through the Winelands, including
tastings and cellar tours. BIKE &
SADDLE (bikeandsaddle.com)
offers a Constantia Wine Valley tour,
a single-track fix and tours further
afield at INVERDOORN PRIVATE
GAME RESERVE (inverdoorn.com)
near Ceres, and exciting five- to nineday tours of the countryside. iRIDE
AFRICA TOURING (irideafrica.
com), has bikes and racks for hire.
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WALKING &
CYCLING IN THE
TOWNSHIPS
You can also join BIKE & SADDLE
for a cycle tour of Khayelitsha.
Meet the community while you
sample home-brewed beer at a
shebeen or watch hairdressers
braiding. Alternatively, cycle Langa
with VAMOS (vamos.co.za) or
AWOL TOURS (awoltours.co.za).
AWOL has partnered with BICYCLE
EMPOWERMENT NETWORK
(BEN) SOUTH AFRICA (benbikes.

org.za) to offer cycling tours of
Masiphumelele, a vibrant township
close to Fish Hoek. Near Somerset
West, you can do a walking tour from
LWANDLE MIGRANT LABOUR
MUSEUM (lwandle.com).

OVERNIGHT HIKES
If a couple of hours in a reserve
aren’t enough, then book for the
HOERIKWAGGO TRAIL (sanparks.
org), a five-day, four-night 75km
hiking trail from Cape Town to Cape
Point, which takes in mountain
peaks, forests and beaches.
(Accommodation and park entry
fees are not included, and you may
have to hire an accredited guide.)
You can break it up into two- to
five-day hikes (15,4km to 87,9km).
WALK IN AFRICA (walkinafrica.
com) does The Mountains in the
Sea, a five-day hike. The ecofriendly
Oudebosch Cabins at KOGELBERG
NATURE RESERVE (capenature.

co.za) in Betty’s Bay are built from
environmentally sensitive materials
(sleep four each) and offer fynbos
vistas and an ecopool. Excellent
hiking in the mountains and
river swims.

GUIDED DAY
HIKES & RUNNING
RUN CAPE TOWN does sightseeingon-the-run tours, including Gugulethu
(runcapetown.co.za), as does

on, hop-off’ bus route. CAPE
HIKING AND RUNNING TOURS

(capehikingandrunningtours.
co.za) and WILD TREASURE
(wildtreasurehiking.co.za) do
guided trail running and Table
Mountain hikes. Also on Table
Mountain: PATHFINDERS
(pathfinders.co.za), HIKE TABLE
MOUNTAIN (hiketablemountain.
co.za), MOTHER CITY HIKERS
(mothercityhikers.co.za.co.za),

ENERGY IN ABUNDANCE

TABLE MOUNTAIN WALKS

(energy-in-abundance.com).
Its Big 5 Running Tour includes
the five runs along the ‘hop-

(tablemountainwalks.co.za). In
False Bay, ZEE’S CAPE TOURS does
beach hikes (zeescapetours.co.za).

NATURAL FRIENDS
TO LIVE IN HARMONY WITH THE CAPE’S WILDLIFE,
PLEASE NOTE THESE PRECAUTIONS, FOR YOUR
SAFETY AND THEIRS
BABOON SAFETY
+ Slow down and stay in your car. Keep
doors locked and windows closed.
+ It is illegal to feed the baboons.
+ Do not touch them.
+ If baboons turn up while you’re
hiking or picnicking, move away
from them.
+ Campers must store food in lockable
trunks and fridges.
+ Use baboon-proof refuse bins.
+ If baboons get into your car, get
out, open all doors and do not
block their exit. If they take your
bag, stay calm and do not confront
them. Wait until they leave and
then retrieve your bag.

‘Table Mountain is the heart and
soul of Cape Town for me. Its
breathtaking panoramic views,
unique flora and variety of hiking
and climbing routes energise and
revitalise my body and soul’

SHARK SAFETY
Look out for the shark-spotter flags
in False Bay (if no flag is visible, then
there is no spotter on duty).
Shark spotter on
duty, visibility good.
No sharks seen.
Shark spotter on duty,
visibility poor.

High shark alert.
Be cautious.
Shark spotted and siren
activated. Stay out of
the water.
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
021 480 7700. Report a sighting
to the SHARK SPOTTERS

(sharkspotters.org.za) on
078 174 4244.

Robyn Kayser, Table Mountain Hikes and Climbs, tablemountainhikesandclimbs.wordpress.com

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An exhilarating boat trip around Cape Point

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EXTREME CAPE TOWN

the seal colony on Duiker Island as well
as Maori Bay, famous for its shipwrecks.

CAPE TOWN OFFERS JUST ABOUT EVERY
EXTREME SPORT IN THE BOOK, PLUS IT’S
AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. SO, WHETHER
YOU ARE A BEGINNER OR A HARDCORE
ADRENALINE ADDICT, GEAR UP AND TRY
AT LEAST ONE EXTREME SPORT

HIKING
See page 128 opposite for information
on guided overnight hikes or day hikes
around Cape Town. STELLENBOSCH

ABSEILING
Table Mountain is the most popular
adventure at ABSEIL AFRICA
(abseilafrica.co.za). No climbing
experience needed, but you must be
physically fit. Don’t miss its abseiling and
kloofing excursions at Kamikaze Kanyon.
STELLENBOSCH ADVENTURE
CENTRE (adventureshop.co.za) does

Waterfront Discovery Challenge

Table Mountain abseiling and other
tours and adventures.

