Visitors Guide To Cape Town

OFFICIAL
VISITORS
GUIDE
2014
DISCOVER
CAPE TOWN
Events | Maps | Accommodation
Sights | Activities | Trip planner
SPECIAL EDITION
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+ South African National Park
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Kirstenbosch, Willowbridge,
Muizenberg, Blaauwberg, Simons
Town and Somerset West centres
WELCOME TO CAPE TOWN!
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V&A WATERFRONT
Dock Road (alongside
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Pinnacle Building,
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streets, Cape Town
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LANGA
Guga SThebe Arts &
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of Washington and
Church streets
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TABLE MOUNTAIN
LOWER CABLEWAY
Lower Cableway Station
370 Tafelberg Road
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MUIZENBERG
The Pavilion, Beach Road
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SIMONS TOWN
111 St Georges Street
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BLAAUWBERG
1 Marine Drive,
Table View
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SOMERSET WEST
Southeys Vines,
186 Main Road
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WILLOWBRIDGE
39 Carl Cronj Road,
Tygervalley, Bellville
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KIRSTENBOSCH
Kirstenbosch National
Botanical Garden,
Rhodes Drive, Newlands
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CANAL WALK
Entrance 10, Centre
Court, Canal Walk,
Century Blvd, Century City
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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
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Monday to Friday:
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Saturday: 8.30am to 1pm
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FULL DAY TOURS
The Grand Cape Peninsula Tour R800
The Wonderful Winelands Tour R800
The Cape Highlights Tour R990
The Township/Robben Island Tour R890
The Whale Route Tour (seasonal) R800
The Safari Day Tour R2350

HALF DAY TOURS
The Half Day Cape Point Tour R580
The Half Day Wine Tour R580
The Township Tour (am) R460
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CONTENTS
CAPE TOWN OFFICIAL
VISITORS GUIDE 2014
HELLO CAPE TOWN!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
15 How to use this guide
17 Essential information
21 Getting around
24 Where to stay
ICONIC CAPE TOWN:
TOP SIGHTS
30 Table Mountain
32 Kirstenbosch
35 Cape Point
36 A day at the Waterfront
& Robben Island
42 A day in the City Centre
48 A day of culture & heritage
52 Responsible Tourism
DISCOVER CAPE TOWN:
DAY-TRIP PLANNER
56 Constantia to Cape Point
60 Northern Suburbs & Blouberg
62 Cape Flats
64 Helderberg
01/
02/
03/
1 Welcome from the Executive
Mayor, City of Cape Town
3 Experience World Design Capital 2014
4 Design Tours
8 Design Precinct 01
Albert Road, Woodstock
Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock
11 Design Precinct City Map
The Fringe in District Six
Greenmarket Square to the Bo-Kaap
The Companys Garden & surrounds
Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
WORLD
DESIGN
CAPITAL
SPECIAL EDITION
CAPE TOWN 2014
OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
Editor
Michelle Snaddon
Contributors
Jane Broughton, Pippa de Bruyn,
Genevieve Fisher, Larry Gould, Keri
Harvey, Richard Holmes, Zayd Minty,
Michelle Snaddon, Lisa van Aswegen,
Mark van Dijk, Philippa Wordie
Cape Town Tourism
Contributors
Elmarene Bernhardt, Hannah Deall,
Skye Grove, Coleen van Staden,
Fazielah Williams
Copy Editors
Sally Rutherford, Anne Duncan
Photographs
Russell Smith (covers), Shaen Adey,
Andrew Brauteseth, Dook, Skye Grove,
Deon Gurling, Michelle Snaddon,
Bruce Sutherland
Design
Sam Bainbridge, Infestation.
021 461 8601
Project Manager of Cape Town
Visitors Guide 2014
Fatima Borez
Executive Marketing
Manager
Velma Corcoran
Advertising Sales Executive
Nicole Rawlins
Marketing Intern
Tendai Sibindi
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 2015
VISITORS GUIDE
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Published by Cape Town Tourism
04/
05/
06/
BEYOND CAPE TOWN:
WEEKEND &
WINE-ROUTE PLANNER
69 Stellenbosch
70 Franschhoek
71 Wellington
72 Paarl
74 West Coast, Darling
& Riebeek Kasteel
77 Elgin to Hermanus & beyond
78 Route 62
STUFF TO DO:
ACTIVITIES & IDEAS
82 Spa & wellness
84 Food
91 Shopping
97 Pink pride
99 After dark
THE GREAT OUTDOORS:
NATURAL HIGHS
104 Beaches & marine life
105 Reserves, wetlands & forests
106 Birds & beasts
107 Cycling, walking, running
& hiking
108 Sharks & baboons
109 Extreme Cape Town
111 Get active
SPECIAL EDITION
WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2014
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UPFRONT/ HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
HOW TO
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GUIDE
ICONIC
CAPE TOWN
TOP SIGHTS
So youve come all this way, and
cant decide what to do rst? Flick
through this section rst, then check
the weather if its a perfect day, do
the smart thing and catch a ride up the
cableway to the top of Table Mountain
(page 30) for a birds-eye view of the
city youre about to explore. We also
suggest Kirstenbosch (page 32) and a
day trip to Cape Point in a circular drive
around the peninsula (page 35). Sail the
seas to Robben Island or shop away
at the V&A Waterfront (page 36) or in
the City Centre (page 42), but whatever
you do, make time for the Mother Citys
cultural heritage (page 48).
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DISCOVER
CAPE TOWN
DAY-TRIP
PLANNER
Cape Town is an easy self-drive
destination so weve 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
regions 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.
BEYOND
CAPE TOWN
WINELANDS &
ROUTE 62
Its so easy to get to our world-
renowned 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.
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STUFF TO DO
ACTIVITIES
& IDEAS
Here youll nd a host of sections
divided by subject. Want to book a
romantic table with a view? THE FOOD
SCENE (page 84) is the place to go.
Need a spa treatment or massage?
Find heavenly spas in BLISSFUL
PAMPERING (page 82). A spot of
retail therapy? SHOP TIL YOU DROP
(page 91) gives the essential lowdown.
Looking for our gay guide to the city?
Turn to PINK PRIDE (page 97).
THE GREAT
OUTDOORS
OUR NATURAL
HIGHS
If youre keen to surf, paraglide, abseil,
dive with sharks, mountain bike or
even play a round of golf, youll nd
everything you need to know here.
WORLD
DESIGN
CAPITAL
THE LOWDOWN
Find out why were so thrilled that our
city has been selected as WORLD
DESIGN CAPITAL 2014, the fourth
city in the world to be bestowed the
honour. Our special-edition guide
includes a pull-out map for easy
orientation plus numbered street
maps, making it easy to explore the
citys trendiest design hot spots and
precincts through the eyes of a local.
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05/
06/
CREATE YOUR OWN
ITINERARY OR STAY
AN EXTRA DAY BY
CHOOSING FROM
OUR SIX SECTIONS
FLIP THE GUIDE OVER AND DISCOVER
OUR WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2014
GUIDE, WITH EVERYTHING A DESIGN-
SAVVY TRAVELLER NEEDS TO KNOW
ABOUT CAPE TOWNS THRIVING
DESIGN PRECINCTS AND DESIGN TOURS.
TIP
Pick up informative
maps and guides at the
airport, or at any one of
Cape Town Tourisms
Visitor Centres across
the city (0861 322 223
or see page 7).
WORLD
DESIGN
CAPITAL
SPECIAL EDITION
CAPE TOWN 2014
UPFRONT/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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, also see
GETTING AROUND (page 21). 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.
EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR STAY IN
CAPE TOWN, WHETHER YOURE HERE ON HOLIDAY OR FOR BUSINESS
NB
INFORMATION
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 ofces
around the city. The VAT refund ofce
(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 dont 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 can also 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 Tourisms 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 461km
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(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
LEARN THE LANGUAGE
There has been an increase in foreign-
language 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. Education South
Africa (EduSA edusouthafrica.
com) ensures standards of quality
and professionalism, afliation to
international organisations, exciting
social programmes and the opportunity
to learn more than just a language.
Choices include preparation for tertiary
institutions, volunteer work placement,
learning English on safari and more.
PRACTICAL SAFETY TIPS
+ Avoid carrying large sums of cash,
dont 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 dark.
+ Try not to walk alone, and take
special precautions at lonely
lookout points, especially at dusk
or at night.
+ Never allow strangers to assist you
in any way at ATMs.
+ Street children and beggars may
approach you for a handout. Many
social workers counsel against
giving money to the children as it
is usually handed over to an older
person or is used to purchase
drugs. If you wish to do good, rather
give food, donate your change to a
registered charity, or contact Cape
Town Tourism for advice.
+ At night, park in a secure, well-lit
area with ofcial street guards.
+ Keep photocopies of all valuable
documents in a safe place.
SAFETY IN
TABLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
Cape Town Tourism recommends the
use of a qualied mountain guide
should you wish to explore Table
Mountain National Park on foot.
Alternatively, make sure you take a
Table Mountain map, comfortable
walking shoes, a few friends and a
charged mobile phone. 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.
VISITOR SAFETY
SUPPORT
To report any safety incident, call the
following numbers:
ALL EMERGENCIES (FROM YOUR
MOBILE PHONE): 112
ALL EMERGENCIES (FROM
A LANDLINE): 107
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE
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 in any of our national parks.
Cape Town Tourism and Protection
and Emergency Services run a Visitor
Support Programme to assist you,
should you be involved in an incident.
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
TEMPERATURE (C)
Average daily maximum
January / 15
February / 17
March / 20
April / 41
May / 69
June / 93
July / 82
August / 77
September / 49
October / 30
November / 14
December / 17
AVERAGE MONTHLY
PRECIPITATION (mm)
CALL Cape Town Tourism,
0861 322 223 for more
information
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WHERE DOES MyCiTi GO?
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 pristine beaches of Camps Bay
and Clifton, with the seaside shing
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 Blouberg
coastline, with its picture-postcard
views of Table Mountain and Robben
Island in Table Bay.
MyCiTi operates up to 18 hours a day,
depending on the route, so you can
enjoy the citys many attractions from
early morning to long after sunset.
Find out more about MyCiTis
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, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
A WARM WELCOME FROM MYCITI, CAPE
TOWNS MODERN, SCHEDULED BUS SERVICE
CONNECT WITH THE AIRPORT
The MyCiTi Airport service offers a safe, comfortable and reasonably priced
option to get you between the 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, with direct onward travel to the many hotels
in Green Point and the shops and attractions of the V&A Waterfront. You can
also change to almost all the other MyCiTi routes here.
AIRPORT CIVIC CENTRE
WATERFRONT (ROUTE A01)
Daily departures:
Waterfront to Airport
04:0521:25 Every 20 minutes
Civic Centre to Airport
Civic Centre to Waterfront
Airport to Waterfront
CONNECT WITH THE CITY
FROM THE CIVIC CENTRE, YOU CAN CATCH A CONNECTING BUS TO:
Atlantic Seaboard
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 Waterfront Silo Civic Centre Camps Bay (clockwise)
107 Waterfront Silo Civic Centre Camps Bay (anticlockwise)
108 Hout Bay Hangberg Sea Point Civic Centre
109 Hout Bay Imizamo Yethu Sea Point
Civic Centre
West Coast:
T01 Civic Centre Table View
213 West Beach Table View Sunningdale
214 Big Bay Table View Parklands
215 Sunningdale Gie Road Wood
216 Sunningdale Wood Drive Wood
250 Dunoon Montague Gardens
Century City
251 Montague Gardens Century City
GETTING AROUND
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.
Or keep your card for your
next visit to the city. You pay
less if you travel outside
peak hours.

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!
UPFRONT/ GETTING AROUND
GET YOUR
MYCONNECT CARD
MyCiTi does not accept cash on
the buses. Every passenger aged
four and over needs their own
myconnect card to travel. Get yours
for only R25 from MyCiTi stations,
including the Airport station, or
Cape Town Tourisms Visitor Centres
(Airport, Burg Street, Blaauwberg;
see page 7), and load your card with
money for travel. There are also
select retailers that sell the cards
and offer facilities to load money
on your card.
FARES
Fares are based on the distance in
kilometres travelled. You can also get
discounted prepaid travel packages:
Mover fare (from R80 for frequent
travellers) or the off-peak Saver fare.
USING MYCITI
Tap your myconnect card against the
special validators when you start your
journey and end your journey. This
ensures you pay the correct fare and
avoid penalties. If you enter or exit at
a station, tap your myconnect card
against the validator to the right of
the access gates and they will swing
open to let you through. If you enter
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 get out.
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 in the city,
metered 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 companies in the area.
Councillor Brett Herron, Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Roads and Stormwater
Cape Town is a great place to
visit, and MyCiTi is a safe, reliable,
affordable and convenient way to
experience so much of what our
city and its people have to offer.
Welcome aboard!
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 this main station.
For weekend outings on the Tourism
Train visit gometro.co.za.
SUBURBAN BUSES depart from
the Grand Parade, situated across
the way from Cape Town Railway
Station. LONG-DISTANCE BUSES
heading up the Garden Route to the
Eastern Cape depart from the bus
depot between Cape Town Railway
Station and the Civic Centre.
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WHETHER THEY ARE OFFERING
a view of the mountain, the sea,
a vineyard or a cityscape, you will
nd that Cape Town accommodation
is well appointed, welcoming and
well within any travellers budget.
For unmatched luxury, try any one of
the beautiful ve-star hotels that y
their ags from the V&A Waterfront
and Cape Town City Centre to
the Atlantic Seaboard, Southern
Suburbs or the Winelands.
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
info@capetown.travel.
WITH CLOSE
TO 50 000 BEDS
AVAILABLE IN
THE GREATER
CAPE TOWN
AREA, THERE IS
NEVER A SHORTAGE
OF ROOMS WITH
A VIEW
Town in each and every one of them.
Let us help you nd affordable,
family-orientated, self-catering
accommodation or a show-stopping
private villa on the beachfront. And
in good weather, you might even nd
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? (See CAPE FLATS, page 62.)
Independent travellers will agree
that the citys backpacker lodges are
an excellent place to share travel
stories, but wherever you choose to
rest and restore, your stay will be
lled with unexpected discoveries
as you get up close and personal
with Cape Town.
Business visitors will nd 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 nd a little piece of Cape
TRAVEL TIP
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.
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42/ A day in the City Centre
44/ Family fun & city
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46/ Free things to do
48/ A day of culture
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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 Towns 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). Its 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
(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 thats more than 800
passengers an hour! Its design is
genius: the oor 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 lled at the Lower
Station. When there is no wind,
the water is emptied for use at
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
Caf (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 book to walk the
Hoerikwaggo Trails that wind all the
way along the peninsula to Cape Point
(www.hoerikwaggotrail.org see
THE GREAT OUTDOORS, page 103).
Sabine Lehmann, Chairman Cape Town Tourism and MD Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Co.
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.
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RECYCLED LAST YEAR.
OF FRESH WATER PER
VISITOR IS USED
TABLE MOUNTAIN WAS
FORMED ABOUT
DID YOU KNOW?
The amount of waste recycled
increased from 12 tons in 2011
to 43 tons in 2012!
at the Upper Station. This includes
all cleaning and all use of water in
the caf 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 ushing, and they boast
beautiful fynbos-inspired wall murals
by local designer Heather Moore
(skinnylaminx.com).
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TIP
Two smart ways to
streamline your visit: buy
your Cableway tickets online
(tablemountain.net) to skip the
queue, and also book a taxi 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.
IS ITS HIGHEST
POINT.
1 085m
The movement of glaciers produced
the at tabletop before the mountain
was thrust upwards by tectonic forces.
MACLEARS BEACON AT
TABLE MOUNTAIN
Coming down in the cable car
after dark feels like you are ying
make sure the gondola master
switches off the cabin lights for
the full effect.
KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL
BOTANICAL GARDEN was the worlds
rst botanical garden established to
preserve a countrys unique indigenous
ora and is world renowned for its
botanical achievements. Established in
1913 and home to more than 20 000
SPECIES, it represents the CAPE
FLORAL KINGDOM, the smallest
of six oral kingdoms of the world.
Theres 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 plants that have
been in existence for 3,2 million years.
Behind the scenes, Kirstenboschs
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.
Its 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. Theres also a
SCENTED-PLANT WALK 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 Africas agship
botanical garden, and hosts more
than 685 000 visitors a year, who also
enjoy its RESTAURANTS, WELL-
STOCKED SHOPS, and ART and
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONS, as
well as GARDEN SCULPTURE and
139 RECORDED BIRD SPECIES.
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CAPE TOWNS 100-YEAR-OLD GARDEN IS A
HEAVENLY OASIS AND NATIONAL TREASURE
ON THE GENTLE SLOPES OF TABLE MOUNTAIN
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Look out for
Kirstenbosch: the most
beautiful garden
in Africa, Struik, R330,
written by internationally
respected conservationist,
Brian Huntley.
KIRSTENBOSCH
NOT TO BE MISSED
SUMMER CONCERTS
(November to April)
THE OLD MUTUAL SUMMER
SUNSET CONCERTS are held on the
lawns at the gardens. Bring a picnic,
share a glass of the Capes best wine
and take in expansive views and star-
lled skies as performers entertain
in the open-air theatre. (Events and
more info listed on sanbi.org; ticket
bookings webtickets.co.za.)
CHRISTMAS CRAFT
MARKETS
Craft markets are held regularly at
the stone cottages during the year,
but the Christmas market is on 15 and
22 December 2013. Proceeds to the
Development Fund for Kirstenbosch.
Need a ride?
Book a GOLF CART by
calling 021 799 8782 if youd
like to be driven around the
gardens (9am to 3pm). R50
per person (one hour), plus
entrance fee.
was sent strange-looking plants
from the Cape. He was so confused
by them that he called them
PROTEAS
who was able to change his form
and shape.
Interested? Check online or call
021 799 8783 for more on GUIDED
THEME WALKS.
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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 NATURE
RESERVE (capepoint.co.za, open daily), especially if you are also going to
see the penguins at Boulders. Known also as 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 itting about in the fynbos. Drive
slowly to avoid tortoises and dont even think of feeding the baboons. Read
more about Baboon Safety in THE GREAT OUTDOORS section (page 103).
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). 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.
BREATHE IN THE SWEET SCENT OF FYNBOS
BLOSSOM AND SALTY SEA AIR FROM THE
PENINSULAS MOST TREACHEROUS AND
ROCKY PINNACLE
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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 Parks pay
areas. Cape Point Conservation
entry fees for non-cardholders
are R50 (kids 2 to 11),
R105 adults.
CAPE POINT
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Cape Point is part of the Cape Floral
Region, the smallest but richest of
the worlds six oral kingdoms.
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More than 1 100 of the species found
here grow nowhere else in the world.
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The wheelchair-friendly funicular
carries 450 visitors/hour. Adults: R52
return or R42 single; children: R22/R17.
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The 7 750-hectare nature reserve
has over 200 bird species.
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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.
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Bartholomeu Dias rounded the Cape
of Storms in 1488 and Vasco da Gama
followed a decade later.
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King John II of Portugal renamed it
Cape of Good Hope because of the
optimism about the new sea route to
India and the East.
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Cape Point has a Shipwreck Trail
that takes you past two of the
26 shipwrecks that sunk on its shores.
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The rst day of the ve-day
HOERIKWAGGO TRAIL starts
at the Lighthouse and ends at
SMITSWINKEL TENTED CAMP,
300m from the entrance.
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BUFFELSFONTEIN VISITOR
CENTRE for info on 021 780 9204.
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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 WORLD-CLASS RETAIL
AND ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT HAS TO OFFER VISITORS
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The island was proclaimed
a World Heritage Site in 1999.
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As well as Nelson Mandela,
Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki,
Mac Maharaj and Tokyo Sexwale
were all imprisoned on the island.
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The island is home to 132 bird
species, including 8 500 breeding
pairs of African penguin, the
second-largest colony in the world.
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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.
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island, the most famous being Khoi
leader Autshumato in 1659. T
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April 2013 daredevil Matt Silver-
Vallance oated from the island
to the mainland using 160 helium-
lled balloons!
The V&A, and the 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 rst load
of stone for the harbour breakwater.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Happily, theres 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 CAPTAINS
BUILDING (1904), IZIKO SA
MARITIME MUSEUM (iziko.org.za),
the TIME BALL TOWER (1894)
and the infamous BREAKWATER
PRISON (1860). Dont 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
for the remarkable KELP FOREST
and PREDATOR EXHIBIT.
Once youve had your ll of the sh,
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
The 3-HOUR TOURS depart from
the NELSON MANDELA GATEWAY
in the V&As 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.
THE UNESCO WORLD
HERITAGE SITE OF
ROBBEN ISLAND
IS A MUST-SEE FOR
MOST VISITORS
TO CAPE TOWN
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Tours R250 per adult/R120 per
child. Advance booking highly
recommended (021 413 4215,
robben-island.org.za).
(capetowndiamondmuseum.org).
Or instead of diamonds you could
hop on the 11am tour to ROBBEN
ISLAND (book ahead) to visit the
infamous prison island and nd out
more about its most famous resident
NOBEL LAUREATE AND FORMER
PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA.
By now itll be closing in on lunchtime,
and youll be spoilt for choice with
over 80 eateries. Head to the new
V&A MARKET ON THE WHARF
(marketonthewharf.co.za), a
bustling fresh produce and artisanal
food market (Wed to Sun, 9.30am
to 7.30pm) or QUAY FOUR (021
419 2008) for ne pub-grub on the
waters edge, while African-inspired
MOYO (087 351 1121) is a popular
option at the Clock Tower Precinct.
BALDUCCIS (021 461 6002) and
MELONCINO (021 419 5558) in
Victoria Wharf are good options for
upmarket caf lunches with a view.
WILLOUGHBY & CO. (021 418 6115)
makes up for its indoor location with
some of the best sushi in Cape Town.
Enjoy a Belgian beer at DEN ANKER
with views over Alfred Basin to Table
Mountain (021 419 0249) or come back
for sundowners. Walk off lunch with
some retail therapy: this is a PREMIER
SHOPPING DESTINATION in Africa,
with over 450 outlets (see page 92).
OFF TO ROBBEN ISLAND
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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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TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM
Aside from the magnicent array of
marine life in tanks and touch pools,
the penguin feeding at 11.30am daily
in the AfriSam Childrens Centre is
always a hit, as is the 3pm shark feed
at the mesmerising Predator tank
(aquarium.co.za).
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 shing 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
This free, ship-themed play area
beside the amphitheatre is perfect
for burning off excess energy.
5
CAVE GOLF Put your putting
skills to the test on this quirky
underground minigolf course.
Well-known international labels,
including ZARA, TOPSHOP,
G-STAR RAW and TRENERY,
all have a home here alongside
a wide selection of local fashion
brands, while the trendy YOUNG
DESIGNERS EMPORIUM is the
best place to discover South African
talent. Youll also nd boutiques
specialising in technology, eyewear,
adventure apparel and homeware, as
well as luxury brands. Dont buy it all
just yet though, as a harbour cruise is
the ideal way to spend the last few
TOP 5 FOR
FAMILIES
hours of the day. Theres no shortage
of CRUISE OPTIONS and BOAT
OPERATORS (waterfrontboats.
co.za, capecharters.co.za,
cruiseiq.co.za, tiggertoo.co.za,
ytourism.co.za) lining the basins
in the V&A, so the choice is yours:
a sedate cruise around the harbour,
an exhilarating high-speed jaunt into
Table Bay, or a sunset sail aboard
a vintage yacht. The WATERFRONT
CHARTERS (waterfrontcharters.
co.za) and WATERFRONT
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to the high seas, the Waterfront
heliport is a short walk from the
Victoria Wharf. Here companies
like CAPE TOWN HELICOPTERS
(helicopterscapetown.co.za)
and NAC MAKANA (nacmakana.
com) offer sightseeing ights all
around the peninsula as well as trips
to the Winelands and golf estates.
But whether you admire the sunset
from the rolling deck or the copilots
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
at the amphitheatre on weekends.
For dinner, the V&As your culinary
oyster: BAIA (021 421 0935) and
HARBOUR HOUSE (021 418 4744) are
famous for seafood and fantastic views,
enjoy ne Asian cuisine at NOBU (021
431 4511) at the ONE&ONLY HOTEL,
or ne dining at DASH at the QUEEN
VICTORIA HOTEL (021 418 1466).
Or get stuck into a top-notch steak at
BELTHAZAR (021 421 3753), famous
for its remarkable wine cellar.
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).
For more info call 021 408 7600
or visit waterfront.co.za.
By day, meander two blocks above
and below Somerset Road to
discover TRENDY BOUTIQUES
such as LIME GROVE, NAP
LIVING (napliving.co.za) and
AFRICA NOVA (africanova.
co.za), with quality African craft,
art and ceramics. ORIGIN COFFEE
ROASTING (originroasting.co.za)
on Hudson Street does a brilliant
at white and pioneered micro-
roasting in Cape Town. Or catch the
VILLAGE MARKET every Sunday
(capequarter.co.za). Stop in at the
thought-provoking 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), followed by a taste of Italy
or Turkey at IL LEONE (021 421 0071)
or ANATOLIS (021 419 2501). Other
hot spots include BEEFCAKES (021
425 9019) and BUBBLES BAR (021
801 0501) in De Waterkant Street.
BETWEEN THE
WATERFRONT
AND THE CITY, THE
COLOURFUL SUBURB
OF DE WATERKANT
IS THE HEART OF
CAPE TOWNS
GAY-FRIENDLY PINK
QUARTER WITH A
LIVELY SELECTION
OF SHOPS,
RESTAURANTS
AND NIGHTLIFE
DE WATERKANT
NEW!
Springbok Experience
Rugby Museum celebrating
South African rugby at
Portswood House, open 10am to
6pm daily. Adults R50, scholars
(518yrs) R30, under 5s free,
seniors R30, families of
four R140.
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02 TOP SIGHTS/ ICONIC CAPE TOWN 02 TOP SIGHTS/ ICONIC CAPE TOWN
Art and music at night
If youre out and about on
a Thursday evening and
wondering why on earth the
city is buzzing, check the
date: if its the rst Thursday
of the month, a host of art
galleries stay open until 9pm.
Capetonians are ocking to
these soires, mingling over
a glass or two of wine, and
enjoying the city on foot by
night. Greenmarket Square
also comes alive with free live
music from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
(rst-thursdays.co.za).
One of the best ways to orientate
yourself is by hopping on the CITY
SIGHTSEEING BUS (citysightseeing.
co.za) and CANAL TOUR. It leaves
from the V&A Waterfront outside
the Aquarium (buy tickets there or on
the bus at any stop along the way,
including at the Visitor Centre in Burg
Street), and there are two routes as
well as a night bus during summer.
The RED ROUTE is the one to take
to explore the city, with many stops
dotted along the route that showcases
the major sights such as the IZIKO
SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM (iziko.
org.za) and the imposing CASTLE OF
GOOD HOPE (castleofgoodhope.
co.za) before heading to TABLE
MOUNTAIN and over the ridge to
CAMPS BAY beach and SEA POINT
up next. The BLUE ROUTE takes you
further aeld to KIRSTENBOSCH
NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS,
the wineries of CONSTANTIA and
CAPE TOWN BOASTS A VAST NUMBER OF PLACES TO
EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE WITHIN A RELATIVELY SMALL
SPACE FROM EATERIES AND BOUTIQUES TO PLACES
OF NATURAL BEAUTY AND HISTORICAL SPOTS. YOURE
BOUND TO BE FASCINATED BY THE MOTHER CITY
IMIZAMO YETHU TOWNSHIP,
Hout Bay, before returning to CAMPS
BAY via LLANDUDNO. The recently
launched MYCITI BUS TRANSPORT
SYSTEM is also an affordable way to
get around (see GETTING AROUND,
page 21). Cape Town was founded as
a vegetable garden by the Dutch East
India Company in 1652 to supply ships
passing to the Far East for the spice
trade, so its a good idea to start here,
at THE COMPANYS GARDEN. The
IZIKO NATIONAL GALLERY and
IZIKO SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM
are both on the grounds, while the
adjoining CAPE TOWN HOLOCAUST
CENTRE (holocaust.org.za) makes for
an informative morning. 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
youll nd the colourful ADDERLEY
STREET FLOWER SELLERS, punting
their bright wares come rain or shine.
Parallel to this runs pedestrian walkway
ST GEORGES MALL. On Thursdays,
linger for a snack at the EARTH FAIR
MARKET (earthfairmarket.co.za). Its
worth a walk through GREENMARKET
SQUARE to experience the inner-city
vibe and see African craft, clothing
and jewellery on sale. For a break,
head to the vast, newly opened FOOD
LOVERS MARKET (Newspaper
House, fruitandvegcity.co.za) that
has 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.
Up towards the Bo-Kaap, youll nd
funky LONG STREET with its bars and
boutiques, and hipster central BREE
Elisma Johl, fashion designer of Lisma label and assistant at Mememe Boutique in Long Street
I draw so much inspiration from what
I see on the streets of Cape Town
especially the art on the streets, the
outts 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
SWEET TREATS
Youve done all the sightseeing you
can manage, and now you need a
pick-me-up. Try these top ve spots:
+ Afternoon tea with a groaning
buffet table lled with expert pastry
in luxury surrounds at the MOUNT
NELSON HOTEL. (76 Orange
Street, mountnelson.co.za)
+ Crazy cupcakes at CHARLYS
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)
STREET with independent stores
and artisan eateries. If youre keen
on nding treasures, the CHURCH
STREET ANTIQUE MARKET
will keep you busy. Pop into THE
CAPE GALLERY (capegallery.
co.za) and G2ART (g2art.co.za) in
SHORTMARKET STREET for local art.
For an edgy taste of city culture, head
to THE FRINGE, so-called East City
area. Here youll nd 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/caf), which is a hot-desk
ofce space, caf and showroom
all in one. THE BOOK LOUNGE
(booklounge.co.za) is a treasure
of an independent bookshop with
frequent launches, while TRUTH
COFFEEs (truthcoffee.com) new
HQ on 36 Buitenkant Street will have
acionados swooning.
Flip the guide and turn
to our Design Precinct
walkabouts for design-
savvy travellers
on page 8.
A DAY IN THE CITY
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Movie magic
If youre keen on arthouse and
independent lms, there are
two great central city options.
The much-loved 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).
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CAPE TOWN KIDS MAP from a
Cape Town Tourism Visitor Centre:
its jam-packed with info. Also visit
capetownkids.co.za.
Cape Town City Centres green lung
of the COMPANYS 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
will enjoy kicking back on the comfy
armchairs in the dark. If the weathers
great, a trip to the magnicent 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 oral
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 (mtnsciencentre.
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 dont 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.
FAMILY FUN
CAPE TOWN IS COMPACT AND FILLED WITH
DIVERSIONS, SO PERFECT FOR LITTLE PEOPLE
Take a dip
On a scorching summers
day, cool the kids off with a
trip to LONG STREET BATHS
(cnr Long and Orange
streets; capetown.gov.za).
Theres a kids pool as well
as a large lap pool, and its a
great way to beat the heat,
although it can get crowded
during school holidays.
TAKE A WALK
The joy of exploring CENTRAL
CAPE TOWN is that you can do
it on foot. And while it does get
a bit hilly if youre heading to the
colourful BO-KAAP or up KLOOF
STREET, there are many cafs and
coffee spots where you can take a
well-deserved breather and watch
the locals go about their business.
And best of all, you cant get lost,
as its hemmed in by the harbour
to the north and Table Mountain to
the south, and anked by the V&A
Waterfront in the east and high-
ways to the burbs on the west.
Theres a gamut of walking
tours available but your best bet
is to start at the CAPE TOWN
TOURISM VISITORS CENTRE in
Burg Street. Or if youre 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 citys history
and architecture, including the
colourful Bo-Kaap, as does
CAPE WALK AND TALK TOURS
(capewalkingtours.co.za).
Cape Town Tourism and
World Design Capital 2014
have created inspirational
tours for travellers who are
looking for a special-interest
focus on art, design, heritage
and culture. Flip the guide
and see pages 4 and 5
for more detail.
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Africas most award-winning airport continues to find ways and means to give visitors the
best possible user and passenger experience. Through excellent customer service and world
class facilities, we remain focused on ensuring a smooth end-to-end process through the
airport. In addition, we are constantly identifying opportunities and innovative ways to
ensure excellent value for money.
Being the gateway to one of the most preferred tourists destinations (Cape Town and the
Western Cape), it is imperative to ensure that all passenger needs are accommodated. This is
why we have implemented some major changes at the airport. Improvements include extending
our long stay parking and making it more affordable for our visitors. Parking stations have been
upgraded so credit and debit cards can be used, and we now have 18 self-check-in machines. In
addition, car rental carports, and walkways in the area have been covered. The airport has also
upgraded facilities for special needs passengers, including dedicated parking bays, ramps,
wheelchairs and ablutions.
As an airport, we are mindful of our carbon footprint and since 2011, we have proudly achieved
certification for our commitment to minimising the harmful effect we have on the environment
and reducing waste and recycling materials. We are also in the process of an Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) which will ultimately allow us to realign our runway should the EIA
approval be granted.
Cape Town International Airport, constantly improving YOUR airport experience.
www.airports.co.za
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Offering a great airport experience for 2014 and beyond
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FREE-FOR-ALL
WHO DOESNT LOVE SOMETHING FREE?
Cape Town has free cultural
experiences aplenty: rstly, youll
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
magnicent church buildings at no
charge, such as DIE GROOTE KERK
(Upper Adderley Street; grootekerk.
org.za) with its 6 000-pipe organ,
ST GEORGES CATHEDRAL
(Wale Street; capetown.anglican.
org), a beautiful Herbert Baker
structure that was a centre for
anti-Apartheid protests, and the
GREAT SYNAGOGUE (88 Hateld
Street; gardensshul.org) with its
carved teak pulpit and magnicent
stained-glass windows. The LODGE
DE GOEDE HOOP, a MASONIC
TEMPLE near Tuynhuis has the citys
most extraordinary room: the gothic
Middle Chamber.
The 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 youre
keen on art, head to the MICHAELIS
GALLERY (Hiddingh Campus,
3137 Orange Street; michaelis.
uct.ac.za) where you can enjoy
temporary exhibitions by illustrious
UCT alumni and current students.
History in the making
You can take free tours of
the Houses of Parliament
on weekday mornings.
Its essential to book in
advance and take along
your passport to sign in at
security (parliament.gov.za).
Gardens goes hi-tech
When stopping for tea or
a light lunch at the airy
Companys Garden restaurant,
you can now catch up with
work while enjoying this
historical open space the
free WiFi access allows
100MB of data per person
per day!
Best of all is taking a walk through
the COMPANYS GARDEN,
established by the Dutch East India
Company in 1652 to supply fruit
and vegetables to passing ships.
Today, with walkways, a tea garden,
memorials and an aviary, its a
respite from the busy city. Have a
packet of peanuts and be at the
ready to feed the greedy squirrels!
Bellevue Manor Guest House
A beautiful guest house situated
in a Victorian National monument
along the Atlantic Seaboard,
offering spectacular views of
Lions Head and Table Mountain.
Facilities and accommodation include:
Swimming pool set within a beautifully landscaped garden with braai/barbecue area
In house airport transfers available - Price on request
Tours and car hire available - Price on request
Complimentary Wi available
Dstv, safe and mini bar in all non smoking rooms
Laundry service
Secure off street parking - on request
Self Catering Apartments Available
From R199/pp pd sharing (off season)
Tel: +27 (0)21 434 0375 / +27 (0)21 439 1511
Fax: +27 (0)86 542 2641
Mobile: +27 (0)82 728 3690
Email: gdec@iafrica.com OR info@bellevuemanor.co.za
Address: 5 Bellevue Road, Sea Point, 8005
www.bellevuemanor.co.za
Highly
recommended
by the AA
Bellevue Manor guests have become family, and return year after year, and have
done so for the last 23 years of operation. We pride ourselves in personal attention,
and offer the perfect accommodation choice for family, business and group bookings.