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CIRCUS TRAINING
Ideal for groups, THE SOUTH
AFRICAN NATIONAL CIRCUS
SCHOOL (sancircus.co.za) will

show you how to fly through the air.
FISHING
TWO OCEANS SPORT FISHING
CHARTERS (tosf.co.za) and BIG
BLUE FISHING CHARTERS

(bigbluefishingcharters.com) in
Simon’s Town or HOOKED ON AFRICA
(hookedonafrica.co.za) in Hout Bay
offer offshore and inshore game-fishing
and reef-fishing charter trips. CLASSIC
CAPE CHARTERS (capecharters.
co.za) and the TWO OCEANS SPORT
FISHING CHARTERS (tosf.co.za)
both offer a range of boating, fishing and
sailing experiences. Or book a private
charter with DRUMBEAT CHARTERS
(drumbeatcharters.co.za) and visit

ADVENTURE CENTRE

(adventureshop.co.za) does guided
day hikes in Jonkershoek as well as
a vineyard hiking trail.
HELICOPTER RIDES
Take a ride in a restored 1963 military
bird with HUEY HELICOPTER
COMPANY (huey-helicopter.
co.za), or book a scenic flight with
CAPE TOWN HELICOPTERS

(helicopterscapetown.co.za)
or NAC MAKANA (nakmakana.
com) from the V&A Waterfront. They
also do Winelands and golf charters.
SILVERCROSS HELICOPTERS

(silvercross.co.za) is based near Cape
Town International Airport, making
flights convenient for visitors who want
to do a scenic trip just after they arrive
or just before they leave.
MICROLIGHT FLYING
Close to Durbanville, AERO SPORT
WESTERN CAPE FLIGHT SCHOOL

(aerosport.co.za) offers tuition on
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just 2½ hours from Cape Town.
AFRICAN WATER WANDERERS

Tandem paragliding off Lion’s Head

(africanwaterwanderers.co.za)
offers river rafting on the Breede River
near Worcester, just 1½ hours away.
GRAVITY ADVENTURES (gravity.
co.za) does kayaking on Langebaan
Lagoon and sea kayaking on the Atlantic
Ocean. THE PADDLING CENTRE
(thepaddlingcentre.com), run by
our world champion David Mocke and
based in Fish Hoek, offers the world’s
best downwind run: the Miller’s Run,
as well as estuary canoeing. KAYAK
CAPE TOWN (kayakcapetown.
com) offers sea-kayaking trips from
Simon’s Town, a novel way to see
penguins. SURFSTORE AFRICA
(surfstore.co.za) or KITEKAHUNAS
(kitekahunas.com) does beginner
and advanced courses in kite surfing.
Blouberg Beach is kitesurfing central
and BEST KITEBOARDING AFRICA
(bestkiteboardingafrica.com) offers
kitesurfing products and lessons.
CAPE TOWN WATERSPORTS

(capetown-watersports.com)
organises kiteboarding, SUP,
windsurfing and surfing.

flexi- and fixed-wing microlights
and gyrocopters.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
See page 127 or visit PEDAL POWER
(pedalpower.org.za) for do-ityourself routes.
PARAGLIDING
There are many operators of this
popular extreme activity, including
tandem paragliding off Lion’s Head.
Book with accredited members of
Cape Town Tourism. Also try: CAPE
TOWN TANDEM PARAGLIDING

(paraglide.co.za) or BIRDMEN
PARAGLIDING (birdmen.co.za).

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QUAD BIKING
If quad biking is what you’re after,
head for the Overberg with TRIACTIVE EVENTS (triactive.co.za).
They also do groups and team building.
RACING CARS
Attend a day of training and then drive
an F1 race car at the KILLARNEY RACE
TRACK (wpmc.co.za) in Table View,
15 minutes’ drive from the city.
RAFTING, KITE SURFING
& KAYAKING
FELIX UNITE (felixunite.com) offers
river rafting on the Orange and Breede
rivers, the closest base near Swellendam,

SANDBOARDING
Sandboard on the Atlantis Dunes
with SUN SCENE (sunscene.co.za),
which offers a full introduction, from
the basics to turning steep bowls.
GARY’S SURF SCHOOL (garysurf.
com) does sandboarding in Fish Hoek.
SHARK CAGE DIVING &
WHALE WATCHING
Try APEX SHARK EXPEDITIONS
(apexpredators.com) in Simon’s Town,
SHARK ZONE (sharkzone.co.za) in
Gansbaai and False Bay, while DYER
ISLAND CRUISES (dyer-islandcruises.co.za), WHITE SHARK
PROJECTS (whitesharkprojects.
co.za), WHITE SHARK DIVING
(white-shark-diving.com), and
www.capetown.travel

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

SHARK DIVING UNLIMITED

(sharkdivingunlimited.co.za) and
SHARK AND SAFARI (sharkandsafari.
co.za) operate from Gansbaai and
WHITE SHARK ADVENTURES

Surfing is popular all year round

(whitesharkadventures.co.za) from
Kleinbaai. SHARK LADY (sharklady.
co.za) is based in Hermanus. WHITE
SHARK AFRICA (whitesharkafrica.
com) is based in Mossel Bay.
For those more inclined to watching
mammals, the SIMON’S TOWN BOAT
COMPANY (boatcompany.co.za) has
regular whale watching expeditions.
SKYDIVING
SKYDIVE CAPE TOWN

(skydivecapetown.za.net) offer
tandem skydiving. 5th Element also
does Segway tours in Elgin.
SURFING
For big-wave riders, Dungeons off
Hout Bay can produce 8m (25 ft) waves

in winter months (May to September).
Find surf updates at WAVESCAPE
(wavescape.co.za).
GARY’S SURF SCHOOL (garysurf.

com) is open to everyone.
STOKED SCHOOL OF SURF

(stokedsurfschool.com) and
LEARN TO SURF (learn2surf.co.za)
do group and private lessons.
Try stand-up paddle surfing with
BING SURF SCHOOL (bingsurf.
co.za) , which offers SUP on the
V&A Waterfront’s canals.

At swift we are renowned for our long-term relationships with our corporate clients, tour
agencies and regular passengers.
Our unmarked fleet of mercedes benz vehicles offer you the ultimate in luxury, style and
comfort. 
Equipped with a satellite tracking device and constant telephonic contact for your safety and
peace of mind. 
We are one of only a few transport operators who have been awarded a full operating
licence which indicates our compliance and commitment to the highest industry standards
and -requirements.
We are bee compliant, a true empowerment initiative the chauffeurs are also co-owners of the
business and share fully in all profits. 
These chauffeurs hold more than 15 years industry experience each, with Public Drivers Permits
and have undergone advanced drivers training, fire fighting- and first-aid training. 
We know Cape Town and it’s surrounds and  promise to be well groomed and professional at
all times.
Hope to meet you Swiftly.

Contact us: 90 Connaught Road, Elsies River, Cape Town
078 161 3151 / www.swiftsa.co.za / [email protected]

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GREAT OUTDOORS

ROCK CLIMBING
CLIMB ZA (climb.co.za) offers
climbing routes around the city, while
CITY ROCK (cityrock.co.za) is a
popular indoor climbing wall.

Snorkelling with Hout Bay’s seals

SOCCER
Outdoor five-a-side courts
(fivesfutbol.co.za) are found all over
the city; indoor courts at Claremont’s
STADIUM ON MAIN (021 671 3665).

GET ACTIVE
CAPE TOWN WAS NAMED SOUTH AFRICA’S FITTEST
CITY IN 2013 – AND WITH SO MANY PLACES TO PLAY
AND SPECTATE, THAT’S NO SURPRISE
DIVING
ANIMAL OCEAN (animalocean.

co.za) leads scuba diving and snorkelling
adventures in False Bay and Hout Bay,
and DIVE INN (diveinn.co.za) leads
shipwreck dives around the Peninsula.
PISCES DIVERS (piscesdivers.
co.za) , DOWN SOUTH SCUBA
(downsouthscuba.co.za) and ALPHA
DIVE CENTRE (alphadivecentre.
co.za) offer a range of courses and some
do underwater photography lessons,
while DIVE ACTION (diveaction.
co.za) does more intensive lessons.

GYMS (roarkgyms.com) or one of the
CROSSFIT affiliates (capecrossfit.

com). The SPORTS SCIENCE
INSTITUTE (www.ssisa.com) has
on-site experts and its own gym.
GOLF
See our special section on page 136.
HORSE RIDING
Harness your inner cowboy on a
beach gallop with Noordhoek’s
SLEEPY HOLLOW HORSE RIDING
(sleepyhollowhorseriding.co.za) or

Kommetjie’s IMHOFF EQUESTRIAN
CENTRE (horseriding.co.za),

VIRGIN ACTIVE (virginactive.co.za),

or ride the Constantia vineyards
with ALASSIO STABLES (082
430 2300). In Stellenbosch, contact

PLANET FITNESS (planetfitness.

STELLENBOSCH ADVENTURE

co.za) and ZONE FITNESS
(zonefitness.co.za) are good for
beginners, while serious gym junkies are
at home at smaller joints like ROARK

CENTRE (adventureshop.co.za).

FITNESS

www.capetown.travel

TENNIS
The SEA POINT TENNIS CLUB
(seapointtennis.com) is Cape Town’s
oldest tennis club.

Mountain climibing on Table Mountain

PLAY

SWIMMING & BATHING
You’ll find the traditional Turkish
LONG STREET BATHS (021 400
3302) at the mountain end of Long
Street. Public swimming pools
include SEA POINT SWIMMING
POOL (021 434 3341), NEWLANDS
SWIMMING POOL (021 674 4197) and
MUIZENBERG SWIMMING POOL,
which also has a waterslide (021 788
1929). (See capetown.gov.za/en/
SportRecreation/Pages/Pools.
aspx).

RUNNING
For some exciting sightseeing-whileyou-run options, see page 128.
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GREAT OUTDOORS

BEST OF THE BEST

WATERSPORTS
DRAGON BOAT RACING

(dragonboat.org.za) runs from
the V&A Waterfront Marina Basin.
MILNERTON AQUATIC CLUB
(milnertonaquaticclub.co.za) offers

waterskiing and windsurfing, while
BLUE ROCK ADVENTURE PARK

(bluerock.co.za) near Sir Lowry’s Pass
does wakeboarding and waterskiing.
For yachting go to the ROYAL CAPE

ETHICAL
TRAVELLER TIP
Look out for local operators
who have signed up for
FAIR TRADE TOURISM a
commitment to fair wages
and working conditions, fair
purchasing and operations,
equitable distribution of
benefits and respect for
human rights, culture and
the environment.

Cycle races and marathons (below) are popular events

Dragon Boat racing

Cape Town hosts a number
of sporting events that draw
participants from around the world
(see EVENTS CALENDAR, page 138).
Thanks to the beauty of the Cape
Peninsula, cycling and running
events are particularly popular.

YACHT CLUB (rcyc.co.za) in Table
Bay Harbour, or Simon’s Town’s FALSE
BAY YACHT CLUB (fbyc.co.za).

WATCH
CRICKET

SAHARA PARK NEWLANDS (wpca.
org.za) hosts domestic first-class and
international cricket all year round. For
stadium tours, contact GATEWAY TO
NEWLANDS (newlandstours.co.za).

RUGBY UNION
The Stormers (Super Rugby) and
Western Province (Currie Cup) have their
HQ at NEWLANDS RUGBY STADIUM
(wprugby.com), which also hosts Tests.

+ The 109km CapeTown Cycle
Tour route (cycletour.co.za)
takes more than 40 000 cyclists
from Green Point down to Cape
Point and back again. Next tour:
8 March 2015.

SOCCER
Local top-tier football club Ajax Cape
Town plays its home games at CAPE
TOWN STADIUM (021 417 0111),
purpose-built for the 2010 FIFA World
Cup, and at the newly rebuilt ATHLONE
STADIUM (021 637 6607).