ITS LIKE
SHARK CAGE DIVING,
WITHOUT THE CAGE.
Experience one of the
trendiest hotels in the world
+27 (0) 21 488 2555
reservations@reandicehotel.com
proteahotels.com
Lotz of Joy Guesthouse
Lotz of Joy is a secure, delightful
guesthouse situated in Panorama, a
mere 20 minutes drive from the Cape
Town Central Business District and 15
minutes away from the Durbanville
wine routes and Blaauwberg Strand.
www.lotzofjoy.co.za
To us, you are more than a guest!
It is situated near the Panorama Medi Clinic
and other amenities, just off the N1, minutes
awayfrom Tygervalley, Willowbridge and Canal
Walk Shopping Centres. On our doorstep we
have a choice of excellent restaurants and
delis where you can have your main meal
of the day or just browse in the local mini
shopping centres.
We offer seven en-suite bedrooms each
with television, DSTV, free WiFi and
mini bar fridge as well as free airport
transfers. We have a liquor license to
cater for those special celebrations.
Tel: +27 (0)21 930 0180
Fax: +27 (0)21 930 8251
Address: 70 Panorama Road, Panorama
GPS: 33 5236s - 18 3422e
Highly
recommended
by the AA
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A DAY OF
CULTURE &
HERITAGE
CAPE TOWN IS A VIBRANT AND INTRIGUING COSMOPOLITAN CITY
AND WE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE OUR CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Cape Towns rich social history began
with the arrival of the Dutch in 1652
and continues until today with people
coming from Europe, Asia and Africa.
Some immigrants were seeking new
opportunities, some were in the employ
of the Dutch East India Company or
VOC, and others were brought here
as slaves. Their combined inuence is
clearly reected in everything you will
see and experience during your visit: the
architecture, food, music, languages and
religions and traditions practised.
THE BO-KAAP
This is one of Cape Towns oldest
residential areas and has become
home to people of various origins and
religions. This has led to the area
being 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 rst mosque 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
exploring the cobbled streets lled
with colourful houses. You can also
sample local pastries, have a coffee
and people-watch, or pop into LEKKA
KOMBUIS (lekkakombuis.co.za) for
some culinary tips as you walk about.
Or follow the NOON DAY GUN signs
uphill to the site of the cannon that
res at midday. But get there at
11.15am to hear the history, watch
the cannon being prepared and enjoy
the views! Whatever you choose to
do, there are many tours that provide
extensive accounts about life in this
OUT &
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thriving community. TAKE A WALK
with registered tour guide Shireen
Nackerdien (bokaap.co.za) or contact
the BO-KAAP MUSEUM (021 481 3938)
or CAPE TOWN TOURISM (0861 322
223) for tour operators. Or experience
life as it once was by staying in DUTCH
MANOR HOTEL, the Bo-Kaaps rst
antique hotel (dutchmanor.co.za).
TOWNSHIP TAPESTRY
A legacy of apartheid, Cape Towns
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
HARVEST
OF HOPE
Community gardens in Nyanga,
Khayelitsha and surrounding areas
are ourishing 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).
Tweede Nuwejaar
Road March
One of Cape Towns 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).
New! Museum of
Gems and Jewellery
The new museum at the family-
owned jewellers PRINS & PRINS
(prinsandprins.com) is located in
one of Cape Towns most beautifully
restored buildings, HUGUENOT
HOUSE (circa 1752). Step inside
the jewellery studio upstairs for a
glimpse into the lives of Cape Towns
wealthy families during that time
and youll 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? Theyre 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 nd luxurious
decor items delicately crafted from
ostrich shells by a community of
workers in Prince Albert in the Karoo.
DONT MISS
+ If the sea is calm, take the
11km 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.
+ Tea at Cape Towns oldest surviving
building, THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE
(castleofgoodhope.co.za). The key
ceremony is performed weekdays
at 10am and noon. Or take a
CARRIAGE RIDE around the city (three
daily, ctcco.co.za).
+ 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 rst time on his
release from prison in 1990.
+ The DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM
(districtsix.co.za), where youll
trace the story of the vibrant
community that was forcibly
removed from their homes and
the neighbourhood razed to the
ground under apartheid.
+The South African Museums WHALE
WELL with its blue-whale skeleton
and whale song recordings.
+ 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 GEORGES CATHEDRAL (capetown.
anglican.org), dubbed The
Peoples Cathedral for its role in
the resistance against apartheid.
+ The CHAVONNES BATTERY
MUSEUM (chavonnesmuseum.
co.za) at the V&A Waterfront,
which records the fort that
was operational until 1860.
nonwhite residents of the city and
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 citys
three biggest townships, LANGA,
KHAYELITSHA and GUGULETHU,
as well as smaller areas such as
IMIZAMO YETHU in Hout Bay, offer
tours to people who want to learn
more about these vibrant communities
(see CAPE FLATS on page 62).
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 (hunter-
gatherers), 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.
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Enjoy food and beer pairings on
the last Thursday of every month.
+ Muizenbergs RHODES COTTAGE
MUSEUM (021 788 1816), the
private retreat of Cecil John
Rhodes, a prominent gure
in South Africas history, as
well as HET POSTHUYS (021 788
7972) (Dutch for post ofce),
the oldest surviving building
on the False Bay coast. Both
are curated by the MUIZENBERG
HISTORICAL CONSERVATION SOCIETY
(021 788 2181).
+ Simons 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 SIMONS TOWN
MUSEUM (021 786 3046) showcases
the areas 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.
+ The OLD TOWNHOUSE on
Greenmarket Square (pop upstairs
and see the Frans Hals) and
KOOPMANS DE WET HOUSE, a quiet
sanctuary off busy Strand Street.
+ THE GOLD OF AFRICA MUSEUM
(goldofafrica.com) in Strand
Street, showcasing the
relationship between this precious
metal and the African continent.
+ An evening of 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 Block
E, Hospital Road, Observatory,
celebrating the medical operation
that changed the course of
modern medicine the worlds
rst heart transplant, performed
in 1967 by Sir Christiaan Barnard
and his 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
ofcial residence of South Africas
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 prolic artist whose work is
treasured by collectors around
the world today.
+ A tour and beer experience
at NEWLANDS BREWERY
(newlandsbrewery.co.za), where
Many PLACES OF
WORSHIP have been
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 World Design Capital 2014
curator convenor,
Paul Duncan.
Oranjezicht City Farm
This is a vibrant new community
project thats 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 citys heritage and
is reconnecting communities.
Volunteers can join in from 8am
every Saturday. (ozcf.co.za)
C AP E C O N T E MP O R A R Y C L A S S I C
c a p e t o w n s o u t h a f r i c a
Four Rosmead is a Cape contemporary
classic with the characteristics of a
boutique hotel; its location, style,
authenticity and personal service
contribute to re-defining the Cape Town
travel experience. www. fourrosmead. com
the local grill
A luxury hotel in the vibrant heart of Cape
Town, retaining the architecture and
metculously restored features of two of
the Mother Citys signicant historic
buildings, the original South African
Reserve Bank and the old BoE building.
Seventeen new storeys house suites and
guestrooms with magnicent mountain
and city views, while banquetng and
meetng rooms blend past elegance with
state-of-the-art technology.
Culinary temptatons include the Indian
specialty Bombay Brasserie, relaxed
all-day dining restaurant at MINT The
Local Grill, and Champagne, Artsan Beer
and Seafood at Twankey Bar.
The hotel is within walking distance to
most tourist atractons, shopping outlets,
bustling restaurants and nightlife.
Cnr Wale Str & St Georges Mall, Cape Town
021 819 2000
sales.capetown@tajhotels.com
www.tajcapetown.co.za
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Escape to the Winelands
The Grande Roche Hotel
Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Paarl Rock Mountain is a
small, luxury hotel like no other. It is a place where history
interacts with modern comforts and where the atmosphere of a
bygone era brings a sense of gracious, unhurried living. The
essence of the Grande Roche Hotel experience lies in the
beautifully appointed suites spread over landscaped gardens in
the midst of a working fruit and wine farm.
CONTACT US: TEL: +27 21 863 5100 FAX: +27 21 863 2220
EMAIL: RESERVE@GRANDEROCHE.CO.ZA
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WHAT DOES RESPONSIBLE
TOURISM MEAN?
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 rst 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, RESPONSIBLE TOURISM CAPE 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 benets 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 also differs from ecotourism in
that it does not only pertain to protecting natural environments but also to the
all-encompassing legacy of the tourism industry and its consumers. We invite you to
visit Cape Town Tourisms web page on Responsible Tourism to nd 10 tips on how
to be a responsible traveller within our local communities and natural environments
(see capetown.travel/CONTENT/PAGE/RESPONSIBLE-TOURISM).
FOR OUR
FUTURE
JOIN US IN CREATING A BETTER CITY FOR
ALL BY SUPPORTING OUR RESPONSIBLE
TOURISM INITIATIVES
ALSO LOOK OUT FOR
+ RESPONSIBLE TOURISM PILOT
PROJECT run by the City. See
responsiblecapetown.co.za.
+ FAIR TRADE TOURISM (FTT,
fairtradetourism.org.za), a nonprot
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), an
organisation that allows locals and
visitors to help a street child. It raises
funds via participating restaurants
for established 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 Towns only carbon-
neutral taxi service; owned and
operated by women.
GOLD OF AFRICA
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CAPE TOWN
YOUR DAY-TRIP PLANNER
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Treat yourself to a birds-eye view of Cape Town. Hop onto City Sightseeing Cape Towns
Red City Tour featuring 18 stops across the city to see Table Mountain up close and
personal. Or visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on the Blue Mini Peninsula Tour
offering 14 stops in and around Cape Town including a free Wine Bus into Constantia
Valley. Staying longer? Buy a 2-Day Ticket and experience everything the Red and Blue
Tours have to offer plus our Wine Bus, Canal Cruise and Night Tour, all FREE!
The best way to see
Cape Town
021 511 6000
Either Red
OR Blue Tour
R150
Buy online & save
Red
AND Blue Tour
R250
Buy online & save
Regular Daily
Departures
9am - 5pm
www.citysightseeing.co.za
Buy Tickets here:
Tour Ofce - outside Two Oceans Aquarium
On the bus, at any stop - with credit & debit card
Discounted online:
FIND US ON TRIP ADVISOR
Join our
Kids Klub
Multi-language Commentary including a kids channel
Night Tour only available until 5 May 2014
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A circular route via
Simonstown and back
along Chapmans Peak
Drive to Hout Bay
60/ Explore Blouberg &
the Northern Suburbs
62/ Explore the Cape Flats
64/ Discover the Helderberg
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HIGH ON MOST
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LISTS, THIS IS A
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A MULTITUDE
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ATTRACTIONS
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 youre in the
city, its 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 CHAPMANS
PEAK DRIVE to the shing 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 TO CAPE POINT
CONSTANTIA
Simon van der Stel, rst governor
of the Cape, chose to cultivate
Constantia in 1685. His legendary
wines were sought after by the
European aristocracy of the 18th- and
19th-century, requested by Napoleon
and praised by Charles Dickens and
Jane Austen. Today Constantias
ELEVEN WINERIES as well as the
areas excellent hotels are best known
for their quality wines and award-
winning restaurants, particularly
THE GREENHOUSE and THE
CONSERVATORY at the Cellars-
Hohenort Hotel. Further along the
route, youll nd Constantia Uitsigs
LA COLOMBE and Steenbergs chic
BISTRO SIXTEEN82, much loved by
locals for oysters and tapas. Bubbly
is big on this estate too: dont miss
GORGEOUS BY GRAHAM BECK at
Steenberg, adjacent to CATHARINAS
restaurant and open daily from lunch
until late. Or head for the glamorous
ROSE BAR for sundowners or dinner
at 5 ROOMS restaurant at the historic
Alphen boutique hotel (alphen.co.za).
Breakfast under the oaks at LA
BELLE CAF & BAKERY or head for
Buitenverwachtings new COFFEE
BLOC. Plan your WINE TASTING
(on nine of the estates) by consulting
constantiavalley.com. The newest is
BEAU CONSTANTIA with its modern
tasting area and outstanding views
and the oldest being the historical
landmark, GROOT CONSTANTIA.
STOCKISTS OF
FINE WINES
+ CAROLINES FINE WINE CELLAR
Strand Street, City Centre
(carolineswine.com)
+ DVINE WINE & DINE
(dvinewineanddine.co.za)
+ VAUGHAN JOHNSONS WINE SHOP
V&A Waterfront (vaughanjohnson.co.za)
+ WINE CONCEPTS Kloof Street, City
Centre, and Kildare Road, Newlands
(wineconcepts.co.za)
+ THE WINE SHOP at
CONSTANTIA UITSIG at The River Caf
(constantia-uitsig.co.za)
+ SA WINES ONLINE
(sawinesonline.co.uk)
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Main Road, hugging the coastline
and passing through pretty seaside
communities. Metrorails 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 CAF. Its
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 ecelectic
range of shops, park and walk (see
SHOPPING, page 91). But if you are
planning to have a picnic on Boulders
Beach, then stock up at OLYMPIA
CAF & DELI, just before the working
HARBOUR before continuing to
Simons Town. Soak up the historic
atmosphere from a table on the balcony
of THE MEETING PLACE. For more
sporty activities, go shark-cage diving
or on whale-watching boat trips (see
THE GREAT OUTDOORS, page 103).
Otherwise head for BOULDERS (entry
fee), 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 dont
feed or touch them they can give a
nasty nip). If Boulders is too busy, ask
the locals for directions to WINDMILL
BEACH or WATERS EDGE. A table on
the deck at SEAFORTH restaurant or
BOULDERS BEACH LODGE are good
spots for lunch.