FAMILY FUN
ACROBRANCH (acrobranch.co.za) at Constantia Nek offers zip-lining
and obstacle courses that are fun for the whole family (from age three
up), or try the new CAPE CANOPY TOUR® in the Hottentots Holland
Nature Reserve, Grabouw. Created in partnership with Cape Nature
Conservation, it will have 12 platforms above the Riviersonderend Gorge
with adrenaline-surging slides of up to 300m long. Call Ryan (072 217 7753) to
book. Two trained guides accompany each group (ages five and up) on the
2½-hour tour, which includes a 4x4 journey through the nature reserve.
www.capetown.travel

+ The Old Mutual Two Oceans
Marathon is a scenic 56km route
(twooceansmarathon.org.za)
held on the Easter weekend
(3 and 4 April 2015), but the real fun
is had in the 21km half marathon.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Cape Town Stadium being built for the
FIFA World Cup on part of its location.
It is here that Ward’s warning of not
keeping your head down is understood,
as spectacular views of Table Mountain
are on offer.
‘Take the scenic route to the
south of the city and WESTLAKE
(westlakegolfclub.co.za), famed for
its flat pines, and CLOVELLY (clovelly.
co.za), a charming dune-lined course,
are complemented by STEENBERG,
(steenberggolfclub.co.za), a modern
real-estate development, which was
recently voted SOUTH AFRICA’S
Atlantic Beach Golf Club

BEST GOLF RESORT AND
NUMBER TWO IN THE WORLD.

GOLF HIGHLIGHTS
AVID GOLFERS ARE SPOILT FOR CHOICE
IN THE CAPE, WHERE SCENERY, FINE WINES
AND GOURMET DINING COMBINE TO CREATE
AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Barry Ward, the renowned UK golf
travel journalist, who has for over
40 years travelled the world writing
about golf courses, says playing
golf in the Cape region makes it
practically impossible to keep your
head down, maintain your weight
and stay sober! He explains: ‘Such
sensational scenery everywhere
you look, the off-course choices
of quality dining options and the
abundance of remarkable good
cellar-door experiences to
complement the excellent South
African wines are all so alluring.
Added of course to the quality and
variety of golf course choices.’
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GOLF GURU, LARRY GOULD,

couldn’t agree more: ‘The variety
of choice is evident in the mix of
traditional conventional courses
and the new estate courses
that have blossomed in the past
20 years. A quartet of these
traditional courses has already
celebrated centenaries.’ These are
ROYAL CAPE (royalcapegolf.
co.za), RONDEBOSCH
(rondeboschgolfclub.co.za),
MOWBRAY (mowbraygolfclub.
co.za) and METROPOLITAN
(metropolitangolfclub.co.za), the
nine-hole gem bordering the City,
which has been modernised due to the

‘It’s in the WINELANDS, however,
that Ward’s understanding of our great
on-course and off-course choices
really comes to the fore. Visually
enchanting mountains peppered with
vineyards and natural indigenous
flora abound, especially around
some of the finest new real-estate
and golf experiences: DE ZALZE
GOLF COURSE (dezalzegolf.
com) in Stellenbosch held the
Eisenhower trophy in conjunction with
STELLENBOSCH GOLF COURSE

(stellenboschgolfclub.com), its
traditional tree-lined neighbour. Equally
good is PEARL VALLEY (pearlvalley.
co.za), a Jack Nicklaus Signature
course in the famous Franschhoek
Valley that held the SA Open
championship for three years. And just
outside the town of Somerset West is
ERINVALE (erinvalegolfclub.com),
where the World Cup of golf visited
in 1996. This is the course that Ward
described as “one you want to wrap up
in a blanket, take home so you can play
it every day!”’
Visit larrygouldgolf.com
for more info.
www.capetown.travel

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Ratanga Junction Theme Park

GREAT OUTDOORS

Seasonal Operating
Schedule
- most Western Cape
School Holidays and
special Bonus Days
For more info go to:
www.ratanga.co.za
or phone: 0861 200 300

Terms and conditions apply

GOLF COURSES

Recommended golf clubs
in the city and its surrounds
include: ATLANTIC
BEACH GOLF CLUB

(atlanticbeachgolfclub.co.za)
in Melkbosstrand • BELLVILLE
GOLF CLUB (bellvillegolf.
co.za) in Welgemoed
• CLOVELLY GOLF
COURSE & COUNTRY
CLUB (clovelly.co.za)
• DURBANVILLE GOLF
CLUB (durbanvillegolfclub.
co.za) • KING DAVID GOLF
CLUB (kingdavidgolfclub.

co.za) in Parow
• METROPOLITAN GOLF
CLUB (metropolitangolfclub.
co.za) in Mouille Point
• MILNERTON GOLF
COURSE (milnertongolf.
co.za) • MOWBRAY GOLF
COURSE (mowbraygolfclub.
co.za) • PAROW GOLF
CLUB (parowgolfclub.co.za)
• RONDEBOSCH GOLF

www.capetown.travel

CLUB (rondeboschgolfclub.
com) • ROYAL CAPE
GOLF CLUB (royalcapegolf.

co.za) in Wynberg
• STEENBERG GOLF
COURSE (steenberg
golfclub.co.za) in Constantia
• WESTLAKE GOLF
(westlakegolfclub.co.za).

BEYOND THE CITY
ARABELLA GOLF CLUB

(arabellawesterncapehotel.
com) in Kleinmond
• DEVONVALE GOLF
COURSE (devonvale.co.za)
in Stellenbosch • DE ZALZE
GOLF CLUB (dezalzegolf.
com) in Stellenbosch
• ERINVALE GOLF CLUB
(erinvale.com) in Somerset
West • GREENWAYS
(greenwaysestate.co.za)
in Strand • HELDERBERG
VILLAGE GOLF COURSE

(helderbergvillage.org.
za) in Somerset West

• HERMANUS GOLF
CLUB (hgc.co.za) • KUILS
RIVER GOLF CLUB
(kuilsrivergolfclub.co.za)
• PAARL GOLF CLUB
(paarlgolfclub.co.za)
• PEARL VALLEY GOLF
COURSE (pearlvalley.co.za)
in Paarl • STELLENBOSCH
GOLF CLUB (stellenbosch
golfclub.com) • STRAND
GOLF CLUB (strandgolfclub.
co.za).