MUIZENBERG,
KALK BAY &
SIMONS 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 trafc 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 magnicent
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 POINT
Not far from Simons Town you will
nd Cape of Good Hope and Cape
Point (for detailed info, see CAPE
POINT, page 35). Black Rocks beach
is ideal for kids, and Venus Pools
are perfect for snorkelling when the
weather is calm (check the tides rst,
please). If youre keen on a hike, try
the circular Gifkommetjie walk.
SCARBOROUGH,
KOMMETJIE &
NOORDHOEK
Once out of the reserve 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 two choices for
coffee or snacks at this point. Either
enjoy the views from Blue Water
Caf on IMHOFF FARM, where you
can also visit the snake park and
even go for a camel ride. Or continue
to NOORDHOEK FARM VILLAGE
(with a play area so a wonderful stop
for kids), a centre with restaurants
and shops at the base of Chapmans
Peak. Serious wine tasters should
visit CAPE POINT VINEYARDS (call
ahead 021 789 0900 for picnics; right
turn just before the Farm Village).
CHAPMANS PEAK
DRIVE TO HOUT BAY
Drive slowly (or park at VIEW SITES)
along the pass and then head down
into HOUT BAY. At this point,
you can return to the suburbs via
Constantia Nek or continue on the
coastal road towards the city via
Llandudno and end your day with
sundowners at Camps Bay. Call 021
791 8222 to check that Chapmans
Peak is open (weather dependent).
DONT MISS
+ Doing this trip in a sidecar
(sidecars.co.za) or in a classic
sports car (capecobrahire.co.za).
+ Oysters, bubbly and tapas
outdoors at chic BISTRO
SIXTEEN82 at STEENBERG
+ Tours of and tasting on the
CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE or
a walk through the vineyards at
GROOT CONSTANTIA, ending with
a peek into the MANOR HOUSE
museum and tea under the oaks with
the squirrels. Or visit the KRAMAT
(shrine) to Sheikh Abdurahman
Matebe Shah nearby.
+ Visit the HANDSPRING PUPPET
COMPANY, makers of the
puppet horses in the world-
famous production of War
Horse. By appointment only
(handspringpuppet.co.za).
+ Take a SURFING LESSON at
Muizenberg beach (see page 110).
+ The seaside WALK FROM
MUIZENBERG TO ST JAMES.
Kids love a swim at the tidal pool
before hopping on the train for a
ride back. Or walk past the shing
boats at the characterful KALK
BAY HARBOUR.
+ A cruise aboard the SPIRIT OF
JUST NUISANCE (45 minutes)
with SIMONS TOWN BOAT
COMPANY (boatcompany.co.za)
or KAYAKING with the penguins
(kayakcapetown.co.za).
+ Snorkelling in VENUS POOLS at
CAPE POINT or beach walks at
SCARBOROUGH or KOMMETJIE.
+ BOAT TRIPS from Hout Bay to
Duiker Island or SNORKELLING
WITH SEALS.
+ A township tour of Hout Bays
IMIZAMO YETHU.
USEFUL CONTACTS
Cape Town Tourism Simons
Town Visitor Info Centre
(021 786 8440) Wineries:
Constantia Valley Association
(constantiavalley.com);
Constantia Wine Route
(constantiawineroute.co.za)
5 ROOMS (021 795 6313) Constantia
BISTRO SIXTEEN82 (021 713
2211) Constantia BLACK MARLIN
(021 786 1621) Siuon's Town BLUE
WATER CAF (021 783 2007)
Kouuetjie BOULDERS BEACH
LODGE (021 786 1758) Simons
Town BUITENVERWACHTING
(021 794 5190) Constantia CAF
ROUX (021 789 2538) Noordhoek
CASA LABIA CAF (021 788 6068)
Muitenberg CATHARINAS (021
713 2222) Constantia CHAPMANS
PEAK RESTAURANT (021 790
1036) hout ay FISH ON THE
ROCKS (021 790 1193) Hout Bay
FISHERMANS RESTAURANT
(021 783 1496) Kouuetjie 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 ay LA BELLE
CAF & BAKERY (021 795 6336)
Constantia LA COLOMBE (021 794
2390) Constantia OLYMPIA CAF &
DELI (021 788 6396 ) Kalk ay RIVER
CAF (021 794 3010) Constantia
SEAFORTH (021 786 4810) Simons
Town SOPHEA GALLERY &
TIBETAN TEAHOUSE (021 786 1544)
Siuon's Town TAJ MAHAL (021
790 4711) hout ay TASHAS (021 794
5449) Constantia THE FOODBARN
(021 789 1390) Noordhoek THE CAPE
MALAY, THE CONSERVATORY and
THE GREENHOUSE, (021 794 2137), all
at Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, Constantia
THE MEETING PLACE UPSTAIRS
(021 786 5678) Siuon's Town THE
ROUNDHOUSE (021 438 4347)
Caups ay THE ROSE BAR (021
795 6313) Constantia TINTSWALO
ATLANTIC (087 754 9300) Hout Bay
TWO OCEANS RESTAURANT (021
780 9200) Cape Foint WHARFSIDE
GRILL (021 790 1100) Hout Bay
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BLOUBERG & THE
NORTHERN SUBURBS
THE FRIENDLY
NORTHERN SUBURBS
AND THE WEST
COAST REGION OF
BLOUBERG ARE
BOTH JUST A SHORT
DRIVE FROM THE CITY
WITH EVERYTHING
FROM FINE WINES TO
ADRENALINE SPORTS
ON OFFER
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 DARIA WINERY, where they
serve hormone-free red meat.
Or try CASSIA (021 976 0640)
at the award-winning NITDA
CELLARS. Nitda 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
Capes 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 nally, make a last detour
to DE GRENDEL, and experience its
restaurant and cellar with magnicent
views of Table Mountain. For winery
contact details, tasting times and a
detailed map of Durbanville Wine
Route, visit durbanvillewine.co.za.
Game drives can also be enjoyed at
CLARA ANNA FONTEIN PRIVATE
GAME RESERVE & COUNTRY
LODGE (claraannafontein.com).
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 stones
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
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
ea market, playhouse and the
links MILNERTON GOLF CLUB
(milnertongolf.co.za). Other prime
golf courses in this area include the
West Coasts ATLANTIC BEACH
GOLF CLUB (atlanticbeachgolfclub.
co.za) and the DURBANVILLE GOLF
CLUB (durbanvillegolfclub.co.za).
Durbanville also boasts a famous
ROSE GARDEN, and the historic
cultural centre RUST EN VREDE
(rust-en-vrede.com). Or 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
Capes biggest CASINO. Adjacent
DONT 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 (021 970 3097).
+ A night out at the new ALL STAR
THEATRE (allstartheatre.co.za) in
the Cape Gate Lifestyle Centre.
+ The SANLAM ART GALLERY
in Bellville (sanlam.co.za), Arts
Association of Bellvilles 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 (milnertoneamarket.co.za).
+ Childrens tours at FAIR CAPE
DAIRY FARM (faircape.com).
+ QUAD BIKING tours or 4x4 trails
in the Atlantis and Melkbosstrand
dunes (melkbos4x4.co.za). Or go
SANDBOARDING with Sunscene
(sunscene.co.za).
+ A concert in the HILLCREST
QUARRY (hillcrestquarry.co.za)
or picnic on its rolling lawns and
go shing in the lake, all found on
HILLCREST WINE AND OLIVE
ESTATE (hillcrestfarm.co.za), a
boutique winery in the Tygerberg
Hills. If you dont feel like waiting
for the sh to bite, head to the
pretty caf and shop at nearby
KLEIN ROOSBOOM.
+ OUTDOOR KARTING at Killarney
race track (fantasticracing.co.za).
to it is the GRAND ARENA, where
international concerts and other acts
are frequently held.
BLOUBERG
The area of Blouberg, or Blaauwberg
(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 surng
competitions, child-friendly lawns and
seafacing restaurants. Nearby is the
BLAAUWBERG CONSERVATION
AREA (bca.org.za), whose
Environmental Education Centre stands
on the historic site of the BATTLE OF
BLAAUWBERG, where the British
defeated the Dutch and 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
species of antelope, zebra and other
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.
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EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC CAPE TOWN
BY EXPLORING THE VIBRANT
TOWNSHIPS AND THE OTHER
HISTORICALLY AND CULTURALLY RICH
NEIGHBOURHOODS OF THE CAPE FLATS
LANGA
GUGA STHEBE ARTS & CULTURE
CENTRE (021 695 3493) is easy to nd
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 ourishing
NALEDI POTTERY is housed here.
Meaning star in Sotho, it lives up to
its name with three kilns that produce
brightly painted tableware that nds its
way into homes around the world. The
entire LANGA CULTURAL HERITAGE
PRECINCT is to be revamped, including
the addition of iconic public art into
public spaces, as well as a new theatre
precinct. The precinct already includes
the Pass Ofce Museum and there
are temporary exhibitions at the Post
Ofce. The City provides free WiFi
on a coupon for the area. From Guga
RYLANDS &
ATHLONE
Shaheed Ebrahim of tour
company ESCAPE TO THE CAPE
(escapetothecape.co.za) is the holder
of the Entrepreneur of the Year 2012
title and operates tours in WiFi-enabled
vehicles. Indian families, including
his, 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 aeld, 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
DONT MISS
+ Go on 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 church visit and
join the prayer and song. Teens
and kids love Camissas Diski
(social soccer) tours in Langa.
+ Cycle KHAYELITSHA with BIKE &
SADDLE (bikeandsaddle.com) or
Langa with VAMOS (vamos.co.za)
and experience the township
sights and sounds rst-hand.
Vamos also takes you to see
GUMBOOT DANCING done by
children after school. 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.
+ Try an evening tour. Join a supper
club and eat in a local residents
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
some of the changemakers whore
shaping townships for the future.
+ Enjoy an evening of poetry and
storytelling with ANDULELA
(andulela.com) at private homes
in Bonteheuwel, Langa, Athlone,
Gugulethu and Khayelitsha, or
enjoy an evening out with tour
company TOWNSHIP GROOVE
(townshipgroove.com) for jazz,
entertainment and dinner evenings.
+ Join guides from ESCAPE TO THE
CAPE (escapetothecape.co.za) and
visit the homes of locals in both the
Bo-Kaap and the greater township
areas, especially Langa.
+ Tuck into a meal (chisa nyama
is hot meat) at buzzy MZOLIS in
GUGULETHU (but if you cant get
to Gugulethu, visit AMADODA
[amadoda.co.za] in Woodstock).
+ Experience the shebeen route in
Langa or share a meal with locals
in LANGA: Monica Mahloane (021
694 2681) runs a small restaurant
called LELAPA, and Nomonde
Siyaka (073 754 8502) owns
MZANSI restaurant, both popular
with travellers.
+ Join James Fernie of UTHANDO
(uthandosa.org) on a visit to
the thriving urban agricultural
programme, ABALIMI BEZEKHAYA
(abalimi.org.za), a lavender nursery
in Lavender Hills, an old-age home,
skills development projects, and
dance and music events.
SThebe, its 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.
BONTEHEUWEL,
CROSSROADS &
GUGULETHU
Next, cross over into Bonteheuwel
and then Crossroads before heading
for the wildly popular MZOLIS
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 GUGULETHU
7 MEMORIAL (pictured above) to
commemorate seven young activists
who died in a police ambush in
1986, and a little further on is
Amy Biehls memorial. THE AMY
BIEHL FOUNDATION (amybiehl.
org) is involved in many upliftment
programmes, including sport, music,
health and safety, education, and
environmental greening.
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 nd MNANDI and
STRANDFONTEIN BEACHES on
Baden Powell Drive, both of which
attained Blue Flag status in 2011.
WOLFGAT NATURE RESERVE (021
392 5135) conserves a 40 000-year-old
site with spectacular limestone cliffs.
Ideas for interactive
experiences
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.
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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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 GORDONS
BAY AND ALONG
THE BREATHTAKING
COASTLINE
BORDERING THE
KOGELBERG
NATURE RESERVE
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 kloong experience
at Kamikaze Kanyon with ABSEIL
AFRICA (abseilafrica.co.za)
or want to try stand-up paddle
surng lessons with NATURAL
ENERGY SURF SHOP (021 853
1151) or surng with SON SURF
SCHOOL (surfschools.co.za) in
Strand. Adventure quad biking with
KAMAZOO (072 537 9310) is also
right in the heart of the Helderberg,
with rides for beginners and advanced
quad bikers in Somerset West and
Grabouw. For those who prefer
gentler pursuits, there is horse riding
at JOURNEYS END WINE FARM
(horsebackriding.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
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE
(helderbergnaturereserve.co.za).
The best-known hiking trails are
Steenbras Gorge (also known as
Crystal Pools) and 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 magnicent
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 brand-new
and is a great place to stop for

breakfast or lunch, as is its Camphors
restaurant. Vergelegen is also the rst
BIODIVERSITY WINE INITIATIVE
(bwi.co.za) champion estate, so a
tour of the winery is a must. Or try
the Full Moon Vineyard Tours and
Environmental Walks. If youd like to
eat elsewhere, The Millhouse Kitchen
at neighbouring LOURENSFORD
(lourensford.co.za) is an excellent
option. Lourensford is also the site of
the KAMERS VOL GESKENKE FAIR
(kamersvol.com), a creative feast of
handmade products that is not to be
missed. The estate is the location for
THE ANNUAL GETAWAY SHOW
(show.getaway.co.za), for outdoor
fanatics. It is the nishing point of
the ABSA CAPE EPIC (cape-epic.
com) cycle race (see THE GREAT
OUTDOORS, page 103), as well as
the start of the WINES2WHALES
(wines2whales.co.za) mountain
bike race, which crosses 13 wineries,
26 private farms, six mountains,
historic roads and mountain passes
and nature conservation areas
before nishing 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.
Sporting enthusiasts should not miss
the action-packed water sports at
BLUE ROCK (bluerock.co.za), near
Sir Lowrys Pass Village. There is
an adrenaline-packed activity for all
ages there, including waterskiing,
kneeboarding and wakeboarding, a
400m foee slide (zip line), as well as
paintball and diving. ONGEGUND
LODGE in nearby Sir Lowrys
Pass Village is the home of the
SCHAPENBERG MOUNTAIN BIKE
TRAIL (ongegund.com).
ERINVALE 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 Gordons Bay or STRAND
GOLF COURSE (strandgolfclub.
co.za), or practise your swing at
the driving range on RIDGEMOR
FARM (ridgemorvilla.com) in Faure,
followed by quad biking. At sundown,
head for Gordons Bays waterfront
marina, HARBOUR ISLAND (www.
harbourisland.co.za), a perfect
spot for drinks. Or spread a blanket
under the milkwoods just beyond
the main beach with its rock pools
and low waves that are perfect for
kids. The best view sites are up at
the top of Sir Lowrys 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 between
June and December.
DONT MISS
+ Starlight Classics concerts
on the Great Lawn at historic
VERGELEGEN (vergelegen.co.za).
+ Tuna shing with GORDONS BAY
BOAT ANGLING CLUB (gbbac.
co.za). Yellown and long-n tuna
appear from October to June.
+ Swimming at the Blue Flag BIKINI
BEACH in Gordons Bay.
+ The Lwandle township guided
walk from the MIGRANT LABOUR
MUSEUM (lwandle.com) and
visiting an original hostel, a crche,
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).
+ Paragliding off Sir Lowrys Pass
with PARAGLIDE SOUTH AFRICA
(paraglide-south-africa.com).
+ Charity events, including the
WINTER WONDERLAND
FESTIVAL from 21 June to
21 July 2014 (winterwonderland.
co.za) in Gordons Bay. Or
SOUTHEYS 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).
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70/ Franschhoek Wine Route
71/ Wellington Wine Route
72/ Paarl Wine Route
74/ West Coast, Darling
& Riebeek Kasteel
77/ Elgin To Hermanus
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78/ Route 62
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04 TRIP PLANNER/ BEYOND CAPE TOWN
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 rst to check
tasting times.
Begin by joining the R44 and start your
day at WATERFORD WINE ESTATE
(waterfordestate.co.za). A highlight
is a wine safari with tasting in the
vineyards, or DORNIER (dornier.
co.za), where Bodega restaurant
has a wooden play castle. 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
historic Stellenbosch and exploring
the streets on foot, taking in the Cape
Dutch architecture in Dorp Street. Visit
M PATISSERIE for tea and delicious
baked delights or De Oude Bank
Bakkerij, now part of DE COMPANJE
(decompanje.co.za) in Church Street
for artisanal breads, Fanny Chanel
artisan ice cream, patisserie, hearty
tapas and boutique beers before
browsing boutique stores. If the charm
of the town doesnt persuade you to
stay, then drive up the Helshoogte
Pass to visit DELAIRE GRAFF
(delaire.co.za) with its sophisticated
tasting room, restaurants and a
collection of contemporary South
African art. Just opposite is TOKARA
(tokara.co.za) with two restaurants,
one a child-friendly deli (dont miss
olive-oil tasting at the Olive Shed)
and a garden lled with sculptures. Or
continue wine tasting along the R44
to N1 route, including MORGENHOF
(morgenhof.com) and KANONKOP
(kanonkop.co.za) and ending at
WARWICK (warwickwine.com).
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 world-renowned MEERLUST
(meerlust.com) just before the
M12/R301 rejoins the N2.
STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTE
RESTAURANTS
AMAZINK (072 993 9173)
Stellenbosch BODEGA (021
880 0557) Dornier Wine Estate
DELAIRE GRAFF RESTAURANT
(021 885 8160) Helshoogte Pass
EIGHT (021 809 1188) Spier Wine
Estate JORDAN RESTAURANT
(021 881 3612) Jordan Wines
LONG TABLE (021 881 3746)
Haskell Vineyards/Dombeya
MAKARON (021 880 1549)
Majeka House, Stellenbosch
OVERTURE (021 880 2721) Hidden
valley RAPHAELS (021 888
8000) Asara RUST EN VREDE
(021 881 3757) Rust en Vrede
Estate TERROIR (021 880 8167)
Kleine Zalte Wines TOKARA
(021 885 2550) Helshoogte Pass
WATERKLOOF WINE ESTATE
(021 858 1292) Somerset West
96 WINERY ROAD (021 842 2020)
HIGHLIGHTS
+ For kids: picking strawberries at
MOOIBERG FARM STALL (look for
the scarecrows) near Annandale Road;
nding Porky Hefers Nest tree
house at TOKARA deli; horse-drawn
carriage rides at BLAAUWKLIPPEN
wine estate; visiting the TOY AND
MINIATURE MUSEUM for kids
(021 887 2948); the CRAFT MARKET
and EAGLE ENCOUNTER bird park
at SPIER (eagle-encounters.co.za).
+ Stellenbosch on foot. WALK alone
(map available) or with a guide
from the TOURISM OFFICE (021
887 9150). Join a cultural tour
of KAYAMANDI TOWNSHIP
and book an overnight homestay
through Route 360 (stellenbosch.
travel/route-360). Or book a
musical and dining experience at
AMAZINK (amazink.co.za).
+ Mountain-biking trails with
DIRTOPIA (021 884 4752) on
Delvera Farm, or at BOTTELARY
HILLS (bottelaryhillsmtb.co.za).
Or ride, walk or picnic in the
scenic JONKERSHOEK NATURE
RESERVE (021 483 2949).
+ For a sense of history, UITKYKs
1788 manor house (uitkyk.co.za), or
PIR RABE ANTIQUES (pierrabe.
co.za) for antique Cape furniture.
+ A scenic ight with KAROO FLY-
VENTURES (capetokaroo.co.za).
+ OOM SAMIE SE WINKEL in Dorp
Street (021 887 0797), a treasure
chest of local goods, including local
delicacies, bokkoms (dried sh) and
biltong.
+ A hop-on, hop-off wine tour on two
routes taking in six estates with
VINE HOPPER (vinehopper.co.za).
+ Oysters and sparkling wine at
JC LE ROUX (jcleroux.co.za).
On the farming front Morgenster is
producing world class Bordeauxstyled red
wines and extra virgin olive oil. While owner
Giulio Bertrand implements his hospitality
phase of luxury accommodation and ne
dining facilities the Estates tasting room
continues to delight visitors with early vintages
of wines and guided olive oil tastings.
Morgenster
GPS: S34 5 2.9 E18 53 7.8
Vergelegen Ave (off Lourensford Road),
Somerset West
WINEMAKER: Henry Kotze
+27 21 852 1738 | +27 21 852 0835
info@morgenster.co.za
www.morgenster.co.za
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FRANSCHHOEK WINE ROUTE
This takes you out on the N1/R45 route to Franschhoek, known for its gourmet
culture, many sparkling wines, art galleries and shops. For a circular route,
return via Stellenbosch on the R310. Allow a full day, even if youre staying
in the valley. Consult FRANSCHHOEK TOURISMfor 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 Lowrys Pass this is
arguably one of the most spectacular Cape drives in summer or winter.
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).
Youll 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 BOSCHENDAL to
explore its historic manor house, or
nd the impressive collection of cars
at the FRANSCHHOEK MOTOR
MUSEUM (fmm.co.za) before popping
in at the interactive 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 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 caf 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 Tibbss
EXOTIC PLANT COMPANY behind
HIGHLIGHTS
+ Franchhoeks festivals are legendary.
The village buzzes with ART IN CLAY
from 26 October until end November
2013; the biannual CLASSIC MUSIC
FESTIVAL (franschhoekclassic.
co.za) is not to be missed; and
nor is OPEN GARDENS from
2527 October; the HUGUENOT
FESTIVAL, celebrating 325 years, is
in November 2013; the highlight: the
CAP CLASSIQUE and CHAMPAGNE
FESTIVAL end Nov/early Dec; check
franschhoek.org.za for updates.
+ A hop-on, hop-off wine tour on the
delightful WINE TRAM: 10am to
2.40pm (every 40 mins), stopping at
ve wine estates, including Rickety
RESTAURANTS
BABEL and the GREEN
HOUSE (021 863 3852)
abylonstoren BOSCHENDAL
(021 870 4272) Boschendal
BREAD & WINE (021 876 3692)
Mreson FYNDRAAI (021
871 3937) Solus-elta HAUTE
CABRIRE (021 876 8500) Haute
Cabrire LA PETIT FERME
(021 87 301) LEOPARDS
LEAP (021 876 8002) MAISON
RESTAURANT (021 876 2116)
happy valley PIERNEEF LA
MOTTE (021 876 8800) La Motte
REUBENS (021 876 3772)
RYANS KITCHEN (021 876
1598) THE TASTING ROOM
(021 876 8442) Le Quartier
Franais THE RESTAURANT
(021 876 8600) Grande Provence
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 ESTATEs (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 heading up the
Bains Kloof for an expansive view from the pass. Come back down the same
road and then either take the horseshoe route or choose the DUNSTONE,
DOOLHOF or GRANDE DDALE 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 nd
the vintage French Colonial tea room at LANGKLOOF ROSES (langkloofroses.
co.za), surrounded by 14 000 beautiful antique roses, clusters and fragrant
blooms. Freshly picked bunches are always available for purchase.
Head up to BONTEBOK RIDGE RESERVE (bontebokridge.co.za) for a game
drive in the Renosterveld Conservancy or to do 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 Mthode Cap Classique.
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 ve
estates. WELLINGTON BRANDY
ROUTE (wellington.co.za/tasting).
+ A romantic night at GRAND
DDALE, an elegant country house
(granddedale.com).
Wellington is not as far away as everyone imagines out of peak-hour trafc,
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.
RESTAURANTS
OUDE WELLINGTON (021 873
4604) SEASONS RESTAURANT
(021 864 5060) Diemersfontein
WELLINGTON
WINE ROUTE
Bread & Wine at Mreson, which is a
hidden gem for orchid lovers. Across
the road, LEOPARDS 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
shops, cafs and restaurants. Theres
chocolate, grappa and schnapps too,
but its CAP CLASSIQUE ROUTE is
deservedly popular. Finally, drive up
the Franschhoek Pass, past HAUTE
CABRIRE (cabriere.co.za) and
LA PETITE FERME (lapetiteferme.
co.za), to reveal the panoramic vista of
the valley from the top of the pass.
Bridge (ricketybridge.co.za) and
the Huguenot Museum (winetram.
co.za). Great family outing.
+ Literature lovers take note: dont miss
the annual gathering of the worlds
most creative writers and poets at
the FRANSCHHOEK LITERARY
FESTIVAL (f.co.za), 1618 May.
+ THE CERAMICS GALLERY in
Dirkie Uys Street (davidwalters.
co.za).Watch master potters at work,
browse the gallery or order a bespoke
dinner service while youre there.
+ Hire a bike from FRANSCHHOEK
CYCLES (franschhoekcycles.
co.za) or contact EDDIES
MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES
(083 666 7317), or do the hiking trail
at LA MOTTE (la-motte.com).
+ Enjoy a guided walk with IZAK
RUST (072 712 7784) in Mont
Rochelle Nature Reserve, World
Heritage site.
+ Horse riding or picnics along the
Dwars River at SOLMS-DELTA
(solms-delta.co.za).
+ KOPERASIE STORES for antiques
and collectables (021 863 2843).
+ Foodies: book at the Tasting Room
for food-and-wine pairing, African
inspired dinners at LE QUARTIER
FRANAIS (lqf.co.za); or do cookery
courses at LEOPARDS LEAP
(leopardsleap.co.za).
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BOSMANS (021 863 5100) Grande
Foche 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
PAARL WINE ROUTE
FOLLOW IN OUR
FOOTSTEPS
Head for FAIRVIEW WINE ESTATE
(fairview.co.za) rst, where children
will delight in watching the prized
goats that reside in a whimsical
tower. Cheese and wine tasting
are popular there. Adjacent to this
estate is the SPICE ROUTE WINERY
(spiceroutewines.co.za) formerly
Siedelberg with outstanding views
and the Hot Glass Studio & Gallery,
where youll nd hand-blown glass.
RHEBOKSKLOOF (rhebokskloof.
co.za) does breakfast and lunch
daily on the terrace (beside a roaring
replace 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
Paarls 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 ofce here. PROVIANT
KAAPSE TAFEL & SPENS in Main
Road has a nostalgic Afrikaans-
heritage menu. Its open on Sundays
too, and on Saturdays you will nd
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
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.
good spots for last tastings. Or continue
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, page 103) or join
the polo set at glamorous VAL DE VIE
ESTATE (valdevie.co.za). Alternatively,
join the R45, turn right at VREDE EN
LUST and enjoy excellent wineries
along the Klapmuts Road.
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
through town, starting at the slave
church.
+ Hot-air ballooning with
WINELAND BALLOONING (021
863 3192), ending with a ve-star
meal at GRANDE ROCHE HOTEL
(021 863 5100).
+ Watching the glass blowing at
RED HOT GLASS (redhotglass.
co.za) at Spice Route Winery.
+ Visiting THE AFRIKAANS TAAL
(LANGUAGE) MUSEUM &
MONUMENT (taalmuseum.co.za).
+ LE BONHEURs crocodile farm
(lebonheurcrocfarm.co.za).
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Dont 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 48). Overnight here or have breakfast and 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 (look out for sand sharks!) before
driving through the Postberg to see the Namaqualand owers 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
GEELBEKs restaurant in the sunny months, or sip brandy indoors next to the re 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.
KLOOVENBURGs 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 CAF FELIX or stay overnight
in one of the pretty rooms at the cafs sister establishment, OLD OAK MANOR
(cafefelix.co.za). High tea is taken at BARTHOLOMEUSKLIP FARMHOUSE
(bartholomeusklip.com), an equally tempting overnight stay. Visit WEST
COAST TOURISM (capewestcoast.org) for more information.
WEST COAST HIGHLIGHTS
+ CHURCHHAVENS blissfully
peaceful beach COTTAGES
(perfecthideaways.co.za) or
a night on a HOUSEBOAT at
Kraalbaai (houseboating.co.za).
+ BIRDWATCHING: amingos
abound in winter. Or explore the
area by kayak with GRAVITY
ADVENTURES (gravity.co.za).
+ 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
(www.strandloper.com).
+ PATERNOSTER, a characterful
shing 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 West Coast National Park on the R27. The
round trip from Cape Town is about 320km, so start early or stay overnight.
RESTAURANTS
BARTHOLOMEUSKLIP FARMHOUSE (022 448 1087) heruon CAF
FELIX (022 448 1170) Fiebeek Kasteel GEELBEK (022 772 2134)
Langebaan HILDAS KITCHEN (022 492 2825) Groote Post Vineyards
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Its certainly possible to do a day
trip to Hermanus from Cape Town.
Go the circular route over Sir
Lowrys Pass and Elgin on the way
there, then return on the dramatic
coastal road via Bettys Bay and
Rooi Els but its best to take
two or three days to enjoy the
area. Visit OVERBERG TOURISM
(tourismcapeoverberg.co.za) or
CAPE WHALE COAST TOURISM
(whalecoast.info) or OVERBERG
WINE (overbergwine.co.za) for
more on the six wine regions.
FOLLOW IN OUR
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Once youre over Sir Lowrys Pass
(taking in the magnicent views of
False Bay on your right), youre 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. Youll nd at least 11 estates
including BOUCHARD FINLAYSON,
HERMANUSPIETERSFONTEIN,
CREATION WINES and ATARAXIA.
The seaside town of HERMANUS
is one of SAs most popular holiday
destinations so theres plenty to do
especially WHALE-WATCHING from
the shore or boats between June and
November when Southern Right
whales breed. Go KAYAKING and
BIRDWATCHING on the Klein River
Lagoon just past the town, or sand
boarding, kite surng and paragliding
with WALKER BAY ADVENTURES
(walkerbayadventures.co.za). Stroll
through the FERNKLOOF NATURE
RESERVE (also wheelchair- and
mountain bike-friendly) and enjoy a
seafood meal in the evening with
views of the sea. 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 and seal spotting
here) youll nd GROOTBOS NATURE
RESERVE (grootbos.com), renowned
for fynbos conservation. Walk 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 to Cape Town via
KLEINMOND, over the Palmiet River
(known for its tubing and rafting) on
the spectacular coast road. Swim at
Bikini Beach, Gordons Bay, before
rejoining the N2.
OVERBERG HIGHLIGHTS
+ GREEN MOUNTAIN ECO ROUTE
(greenmountain.co.za), the worlds
rst biodiversity wine route.
+ THE PAUL CLUVER FOREST
AMPHITHEATRE experience:
summer concerts (cluver.com).
+ Hop on the 4x4 WINE BUS for
the ELGIN VALLEY WINE TOUR
(adventurewinetours.co.za).
+ Unforgettable boat-based
whale-watching trips with
SOUTHERN RIGHT CHARTERS
(southernrightcharters.
co.za) or WHALE WATCHERS
(hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za)
in Hermanus 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 (*see capetown.
travel for recommended operators).
+ White-water rafting or tubing
trips down the Palmiet River with
GRAVITY ADVENTURES (gravity.
co.za), HERMANUS FOREST
ADVENTURES or go ziplining with
them over a waterfall in a canyon
(hermanus-activities.co.za).
+ The sweet scent of Cape fynbos at
the secluded HAROLD PORTER
NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN
(028 272 9311, sanbi.org).
+ River swims, beautiful hikes and
stargazing at night at Cape Natures
eco-cabins in the KOGELBERG
NATURE RESERVE, just over an
hour from Cape Town (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) heruanus THE
BURGUNDY (028 312 2800) Old
Harbour Hermanus

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Chameleons
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Snakes
ROUTE 62
AS THE WORLDS
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 towns oldest wine cellar
UITVLUCHT, famous for its Montagu
Muscadel and Port, walk Long Street
with its historical buildings or head for
the hills: rock climbing, abseiling or
hiking the AASVOELKRANS, BLUE
MOUNTAIN or COGMANSKLOOF
trails. There are 4x4 and arts and craft
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. Spring is ablaze with pink and
white blossoms while spectacular
rock formations can be seen at nearby
TRADOUWS PASS. Nature lovers
head for the GROOTVADERSBOSCH
NATURE RESERVE and
BOOSMANSBOS WILDERNESS
AREA to hike. On the way to
LADISMITH, relax in 42C 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 on hiking
or mountain-biking trails.
Look out for the towns unique
architectural style as you drive
through to AMALIENSTEIN, a former
mission station with a multicoloured
church, en route to the countrys port
capital of CALITZDORP. Visit six
wine cellars and the Ring of Stones
at BOPLAAS, which honours ancient
farmers and the solstices. Tour
RIETFONTEIN OSTRICH PALACE
(www.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 (safariostrich.co.za)
and CANGO WILDLIFE RANCH
(cango.co.za) to see birds, cheetah
and crocodiles.
A few days are needed to savour
OUDTSHOORNs diverse attractions.
From spas to ecowalks, 4x4 routes,
township tours, quad biking, game
viewing from horseback, camel riding
and hot-air ballooning, its all here
in year-round warm weather. But
should you choose just one thing, 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
more on route62.co.za.
ROUTE 62 HIGHLIGHTS
+ Tasting MONTAGU MUSCADEL
and CALITZDORP PORT, a drink
at RONNIES SEX SHOP or a
meal at Barrydales CLARKE OF
THE KAROO or THE BLUE COW
(with its second-hand bookshop).
+ The 10th WACKY WINE
WEEKEND in Robertson
from 5 to 8 June 2014
(wackywineweekend.com).
+ An off-the-beaten track experience
at THE HELL (diehel.com) in a
remote valley in the Swartberg.
TRAVEL TIP
Remember a
camera and a torch
for the Cango Caves
near Oudtshoorn
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Theres nothing like good old sunshine
to give you your daily dose of
vitamin D but a pampering at the spa
is a great way to start a holiday.
CITY CENTRE &
SURROUNDS
At the MOUNT NELSON HOTEL
(mountnelson.co.za) 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. An authentic Ayurvedic Indian
spa experience drawing on Indias
ancient approaches to wellness can be
had at Jiva Spa at TAJ CAPE TOWN
(tajcapetown.co.za). Opposite, at
MANDELA RHODES PLACE, the
CAMELOT SPA uses Thalgo, natural
marine and plant products. ENMASSE
(enmasse.co.za) is one of the newer
additions to the citys 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. Original
Thai massage is also enjoyed at
SABAI SABAI (sabai-sabai.co.za)
in Burg Street. SUNTRA SPA at 15
ON ORANGE (suntra.co.za) has
beautifully designed treatment rooms
and a range of beauty and 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 GRAND
CAPE TOWN (westincapetown.
com), the premises of ARABELLA SPA
are a remarkable 1 100m
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in extent and
offer exceptional views over the V&A
Waterfront from the hotels 19th oor,
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 manicure, pedicure and
world-renowned foot treatments at the
ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN SPA set on
its own private island with 12 treatment
rooms and a full-service salon, in front of
the hotel at the Waterfront (capetown.
oneandonly.com).
In Green Point, GLASSHOUSE
REJUVENATION FOR MEN at The
Foundry (glasshousemen.com) is the
citys 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
best 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 Table View offers authentic
Thai massages.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
& SOUTH PENINSULA
ANGSANA SPA (angsanaspa.com), at
the Vineyard Hotel & Spa in Newlands,
won the Best Luxury Wellness Spa award
SPAS & WELLNESS
DONT 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
for Africa at the 2013 World Luxury Spa
Awards. Therapists 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, youll nd the INZOLO
WELLNESS SUITE tucked away
within the Afro-chic interiors of the
historical HOUT BAY MANOR HOTEL
(houtbaymanor.com), where it offers
organic therapies with products made
locally from African plant ingredients.
SPAS IN THE WINELANDS
CONSTANTIA UITSIG SPA, set in the
beautiful grounds of the CONSTANTIA
UITSIG HOTEL (constantia-uitsig.
com), offers the Les Aromes du Vin
treatment, which incorporates vine
leaves. 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 (cellars-hohenort.com)
in Constantia. In Stellenbosch,
WEDGEVIEW COUNTRY HOUSE
& SPA (wedgeview.co.za), RIVER
MANOR BOUTIQUE HOTEL
& SPA (rivermanor.co.za), and
COOPMANHUIJS BOUTIQUE
HOTEL & SPA (coopmanhuijs.
co.za) all offer spa treatments.
And up on the Helshoogte Pass is
the DELAIRE GRAFF SPA (delaire.
co.za) with magnicent views
over Stellenbosch from the pool
area. BABYLONSTORENs 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. In Franschhoek, the
romantic LE FRANSCHHOEK HOTEL
& SPA (lefranschhoek.co.za) has a
Camelot Spa set in beautiful gardens.
And for something completely different,
MANGWANANI ZEVENWACHT
(mangwanani.co.za) on Zevenwacht
Wine Estate offers the Mangwanani
Moonlight Night Spa, including
cocktails and snacks, three decadent
treatments, and dinner and drinks.
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ECO NOTE
Indigenous to SA is rooibos,
also known as red bush tea. Its
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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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
FINE-DINING
FAVOURITES
When a special occasion calls for an
epicurean feast with all the silver-
service trimmings, Cape Town offers
a bounty of high-end restaurants to
choose from.
Cape Town is home to a host of
celebrity chefs, many of whom have
earned their ne-dining establishments
a place on the coveted top-20 list
for the DStv Food Network Eat Out
Awards the food Oscars of SA. These
eateries include THE TEST KITCHEN
(021 447 2337) in Woodstock, which is
headed up by British-born Luke Dale-
Roberts and was named Restaurant
of the Year in 2012, hotel restaurants
THE GREENHOUSE (021 794 2137),
LA COLOMBE (021 794 2390) and
PLANET RESTAURANT (021 483
1948), BISTROT BIZERCA (021 423
8888) in the City Centre and THE
ROUNDHOUSE (021 438 4347) in
Camps Bay. Other upmarket options
include city stalwarts FIVE FLIES
(021 424 4442), 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, and Woodstocks
THE POT-LUCK CLUB & GALLERY
(021 447 0804), sister restaurant
to THE TEST KITCHEN.
HOTEL HOT SPOTS
When time is of the essence and
you cant go exploring, many of Cape
Towns hotels offer excellent on-site
eateries, ranging from the grand to
the casual.
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, CATHARINAS and
BISTRO SIXTEEN82 (021 713 2211)
at Steenberg Hotel, MYOGA (021
657 4545) at the Vineyard Hotel &
Spa, PURE RESTAURANT (021 791
9393) at Hout Bay Manor and SIGNAL
RESTAURANT (021 410 7080) at the
Cape Grace Hotel.
More relaxed offerings encompass
Long Streets MAREMOTO HOTEL
(021 422 5877), with 1920s-inspired
restaurant decor, and LAPERO (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 and
SPLASH CAF at Vineyard Hotel (021
657 4500), and cosmopolitan retreat
MINT RESTAURANT (021 819 2000)
at Taj Cape Town.
MEATY TREATS
A carnivores dream come true, Cape
Town has a wealth of steakhouses and
burger joints. And if you wish to braai
(grill) at home, FRANKIE FENNER MEAT
MERCHANTS (ffmm.co.za) in Kloof
Street sells ethically sourced local meats.
STEAKS
+ CARNE RESTAURANT (021 424
3460) in the City Centre serves a
variety of cuts, including rib-eye
steak, while HQ (021 424 6373) has
only one dish: sirloin with salad and
chips
+ 1 800 DEGREES RESTAURANT
(021 430 0506) at Cape Royale Luxury
Hotel in Green Point is named after its
grill: it heats up to 1 800 Fahrenheit
and grills steak to perfection
+ CATTLE BARON GRILL HOUSE in
Constantia (021 794 4930), Table View
(021 557 4165), Plattekloof (021 911
0110) and Somerset West (021 852
9992) is famous for its Chateaubriand
+ CITY GRILL (021 421 9820) at the
V&A Waterfront is renowned for
its traditional South African dishes,
venison and matured beef steak.
BURGERS
Burger joints with street cred include
+ ROYALE EATERY (021 422 4536)
Long Street
Trick or treat?
No visit to Cape Town is
complete without sampling
its indigenous dishes
some downright delicious;
others an acquired taste.
+ Biltong is salty dried
meat, similar to the
American jerky.
+ Bokkoms are dried sh
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 cast-
iron pot.
+ Samp (SUHmp) is made
from ground corn.
FOOD & MARKETS
Since there are so many restaurants
in Cape Town, its best to consult
reputable online restaurant guides
such as EAT OUT (eatout.co.za),
DINING CITY (diningcity.com) or
TABLE MAGIC (tablemagic.co.za)
to make an informed choice. This is
an introduction to what is likely to be
a most exciting food journey in Cape
Town, whether you are eating in the
City Centre, the Southern Suburbs or
the Northern Suburbs. So raise your
glass of world-class South African
wine and enjoy.
SUPER SUSHI
Whether your weakness is fashion
sandwiches or ocean-fresh tuna
sashimi, youre spoilt for choice.
BELUGA (021 418 2948/9 ), Green
Point BLOWFISH (021 556 5464)
Blouberg CAPE TOWN FISH
MARKET (021 535 3110) various
locations including GrandWest
CODFATHER (021 438 0782) Camps
Bay YO EASTERN FUSION (021
554 4752 Bluu|e| 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 SUSHI AT THE GRAND
(021 412 9999) The Westin Cape Town
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 BOX (021 674 0820) Newlands
TAKUMI (021 424 8879) Gardens
WILLOUGHBY & CO. (021 418 6115),
V&A Waterfront MINATO (021 423
4712) City Centre
+ HUDSONS THE BURGER
JOINT (021 426 5974) Kloof Street;
(021 674 5152) Claremont
+ CLARKES (021 424 7648)
Bree Street
+ GIBSONS GOURMET BURGERS
(021 418 3660), V&A Waterfront
+ THE DOGS BOLLOCKS
(083 440 7843) Roodehek Street
+ HUSSAR GRILL (021 433 2081)
Green Point. Also in Rondebosch,
Camps Bay and Willowbridge
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CAF (021 783 2007) Kommetjie
CEST LA VIE (083 676 7430)
Kol| Bo] CAF MOZART
(021 424 3774) Church Street
CAF PARADISO (021 423 8653)
Kluu St|eet CAF ROUX (021
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St|eet DELI@THE BAY (021 430
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AFRICAN EATS
From bobotie and potjiekos to
authentic shisha nyama (African
barbecue), the city and its surrounds
proffer an abundance of restaurants
with authentic indigenous eats.
THE AFRICA CAF (021 422 0221)
on Heritage Square, Shortmarket
Street, and GOLD RESTAURANT
(021 421 4653) in Green Point are
aust.isits ADDIS IN CAPE (021
424 5722) in Church Street serves
Et|iuuior o|e MARCOS AFRICAN
PLACE (021 423 5412) in Rose Street
is o o.uu|ite u| li.e ausic MAMA
AFRICA (021 424 8634) is right in the
hub of all the action in Long Street
MOYO in Stellenbosch (021 809
1133) and Blouberg (021 554 9671) is
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PLACE (021 638 1355) in Gugulethu
is a hit for its informal shisha nyamas
(barbecues), as is Nyanga Easts
MAPHINDIS BUTCHERY (021
386 0582).
CAF CULTURE
Settle in for a leisurely breakfast or
lunch while taking in the sights and
sounds of the Mother City.
BIRDS BOUTIQUE CAF (021 426
2534 B|ee St|eet BLUE WATER
15 Bennett Street, Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa
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Best Brewskies
When only a beer will slake
your thirst, theres a number
of Capetonian beerhouses and
bars that will gladly pull you a
pint of one of the many local
artisan brewskies available.
+ BREWERS & UNION
(021 422 2770) in Bree Street
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
Brewerys fruit beers.
+ THE POWER AND THE
GLORY (021 422 2108) has
Darling Brews Slow Beer
and Native Ale on tap.
+ Jack Black is another
must-try and can be found
at HUDSONS (see Meaty
Treats, page 85) and
WILLOUGHBYS AND CO (see
Super Sushi, page 85).
+ MITCHELLS BREWERIES
(021 419 5074) at the
V&A Waterfront makes
delicious lagers.
+ THE BEERHOUSE (021
424 3370) on Long Street
has a whopping 99 local and
international beers on tap.
+ Devils Peak Brewing
Companys Silvertree Saison
is the stuff of legends and
can be sipped at, among
other venues, THE SLUG
AND LETTUCE (021 422
5325) on Kloof Street and
THE KIMBERLEY HOTEL (021
461 2160) on Roeland Street.
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COTTAGE (021 689 3158) Newlands
LAZARI (021 461 9865) Vredehoek
LOLA CAF (021 423 0885) Long
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426 2413 Kluu St|eet QUEEN OF
TARTS (021 448 2420) Observatory
SIDEWALK CAF (021 461 2839)
V|eJe|ue| TABLE THIRTEEN (021 418
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WINKEL (021 424 0521) Tamboerskloof
WOODLANDS EATERY (021 801
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NELSON HOTEL (021 483 1000) City
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LOUNGE (021 431 4511) One&Only Cape
Tuwr THE LOUNGE (021 406 5988)
The Table Bay, V&A Waterfront.
BEST VIEWS
Cape Town is no shrinking violet in
the looks department, which is why it
should come as no surprise that theres
a wealth of restaurants that offer not
only great food, but also superb views.
BEACH (021 425 0551) Granger Bay
THE LEOPARD BAR (021 437 9255)
Twel.e /uustles |utel KOI AT THE
AMBASSADOR (021 439 7258)
The Ambassador Hotel, Bantry Bay
TWO OCEANS RESTAURANT
(021 780 9200) Cape Point
WAKAME (021 433 2377) Mouille
|uirt ZENZERO (021 438 0007)
and PARANGA (021 438 0404) both
Camps Bay.
NATURAL SPLENDOUR
THE CONSERVATORY (021
794 2137) Cellars-Hohenort hotel,
Curstortio JONKERSHUIS (021
794 6255 C|uut Curstortio THE
ROUNDHOUSE (see Fine-Dining
Favourites, page 84) Camps Bay.
HARBOUR VISTAS
DEN ANKER (021 419 0249) and
REUBENS at One&Only Cape Town
(021 431 5888), both V&A Waterfront
WHARFSIDE GRILL (021 790 1100)
|uut Bo] THE BRASS BELL (021 788
5455), OLYMPIA CAF (021 788 6396),
HARBOUR HOUSE (021 788 4133) and
LIVE BAIT (021 788 5755), all Kalk Bay.
Top teas & coffees
Whether your penchant is
for a well-steeped cuppa or
a strong java brewed from
freshly roasted beans, therere
spots all over Cape Town to
sustain your habit.
Coffees with kick
+ BEAN THERE (beanthere.
co.za) Wale Street.
+ BREW MOBILE COFFEE
(073 929 6894) Long Street.
+ CAFEN (021 674 6209)
Hareld Village.
+ DELUXE COFFEE WORKS
(072 569 9579) Church Street.
+ FIELD OFFICE (021 461 4599)
City Centre; (021 447 2020)
Woodstock.
+ 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 CAFF (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 BONINS TEA PARLOUR
(083 628 2504) The Woodstock
Exchange, Woodstock.
SEASIDE PANORAMAS
THE BUNGALOW (021 438
2018 Clitur CHAPMANS PEAK
RESTAURANT (021 790 1036),
C|ouaor's |eo| |utel FISH HOEK
GALLEY (021 782 3354) Fish Hoek
Beoc| THE GRAND CAF &
CITYSCAPES
TOP OF THE RITZ (021 439 6988)
Seouuirt THE POTLUCK CLUB
(see page 84), Woodstock.
KEEN ON A
CULINARY TOUR?
Cape Town gives gourmet travellers
the opportunity to savour our rich
food heritage with an array of tours
or cooking demonstrations in the city
or Winelands.
ANDULELA TOURS (andulela.
com) offers interactive cooking
demos held in the kitchens of local
families in the Bo-Kaap and Cape
Tuwr's tuwrs|ius. 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
tuu|s. 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
Dine-and-Vine tour of Stellenbosch.
CAPE INSIGHTS (capeinsights.
com) does bespoke culinary day trips
orJ ost|urua] tuu|s. GOURMET
WINE TOURS (gourmetwinetours.
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(rhondastourscapetown.co.za).
SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES
at the Newlands Brewery
(newlandsbrewery.co.za) does tours
and tastings of SAs nest beers.
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
|uue St|eet, Co|Jers. THE BO-
KAAP FOOD & CRAFT MARKET
at the Civic Centre in Wale Street,
open on the rst Saturday of the
month, offers traditional Malay
uuJ. THE FABULOUS FRENCH
FRIDAY MARKET (alliance.org.
za), held every Friday at Alliance
Franaise at 155 Loop Street from
10am to 2pm, has a delicious range
u ||erc| uuJs. THE PALMS
MARKET (palms.co.za) happens
bimonthly at The Palms Lifestyle &
Decor Centre at 145 Sir Lowry Road
in Woodstock and offers hearty
ulottelorJ ,cuurt|]siJe uuJ. THE
NEIGHBOURGOODS MARKET
(neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za),
held on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm
at The Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock,
is a magnet for the hippest of the
|iu. THE V&A MARKET ON THE
WHARF (marketonthewharf.co.za)
is the newest addition to the market
scene in Cape Town. Its a great
place to sample different artisanal
foods from local suppliers. Dont miss
ice cream from THE CREAMERY.
The market is open Wednesday to
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in Hout Bay (bayharbour.co.za). Its
always jam-packed with locals
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SHOPPING
WITH SOUTH
AFRICAS LEADING
FASHION AND
LIFESTYLE
MAGAZINES BASED
IN CAPE TOWN
AND WORLD DESIGN
CAPITAL 2014
MAKING WAVES, ITS
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If you are after discounted
goods, THE AZ OF FACTORY
SHOPS (factoryshops.co.za)
is a great resource.
ACCESS PARK (accesspark.co.za)
in Kenilworth is a bargain hunters
dream, with savings of
up to 40% on recognised
brands.
Cape Town not only plays host to the
annual Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
(see EVENTS CALENDAR on page
122), showcasing our unique take on
African fashion, but its also a location
hot spot, and models, photographers and
their crews descend on the city every
summer. So its no surprise that theres
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
CITY CENTRE:
LONG & BREE
STREETS
Long Street has been the pulsating vein
of the City Centre for years, where locals
and tourists mingle among the quaint
cafs, quirky shops, antique markets and
pan-African craft emporiums. Whats
great about shopping here is that when
the hunger pangs hit, and they will, there
are plenty of gourmet eateries. Today,
this vibe has expanded into Bree
Street, and both give an instant taste
of Cape Towns city life.
LONG STREET HEROES
+ African luxury: behind the historic
facade of MERCHANTS ON LONG
(merchantsonlong.com) youll nd
quality African exotica: artisanal
labels from all over Africa. Dont miss
the luxury Okapi handbags.
+ Antiques galore: LONG STREET
ANTIQUE ARCADE (021 423 3585) to
unearth vintage and antique nds.
+ African design: walk through
the turquoise-tiled entrance of
the PAN AFRICAN MARKET
(thepanafricanmarket.com) into a
labyrinth of traders stalls. If you cant
decide on which mask or statue youre
going to try to y home with, head for
the terrace for a view over Long Street.
+ Home decor: IMAGENIUS
(imagenius.co.za) is Alices African
rabbit hole! Beautifully styled local
jewellery, art, ceramics, accessories
and homeware are found here.
+ Designer fashion: MUNGO &
JEMIMA (mungoandjemima.com),
a womens boutique stocking bespoke
ranges from local designers.
BREE STREET HEROES
Bree Street has recently become a
design- and fashion-fabulous hot spot:
a more sophisticated neighbour where
youll nd architect studios, fabric
showrooms, a designer pop-up or two,
not to mention some of the citys best
daytime eateries.
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+ Master couturiers: theres a good
reason why KLK CGDTS (kluk.
co.za) beautifully made gowns are
much loved by all fashionistas.
+ 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 and JOHN JACOB
INTERIORS while there.
+ On-trend fabrics: designer Heather
Moores SKINNY LAMINX
(skinnylaminx.com) is known for
beautifully illustrated fabric and soft
furnishings with a distinctly Scandi look.
+ Everyday designer wear:
ALEXANDRA HJER ATELIER
(alexandrahojer.com) is the edgy
shop and work space of Swedish
designer, Alex. And if youre a fan
of PAUL SMITH (paulsmith.co.uk),
look out for the bright blue facade on
the corner of Bree and Wale streets.
+ For a visual glimpse of BREE
STREET visit photographer Andrew
Brauteseths site on breestreet.co.za.
V&A WATERFRONT &
DE WATERKANT MALLS
These are two world-class malls in
close proximity to the City Centre, one a
glittering marvel and the other offering
more niche goods.
VICTORIA WHARF SHOPPING
CENTRE at the V&A WATERFRONT
(waterfront.co.za) combines over 450
stores in one of the most successful
waterfront complexes in the world.
Youll nd 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 high-
street 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, CHARLES GREIG and
SHIMANSKY are a good start. See
page 95 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
GIBELLOS gallery of easy-to-take-
home photography (galleriagibello.
com), BANKS (bankskitchenboutique.
co.za) for gourmet kitchenalia and
AFRICA NOVA (africanova.co.za)
for quality African crafts, gifts and
art. And dont miss this gem: CAPE
COBRA (capecobra.co.za) for
hand-crafted exotic leather
handbags, worn by celebrities
and royalty around the world.
KLOOF STREET
As an extension of Long Street, Kloof
Street is a treasure trove of shopping
nds leading to the suburbs of
Tamboerskloof, Oranjezicht, Higgovale
and Vredehoek. Best described as one
of the citys oldest high streets, expect
beautiful heritage buildings, bustling
eateries, boutiques, galleries and, of
course, plenty of people-watching!
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 mens
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.
CITY MALLS
Popular LIFESTYLE ON KLOOF houses
the largest branch of WELLNESS
WAREHOUSE (wellnesswarehouse.
com), a mecca for all things holistic and
healthy, as well as a local grocery-
chain outlet, WOOLWORTHS FOOD.
Nearby is THE GARDENS SHOPPING
CENTRE (gardensshoppingcentre.
co.za), close to the Companys Garden
and with more than 60 stores.
SOUTHERN
SUBURBS
Expect characterful hubs and streets
packed with quaint shops in these
otherwise leafy suburbs. Three stand-
out nodes are VINEYARD ROAD
AND CAVENDISH STREET bordering
Cavendish Square where fashion
and trends are the buzz words, the
KILDARE CENTRE in NEWLANDS,
with its high-end boutiques, Barnard
art gallery (barnardgallery.com) and
WYNBERG CHELSEA VILLAGE where
quaint decor and home accessory shops
line the streets.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
HEROES
+ Street beat: CAVENDISH STREET
draws discerning fashionistas to
HABITS, STUDIO 8 and MUNGO &
JEMIMA, but IN GOOD COMPANY
(ingoodcompany.co.za) is a treasure
trove of party decor and kitchen nds.
+ Forest nd: 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.
Prots 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 SAs major retailers.
Tokais BLUE ROUTE MALL
(blueroutemall.co.za) recently
underwent extensive renovations,
transforming it into a light-lled,
shoppers paradise. CONSTANTIA
VILLAGE (constantiavillage.co.za)
is often the busiest, with retail chains,
grocery stores and lifestyle shops as
well as some popular eateries and
smaller shops nearby.
MUIZENBERG &
KALK BAY
MUIZENBERG locals can be found
surng the waves or at the Sunday
FLEA MARKET, but having gained
popularity as a bohemian hang-out
during the 60s and 70s, the quaint
+ Young and trendy: THE LOT
(ilovethelot.com) in Vineyard Road,
Claremont, is where Kate Moss
would shop for trendy street wear.
Think metallic studs, faux leather and
skyscraper platforms.
+ Glamorous elegance:
ROSENWERTH (rosenwerth.co.za)
is a Newlands fashion landmark,
while RABBIT & WOOD (021 671
9314), also at Kildare Centre, is
for stylish tots clothes, toys and
nursery decor.