RESIDENTIAL GOLF
ESTATES
ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF
ESTATE (atlanticbeach.

co.za) in Melkbosstrand
• BOSCHENMEER GOLF

AND COUNTRY ESTATE

(boschenmeerhoa.co.za)
in Paarl • DEVONVALE
GOLF AND WINE ESTATE

(devonvale.co.za) in Bottelary
Valley close to Stellenbosch
• ERINVALE GOLF AND

COUNTRY ESTATE (erinvale.
com) in the Helderberg
• FERNKLOOF GOLF
ESTATE (fernkloofestate.
co.za) in Hermanus, beneath
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
• GREENWAYS GOLF
ESTATE (greenwayestate.
co.za) in Strand • PEARL
VALLEY GOLF ESTATE

(pearlvalleygolfestates.
com) in Paarl • STEENBERG
ESTATE (steenberggolfclub.
co.za) in Tokai.

BOOKINGS
OZZIES GOLF GUIDE

(ozziesgolfguide.co.za) offers
a service including securing teeoff times and equipment hire.

GOLFING TOURS

Contact PLATINUM GOLF
TOURS (platinumgolf.
co.za) or SA GOLFING AND
SAFARI TOURS (golfingsafaris.com).

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1–2 November
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9 November
Cape Town and surrounds
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1 December–6 April

Kirstenbosch National
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Grand Parade
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MOONLIGHT MASS
6 December

Cape Town
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Lourensford Wine Estate,
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wpa.org.za

Newlands Brewery,
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10 December

Cape Town Stadium
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TOY RUN
30 November

Maynardville, Wynberg
imoc.co.za

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
30 November
Grand Parade
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NOVEMBER

CAPE TOWN MINSTREL CARNIVAL
2 January
Cape Town City

SOUTH AFRICA VS WEST INDIES
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2–6 January
Sahara Park, Newlands
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Grand West
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Hamilton’s Rugby Club,
Green Point
capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za

CAPE TOWN ELECTRONIC MUSIC
FESTIVAL

SOUTH AFRICA VS WEST INDIES
T20 CRICKET
9 January

AN EVENING WITH JOHN LEGEND:
THE ALL OF ME TOUR
16–17 November

CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL OF BEER
28–30 November

Kirstenbosch National
Botanical Garden, Cape Town
webtickets.co.za

6–7 February
Hamilton’s Rugby Club,
Green Point
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COMMUNITY CHEST TWILIGHT
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2 December

VITAL RUN 2014
6 December

BIERFEST CAPE TOWN
14–16 November

KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER SUNSET
CONCERTS 2015
1 January–6 April

L’ORMARINS QUEEN’S PLATE 2015
10 January
MCQP
20 December

Cape Town Stadium,
Green Point
mcqp.co.za

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
18–20 December

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
waterfront.co.za

NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT AND
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
31 December

Kenilworth Racecourse,
lqp.co.za

STELLENBOSCH WINE FESTIVAL
30 January–1 February

Stellenbosch
stellenboschwinefestival.co.za

J&B MET
31 January

Kenilworth
j&bmet.co.za

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12 February
Grand West
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13–14 February
Cape Town Ostrich Ranch
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25–27 February
Cape Town International
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designindaba.com

COMMUNITY CHEST CARNIVAL
26 February–1 March
Wynberg
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27 February–1 March
Cape Town International
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27 February–7 March
Cape Town City Bowl
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V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
waterfront.co.za

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Grand Parade/City Hall
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1–6 April

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1–7 March

Cape Town Stadium
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Cape Town City Bowl
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1 March–6 April

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8 March
Cape Town
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4 April

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2–5 April (TBC)

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27–28 March
Cape Town International
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1–2 May

TABLE OF PEACE & UNITY
24 May

THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEDDING
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6–7 June

Bloubergstrand
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Table Mountain

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26 May–22 June
Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch
eddycassar.co.za

Cape Town International
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thesaweddingshow.co.za

RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY
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14 June
The Fugard Theatre,
Cape Town
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Mid June (TBC)

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17–19 April

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Constantia Uitsig Cricket
Oval, Constantia
constantiafoodandwine.co.za

DECOREX CAPE TOWN
24–27 April

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29–30 May

Cape Town International
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decorex.co.za

Gugulethu Square Mall,
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SUIDOOSTERFEES
27 April–3 May

GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW
29 May–1 June

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Lourensford Wine Estate,
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Cape Town
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1–22 June

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3–4 April

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THE TEDDY BEAR FAIR
1 May

Kirstenbosch National
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1 May

GORDONS BAY WINTER
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19 June–19 July

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Cape Town International
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3–12 July

THE TWO OCEANS HERMANUS
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2–5 October

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Hermanus
whalefestival.co.za

ROCKING THE DAISIES
Beginning October (TBC)

Cloof Wine Estate, Darling
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OPEN DESIGN CAPE TOWN
Beginning August (TBC)
City Centre
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CAPE TOWN WORLD MUSIC
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17–18 July (TBC)

Cape Town City Hall
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FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL
18–19 July
Franschhoek
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WEST SIDE STORY
1–23 August

The Fugard Theatre,
Cape Town
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ARTSCAPE WOMEN’S ARTS
FESTIVAL
6–9 August

Artscape Theatre, Cape Town
artscape.co.za

TRU-CAPE WINDGAT FESTIVAL
5 September
Pringle Bay
tru-cape.co.za

CTICC and
V&A Waterfront
capetownboatshow.com

CREATIVE WEEK CAPE TOWN
12–22 September

OPEN STREETS FESTIVAL
Beginning October (TBC)

City Centre
creativeweekct.co.za

Cape Town & surrounds
openstreets.co.za

OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL 2015
Mid September (TBC)

OUTSURANCE 94.5KFM
GUN RUN
Mid October (TBC)

Cape Town
openbookfestival.co.za

THE SANLAM CAPE TOWN
MARATHON 2015
Mid September (TBC)

Cape Town and surrounds
capetownmarathon.org.za

CAPE TOWN FRINGE FESTIVAL
2015
Mid September (TBC)
Cape Town
capetownfringe.co.za