+ 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 open-
air woodworking workshop. Dont
miss the DAVID KRUT bookshop.
+ Bountiful boutiques: THE CHELSEA
BUTIK (chelseabutik.com),
in Wynberg, 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) takes place
opposite the shopping centre in the
Alphen Community Hall (every second
and fourth Sunday, 10am to 4pm).
titles and, as the name suggests,
QUAGGA RARE BOOKS &
ART (quaggabooks.co.za) stocks
collectable literary gems.
+ Edible treats: OLYMPIA CAF AND
DELI (021 788 6396) is an institution
among locals. Pop into the deli and
bakery (up the side) for freshly baked
bread or sweet treats or linger at
the caf. A visit to Kalk Bay isnt
complete until youve sampled the
goodies or soaked up the vibe here.
NOORDHOEK &
HOUT BAY
THE NOORDHOEK FARM VILLAGE
(noordhoekvillage.co.za) is fun for
families. Essentially a lifestyle node
with numerous restaurants and open-
air cafs, there are some bespoke
shops geared towards locally made
arts and crafts, while LONG BEACH
MALL (longbeachmall.co.za) has all
the retail stores. On the other side of
Chapmans Peak, HOUT BAY hosts a
CRAFT MARKET on the Village Green
on Sundays (10am to 4pm), as well
as THE BAY HARBOUR MARKET
(bayharbour.co.za), a thriving and
festive weekend market situated
in an old sh factory near Hout Bay
Harbour, open from 5pm to 9pm
(Fridays), 9.30am to 4pm (Saturdays
and Sundays), with over 100 stalls and
live comedy and music (see its website
for a full events listing).
NORTHERN
SUBURBS
The Northern Suburbs area is mall
central as some of the biggest malls
are located here. Because the area
is an interesting fusion of suburbia
and wine country, there is a host of
markets around, too, each offering
fresh produce and local goods.
The MILNERTON FLEA MARKET
(milnertoneamarket.co.za) is
a fascinating window on life lled
with bargain hunters who come for
everything from antiques, bric--brac
and collectibles to bicycles, books and
baking tins (7am to 4pm on Saturdays
and Sundays, Otto du Plessis Drive).
Not far from here is THE FORGE
in Maitland (forge.co.za, by
appointment) where you can see
Nicolas Lehman creating customised
wrought metalwork at his forge.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
MALLS
Cape Towns biggest mall, CANAL
WALK (canalwalk.co.za), is situated
within the Century City development,
and has over 400 stores. From
well-known international and local
brands to the 17 NU METRO
(numetro.co.za) cinemas and plenty
of entertainment for the kids, this
is a world-class shopping and
entertainment facility. Not far away
is SABLE SQUARES CHINA TOWN
for goodies at bargain prices.
For local convenience EDEN ON
THE BAY (edenonthebaymall.
co.za) in Bloubergs Big Bay is ideal
for visitors staying close to the
beach. TYGERVALLEY CENTRE
(tygervalley.co.za) is a favourite with
locals with its 275 stores. Look out for
fun events and exhibitions.
Also visit CAPE GATE shopping
centre, in BRACKENFELL. For dinner,
shopping and a show, the open-air
WILLOWBRIDGE LIFESTYLE
CENTRE (willowbridge.co.za),
which overlooks some of the most
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
enjoyed with dinner and wine are the
order of the day.
JEWELS & GEMS
Cape Town has many excellent
jewellery stores: AFRICAN GEMS
& MINERALS (africangems.com)
Montagu Gardens, AFROGEM
(afrogem.co.za) City, CHARLES
GREIG (charlesgreig.co.za) V&A
Waterfront, DESTINEE (destinee.
co.za) City, JADVIGA EXCLUSIVE
(jadvigaexclusivejewellery.com)
City, JEWEL AFRICA (jewelafrica.
com) City, MARK SOLOMON
(marksolomonjewellers.co.za)
City, OLGA JEWELLERY DESIGN
(olgajewellers.co.za) V&A Waterfront,
PRINS & PRINS (prinsandprins.
com) City, SHIMANSKY (shimansky.
com) V&A Waterfront and Canal
Walk, THE DIAMOND WORKS
(thediamondworks.co.za) Foreshore,
UWE KOETTER (uwekoetter.co.za)
Cape Quarter.
CHRISTMAS
MARKETS
Specialist markets pop up all over
the peninsula just before Christmas.
In the Companys Garden over 200
stalls make up the CAPE TOWN
SUMMER MARKET (facebook.com/
CapeTownSummerMarket), 14 to
30 December 2013. Other highlights:
THE CONSTANTIA GIFT FAIR
(thegiftfair.co.za), 6 to 10 November
(R20 entry fee); the STELLENBOSCH
SLOW MARKET NIGHT CHRISTMAS
MARKET (slowmarket.co.za),
6 and 7 December; LABORIES
LAZY DAYS CHRISTMAS MARKET
(laboriewines.co.za), 7 and
8 December; KIRSTENBOSCH
CHRISTMAS MARKETS (sanbi.org),
15 and 22 December.
shing village of Kalk Bay has a special
place in the hearts of Capetonians.
This antique, bric--brac and vintage
mecca with picturesque shops and
eateries is a delightful day out.
Retaining its boho ambience, Kalk
Bay has stores nestled between art
galleries and shops, while the working
harbour and its jetty are a great place
to head after shopping to watch
sherman ofoading their catch of the
day or to relax over lunch or cocktails.
MUIZENBERG &
KALK BAY HEROES
+ Fabric heaven: BBELLAMY &
BBELLAMY (084 314 5741) is the rst
stop in Muizenberg. Expect tables
piled with beautiful fabrics from all
over the world, including irresistible
orals, velvets and linens.
+ Market place: BLUE BIRD GARAGE
(bluebirdmarket.co.za), in an old plane
hanger, comes alive on Friday evenings
as a place to eat and shop for gourmet
food, crafts and fashion.
+ 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 magpies with Afrochic taste.
Remember to look for whales or
dolphins from the art gallery balcony.
+ Creative collective: KALK BAY
MODERN (kalkbaymodern.co.za)
has collectable artworks by local
artists as well as hand-printed
textiles, jewellery and beautifully
made crafts. Dont miss the delicate
Botanicals range by sculptor and
jeweller Nic Bladen (nicbladen.com).
+ For bookworms: KALK BAY BOOKS
(kalkbaybooks.co.za) stocks a
collection of carefully selected
South African and international
For more on these shopping
precincts, ip the guide to
read the World Design
Capital 2014 Special Edition.
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with a range of gay bars, nightclubs
and accommodation. Two of the citys
best-kept secrets are GLASSHOUSE
(glasshousemen.co.za) for mens
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 unofcial
nudist beach.
GAY & LESBIAN EVENTS
Many gay and lesbian events are held
throughout the year, the best-known
being the annual MOTHER CITY
QUEER PROJECT, or MCQP (mcqp.
co.za), one of the Cape Towns iconic
events. SPACE COWBOYS is the
theme for the party on 14 December
2013, so get dressed in your most
outrageous themed costume and
join in the fun! Ticket details online.
CAPE TOWN PRIDE FESTIVAL
(capetownpride.org) is from
21 February to 2 March, with the
parade on 1 March 2014.
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; ANDIAMO (021 421 3867)
does relaxed Italian food in the heart of
the CAPE QUARTER, and ANATOLIS
(021 419 2501) does excellent Turkish
cuisine, while CAF DIJON opposite
does French bistro classics (021 418
3910). In the CITY CENTRE is the
quaint Italian restaurant DIVA PIZZA
(021 461 0013), and in nearby LONG
STREET you will nd MASALA
DOSA (021 424 6772) for favourite
Indian dishes and eccentric Bollywood-
inspired interiors. In VREDEHOEK,
the popular daytime caf LAZARI
(021 461 9865) makes delicious light
meals. 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. BUBBLES BAR
(072 277 2392) prides itself on its
drag performances, and the newly
renovated CAF 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 Parow, visit
the STARGAYZER CLUB (facebook.
com/stargayzer.parow), or head
for Lansdowne to BLACK PEARL
(021 762 8035).
ACCOMMODATION
In De Waterkant try: VILLAGE
AND LIFE (villageandlife.
com), THE VILLAGE LODGE
(thevillagelodge.co.za) or DE
WATERKANT COTTAGES
(dewaterkantcottages.com). On
the Atlantic Seaboard: THE GLEN
BOUTIQUE HOTEL (glenhotel.
co.za) in Sea Point, O ON KLOOF
(oonkloof.co.za), a boutique
hotel and spa in Bantry Bay. In the
City, book into CACTUS HOUSE
(cactushouse.co.za) or TWENTY
TWO (capetwentytwo.com).
In Oranjezicht: KENSINGTON
PLACE (kensingtonplace.co.za),
a luxury boutique hotel in Higgovale.
In Somerset West, the PINK
ROSE GUEST HOUSE & SPA
(pinkroseguesthouse.com) is the
rst gay guesthouse in this area.
PINK
PRIDE
VIBRANT AND
COSMOPOLITAN,
CAPE TOWNS
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
Tourisms 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
(www.mambagirl.com) lists events
and news geared towards the lesbian
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Situated on the edge of the glistening
Atlantic Ocean and a short distance
from the heart of the city.
The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront
is one of Cape Towns nest hotels.
A world class
experience in
Cape Town
AFTER
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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 childrens theatre
and comedy. In the Fringe precinct
you will nd a strong programme of
shows in a restored heritage building
at THE FUGARD (thefugard.com).
THE AFRICAN DANCE THEATRE
(theafricandancetheatre.co.za)
in Long Street presents a musical
that traces South African dance and
music through the decades. 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 UCTs 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 CAF, an artistic studio,
theatre and music venue (alivecafe.
co.za), and KALK BAY THEATRE
(kbt.co.za). At Camps Bays THEATRE
ON THE BAY (theatreonthebay.
co.za) you can enjoy dinner before or
after shows. Celebrate local talent
at Cape Gates ALL STAR THEATRE
(allstartheatre.co.za) with musicals
and all round entertainment. Both the
MILNERTON PLAYHOUSE (www.
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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ENTERTAINMENT
Situated in Sea Point, RICHARDS
SUPPER STAGE & BISTRO (021
434 4497) 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, is the new
kid on the block (072 316 6133) and
THE BARNYARD THEATRE (021 914
8898) 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
VENUES
Cape Town is not called Jazz City for
nothing! Many live music venues and
events in the city showcase jazz, with
the annual highlight being the CAPE
TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ
FESTIVAL (capetownjazzfest.com).
THE CRYPT JAZZ RESTAURANT
(thecryptjazz.com) and
THE MAHOGANY ROOM
(themahoganyroom.com) are the
places to go to catch rising jazz stars.
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. Dont miss the CAPE
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAs
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. JACKSON HALL at
GrandWest (suninternational.com)
PASA (quepasa.co.za) in Caledon
Street in The Fringe and BUENA
VISTA SOCIAL CAF (buenavista.
co.za) in Green Point. Friday nights
at the SIDESHOW (082 077 0315), in
Mechau Street, are not to be missed.
Cape Towns hipsters gather at EVOL
(evolclub.tumblr.com) in Hope Street
and ACES & SPADES (acesnspades.
com) in Hout Street. The sophisticated
strip club MAVERICKS REVUE BAR
(mavericks.co.za) is in Barrack Street
in The Fringe. In Green Point, JADE
CHAMPAGNE BAR & LOUNGE
(jadelounge.co.za) is where Cape
Towns pretty people like to party, as
well as TRINITY (trinitycapetown.
co.za), a multilevel club with
various nodes and ambiences.
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. Lansdownes @TMOSPHEER
(atmospheer.com) holds 2 500 people
with three bars, restaurant and VIP
areas and big-name DJs, but in Rylands
you will nd one of the citys 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 toe-tapping parties.
MUSIC TOURS
Music is the lifeblood of the Cape
Flats, and township shebeens and
discos from Athlone to Gugulethu
promise a party that goes on
forever, so ask your tour operator to
customise an evening for you if youre
keen. COFFEEBEANS ROUTES
(coffeebeansroutes.com) will take
you on intriguing urban music safaris,
including a CAPE TOWN JAZZ
SAFARI, where you get to visit the
homes of some latter-day jazz cats,
enjoy a home-cooked dinner and drinks
and an unplugged performance. Or do
the REGGAE ROUTE where you meet
and learn more about Cape Towns
Rastafarian community before heading
off to a reggae dance-hall party. The
HIP-HOP ROUTE introduces you
to Spaza and Afrikaans styles of
hip-hop. ANDULELAS JAZZ SAFARI
(andulela.com), RHONDAS JAZZ
TOURS (rhondastourscapetown.
co.za) and SA TOWNSHIP GROOVE
(townshipgroove.com) also do
music tours.
CASINOS
GRANDWEST CASINO &
ENTERTAINMENT WORLD
(grandwest.co.za) in Goodwood is
the ultimate entertainment and leisure
destination, boasting a total of 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 childrens entertainment centre, an
ice rink, a bowling alley and the all-
purpose Grand Arena for concerts.
BARS & LOUNGES
ALEXANDER BAR & CAF (021
300 1088) St|orJ St &UNION (021 422
2770) B|ee St BASCULE WHISKY,
WINE & COCKTAIL BAR (021 410
7082) Cape Grace Hotel, V&A Waterfront
BLAKES (021 418 2595) Buitengracht
St BUBBLES BAR (021801 0501)
wote||ort St DADDY COOL (021
424 7247) The Grand Daddy, Long St
DIPLOMATIC BAR (021 424 5000)
|ur St JACKAL & HIDE (021 424
1020) Kluu St JOBURG BAR (021
422 0142) |ur St JULEP COCKTAIL
& TAPAS BAR (021 423 4276) Long
St LIONSHEAD BAR 103 Bree St
NEIGHBOURHOOD BAR
& RESTAURANT (021 424 7260)
|ur St ORPHANAGE COCKTAIL
EMPORIUM (021 424 2004) Bree St
PLANET BAR (021 483 1000) Mount
lelsur |utel, Co|Jers RALEIGHS
CIGAR LOUNGE and LOUIS BS &
TERRACE JAZZ BAR (021 412 9999)
Westin Hotel, Long St THE POWER &
THE GLORY (021 422 2108) Kloof Nek
RJ SKY BAR (021 424 7247) The Grand
0oJJ], |ur St SLUG & LETTUCE
(021 424 7328) Long St; (021 422 5325)
Kluu St TJING TJING ROOFTOP
BAR (021 422 4920), Longmarket St
TRADERS BAR (021 430 4444) The
Bo] |utel, Coaus Bo] TWANKEY
BAR (021 819 2000) Taj Hotel, Wale St
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 forward-
thinking venues, and
see live acts in all styles
and forms.
Shaun Duvet, DJ/entrepreneur
Keep abreast of one-off
international dance and live
music events by logging
onto electricmusic.co.za
and anythinggoes.co.za.
revives music from many decades,
providing a melodic dining experience.
&UNION (andunion.com) in Bree
Street is known for its artisanal beers
and solo artists. ZULA SOUND BAR
(zulabar.co.za) in Long Street is a
huge live venue with a restaurant, bars,
and stages on different levels playing
everything from hip-hop to kwaito. 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 The Fringe 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. More
glamorous is TRINITY in Green Point,
for those who want ne dining with
jazz and top bands (trinitycapetown.
co.za). DIZZYS (dizzys.co.za) in
Camps Bay is a local favourite for
karaoke. And in the Northern Suburbs,
DIE BOER (dieboer.com) is an
authentic Afrikaans dinner theatre
and live-music venue. In the Southern
Suburbs, KALEIDOSCOPE CAF
(kaleidoscope.org.za) has live jazz
every Friday night. In Muizenberg,
concert pieces and cabarets 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 Cape Town Tourism
Visitor Centres (see page 7).
PARTY THE
NIGHT AWAY
Cape Towns 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 (ctionbar.
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.
ASOKA (asokabar.co.za) in Kloof
Street is a restaurant, bar and lounge
where you can catch some of Cape
Towns hottest DJs in action. New
hot spot is SHIMMY BEACH CLUB
(shimmybeachclub.com) where
celeb spotting on the clubs beach is a
favourite past time for locals. For Latin
music and dance lessons, visit QUE
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104/ Beaches & marine life
105/ Reserves, wetlands
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106/ Birds & beasts
107/ Cycling, walking,
running & hiking
108/ Sharks & baboons
109/ Extreme Cape Town
111/ Get active
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CAPE TOWNS
LANDSCAPE IS 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 YOULL DISCOVER
SPECIES YOUVE
NEVER SEEN OR
SMELT BEFORE
bathing boxes and sheltered tidal
pool, ST JAMES beach is ideal
for children, while MUIZENBERG
enjoys its reputation as Surfers
Corner. MELKBAAI beach in the
Strand is a safe swimming zone
for kids, and a bit further round you
will nd BIKINI BEACH in Gordons
Bay. Up the West Coast youll nd
water sports enthusiasts enjoying
a host of activities and surng
at MILNERTON, BIG BAY and
DOLPHIN BEACH (see EXTREME
CAPE TOWN page 109).
Off the beach and in the water,
youll 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 Bays
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). 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 SIMONS TOWN
BOAT COMPANY (boatcompany.
co.za). Land-based whale-watching
hot spots include Glencairn, Fish
Hoek, Chapmans Peak and Cape
Point, but also off the Sea Point
Promenade. Or head to Hermanus
and let 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.
Any discussion of Cape Towns ora
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 just
celebrated its centenary. Kirstenbosch
is family friendly, with lawns for picnics
and gentle streams and walking trails
to enjoy, including the Braille Trail (see
page 32). Summers bring the ever-
popular Sunday afternoon Old Mutual
open-air concerts (see EVENTS MAP
on page 122).
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 natures giant tree
species, then a visit to the TOKAI
FOREST ARBORETUM (021 712
BEACHES & MARINE LIFE
Many of the Capes beaches enjoy Blue Flag status. Considered one of the
worlds 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
Reserves private coves youll reach LLANDUDNO with its beautiful sunsets,
SANDY BAY with its nudists, and HOUT BAY with its dog walkers. Over
Chapmans Peak youll nd NOORDHOEKs long beach (all 8km of it), which
has an old shipwreck near the Kommetjie end, along with 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 ags (see page 108) before you take a dip. At Simons
Town youll 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
BEST OF THE BEST
+ Table Mountain, recently voted
a New7Wonder of Nature, offers
an unforgettable experience
(see page 30).
+ Kirstenbosch National Botanical
Garden (sanbi.org.za) covers ve of
South Africas six biomes and has
walking trails leading up the slopes
of Table Mountain (see page 32).
+ The Two Oceans Aquarium
(aquarium.co.za) at the V&A
Waterfront (see page 36) will
fascinate young and old alike.
+ The Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve (tmnp.co.za) takes in
Cape Point (see page 35), where
the Flying Dutchman Funicular will
carry you right up to the lighthouse.
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 ELEPHANTS EYE
CAVE (021 780 9002) to the viewing
point overlooking Hout Bay and
Noordhoek. THE EDITH STEPHENS
WETLAND PARK (021 691 8070) in
Philippi on the Cape Flats is famous
for the endemic fernlike Isoetes
capensis, which dates back over
RESERVES, FORESTS
& WETLANDS
Steve Benjamin, Animal Ocean, animalocean.co.za
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.
Theres no place like it for those who love natural beauty.
The City of Cape Town
manages 13 leisure
resorts in some of
the most beautiful
parts of the Cape
metropolitan area.
These include camp
sites, comfortable
chalets and small
conference venues.
For more info visit
www.capetown.gov.
za/en/sportrecreation/
Pages/Resorts
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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
BIRDS &
BEASTS
Cape Town is a birdwatchers
paradise. AVES BIRDING TOURS
(avesbirdingtours.com) offers a
week-long bird safari as well as day
tours. AVIAN LEISURE (avianleisure.
com) has various tours but also lets
you design your own birding itinerary.
Locals head for the STRANDFONTEIN
SEWERAGE WORKS or 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 (www.cheetah.co.za) at
Paardevlei in SOMERSET WEST. Or
book for the experience of a lifetime
and walk with a cheetah on the beach.
CLARA ANNA FONTEIN PRIVATE
GAME RESERVE (claraannafontein.
com), in the Durbanville wine valley,
offers game drives for day visitors, with
sightings of antelope and ostriches.
200 million years. RONDEVLEI
NATURE RESERVE (www.
rondevlei.co.za) in Grassy Park
offers waterside trails, boat trips
(spot the resident hippos), carp-
shing 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 amingos.
Fresh-water shing permits are
available from CAPE NATURE
(capenature.co.za). ZANDVLEI
ESTUARY NATURE RESERVE 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 owers experience them
with an accredited tour operator
(capetown.travel/tours). Further
inland is the TYGERBERG NATURE
RESERVE (021 913 5695), 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. Between Gordons Bay
and Strand, the nine-hectare
HARMONY FLATS NATURE
RESERVE protects the last surviving
fragment of Lourensford Alluvium
fynbos. Beyond GORDONS BAY,
the best-known hiking trails are the
Wagon Wheel, Steenbras Gorge,
the Boland Trail and those within the
KOGELBERG NATURE RESERVE.
CYCLING IN
CAPE TOWN &
THE WINELANDS
The CAPE ARGUS PICK N PAY
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 9 March 2014. 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 2014 are
set for 23 to 30 March. If you are not
travelling with your bike, its 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,
AWOL TOURS (awol.travel) offers
bike rides accompanied by a nature
guide in Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve. iRIDE AFRICA (irideafrica.
com) offers single-track MTB
tours as well as road cycling tours
of the Winelands. 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 nishes at
Waterkloof Wine Estate.
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS on
WINE ESTATES are fast gaining
in popularity. In the Northern
Suburbs, contact the TYGERBERG
MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB (James
Thornhill-Fisher, 082 423 8735) for
information. 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
(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 x and tours further aeld
at INVERDOORN PRIVATE GAME
RESERVE (inverdoorn.com) near
Ceres, and exciting ve- to nine-day
tours of the countryside. HBK ECO
TOURS (hbkecotours.co.za) does
guided cycling tours through the
Winelands, as does iRIDE AFRICA
TOURING (irideafrica.com), which
also has bikes and racks for hire.
ECO TIP
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).
For info, hikes and permits,
call 0861 227 362 (capenature.
co.za). Also see capetown.
gov.za/environment.
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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 or walk through Langa with
Siviwe Mbinda of VAMOS (vamos.
co.za) and enjoy a gumboot dance
performance at the Happy Feet Youth
Project. AWOL TOURS (awoltours.
co.za) 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 will nd
LWANDLE MIGRANT LABOUR
MUSEUM (lwandle.com) for a
walking tour of Lwandle township.
(See page 62 for more.)
OVERNIGHT HIKES
If a couple of hours in a reserve
arent enough, then book for the
HOERIKWAGGO TRAIL (sanparks.
org), a ve-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 ve-day
hikes (15,4km to 87,9km), where you get
to slackpack while porters carry your
gear from camp to camp. WALK IN
AFRICA (walkinafrica.com) does
The Mountains in the Sea, a ve-day
hike. The ecofriendly Oudebosch Cabins
at KOGELBERG NATURE RESERVE
(capenature.co.za) in Bettys Bay are
built from environmentally sensitive
materials (sleep four each) and offer
awe-inspiring fynbos vistas and an
ecopool. Hikes of various lengths can be
enjoyed with river swims on the way.
GUIDED DAY HIKES
& RUNNING
RUN CAPE TOWN does tailormade
sightseeing-on-the-run tours
(runcapetown.co.za), as does
ENERGY IN ABUNDANCE
(energy-in-abundance.com).
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 youre
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.
ABSEILING
Table Mountain is the most popular
adventure at ABSEIL AFRICA
(abseilafrica.co.za). No climbing
experience needed, but you must be
physically t. Dont miss its abseiling and
kloong excursions at Kamikaze Kanyon.
FRIXION ADVENTURES (frixion.
co.za) offers waterfall abseils in the
Smalblaar Canyon and Suicide Gorge in
the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve.
CIRCUS TRAINING
Ideal for groups, THE SOUTH
AFRICAN NATIONAL CIRCUS
SCHOOL (sancircus.co.za) will
show you how to y through the air.
FISHING
TWO OCEANS SPORT FISHING
CHARTERS (tosf.co.za) and BIG
BLUE FISHING CHARTERS
(bigblueshingcharters.com) in
Simons Town or HOOKED ON AFRICA
(hookedonafrica.co.za) in Hout Bay
offer offshore and inshore game-shing
and reef-shing charter trips. CLASSIC
CAPE CHARTERS (capecharters.
co.za) and the WATERFRONT BOAT
COMPANY (waterfrontboats.co.za)
both offer a range of boating, shing
and sailing experiences that are scenic
and educational. Or book a private
charter with DRUMBEAT CHARTERS
(drumbeatcharters.co.za) and visit
the seal colony on Duiker Island as well
as Maori Bay, famous for its shipwrecks.
HIKING
See page 108 opposite for information
on guided overnight hikes or day hikes
around Cape Town. STELLENBOSCH
ADVENTURE CENTRE
EXTREME CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN OFFERS JUST ABOUT EVERY
EXTREME SPORT IN THE BOOK, PLUS ITS
AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. SO, WHETHER
YOU ARE A BEGINNER OR A HARDCORE
ADRENALINE ADDICT, GEAR UP AND TRY
AT LEAST ONE EXTREME SPORT
(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 ight with
CAPE TOWN HELICOPTERS
(helicopterscapetown.co.za)
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
ights 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
exi- and xed-wing microlights and
gyrocopters.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
See page 107 or visit PEDAL POWER
(pedalpower.org.za) for do-it-
yourself routes.
NATURAL FRIENDS
TO LIVE IN HARMONY WITH THE CAPES WILDLIFE,
PLEASE NOTE THESE PRECAUTIONS, FOR YOUR
SAFETY AND THEIRS
SHARK SAFETY
Look out for the shark-spotter ags
in False Bay (if no ag is visible, then
there is no spotter on duty).
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
021 480 7700. Report a sighting
to the SHARK SPOTTERS
(sharkspotters.org.za) on
078 174 4244.
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.
Its Big 5 Running Tour includes the
ve runs along the hop-on, hop-off
bus route. WILD TREASURE
(wildtreasurehiking.co.za) does
guided trail running and Table Mountain
hikes. Also on Table Mountain, various
guided options include PATHFINDERS
(pathnders.co.za), CAPE TOWN
HIKING (capetownhiking.
co.za), HIKE TABLE MOUNTAIN
(hiketablemountain.co.za),
TABLE MOUNTAIN WALKS
(tablemountainwalks.co.za)
and RIDGWAY RAMBLERS
(ridgwayramblers.co.za). In False
Bay, ZEES CAPE TOURS does beach
hikes (zeescapetours.co.za).
Robyn Kayser, Table Mountain Hikes and Climbs, tablemountainhikesandclimbs.wordpress.com
Table Mountain is the heart and
soul of Cape Town for me. Its
breathtaking panoramic views,
unique ora and variety of hiking
and climbing routes energise and
revitalise my body and soul.
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PAINTBALL
Visit PAINTBALL FARM &
CONFERENCE CENTRE
(paintballfarm.co.za) in Philadelphia.
PARAGLIDING
There are many operators of this
popular extreme activity. Cape Town
Tourism suggests you book with
accredited members. PARAGLIDE
SA (paraglide-south-africa.com),
PARAPAX TANDEM PARAGLIDING
(parapax.com) and BIRDMEN
PARAGLIDING (birdmen.co.za) all
offer the extreme adventure of tandem
paragliding off Lions Head. Also
try: ICARUS (icarusparagliding.
co.za), PARA TAXI (para-taxi.
com) and CAPE TOWN TANDEM
PARAGLIDING (paraglide.co.za).
QUAD BIKING
If you like more sand between your
toes than the beach can offer, try
quad biking the Atlantis Dunes with
CAPE XTREME ADVENTURES
(cape-xtreme.com).
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
& SURF-SKIING
FELIX UNITE (felixunite.com) offers
river rafting on the Orange and Breede
rivers, the closest base near Swellendam,
just 2 hours from Cape Town.
AFRICAN WATER WANDERERS
(africanwaterwanderers.co.za)
offers river rafting on the Breede River
near Worcester, just 1 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 worlds best
downwind run: the Millers Run, as well
as estuary canoeing. KITEKAHUNAS
(kitekahunas.com) does beginner and
advanced courses in kite surng.
SANDBOARDING
Sandboard on the Atlantis Dunes with
SUN SCENE (sunscene.co.za),
which offers a full introduction, from
the basics to turning steep bowls.
SHARK CAGE DIVING &
WHALE WATCHING
Try APEX SHARK EXPEDITIONS
(apexpredators.com) in Simons
Town, SHARK ZONE (sharkzone.
co.za) in Gansbaai and False Bay,
SHARK DIVING UNLIMITED
(sharkdivingunlimited.co.za)
in Gansbaai and SHARK LADY
(sharklady.co.za) in Hermanus.
For those more inclined to watching
mammals, the SIMONS TOWN BOAT
COMPANY (boatcompany.co.za) has
regular whale watching expeditions.
SKYDIVING
5TH ELEMENT ADRENALIN
TOURS (5thelement.wozaonline.
co.za) and 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). GARYS 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 surng with SURFSTORE
AFRICA (surfstore.co.za). Blouberg
Beach is kitesurng central and
BEST KITEBOARDING AFRICA
(bestkiteboardingafrica.com) offers
kitesurng products and lessons. BING
SURF SCHOOL (bingsurf.co.za) offers
SUP on the Waterfronts canals, from the
CTICC to One&Only Cape Town.
GET ACTIVE
CAPE TOWN WAS NAMED SOUTH AFRICAS FITTEST
CITY IN 2013 AND WITH SO MANY PLACES TO PLAY
AND SPECTATE, THATS NO SURPRISE
climbing routes in and around the
city, while Observatorys CITY ROCK
(cityrock.co.za) has a popular indoor
climbing wall.
SOCCER
Outdoor ve-a-side courts
(vesfutbol.co.za) are found all
over the city, with indoor courts at
Claremonts STADIUM ON MAIN
(021 671 3665).
SWIMMING & BATHING
Youll nd 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).
TENNIS
The SEA POINT TENNIS CLUB
(seapointtennis.com) is Cape Towns
oldest tennis club.
PLAY
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. DOWN SOUTH SCUBA
(downsouthscuba.co.za) and ALPHA
DIVE CENTRE (alphadivecentre.
co.za) offer courses for beginners as well
as underwater photography lessons,
while DIVE ACTION (diveaction.
co.za) does more intensive lessons.
FITNESS
VIRGIN ACTIVE (virginactive.co.za),
PLANET FITNESS (planettness.
co.za) and ZONE FITNESS
(zonetness.co.za) are good for
beginners, while serious gym junkies are
at home at smaller joints like ROARK
GYMS (roarkgyms.com) or one of the
CROSSFIT afliates (capecrosst.
com). The SPORTS SCIENCE
INSTITUTE (www.ssisa.com) has
on-site experts and its own gym.
GOLF
For information on the Capes full and
mashie courses, turn to page 114.
HORSE RIDING
Harness your inner cowboy on a
beach gallop with Noordhoeks
SLEEPY HOLLOW HORSE RIDING
(sleepyhollowhorseriding.co.za) or
Kommetjies IMHOFF EQUESTRIAN
CENTRE (horseriding.co.za), or
ride the Constantia vineyards with
ALASSIO STABLES (082 430 2300).
RUNNING
For some exciting sightseeing-while-
you-run options, see page 108.
ROCK CLIMBING
CLIMB ZA (climb.co.za) offers
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WATERSPORTS
DRAGON BOAT RACING
(dragonboat.org.za) runs from
the V&A Waterfront Marina Basin.
MILNERTON AQUATIC CLUB (www.
milnertonaquaticclub.co.za) offers
waterskiing and windsurng, while
BLUE ROCK ADVENTURE PARK
(bluerock.co.za) near Sir Lowrys Pass
does wakeboarding and waterskiing. For
yachting go to the ROYAL CAPE YACHT
CLUB (rcyc.co.za) in Table Bay Harbour,
or Simons Towns FALSE BAY YACHT
CLUB (fbyc.co.za).
WATCH
CRICKET
SAHARA PARK NEWLANDS (wpca.
org.za) hosts domestic rst-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.
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).
BEST OF THE BEST
Cape Town hosts a number
of sporting events that draw
participants from around the world
(see EVENTS CALENDAR, page 122).
Thanks to the beauty of the Cape
Peninsula, cycling and running
events are particularly popular.
+ The 109 km Cape Argus Pick n Pay
Cycle Tour (cycletour.co.za) is
route that takes more than 40 000
cyclists from Green Point down to
Cape Point and back again. The
next tour is on 9 March 2014.
+ The Old Mutual Two Oceans
Marathon is a scenic 56km route
(www.twooceansmarathon.org.
za) held on the Easter weekend
(18 to 19 April 2014), but the real fun
is had in the 21km half-marathon.
ETHICAL
TRAVELLER TIP
Look out for local operators
who have signed up for
FAIR TRADE TOURISM
(fairtradetourism.org.za),
a commitment to fair wages
and working conditions, fair
purchasing and operations,
equitable distribution of
benets and respect for
human rights, culture and
the environment.
FAMILY FUN
Acrobranch at Constantia Nek (acrobranch.co.za) offers zip-lining and
obstacle courses that are fun for the whole family (from 3 years up). And
The new Cape Canopy Tour
is opening in December 2013 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 5 and up) on
the 2-hour tour, which includes a 4x4 journey through the nature reserve.
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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.
GOLF GURU, LARRY GOULD,
couldnt 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
Cape Town Stadium being built for the
FIFA World Cup on part of its location.
It is here that Wards 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 at 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 AFRICAS
BEST GOLF RESORT AND
NUMBER TWO IN THE WORLD.
Its in the WINELANDS, however,
that Wards understanding of our great
on-course and off-course choices
really comes to the fore. Visually
enchanting mountains peppered with
vineyards and natural indigenous
ora abound, especially around
some of the nest 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,
in the famous Franschhoek Valley,
(pearlvalley.co.za), a Jack Nicklaus
Signature course 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.
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Tanzanite - Africas unique Gem at below wholesale prices
Dioptase and Azurite from Tsumeb
Esoteric Jewellery
Tigers Eye - found only in South Africa
Rare Gemstone Sculptures
Antiques
Fine Art
Rare African Curios
We have one of the best collections of Fine African Minerals, Faceted
and Rough Gemstones, Crystals, Fossils and Fine Art in South Africa.
If you are looking for that special piece to take
home with you, look no further! We have it all.
www.AfricanGems.com Free Complimentary Shuttle Service
Tel: 073 531 2667 (Cape Town)
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Beaulah Bar
Beaulah is a stylish yet relaxed venue located on the pink strip that is Green Points
Somerset Road. Open on weekends and the eve of public holidays, it gets the party
started with a menu of zingy cocktails. DJs playing a mix of commercial tracks then
see the fun through to the early hours. The clientele ranges in age from 18 to 45,
gay and straight. 072 557 4678, 021 418 5244
GREEN POINT
CLUBS/ NIGHTLIFE
Caledon Villa
This family home with old-world splendour and style offers you the best of many
worlds: its located within walking distance of the historical town centre and the
Stellenbosch University campus; it has a spacious garden with a swimming pool;
and there are 15 rooms with modern conveniences all to suit your specic needs and
pocket. 021 883 8912, caledonvilla.co.za
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve
At the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, only 270km north of Cape Town,
award-winning Bushmans Kloof offers a unique wilderness experience. Renowned
for passionate service and generous hospitality, its open plains, ancient sandstone
formations and clear waterfalls create a natural playground in which to reconnect with
the essence of life. 021 437 9278, bushmanskloof.co.za
Clouds
This Durbanville guesthouse is 3-star graded and AA highly recommended. Close to the
shops and restaurants of the popular Willowbridge, Tygervalley and Cape Gate malls,
its also within easy driving distance of the airport, city centre, V&A Waterfront and
winelands. Available on a B&B or self-catering basis, it offers secure parking, a pool, braai
facilities, free Wi-Fi, satellite television and a laundry service. 021 975 1250, clouds.co.za
CapePlace2stay
Whether youre looking for a cosy guest house, a stylish boutique hotel or an accessible
self-catering apartment, youll nd a wide range of options available at CapePlace2stay,
which draws together holiday accommodation from around the Western Cape. Book
direct with each owner for true Capetonian hospitality and enjoy your perfect holiday
on a wine farm, next to the beach or in the heart of the city. capeplace2stay.co.za
Atlantic Express Train Restaurant
Situated in a carefully restored South African Railways carriage that has become a
prominent landmark on Sea Points busy Regent Road, this popular restaurant serves
up breakfasts, light lunches and some substantial meals to an appreciative audience,
who keep coming back for more of the cheerful ambience and good-value food. It also
caters for functions and special occasions. All food is strictly Halaal. 021 429 3038
Braeside B&B
Two restored Victorian homes on a quiet road in upmarket Green Point offer modern
comforts in light and airy rooms with original Oregon pine oors, replaces and sash
windows. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and Wi-Fi, and theres a sheltered
courtyard and small pool. Green Point is close to the V&A Waterfront and city centre,
and the Peninsulas beaches are a short drive away. 021 439 7909, braesidebnb.co.za
JR Accommodation
Feel right at home in JR Accommodations selection of one- and two-bedroomed self-
catering apartments in Parow North. Located in quiet, secure complexes, the apartments
are serviced daily, except on Sundays and Public Holidays, and include satellite television,
laundry facilities, a braai area and access to a pool. The nearby N1 highway offers easy
access to both the city and winelands. 021 939 3695, 082 336 4577, jrvakansie.co.za
Cape Oasis Guesthouse
Enjoy the views of Table Mountain from this Table View guesthouse, situated in a quiet
neighbourhood next to the Rietvlei Nature Reserve, a 20-minute drive north of the city
centre and close to the beaches of Bloubergstrand. A selection of rooms and apartments
offer comfortable self-catering accommodation with unlimited Wi-Fi and access to a
garden with a heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. 082 342 8214, cape-oasis.com
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
The award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is situated on unspoiled mountain
slopes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Cape Towns 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
Magellans Passage Guest House
Explore the Capes maritime history from this AA superior graded eco lodge in historical
Simons Town, famous for its naval base. It offers ne dining and four spacious suites
overlooking the Swartkop Nature Reserve and False Bay where whales are a common
sight between July and November. Boulders Beach and its African penguin colony are
close by and its on the route to Cape Point. 021 786 5291, magellanspassage.com
Wild Rose Country Lodge
This thatched lodge on the south peninsula, some 30km from the city centre, offers
six luxury en-suite bedrooms decorated in colonial and ethnic style. Enjoy spectacular
views over the Atlantic Ocean and Chapmans Peak while relaxing on the wooden
deck, or in the swimming pool or Jacuzzi. Theres a small conference facility, free Wi-Fi
and all areas are easily accessible for the disabled. 021 785 4140, wildrose.co.za
Moonglow Guest House
Enjoy far-reaching views across False Bay from this four-star guest house set high on
the mountain slopes near Simons Town. Six en-suite rooms are decorated with an
eclectic mix of antiques and artwork to create a warm, homely feel. A hearty 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
Tarragona Lodge
This four-star-graded guesthouse and boutique conference venue on the southern slopes
of Table Mountain, in scenic Hout Bay, offers luxury B&B accommodation a world away
from the hustle and bustle of the city but within easy driving distance of all the Cape
Peninsula attractions. Ten spacious suites overlook, or open onto, the indigenous garden,
pool and entertainment area. 021 790 5080, lodge@tarragona.co.za, tarragona.co.za
STELLENBOSCH
GREEN POINT
CEDERBERG
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PAROW NORTH
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La Petite Ferme
Lunches at La Petite Ferme Restaurant are legendary. A feast of culinary delights, the
food combines creative energy with an abundance of fresh local ingredients and is
served with the estates award-winning wines. Set within the garden are secluded luxury
guest suites, some with plunge pools. Stunning interior decoration and full amenities
ensure exclusive comfort with romantic charm. 021 876 3016/8, lapetiteferme.co.za
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Original T Bag Designs
Using recycled tea bags (dried, emptied, ironed then painted) and African creativity, we
make unique products ranging from stationery, tableware and textiles to beautiful art.
We are a responsible tourism destination. Join us at our workshop and shop at Klein
Kronendal on Main Road, Hout Bay (340324.61S, 183569.53E) for a cup of tea,
watch Our Story and meet the team. 021 790 0887, tbagdesigns.co.za
Nature Discovery
Explore off-the-beaten-track with this ve-star operator of off-road motorcycle, quad bike
and segway tours. Described as hiking on wheels, half- and full-day trails designed in
conjunction with Cape Nature Conservation, and led by experienced guides take
participants through state forests, nature reserves, wine and fruit farms to experience
the stunning scenery of the Cape countryside. 021 859 1989, naturediscovery.co.za
Montebello Design Centre
Situated in the historical farm buildings of Montebello, a peaceful, tree-lled estate in
the Southern Suburbs, this unique project incorporates 20 studios that are home to a
broad spectrum of designers and artists. The Montebello shop stocks well-designed
local craft, Greenhouse nursery specialises in indigenous plants, and Gardeners
Cottage serves breakfast, lunch and tea. 021 685 6445, montebello.co.za
Garys Surf School
Surfers Corner at Muizenberg is famous for its consistent waves, which makes it a
great spot to learn how to surf quickly and safely. Garys has been providing professional
surng tuition and coaching here since 1989, and is well known by both locals and
tourists, many of whom return year after year to continue developing their surng skills.
Guaranteed to get you surng in one lesson! 021 788 9839, garysurf.com
Groot Constantia
Napoleon Bonaparte, King Louis Philippe of France and Frederick the Great of Prussia
were all supplied with wine from the cellars of this Constantia farm, the oldest wine
estate in South Africa. It was the consistent quality of the wines that made them so
popular with royalty, and today the estate continues to maintain a tradition of excellence,
winning 65 gold medals in the past 10 years. 021 794 1528, grootconstantia.co.za
RobMar Service Connection
A medical travel agency, RobMar offers accommodation, transfers and visa services for
patients at its Cape Fertility Clinic. This private clinic, founded in 1993, offers a range
of cutting-edge fertility treatments to women from all over the world. The self-catering
accommodation options offer a home away from home close to the clinic and within
easy reach of shops and restaurants. 021 824 2088, 078 355 8585, robmarservices.com
Artscape Theatre Centre
The Artscape is South Africas leading performing arts institution, offering a vibrant mix
of theatre, ballet and opera. The landmark building on the citys 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. Box ofce 021 421 7695, artscape.co.za
Cape Town Science Centre
The Cape Town Science Centre is a world of discovery under one roof! At the Cape Town
Science Centre mind-sets are shifted as children and adults are delighted, inspired and
excited about the connection between science and life. Visit us for an exciting hands-on
brain-based experience today! The Cape Town Science Centre in now based
in Observatory. 370B Main Road, Observatory, 021 300 3200, ctsc.org.za
1 Point 9 Tours & Transfers
Experience the many attractions of Cape Town with this professional tour operator, a
member of Cape Town Tourism. It offers trips to Table Mountain, Robben Island and
the Winelands, cultural excursions around the city, safaris in Cape game reserves, as
well as shark cage viewing and diving. It can also provide transfers between Cape Town
International Airport and your hotel. 076 452 4866, 084 209 0328, 1point9tours.co.za
Ceres Zip Slide Tours
Experience an adrenalin-lled eco adventure on a series of eight zip slides that vary in
length from 100m to 290m. The 1.4km tour takes place above the Koekedouw River
in the mountains outside Ceres and offers a safe, fun day out for adults and children
over the age of 3. Just a 90-minute drive from Cape Town, it operates in most weather
conditions. 079 245 0354 or 078 063 5134, ceresadventures.co.za
Proteam SA Tours and Team Building
Discover the beating heart of Langa, the oldest township in Cape Town, established in
1927. Resident Lizo Mgobozi offers personalised, informative and interactive walking
tours that take in key cultural and historical sights, with visits to a traditional healer, a
church service, hostels, the Pass Law Museum, an arts and crafts centre and a beer
house for the traditional Xhosa brew and smileys. 021 694 1895, proteamsa.co.za
Around About Cars
This car-rental company offers value for money, reliable and personal service. It has a
wide range of the latest models, including 4x4s and camper vans, at fully inclusive rates
that incorporate unlimited kilometres and 24-hour countrywide emergency backup. GPS
and mobile-phone hire, child seats, free airport pick-ups and cheap one-way drop-offs
anywhere in South Africa are also available. 021 422 4022, aroundaboutcars.com
Cape Tourist Guide Connection
Explore the Beauty, Hear the Stories, Be Inspired. We provide you with direct
access to passionate, qualied and accredited Tourist Guides and let them be your
connection to value-added personal experiences and unique insights. We assist with
Historical, Cultural and Special Interest Tours and offer Itinerary Planning and Itinerary
Endorsement Services. 076 056 7532, capetouristguide.co.za
Electric Mountain Bike Tours
Tour nature reserves around Cape Town, the Winelands and the Overberg on an electrically
assisted mountain bike, which allows you to go further and tackle bigger hills. Green
touring at its best, the various day trails include a guide, picnic lunches and permits. The
bikes are full suspension and have comfortable seats and high-grip tyres. They travel up
to 50km on a single charge and are available in all sizes. 021 859 1989, e-bikes.co.za
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Absa
How would you like to enjoy a luxurious African safari? Or spend a day on top of Table
Mountain, overlooking the turquoise waters of Cape Town? With Absas International
Banking products and services, you can always have the right currency to experience
it all! As a member of the Barclays Group, we will make sure you arrive in South Africa
fully prepared to enjoy the South African experience. 0860 151 151, absa.co.za
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WESTERN CAPE
WESTERN CAPE
Global Migration SA
Immigration and relocation experts, Global Migration SA has ofces around South Africa
to assist with work and business permits, accompanying life partner/spouse permits,
study permits, retirement permits and change of condition/purpose of existing permits.
It also helps with visa applications, permanent residence applications and SA citizenship
applications, and provides relocation services. 021 419 0934, globalimsa.com
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ACCOMMODATION
Bushmans Kloof
Wilderness
Reserve
Near Clanwilliam, Western
Cape, 021 437 9278,
bushmanskloof.co.za
Luxury wilderness
and wellness retreat
in the foothills of
the Cederberg
mountains.