GUILLAUME TELL–GIOACHINO
ROSSINI PERFORMS OPERA
9 August

Cape Town International
Convention Centre
capetownfashionweek.com

JULY

WEST SIDE STORY
23 July–23 August
The Fugard Theatre,
Cape Town
thefugard.com

CAPE TOWN FLOWER SHOW 2015
Mid September (TBC)

V&A Waterfront,
Cape Town
oia.co.za

CAPE TOWN DIWALI FESTIVAL
Mid October (TBC)
Ratanga Junction,
Cape Town
computicket.com

INTERNATIONAL ORIENTAL
DANCE FESTIVAL
End October (TBC)

Green Point Cricket Ground,
Cape Town
capetownflowershow.co.za

Cape Town and surrounds
iodfcapetown.com

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25–27 September

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AUGUST

OUT IN AFRICA FILM FESTIVAL
Mid October (TBC)

Zandvlei, Muizenberg
capementalhealth.co.za

TOTALSPORTS LADIES RUN/WALK
9 August

MERCEDES-BENZ CAPE TOWN
FASHION WEEK 2015
End July (TBC)

Green Point Park,
Green Point
thegunrun.co.za

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL
KITE FESTIVAL 2015
31 October–
1 November (TBC)

The Fugard Theatre,
Cape Town
computicket.com

Stellenbosch
topevents.co.za

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL
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9–11 October

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formations and clear waterfalls create a natural playground in which to reconnect with
the essence of life. 021 437 9278, bushmanskloof.co.za

Hillcrest Manor Guest House, Tamboerskloof
Hillcrest Manor is a Victorian-style home that has been tastefully renovated to reflect
the elegance of this era while providing all the modern facilities expected by today’s
discerning guest. Nestled at the foot of Cape Town’s famous Lion’s Head, in a peaceful
upmarket residential area, Hillcrest Manor offers easy access to the city centre, V&A
Waterfront, restaurants and beaches. 021 423 7459, hillcrestmanor.co.za

Magellan’s Passage Guest House, Simon’s Town
This AA superior graded, eco-friendly guest house boasts beautifully appointed suites
overlooking False Bay and the Swartkop Nature Reserve, where whales are a common
sight from July to November. Explore the Cape’s maritime history at the Simon’s Town
Naval Museum or pop down to Boulders Beach to visit the penguins en route to iconic
Cape Point. Meals available on request. 021 786 5291, magellanspassage.com

Moonglow Guesthouse, Simon’s Town
Enjoy picturesque and expansive views across False Bay from this four-star guest house
set high on the mountain near Simon’s Town. Six en-suite rooms, beautifully decorated
with an eclectic mix of antiques and artwork, create a warm, homely feel. An English
breakfast, served every morning, sets you up for a day on the beach, whale-watching or
exploring the scenic coastal road to Cape Point. 021 786 5902, moonglow.co.za

The Tarragon, Hout Bay
Luxurious self-catering, serviced cottages in the coastal village of Hout Bay are set in
gardens boasting magnificent valley and mountain views in an area of outstanding beauty.
Cottages sleep 2–6 people and are equipped with all the modern appliances you’ll need.
Extras include Wi-Fi, babysitters, laundry services and holistic massage treatments. Rates
from R1 200 per night per cottage. 021 791 4155, 076 191 7755, thetarragon.com

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Camps Bay
The award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is situated on unspoiled mountain
slopes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Cape Town’s most scenic coastal route. Part of
the family-run Red Carnation Hotels Collection, unique features include the tranquil spa,
an intimate private cinema and breathtaking views from the legendary Azure Restaurant
and stylish Leopard Bar. 021 437 9255, 12apostleshotel.com

Wild Rose Country Lodge, Noordhoek
Relax in comfort at this thatched lodge in the gorgeous South Peninsula, 30km from the
City Centre. It offers six luxury en-suite bedrooms decorated in colonial and ethnic style.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and Chapman’s Peak while relaxing on the
wooden deck, or in the swimming pool or Jacuzzi. There’s a small conference facility, free
Wi-Fi and all areas are easily accessible for the disabled. 021 785 4140, wildrose.co.za

TOURS AND TRANSPORT

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Adventure Wine Tours, Elgin
Your experienced guide will lead you on a private safari tour of wine farms in the Elgin
valley, with 20–30 wines to choose from and a delicious lunch or picnic provided. A fivestar experience suitable for big groups, it includes spectacular views of the Winelands,
with talks on wine production, photography opportunities, tastings and meet and greets
with the winemakers. 021 859 1989, 083 461 4567, adventurewinetours.co.za

Cape Tourist Guide Connection, Western Cape
Explore the beauty, hear the stories and be inspired as we connect you with the Cape. We
provide you with direct access to passionate, qualified and accredited tourist guides and
let them be your connection to value-added personal experiences and unique insights.
We assist with historical, cultural, wine and special-interest tours. We also offer itinerary
planning and endorsement services. [email protected]

Medan Tours CC, Western Cape
From the moment we meet and greet you at Cape Town International Airport we will make
you feel at home in our city. Your VIP experience is guaranteed with guided private half- and
full-day tours around the Peninsula and friendly consultants who will gladly assist you with
arrangements for airport shuttles, accommodation and additional activities. Our services
are available seven days a week. 081 086 9649, 021 461 2069, medantours.co.za

Nature Discovery, Elgin
Thrill seekers come and explore mountain trails with this five-star operator specialising
in quad bike, motorcycle and 4x4 tours. Using modern equipment, the family friendly
eco-educationals are led by registered, informative guides through forests and nature
reserves with spectacular scenery. Rated as one of Trip Advisor’s top experiences, it’s
a must-do for adventure lovers. 083 461 4567, 021 859 1989, naturediscovery.co.za

SK Sambu Tours & Transfers, Western Cape
We ensure our customers are safely taken care of in relation to South Africa’s transport and
tourism regulations. We specialise in tours around the Cape Peninsula and Jo’burg CBD.
We provide a diverse range of services that include local and country tours, hotel transfers,
courier services, mining transport services, airport shuttle services and long-distance
busses, among others. 083 238 6749, sksambutoursandtransfers.wozaonline.co.za

Travel with Rene, Western Cape
We provide wheelchair accessible transport for the disabled and mobility impaired,
including airport to hotel transfers, customised private tours and self-drive vehicle hire.
Our vehicles are wheelchair accessible with a hydraulic wheelchair lift and have tinted
windows with air conditioning for privacy and comfort. We also assist with reservations
for accommodation and activities. 082 770 9430, 021 703 2002, travelwithrene.co.za

Around About Cars, Western Cape
Since 1995, this car rental company has offered value for money and reliable, personal
service. It has a wide range of the latest models, including 4x4s and camper vans. It offers
unlimited kilometres and 24-hour countrywide roadside assistance, as well as GPS hire,
child seats and free airport transfers. Pick-ups and cheap one-way drop-offs are available.
Receive a 5% discount by presenting this advert. 021 422 4022, aroundaboutcars.com

Dayway Car Hire, Western Cape
Dayway Car Hire has been in existence for over 25 years. It offers a friendly pick-up
service from Cape Town International Airport. Dayway has a wide range of vehicles,
from your ‘cheapie’ to more upmarket cars. For international students, backpackers and
tourists, it has great rates on cheap, long-term rentals. For your convenience, Dayway
hires out baby seats, GPS and roof racks. 0861 000 589, 021 511 2369, dayway.co.za

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS

Artscape Theatre Centre, City Centre
The Artscape is South Africa’s leading performing arts institution, offering a mix of theatre,
ballet and opera and must-see local and international productions. The landmark building
on the city’s Foreshore includes an Opera House with 1 553 seats, a Theatre with 540
seats and an arena-like performing space with 120 seats. The Opera House is one of only
two facilities in Africa on par with international concert halls. 021 421 7695, artscape.co.za

Gary’s Surf School, Muizenberg
Surfers Corner at Muizenberg is famous for its big, consistent waves, which makes it a
great spot to learn how to surf quickly and safely. Gary’s Surf School has been providing
professional surfing tuition and coaching here since 1989, and is well known by both locals
and tourists. Many of these graduates return year after year to continue developing their
surfing skills. Guaranteed to get you surfing in one lesson! 021 788 9839, garysurf.com

High Five, Bloubergstrand
We teach FUN, offering high-quality kitesurfing, stand-up paddle boarding and surfing
lessons and equipment rental, as well as mountain biking and other customised
adventures. Cape Town is famous for its world-class kitesurfing. Come to our IKOcertified centre on Blouberg Beach for the day or stay in our surf hostel on the beach.
We’re open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. 084 554 3262, high-five.co.za

Montebello Design Centre, Newlands
Explore this unique project in peaceful, tree-filled grounds and visit the 20 craft
production, teaching and design studios. The Montebello shop stocks well-designed
local craft. The onsite Greenhouse nursery specialises in indigenous plants while our
eatery, Gardener’s Cottage, serves breakfast, lunch and tea. Find us at 31 Newlands Ave.
021 685 6445, montebello.co.za

Proudly Macassar Pottery, Macassar
Let locals teach you how to create your own masterpiece and introduce you to the sound
of musical instruments made of clay. Paint your creation to take home, play on clay
drums and end your time with a giant Gatsby – a fast-food dish indigenous to Cape Town.
Let the clay show you beauty in unlikely places. 082 747 7104, think-udu.co.za,
[email protected]

Gift Ceramics, Gugulethu
On your next township tour, take a detour and visit us at our workshop in the vibrant and
colourful Gugulethu NY121, No 27, Section 3. Here we craft original African designs,
using moulds and hand-painting. Our ceramic wares are authentic with different motifs
and artefacts inspired by nature, animals and insects. Treat your loved ones to a little
piece of Africa with our special creations. 082 976 9646, [email protected]

RobMar Service Connection

Cape Town Stadium

A medical travel agency, RobMar offers self-catering accommodation. An ideal home
away from home, the lodgings are located close to the top clinics and within easy reach
of shops and restaurants. Our services include interpretation and translation into English
and Portuguese. We assist with medical appointments at top clinics, while transfers and
visa services is our core business. 021 824 2088, 078 355 8585, robmarservices.com

View from Lion’s Head

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ACCOMMODATION

Tarragona Lodge

iTOURS

Garden Route
Game Lodge

Corner Disa River Road and
Valley Road, Hout Bay,
021 790 5080, tarragona.co.za
Superior luxury
accommodation, the place
to stay in Hout Bay.

African Blue
Tours & Safaris

near Swellendam, 028 735 1200,
grgamelodge.co.za
Family owned and operated
private game reserve home
to the Big 5 offering luxurious
stays in a malaria-free area.

Green’s
Accommodation
Struisbaai and Cape Agulhas,
082 446 4888,
struisbaaiholidays.com
Book these picturesque
apartments for your ultimate
self-catering coastal getaway.

Misty Waves
Boutique Hotel
21 Marine Drive, Hermanus,
028 313 8460, mistywaves.co.za
Boutique hotel, perfect for
whale watching from your
comfy bed!

O on Kloof Boutique
Hotel & Spa
92 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay,
021 439 2081, oonkloof.co.za
A sophisticated city sanctuary
on the cosmopolitan Atlantic
Seaboard, offering a mix
of slick urban design and
shimmering sea views.

The Lodge at Atlantic
Beach

021 438 1900, 082 321 6175,
africanbluetours.com
Explore the Mother City
and Garden Route on great
tours with qualified and
knowledgable guides.

100 Fairway Drive,
Atlantic Beach Golf Estate,
Melkbosstrand, 021 553 4653
thelodgeatatlanticbeach.co.za
Affordable, luxury
accommodation overlooking a
beautiful 18-hole golf course.

Bites and Sites
Food Tours

RESTAURANTS

Touring Cape Town
and Beyond

Karibu Restaurant
The Wharf Centre, V&A
Waterfront, 021 421 7005/6,
kariburestaurant.co.za
Theatrical dining offering
authentic South African cuisine
in a magnificent setting.