CapePlace2stay
capeplace2stay.co.za
Accommodation
website drawing
together different
holiday options in and
around Cape Town.

Club Mykonos
Resort
Langebaan, 022 707 7000,
clubmykonos.co.za
Self-catering
apartments and
a range of resort
activities on the
Langebaan lagoon.

The Twelve
Apostles Hotel
and Spa
Victoria Road, Camps Bay,
021 437 9255,
12apostleshotel.com
Award-winning hotel
nestled between
mountain and sea on
scenic coastal route.

ACTIVITIES
Bay Harbour
Market
31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay,
bayharbour.co.za
Where creativity
comes alive: over
100 traders selling
art, craft, food, music
and fashion.

Cape Town
Diamond
Museum
The Clock Tower, V&A
Waterfront, 021 421 2488,
capetowndiamondmuseum.org
Explore the romance
and realities of
the South African
diamond rush.

Everard Read
Gallery
3 Portswood Road, V&A
Waterfront, 021 418 4527,
everard-read-capetown.co.za
Dealers in ne
contemporary
South African and
international paintings
and sculpture.

Newlands
Brewery
3 Main Road, Newlands,
021 658 7440,
newlandsbrewery.co.za
Tour South Africas
oldest brewery,
built in 1820 on
the banks of the
Liesbeek River.

Prins & Prins
Diamonds
66 Loop Street, 021 422 1090,
prinsandprins.com
A family-owned
jewellery company
renowned for
its diamond and
tanzanite collections.
A Museum of Gems
& Jewellery opens in
December 2013.

TOURS
Cape Rainbow
Tours 021 551 5465,
caperainbow.com
Personalised
scheduled day tours.
Scheduled overland
Garden Route tours
and holiday packages.

DB Tours
083 327 6248,
dbtourscapetown@gmail.com
Registered guide
John Fraser leads
personalised tours
around the Western
Cape and beyond in
his Mercedes Vito.

LLEISURE RESORTS
The City of Cape
Town manages
11 leisure resorts
in the Cape
metropolitan area.
They are as follows:

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

Fish Hoek
Beach Road, Fish Hoek,
021 782 5503
Electried camping
sites located behind
the dunes at Fish
Hoek Beach.

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

Kogel Bay
Clarens Drive, between
Gordons Bay and Rooi Els,
021 856 1286 / 4262 / 4172
Non-electried
camping sites
surrounded by
indigenous fynbos
and bordering a
long, sandy beach.

Kuils River
Van Riebeeck Road, Kuilsriver,
021 900 1653
Electried camping
sites centrally
situated 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 coast.

Millers Point
Main Road, near Simons Town,
021 786 1142
Electried camping
sites on mountain
slopes overlooking
False Bay.

Soetwater
Lighthouse Road, near
Kommetjie, 021 783 1747 /
021 783 5914
Camping sites
on Atlantic
coast between
Kommetjies
Slangkop lighthouse
and Scarborough.

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

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

Zandvlei
cnr Windermere and Row
Streets, Muizenberg,
021 788 5215
Camping, chalets
and conference
venue on Zandvlei
estuary near
Muizenberg beach.

For more information
on all resorts, see
capetown.gov.za/en/
SportRecreation/Pages/
resorts.aspx
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THE CENTRAL
CITY &
SURROUNDS
your host in the Capes most desirable locations
The Bay Hotel - CAMPS BAY
The Crystal Bay Villas Camps Bay Resort
Individual and exceptional
Self-catering with daily housekeeping
Camps Bay Retreat - CAMPS BAY
De Waterkant Village The Charles De Waterkant House
Waterfront Village Mouille Point Village
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Cape Town Tourism
Visitor Information Centres
Police Station
Hospital
Transport Information Centre
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Village & Life accommodation
CAPE TOWN JIVE FUNNY FESTIVAL
1 22 June
Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch
www.eddycassarpr.co.za
KIRSTENBOSCH OLD MUTUAL
SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS
1 January 6 April
Botanical Gardens
www.webtickets.co.za
CAPE MINSTRELS CARNIVAL
2 January
District 6 and City Centre
www.capetowngov.co.za
SUMMER FESTIVAL
2 3 January
Cape Town Stadium,
Green Point
TWEEDE NUWEJAAR
ROAD MARCH
2 January
CAPE TO RIO
4 January
V&A Waterfront
FRANSCHHOEK UNCORKED
6 7 September
Franschhoek
www.franschhoek.org.za
TRU-CAPE WINDGAT FESTIVAL
6 7 September
Pringle Bay
www.tru-cape.co.za
ARTSCAPE WOMEN/HUMANITY
FESTIVAL
6 9 August
Artscape Theatre, Cape Town
www.artscape.co.za
ROBERTSON SLOW
8 10 August
Robertson Wine Valley
www.robertsonslow.com
OPEN DESIGN FESTIVAL
9 17 August (TBC)
City Centre
www.opendesignct.com
1 February 6 April
Botanical Gardens
ROCKING THE DAISIES
2 5 October (TBC)
Cloof Wine Estate, Darling
www.rockingthedaisies.com
THE TWO OCEANS HERMANUS
WHALE FESTIVAL
3 6 October
Hermanus
www.whalefestival.co.za
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL
BOAT SHOW
10 12 October
Cape Town International
Convention Centre and North
Wharf, V&A Waterfront
www.capetownboat
show.com
ROBERTSON WINE ON THE RIVER
17 19 October
Goudmyn Farm,
R317 between Robertson
and Bonnievale
www.wineonriver.com
INTERNATIONAL ORIENTAL
DANCE FESTIVAL
23 26 October
V&A Waterfront
www.iodfcapetown.com
CAPE TOWN DIWALI FESTIVAL
TBC
Ratanga Junction
www.computicket.com
CLIPPER AROUND THE
WORLD YACHT RACE
1 4 November
V&A Waterfront
www.clipperroundtheworld.
com
KITE FESTIVAL
2 3 November
Zandvlei, Muizenberg
www.capementalhealth.
co.za
THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE
2 November
Starts in Long Street
www.threepeakschallenge.
co.za
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
1 December
Cape Town Station Forecourt
www.capetown.gov.za
NEW BALANCE SURFERS CHALLENGE
1 December
Long Beach, Kommetjie
www.topevents.co.za
COMMUNITY CHEST TWILIGHT RUN
3 December
Grand Parade
www.comchest.org.za
VITAL RUN
7 December
Lourensford Wine Estate,
Somerset West
www.wpa.org.za
8 December 6 April 2014
Botanical Gardens
MCQP
14 December
Cape Town
www.mcqp.co.za
CONCERT IN THE PARK
16 December
Maynardville, Wynberg
www.capetown.gov.za
FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE
FESTIVAL
12 13 July
Franschhoek town centre
TABLE OF PEACE AND UNITY
11 May
Table Mountain
1 6 April
Botanical Gardens
LOURENSFORD TRAVERSE TRAIL
RUN, #1 OF THE SPUR COUNTRY
CLASSIC SERIES
5 April
Lourensford Estate,
Somerset West
www.quantumadventures.co.za
TASTE OF CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL
11 14 April
Green Point Cricket Club
www.tasteofcapetown.com
1 March
Cape Town City Bowl
www.capetownpride.org
FEAST OF THE GRAPE
1 2 March
Durbanville
www.durbanvillewine.co.za
1 March 6 April
Botanical Gardens
CREATIVE WEEK CAPE TOWN
13 21 September (TBC)
City Centre
www.creativeweekct.co.za
OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL
19 23 September
Fugard Theatre & The
Book Lounge, Cape Town
www.openbookfestival.co.za
THE LOERIE AWARDS
20 21 September (TBC)
Convention Centre
www.loeries.com
PICK N PAY KNYSNA OYSTER
FESTIVAL
4 13 July
Knysna
www.oysterfestival.co.za
CAPE TOWN
CITY OF EVENTS
J&B MET
1 February
Kenilworth Racecourse
www.jbmet.co.za
CAPE TOWN TENS
7 8 February
Hamiltons Rugby Club,
Green Point
www.capetowntens.com
PENINSULA MARATHON
17 February
Green Point
www.topevents.co.za
WACKY WINE WEEKEND
5 8 June
Robertson Wine Valley
www.wackywine
weekend.com
THE SOUTH AFRICAN
WEDDING SHOW
6 8 June
Convention Centre
www.thesaweddingshow.
co.za
COOK FRANSCHHOEK
13 15 June
Franschhoek
CHRISTMAS IN WINTER
28 29 June
Tulbagh
www.tulbaghtourism.co.za
TOTALSPORTS LADIES RUN/WALK
9 August
Coetzenburg Stadium,
Stellenbosch
www.topevents.co.za
OUTSURANCE 94.5KFM GUN RUN
12 August
Green Point Park
www.thegunrun.co.za
FRANSCHHOEK WINTER WINES
16 August
LOrmarins Estate
BOTTER TRAIL RUN, #4 OF THE SPUR
COUNTRY CLASSIC SERIES
30 August
Botriver
www.quantumadventures.
co.za
MERCEDES-BENZ CAPE TOWN
FASHION WEEK
TBC
Convention Centre
www.capetownfashion
week.com
I CAME HERE TO
CHANGE CAPE TOWN
BUT CAPE TOWN
CHANGED ME
NEW YEARS EVE OF DESIGN PARTY
31 December
V&A Waterfront and
Grand Parade
www.waterfront.co.za
GROOTVADERSBOSCH TRAIL
CHALLENGE
19 20 July
Grootvadersbosch Nature
Reserve, Heidelberg
www.quantumadventures.co.za
GUGULETHU WINE FESTIVAL
23 24 May
Gugulethu Shopping Centre,
www.gugulethuwinefestival.
co.za
CAPE TOWN JIVE FUNNY FESTIVAL
26 May 22 June
Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch
www.eddycassarpr.co.za
OLD MUTUAL TWO OCEANS
MARATHON EXPO
16 18 April
Convention Centre
www.twooceans
marathon.org.za
INFECTING THE CITY
11 15 March
City Centre
www.infectingthecity.com
CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL
15 March
Cape Town
ABSA CAPE EPIC
23 30 March
Cape Town and surrounds
www.cape-epic.com
JAZZ FESTIVAL
28 29 March
CTICC
www.capetownjazzfest.com
I CAME FOR
BEAUTIFUL
LANDSCAPES,
AND I FOUND
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
CAPE TOWNS
PEOPLE ARE HER
MOST BEAUTIFUL
LANDSCAPE
I CAME TO THE TIP
OF AFRICA AND
I FOUND MYSELF ON
TOP OF THE WORLD
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ULTRA & HALF MARATHONS
19 April
Cape Town
www.twooceans
marathon.org.za
DECOREX
25 28 April
Convention Centre
www.decorex.co.za
GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW
29 May 1 June
Convention Centre
www.goodfoodandwine
show.co.za
LORMARINS QUEENS PLATE
11 January
Kenilworth Racecourse
www.lqp.co.za
STELLENBOSCH WINE FESTIVAL
24 January 2 February
Stellenbosch
www.stellenboschwine
festival.co.za
CAPE TOWN MARATHON
21 September (TBC)
www.ctmarathon.co.za
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21 February 1 March
Cape Town City Bowl
www.capetownpride.org
DESIGN INDABA CONFERENCE
26 28 February
Convention Centre
www.designindaba.com
DESIGN INDABA EXPO
28 February 2 March
Convention Centre
www.designindaba.com
LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON
3 November
Southern Suburbs
www.topevents.co.za
DISCOVERY CAPE TIMES BIG WALK
10 November
www.bigwalk.co.za
CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL OF BEER
22 24 November
Hamiltons Rugby Club,
Green Point
www.capetownfestival
ofbeer.co.za
TOY RUN
24 November
Maynardville, Wynberg
www.imoc.co.za
CAPE ARGUS PICK N PAY
CYCLE TOUR
9 March
Cape Peninsula
www.cycletour.co.za
OUT IN AFRICA FILM FESTIVAL
25 July 3 August (TBC)
Nu Metro, V&A Waterfront
www.oia.co.za
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2014 EVENTS
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AND RAW TALENT
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WELCOME
There is truly no place in the world like our city. In
Cape Town you will nd a dynamic mix of culture,
language and heritage. From the magnicence of
our beaches and mountain to the high quality of
our wines, from the history of the Bo-Kaap to the
signicance of Robben Island, and from stories
of slavery to Nelson Mandelas rst steps of
freedom, Cape Town makes true the clich that
there is something for everyone here.
As the World Design Capital for 2014, we are
proud of the many design projects that are set
to change the face of our city not just making
it more aesthetically lovely, but also more
effective, more sustainable, more innovative and
more transformative especially for the most
vulnerable people that live here.
I invite you to explore the many wonders of Cape
Town and to experience for yourself a city that
will enchant you like no other.
Alderman Patricia de Lille
Executive Mayor, City of Cape Town
to Cape Town!
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Cape Town was awarded the World Design Capital 2014
designation by the International Council of Societies of
Industrial Design (ICSID) in October 2011. Its the rst city in
Africa to receive the honour, and its winning bid is a proudly
African story that focussed strongly on design as a tool for
transformation. Its ultimate goal is to achieve a sustainable,
inclusive and more liveable African city, rooted in the strengths
of its people and communities.
World Design Capital 2014 is not simply an event, but an
invitation for change that will bring collaborators together in
ways that create new conversations, new connections and new
possibilities, that will last long after 2014, says Cape Town
Design CEO Alayne Reesberg. 2014 marks the 20th anniversary
of democracy in South Africa, and a key focus will be on
projects that bridge historical divides and reconnect the city in
structure and in spirit.
To help you navigate your way through World Design Capital
2014, this guide divides Cape Town into six areas, and gives
you the creative highlights of each. It also draws together
design tours that will give you a different perspective on the
city and help you appreciate the central message of World
Design Capital 2014: Live Design. Transform Life.
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INTRODUCTION
EXPERIENCE WORLD
DESIGN CAPITAL 2014
Exciting highlights
GUILD (in collaboration with the
Danish Embassy): A showing of 16
designers from 10 countries across
Africa, curated by Southern Guild.
26 Feb to 9 March, The Lookout,
Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront.
designnetworkafrica.org,
southernguild.co.za
FOOD INDABA: A year of interactive
events dealing with issues such as
food security, sustainability and design
culminates in an exciting Indaba.
DESIGN HOUSE EXHIBITION: A global
showing from cities around the world
of their ultimate Design Houses.
22 to 30 November, Cape Town Stadium
OPEN DESIGN CAPE TOWN: An
annual citywide cross-disciplinary
celebration and sharing of design
and design thinking. 9 to 17 August.
opendesignct.com
OPEN STREETS: 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
Open Streets Days. openstreets.co.za
WORKSHOP 17: An innovation hub
created by the University of Cape
Towns Graduate School of Business
where inventions, prototypes and new
products will be tested, along with new
business models aligned to African
markets. V&A Waterfront. gsb.uct.ac.za
ART54: A public art exhibition that will
be displayed against the dramatic
backdrop of Cape Towns Atlantic
Seaboard, part of Ward 54. Late 2013
to mid 2014. art54.co.za
The biggest party Cape Town
has ever seen is taking place on
31 December and youre invited!
Come dressed to our On Top Of The
World theme and well see you at the
Grand Parade, Cape Town Stadium
and the V&A Waterfront for the New
Years Eve of Design as we launch
into World Design Capital 2014.
Alayne Reesberg,
CEO of Cape Town
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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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A year-long programme of events
Visitors to Cape Town will experience the creativity of the city, country
and continent through a year-long programme of design-focussed events,
exhibitions, projects and initiatives. These were selected from a total of 1 253
inspirational projects submitted to a curatorial panel looking for innovative
and tangible ideas on how design can improve lives. Youll nd the Ofcial
Programme of events on wdccapetown2014.com (with regular updates on
Twitter and Facebook) as well as on Cape Town Tourisms dedicated World
Design Capital page on capetown.travel.
Four transformative themes
Under the overarching theme LIVE DESIGN. TRANSFORM LIFE. World Design
Capital 2014 has four themes to illustrate how local creativity can transform the
city, reconcile its communities and provide it with a sustainable, productive and
vibrant future. These are:
+ AFRICAN INNOVATION. GLOBAL CONVERSATION. + BRIDGING THE DIVIDE.
+ TODAY FOR TOMORROW. + BEAUTIFUL SPACES. BEAUTIFUL THINGS.
Five bespoke tours
To celebrate the four themes of World Design Capital 2014, CAPE TOWN
TOURISM has created ve bespoke tours offering design-oriented cultural
experiences. Each reects a theme, with the fth combining all four themes.
Each takes you beyond the ordinary, inviting you to understand the challenges
of the city and share in the positive changes. Meet thought leaders, architects,
designers, artists and young entrepreneurs. Call 0861 322 223 to book.
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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
up to Madibas release in 1990.
Option 1 is a 2.5-hour walking tour of the City Centre,
showcasing landmarks associated with the icon.
Option 2 is a half-day that combines the City Centre
walking tour with a visit to the Nelson Mandela
Gateway at the V&A Waterfront.
Option 3 is a full-day that includes the City Centre
walking tour as well as visits to Robben Island and the
V&A Waterfront.
Contact Footsteps to Freedom, 083 452 1112 (Garth
Angus), footstepstofreedom.co.za
BOOK A DESIGN TOUR AND
JOIN A WORLD OF CREATIVE
THINKERS AS THEY SHARE
THEIR UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES
ON CAPE TOWN
TOUR DESIGN
DESIGN TOURS / Around Cape Town
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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 into
public art installations along the routes.
Email Tina Smith, tina@districtsix.co.za
Explore urban design and the complexities of designing
liveable cities in these two-hour walking tours.
The URBAN DESIGN TOUR follows a circular route
from the Fan Walk Bridge and examines how design
can address the different needs of a city, from the tall
buildings that house its economic engine to dignied
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. The route through the central city takes in the
many urban regeneration projects of the last decade,
as well as exciting new and proposed developments.
Contact Future Cape Town, 021 424 2234,
media@futurecapetown.com, futurecapetown.com
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URBAN DESIGN AND
LIVEABILITY TOURS
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IN-DEPTH DESIGN
TOUR 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 LIVE DESIGN, TRANSFORM LIFE TOUR is a
seven-day leisure-tour package, based around the
themes of World Design Capital 2014, that explores
how design has shaped Cape Town, and how it can
and is shaping its future.
The STUDY TOUR is a shorter four-day, ve-night
programme that aims to give historical and political
context to design in Cape Town, and explore design
from the perspective of not only designers, but of
politicians, educators, entrepreneurs and citizens.
Contact CoffeeBeans Routes, 021 424 3572,
coffeebeansroutes.com
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CAPE TOWN
REVOLUTION ROUTE
This half-day tour, which runs with a minimum of four
guests, visits sites in Cape Town associated with the
struggle against apartheid. It focuses on struggle
stories going back to the 1950s and follows the
revolutionary movements through to the late 1980s.
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MABONENG TOWNSHIP
ARTS EXPERIENCE
A national public arts exhibition that turns homes
in townships into galleries and outdoor spaces into
performance districts, it currently happens annually
over two days in Gugulethu in Cape Town, Alexandra
in Gauteng and Madadeni in KwaZulu-Natal. In 2014
it will expand to include Langa and Imizamo Yethu in
Cape Town. The exhibition includes lm screenings,
visual art, dance, theatre and music. To date, it has
turned over 70 homes into galleries and exhibited
more than 50 artists.
Email Siphiwe Ngwenya, info@maboneng.com,
or call 021 824 1773
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ARTWALK OPEN-STUDIO
WEEKEND
Part of Art Week Cape Town, ArtWalk takes place
on 6 to 7 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, me@elizevossgatter.co.za
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PUBLIC SPACES
WALKING TOURS
The Institute for Landscape Architecture of South
Africa (ILASA) will offer occasional guided tours
where the public can meet the designers behind
some of the citys beautiful public spaces.
Email Clare Burgess, clarobel@telkomsa.net
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CENTURY CITY:
A CITY WITHIN A CITY
This is a multi-modal transport tour of Century City, a
250-hectare development about 10 minutes from the
city centre, that includes ofce, retail and residential
spaces, as well as parkland and waterways. Visitors
can experience rst-hand the role that functional
urban and landscape design plays in creating a
successful development by visiting and using its
transport routes and civic spaces to understand
their scale, pattern and texture.
Email Anthony Wain, anthonyw@planpart.co.za
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COFFEEBEANS
INSIDER TOURS
The full- and half-day tours will visit designers,
studios and World Design Capital 2014 projects,
including the Langa Quarter with founder Tony Elvin,
Bottom Road Sanctuary and Princess Vlei with
Kelvin Cochrane, Seeds Urban Abundance Centre
and Street Art walks. All are designed to reect the
themes of World Design Capital.
OFFICIAL CAPE TOWN GUIDE
The Cape Town Design Guide is based on the principle
of one city, one map with multiple routes.
Accessible by web (App due in early 2014), the portals
detailed, site-specic information will allow users
to map their way around WDC2014, connecting them to
designers, events, venues, studios and the
wider design community.
Visit capetowndesignguide.com
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OPEN HOUSE
CAPE TOWN
Open House is a worldwide initiative, now active in
20 cities, that gives the public a chance to explore a
variety of architectural gems, for free, for a limited
period only. Open House Cape Town is still in the
development phase but plans to be up and running
for World Design Capital 2014. It will give residents
and visitors a unique opportunity to get under
the skin of Cape Towns amazing architecture by
allowing them access to a wide range of buildings,
not all of them normally open to the public.
Email Justine Bell, justinebellarchi@gmail.com
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JOO FERREIRA
ART AND DESIGN TOURS
Joo Ferreira opened the rst contemporary art
gallery in Cape Town in 1998 and was a key gure
in the emerging stages of this now thriving market.
Together with specialists in specic elds, he has
put together Connecting Creative Cape Town tours
that give an insight into the Capes 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, liza@lizadyason.com
Website: www.wdccapetown2014.com | Twitter: #wdc2014 | Facebook: www.facebook.com/WDC2014
WORLD DESIGN
CAPITAL 2014
NEEDS YOU.
World Design Capital 2014 is about changing lives not just
in Cape Town, but in cities across the world, which is why
we need your help. If theres something in your own city that
transforms lives, we want to know about it - take a picture
or write a short description of it and send it to us on Twitter
or Facebook. Join us at www.wdccapetown2014.com to see
whats in store for Cape Town in 2014 and be a part of a festival of
change and transformation. Were sure youll nd something
to take home with you.
International Council
of Societies of Industrial Design
A Partner of the International
Design Alliance
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DESIGN PRECINCTS / Woodstock
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SIDE STREET STUDIOS: This
disused factory houses a collection
of artists studios (including that of
award-winning metal sculptor and
knitter, Barend de Wet) and is the
canvas for a number of local and
international street artists check out
Louis Masai Michels gure dancing
on the exterior, DALeasts Moon
Hallucinogen in the courtyard, and
the OneK art collection. Its also home
to BIBLIOPHILIA, the citys most
interesting and rare book selection,
curated by design savvy bibliophile
Xavier Nagel. 48 Albert Rd
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WOODSTOCK EXCHANGE: At
this hip work-and-play space 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. Some of the citys most
innovative work is often on display
at /A WORD OF ART, next door to
LADY BONINS TEA PARLOUR,
the best little tea shop in town, and
opposite local fashion outlet MADE
IN MABONENG. Hungry? Scoff on
good-value meals at SUPERETTE
or FIELD OFFICE. 66 Albert Rd
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THE WOODSTOCK FOUNDRY:
BRONZE AGE produces virtually
all the metal sculptures of the citys
top artists, of which it keeps one
cast, so the foundry has an enviable
collection it is possible to view the
lost-wax and sand-casting processes
by prior arrangement. Afterwards
pop into JOHN VOGELS, designer
of Cape Nordic-style furniture,
admire handcrafted heirlooms at
CASAMENTO, and the delicate
jewellery in DEAR RAE, produced in
an alchemists space. 160 Albert Rd
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DELOS: Located in St Marys
church, this dealer in antiques,
specialising in chandeliers (there are
more than 300 shimmering overhead),
is worth entering for its beautiful
location alone. 181 Albert Rd
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MOONBASKET: Dani Le Roy
commissions local craftswomen
to make luxurious crochet items
that are both earthy and modern.
By appointment. Flex Mor House,
232-240 Albert Rd
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ARGYLE: Award-winning gallery
WHAT IF THE WORLD and the
studio of internationally celebrated
South African furniture designer
GREGOR JENKIN are both located in
this decommissioned synagogue.
Cnr Albert Rd & Argyle St
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WOODSTOCK CO-OP: A collection
of design goods, fashion, furniture,
jewellery and art in a rambling triple-
storey Victorian. 357-359 Albert Rd
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THE OLD BISCUIT MILL: One
of the best examples of the citys
drive to upcycle rather than discard,
the Old Biscuit Mill now produces a
characterful conglomeration of design
talent. Interior gems include ABODE,
a mix of bought in and made; theres
a great choice of ceramics with
IMISO (the studio is here too) and
CLEMENTINA VAN DER WALT;
then pick up a few cards from
homegrown stationery shop
M&ME. Check out owner Margaret
Woermanns 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. Food is a real drawcard:
resident chef Luke Dale-Roberts
described by many as South Africas
best chef is a food designer in the
true sense of the word. Watch him
create in his TEST KITCHEN, or enjoy
the city views from his more casual
POT LUCK CLUB, a glass box above
the old our silos. Other foodie spots
are SAUCISSE BOUTIQUE DELI, a
great place to sample the upsurge in
artisanal cheeses and cured meats,
COCOAFAIR for handmade trufes
and ESPRESSO LAB for coffee.
Every Saturday morning the citys
foodies gather at the Mill to see and
be seen and to pick up seriously good
food from the NEIGHBOURGOODS
MARKET. 375 Albert Rd
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RECREATE: Using pieces of
discarded junk, Katie Thompson
has created a unique recycled range
of furniture and lighting. Why work in
Woodstock? Katie says, I just didnt
want to be anywhere else. Next
door is retro-centric VAMP, offering
reworked vintage items. 368 Albert Rd
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SALT CIRCLE ARCADE: Two
arcades jampacked with cool
threads and quirky collectibles lead
to informal courtyard seating. Grab a
table and order from the food trucks
(usually LIMONCELLO); follow it up
with a beautiful handmade treat from
MA MERE MAISON. Always wanted
to make your own beer? Make an
appointment with BEERGUEVARA,
the chaps who trafc in the necessary
goods and provide all the know-how
youll need. Dont miss the giant mural
by aec_interenikszki. 374 Albert Rd
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DESIGN AFRIKA: Binky Newman
sources and designs exceptionally
well-crafted items by craftsmen
throughout Africa. By appointment.
42 Hares Ave
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FRANK BHM STUDIO: The
old Rex Trueform clothing factory,
an iconic modernist landmark (1948),
has been transformed by architect
Frank to house his furniture collection.
263 Victoria Road
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THE BIJOU: Strictly speaking
this is in Observatory, a short
drive away, but the disused Art Deco
cinema, the studio of blacksmith-artist
Conrad Hicks, is a must-see for those
interested in metal sculpture. Its also
home to the crew who organise the
annual AfrikaBurn festival, so theres
creative energy owing aplenty.
178 Lower Main Rd, Observatory
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Inspired by the community-
building walking habits of a
90-year-old Woodstock resident,
Violets Walk follows the exact
route this nonagenarian follows
daily, marked by 10 purple benches
designed by Pedersen + Lennard.
(Centred around Fairview Park, its
a fairly long walk from Buchanan
Square surrounds, so catch a taxi
east to Roodebloem Road.)
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CRITICAL MASS RIDE:
Hire a bike and join locals
on the last Friday of every
month. Congregate at the
Baxter Theatre at 6.45am,
roll to the CTICC at 7.15am,
nish at Vida e Caff
opposite the Cape
Town Stadium.
PRECINCT / 02
DESIGN PRECINCTS / Woodstock
HOME TO TOP
GALLERIES, QUIRKY
EATERIES, FURNITURE
DESIGNERS AND
BESPOKE BICYCLES,
THIS EDGE OF
WOODSTOCK,
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CITYS FRINGE, IS
HAVEN TO HIPSTERS
AND SERIOUS ART
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BUCHANAN SQUARE: Classic
furniture by established South
African designers is showcased at
BOX LIVING as well as at LION &
TYERS (formerly Colonial House).
34 FINE ART joins the long list of
galleries worth visiting on this gallery
mile; and world-class ceramicist
LISA FIRER showcases her
translucent work. 160 Sir Lowry Rd
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MICHAEL STEVENSON GALLERY:
Like the nearby Goodman, its simply
essential viewing for the serious art
collector. 160 Sir Lowry Rd
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FAIRWEATHER HOUSE: Its home
to the GOODMAN GALLERY, the
leading contemporary art institution
in South Africa, and HALDANE
MARTIN, one of South Africas most
prolic award-winning interior and
furniture designers. 176 Sir Lowry Rd
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WOODSTOCK CYCLEWORKS:
The coolest cycling shop in town
attracts a steady stream to Nils
Hansens unique brand of refunctioned
retro-style pedal power, available to
hire or to buy. 99 Sir Lowry Rd
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THE TREASURY: Like it says: a
treasure trove of the interesting
and unexpected. 107 Sir Lowry Rd
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SOUTH AFRICA PRINT GALLERY:
Gabriel Clark-Brown is considered
the best dealer in ne art prints in the
country, and has arranged his large
array of printed artworks in interesting
categories. 109 Sir Lowry Rd
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BLANK PROJECTS: Another young
gallery that showcases the citys
burgeoning creativity. Next door is
THE KITCHEN, a tiny sidewalk eatery
where Michelle Obama famously
grabbed a bite during her whirlwind
2011 tour. 113/15 Sir Lowry Rd
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ASHANTI: This is jampacked with
woven goods, from lampshades to
computer bags and fab beanbag-style
seating. 133-135 Sir Lowry Rd
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DESIGN PRECINCTS / Central City
GREENMARKET SQUARE TO THE BO-KAAP
PRECINCT / 04
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
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OLIVE GREEN CAT: A superb
collection of ne art jewellery, of
which the truly covetable are created
by the irrepressible Philippa Green.
76 Church St
14
CHANDLER HOUSE: Fine art
graduate Michael Chandler is
steeped in the historical fashions that
have held sway in the Cape over the
past four centuries. Look out for his
Serpentine range classic antique
shapes reinterpreted by local beaders.
53 Church Street
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MUNGO AND JEMIMA:
Generally considered the
citys best collective of South Africas
most interesting fashion designers.
And if nothing suits here, youre
surrounded by a number of worthwhile
boutiques, such as MEMEME just
opposite. 108 Long St
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IMAGENIUS: A veritable treasure
trove of the funky and functional,
the whimsical and the serious
collectors piece. 117 Long St
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AFRICA: Bart Simpson sculptures
grow like tumours from a giant
traditional African curio tongue in
cheek commentary by Brett Murray,
the same controversial artist who
made international headlines with his
depiction of the Presidents member in
his defaced artwork, The Spear.
Cnr St Georges Mall & Waterkant St
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MERCHANTS ON LONG:
One of the citys most attractive
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the quirkiest collection of upmarket
African souvenirs its well worth
a visit. 34 Long St
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TJING TJING: The citys rst real
loft bar, tucked under exposed
roof beams in the 200-year-old attic
above DEAR ME restaurant. The bar
opens to an outside terrace among the
rooftops. 165 Longmarket Street
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LOVE MILO: Cool functional
homewear, featuring a
combination of wood, ceramic and
fabric, such as designer Nikki Elliss
range of ceramic cups on saucers
made from alien wood. 99 Loop St
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BRUNDYN + GONSALVES:
Another contemporary gallery
thats earned a reputation among local
and international collectors, featuring
edgy on-the-rise artists as well as the
more established. 71 Loop St
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EBONY: Dewald Prinsloo and
Leonard de Villiers have an
unerring eye for talent, focusing on
Scandi-Cape modern-organic designers
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, worth bolting into, but Ebony
is where youll linger. 67 Loop St
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HEMELHUIJS: Design maverick
Jacques Erasmus creates
everything in his whimsical, beautifully
furnished restaurant: crockery and
chairs, lights and vases and, most
importantly, the delectable menu.
71 Waterkant St
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ARCHITECTURAL MIX.
AND IT OFFERS THE
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CAFFEINE ADDICTS
IN SEARCH OF A FIX
NOT IN THE FRINGE,
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STUDIO MUTI: Great illustrators
and typographical designers; one of
them is Brad Hodgskiss, the man behind
Mingo Lamberto. 8 Spin St
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OKHA: Classy furniture, lighting,
artefacts and home accessories,
designed and produced locally,
but as glossy and sleek as the top
international brands. 109 Hateld
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CITY BOWL MARKET ON
HOPE: Every Thursday and
Saturday this old community hall is
rammed with afterwork punters keen
to sample the wines on display and eat
seriously good-value nosh. 14 Hope St
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SINS OF STYLE: The citys best-
looking tattoo parlour with top
artists producing custom designs for
patrons like Die Antwoord. 22 Hope St
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THE DOGS BOLLOCKS: During
the day its known as the Bitches
Tits, behind which is DELUXE, where
tattooed hipsters serve ne coffee. At
night the makeshift diner becomes The
Dogs Bollocks, serving delicious meat
and veg burgers. 6 Roodehek St
DESIGN PRECINCTS / East City Precinct
1
THE BOOK LOUNGE: A readers
mecca, with the most interesting
book launches, held every week, and
well-read staff. Owner Mervyn Sloman
is also the driving force behind the
Open Book Festival. 71 Roeland St
2
TRUTH: David Dondes steampunk-
styled caf vies with Deluxe as the
best coffee shop in town. Come for the
aroma of green beans roasting on a
vintage Probat, or because it was the
only restaurant or bar in Africa to be
nominated in the 2013 Restaurant &
Bar Awards. 36 Buitenkant St
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FUGARD THEATRE: A fabulous
renovation of the historic Sacks
Futeran building, with the old
Congregational Church Hall as
its entrance, this intimate space
showcases good, home-grown theatre
as well as international acts.
Cnr Caledon & Harrington Sts
TIP
GARDENS CENTRE
MYCITI BUS STATION:
Look out for examples of
the citys public-funded
mural art programme on
the walls of this station
on Cape Towns new
bus route.
4
WOODHEADS: Australia has the
Ugg, Cape Town has the Woodhead
sheepskin slippers and slip-on boots,
best purchased from the citys original
leather merchant, operating since
1867. 29 Caledon St
5
AFRICAN HOME: A wide array
of crafts, including beaded mirrors
created in conjunction with Chandler
House. You wont pay less, but more
goes to the crafter. 41 Caledon St
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CHARLYS BAKERY: Louis
Vuitton handbag cake? iPhone?
Mucking Afazing is how they describe
themselves. The best designed cakes
in town also taste good. The pies
arent bad either. 38 Canterbury St
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FIELD OFFICE: An ofce-away-
from-the-ofce, where creative
types come to read, blog, gaze or
pretend to be working, while enjoying
a good cup of coffee. 37 Barrack St
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BEAN THERE: Single origin,
unblended coffee beans from
Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi
and Tanzania, sourced directly from
growers, traditionally hand-roasted
in small batches. Enough said.
58 Wale St
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HONEST CHOCOLATE:
OMG! The general response
to these handcrafted chocolate bon
bons, made from organic, raw cacao
ethically sourced from Ecuador. No
preservatives, additives, emulsiers,
dairy or processed sugar. 66 Wale St
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ALEXANDRA HJER ATELIER:
The design studio where
Alexandra designs and showcases her
one-off creations fashion heirlooms
in the making. Also excellent jewellery.
156 Bree St
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ROBERT SHERWOOD DESIGN:
This magpie collector and interior
designer has one of the most alluring
shopfront displays in the city.
173 Bree St
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FIRST THURSDAYS: On
the rst Thursday of every
month, 20 participating
galleries stay open until 9pm
and welcome punters with a
glass of wine a great way to
start the weekend!
(rst-thursdays.co.za)
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ALEXANDER BAR: We love the
vintage rotary dial telephone on
every table you can place your order
by phone, then irt with table two.
Find old-world decor at ALEXANDER
UPSTAIRS, an intimate performance
space for live music, comedy and
drama. 76 Strand St
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GOLD OF AFRICA MUSEUM:
Predominantly West African
gold artefacts located in an old Cape
Dutch parsonage, constructed in 1783
for the adjacent Evangelical Lutheran
Church. The museums jewellery
workshop hosts a variety of courses
and demonstrations. 96 Strand St
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YOUNGBLOOD: A privately
funded arts and culture platform
that showcases funky collaborative
exhibitions, workshops, book
launches and live music in the
Beautifull Life building (check it
out online at ybafricanculture.com).
Much of the proceeds go to
next-generation arts and culture
developments. 70-72 Bree St
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CAPE HERITAGE HOTEL: An
integral part of restored Heritage
Square, where the earliest Cape
Dutch and Georgian houses were
built in 1771, its the best historic
interpretation of a Cape hotel in an
original building, with each room
completely unique. Head out onto
the square for a choice of dining
experiences: there are great deli
nibbles at CAVEAU, traditional feasts
at THE AFRICA CAFE or ne dining
and bubbly at SAVOY CABBAGE.
Or head to SIGNAL HILL WINERY
for top wines made from city centre
grapes. 90 Bree St
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&UNION: The birthplace of the
Capes craft beer movement,
its a hip afterwork gathering place,
with outside tables packed on warm
evenings and a line-up of great
musicians three times a week. Though
BEERHOUSE, at 223 Long, with its
99 bottles from around the world and
16 brews on top, is the place for those
who care more about beer than the
trim of their facial hair. 110 Bree St
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HAAS: Another coffee-shop-
cum-gallery, the Haas Collective
gathers together the hippest selection
of South African design and art
talents, such as Joburg-based
jewellery designer Ashley Heather
and innovative Stellenbosch artist
Roche van der Berg. Coffee is fab too.
67 Rose St
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LUVEY N ROSE: This pink
gem of a building is lled with
quirky Africana, antiques, a ne mix
of contemporary and established art
everything is for sale, including the
contents of owner Ignatius Claassens
above-store bedroom; also currently
home to a resident artist that every
bottle of wine you purchase helps
support. 21 Rose St
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SKINNY LAMINX: Peruse Cape
Town illustrator and designer
Heather Moores signature range of
silkscreen fabrics, mostly inspired by
Cape fynbos and animals, but most
recently using striking geometrical
patterns. 201 Bree St
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PEZULA: Afro-chic furniture
selection for those who like
living in ve-star resort land, sourced
and designed by Camilla and Steven
Whiteman. 17 Buiten St
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ORPHANAGE: Listed as one of
the worlds 50 best bars, this is a
rather stylish place to wet your whistle
on a top-notch cocktail. 227 Bree St
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MISSIBABA: The funkiest luxury
leather accessories, inspired by
African colours and designs. Chloe
Townsend also works with embroiders
from Kayamandi township. 229 Bree St
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MEANWHILE: This sister outlet
of hip worldwear Journey (at
186 Long) offers a cool collection of
threads from local designers plus
vintage picks; dont miss the necklaces
by celebrated fashionista and ceramics
queen Shirley Fintz. 287 Long St
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EDGE GLASS GALLERY: A
specialist glass gallery exhibiting
local and international artists; an on-
site studio does bespoke commissions.
29 Vredenburg Lane
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QUEEN VICTORIA STREET:
The road running parallel to
Companys Garden offers a well-
preserved historical streetscape.
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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL
GALLERY: A must for those
interested in local art, it presents
contemporary artists as well as
historical works. Government Ave
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WINE TOURS: For a
tour designed around your
specic interest be it
terroir, varietal, cultivar,
architecture or an eclectic
mix contact Stephen Flesch,
former Chairman of the Wine
Tasters Guild of South Africa
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SCULPTURE WALK
Stellenbosch local Dylan Lewis
is regarded as one of the foremost
sculptors in the world today (one
of only a handful of living artists
to have a solo auction at Christies
of London) and you can see 19 of
his magnicent animal sculptures
on the streets of Stellenbosch
(for the walking tour visit
stellenboschsculpturetour.co.za),
or pop into The Rupert Museum
(on Stellentia Ave) to view his
more recent gurative work.
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FRANSCHHOEK ARE ALIVE WITH GALLERIES, DECOR GEMS AND
FINE RESTAURANTS, PLUS MANY WINE ESTATES SERVE UP ART AND
CUTTING-EDGE DESIGN ALONGSIDE THEIR LATEST VINTAGES
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CAVALLI WINE & STUD FARM:
This owners passion for wine, art
and world-class Saddlebred horses
combines in gorgeous surrounds.
Strand Rd (R44), Somerset West
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HAUMANN & SMAL DESIGN
STUDIO: This duo are considered
the foremost packaging designers in
South Africa, specialising in labels for
wine and spirits. By appointment.
Techno Park, off R44, Stellenbosch
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STELLENBOSCH SLOW MARKET:
There are food markets all over the
Cape but this one, held every Saturday
morning on the grounds of the Oude
Libertas estate, is arguably the best.
Oude Libertas Rd, Stellenbosch
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PIR RABE ANTIQUES: Pir
and his wife Jo-Marie are the
undisputed experts in Cape antiques,
having also published several books.
Their warehouse-shop offers the
largest collection in the Cape.
5A Distillery Rd, Stellenbosch
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DEON VILJOEN FINE ART: Deon
and Maastricht partner Guus Rell
cater for serious collectors of South
African art, ceramics, photography and
furniture, as well as selected pieces
from South East India. As interesting
as the collections are the way Deon
combines and displays items. Wife
Diana Bellews clothing is also worth
a look. 14 Bird St, Stellenbosch
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CASPARUS: A collaboration
between master chef Etienne
Bonthuys and acclaimed Stellenbosch
land artist Strijdom van der Merwe,
the low-key modernity of this top
restaurant-cum-art gallery is a
welcome addition to Stellenbosch
centre. 59 Dorp St, Stellenbosch
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101 DORP GALLERY: Celebrated
architect and gallery owner
Johann Slee has successfully
married contemporary design within
a historical setting in his gallery;
exhibitions vary enormously.
101 Dorp St, Stellenbosch
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STELLENBOSCH VILLAGE
MUSEUM: Comprising four homes
from different eras (1709 to 1870),
this is the best house museum in the
Cape, with the kind of attention to
detail that provides real insight into
the fashion and styles of the time.
37 Ryneveld St, Stellenbosch
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SMAC GALLERY: The original
Stellenbosch Modern And
Contemporary (SMAC) art gallery hosts
usually solo exhibitions of thought-
provoking contemporary artists with
great investment potential. De Wet
Centre, Church St, Stellenbosch
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SCHOON DE COMPANJE:
Artisanal bread baker Fritz Schoon
of De Oude Bank Bakkerij has now
hooked up with other food producers
with a passion for the handmade, all
showcased in his new deli-bistro.
7 Church St, Stellenbosch
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DELAIRE GRAFF: Laurence Graff,
chairman of Graff Diamonds,
spared no expense in the makeover
of this old winelands stalwart (known
for its incredible views), lling it with
his collection of contemporary South
African art and sculpture. Hes also
brought Tretchikoffs Chinese Girl said
to be the most reproduced painting in
the world back to South Africa, and
its on display here. Afterwards pop into
the deli at TOKARA, located opposite.
Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch
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THE KITCHEN AT MAISON:
Every stylish South African
home has at least one item from a
Weylandts store. You can see owner
Chris Weylandts inimitable blend of
Afro-Nordic rustic-chic at The Kitchen,
his restaurant at Maison estate.
Beautifully designed interiors and
views to invite a meditative mood.
R45, Franschhoek
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THE CERAMICS GALLERY:
Studio of David Walters and his
daughter Sarah, as well as a gallery
showing their functional, beautiful
pieces, and those of other carefully
selected ceramic artists. David is
key in Franschhoeks Art in Clay
Festival, held every October.
24 Dirkie Uys St, Franschhoek
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EBONY: A far larger outlet for
Dewald Prinsloo and Leonard de
Villiers than their Loop Street shop,
so theres much more of their superb
design eye and skill in sourcing and
designing modern heirlooms, all
manufactured in South Africa.
32 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek
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BABYLONSTOREN: There
are plenty of Cape Dutch
gems worth visiting, but what
makes this so special is the way in
which contemporary design blends
seamlessly with the historical.
Besides the seven-hectare formal
kitchen garden, theres Babel,
an award-winning restaurant,
a conservatory for light lunches
or teas, a new spa and designer
accommodation. Klapmuts-
Simondium Rd, Franschhoek
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PAARL KWV SENSORIUM:
Looking for innovative ways
to pair wine, the team launched in
2013 with an artisanal ice cream,
wine and art pairing, enjoyed on the
rst Boland beach, created specially
for the event. Worth investigating
current events. 57 Main Rd, Paarl
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