36 Pinewoods Road,
Somerset West, 076 032 8234,
bitesandsites.co.za
Enjoy tasty food tours on foot,
cooking classes and authentic
township experiences.

071 155 5022,
touringcapetown.co.za
Explore the Cape with a
registered tour guide in a luxury
minivan.

Wine Tram
Franschhoek Square,
32 Main Road, Franschhoek,
021 300 0338, winetram.co.za
Explore the vineyards of the
beautiful Franschhoek valley
aboard this hop-on, hop-off
tram tour.

ACTIVITIES

High-Five KiteSUP-Surf School &
Outdoor Adventures
62 Beach Boulevard, Table View,
084 554 3262, high-five.co.za
Get kitesurfing lessons
from qualified instructors on
one of Cape Town’s worldclass kitesurfing beaches.

Whale Watchers
Westcliff Road, New Harbour,
Hermanus, 028 312 4957,
hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za
Boat-based tours from
picturesque Hermanus to view
Southern Right whales.

Mowbray Golf Club
1 Raapenberg Road,
Mowbray, 021 685 3018,
mowbraygolfclub.co.za
Enjoy stunning views of Table
Mountain and your top sport on
our rolling lawns.

SERVICES

Bidvest Bank
Limited
0860 11 11 77, bidvestbank.co.za
For all your banking and foreign
exchange requirements.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

LLeisure Resorts
Southern Red Bishop

Blue Waters

Discover City Nature Reserves
South Area

Edith Stephens
Nature Reserve
Lansdowne Road, Philippi,
021 691 8070

False Bay
Nature Reserve
Rondevlei Section
Cnr Perth Road and
Fisherman’s Walk,
Zeekoevlei, 021 706 2404
Zeekoevlei and
Strandfontein Sections
Zeekoevlei Road, Pelican
Park, 021 396 4281

Zandvlei Estuary
Nature Reserve
Coniston Avenue, Marina
Da Gama, 021 701 7542

Central Area

Bothasig Fynbos
Nature Reserve
Border of Visserhof,
Bosmansdam and Potsdam
Roads, 021 444 8971

Botterblom
Nature Reserve
Botterblom Road,
Vierlanden, Durbanville,
021 979 0060

Bracken Nature
Reserve
2 Reservoir Road,
Brackenfell, 021 444 0380

Durbanville
Nature Reserve
Racecourse Road,
Durbanville, 021 979 0060

Tygerberg
Nature Reserve
Totius Road, Welgemoed,
021 444 8971

Uitkamp Wetland
Nature Reserve
Mosselbank Road,
Durbanville, 021 979 0060

East Area

Harmony Flats
Nature Reserve
11th Avenue, Strand

Helderberg Nature
Reserve
Verster Avenue, Somerset
West, 021 851 6982

Steenbras Nature
Reserve
Faure Marine Drive (R44),
9km from Gordon’s Bay

Wolfgat Nature
Reserve
Baden Powell Drive,
021 392 5134/5

North Area

Blaauwberg
Nature Reserve
Eerste Steen Resort,
Otto du Plessis Drive,
Bloubergstrand,
021 444 0454

Table Bay Nature
Reserve
Rietvlei Section Grey
Avenue, Table View,
021 444 0315

Baden Powell Drive,
Strandfontein,
021 372 2929,
021 374 5827
Camping and chalets in
nature conservation area
on the False Bay coast.

off West Coast Road,
Atlantis, 021 572 0835
Camping and chalets
on Cape West Coast,
between Skulpbaai and
Silwerstroom River.

Fish Hoek

Hofmeyer Road,
Strand, 021 850 4169,
021 854 4080
Camping, chalets and
conference venue near
Strand beachfront.

Beach Road, Fish Hoek,
021 782 5503
Electrified camping sites
behind dunes at beach.

Hendon Park
Faure Marine Drive,
Gordon’s Bay, 021 856
8161/8041/8042
Camping and chalets
between Gordon’s Bay
Beach and Harbour Island.

Kogel Bay
Clarens Drive, between
Gordon’s Bay and
Rooi Els, 021 856 1286 /
4262 / 4172
Non-electrified camping
sites in indigenous fynbos
bordering a sandy beach.

Kuils River
Van Riebeeck Road,
Kuilsriver, 021 900 1653
Electrified camping sites
on the Cape Flats.

Macassar
Beach Road, Macassar,
021 372 2929,
021 374 5872
Camping and chalets
on dunes near Eerste River
Estuary on False Bay.

Miller’s Point

Witzands Aquifer
Nature Reserve

Main Road, near Simon’s
Town, 021 786 1142
Electrified camping sites
on mountain slopes
overlooking False Bay.

Cnr R27 and R307, near
Atlantis, 021 444 7687

Soetwater

See capetown.gov.za/en/
EnvironmentalResource
Management/Pages/
NatureReserve.aspx

Silwerstroomstrand

Lighthouse Road,
near Kommetjie,
021 783 1747 / 5914
Camping sites on
Atlantic coast near
Slangkop lighthouse.

Voortrekker Park

Zandvlei
cnr Windermere and Row
Streets, Muizenberg,
021 788 5215
Camping, chalets
and conference venue
on Zandvlei estuary near
Muizenberg beach.
See capetown.gov.za/en/
SportRecreation/Pages/
resorts.aspx

DISTRICT PARKS

Khayelitsha
Wetlands Park
Hlanga Road,
Khayelitsha, 078 223 5075
Children’s playground,
skate park, African mural
mosaics and a wide
diversity of birdlife.

Westridge
Gardens
Mitchells Plain,
021 371 5131/2
Open lawns, play area,
skate park and rose
garden. Can be hired for
small functions.

Wynberg Park
021 710 9403
Playground, duck pond,
conifer garden, lawns, ideal
for picnics and braais.
See capetown.gov.za/
en/parks/Pages/
DistrictParks.aspx

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