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CAPE TOWN AND CAPE PENINSULA
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Cape Town and the Cape
Peninsula Attractions & Destinations: With its majestic Table
Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A
harmonious blend of architectural styles reflects the tastes of dictates of the past as
well as today's more functional requirements. Between the high-rise office blocks,
Edwardian and Victorian buildings have been meticulously preserved, and many outstanding
examples of Cape Dutch architecture are found. Narrow, cobble stone streets and the
strongly Islamic ambiance of the Bo-Kaap
enhance the cosmopolitan ambiance of the city.
Cape
Town shopping options invite you to endlessly browse. Elegant malls such as the
Victoria Wharf at the V&A Waterfront, antique shops, craft markets, flea markets and
art galleries abound. Specialist boutiques offer an enticing array of unusual items not
readily obtainable elsewhere. Gourmets and lovers of fine wines have a treat in store,
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CAPE TOWN DESTINATIONS
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  Atlantic Seaboard:
The Atlantic Seaboard, also known as Cape Town’s ‘Riviera’, stretches from
the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront on the north shore of Table Mountain all the way down
the west side of the cape peninsula to Hout Bay. This incredibly beautiful stretch of
coast is connected by one of the most ... about » Atlantic Seaboard |
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 Blauwberg
Area: Blaauwberg is the gateway to the Cape West Coast and is well know as the area with
the postcard views of Table Mountain. Blaauwberg is close to the City of Cape Town,
beautiful beaches, restaurants and entertainment are plentiful. Suburbs include Bloubergstrand,
Sunset ... more about » Blaauwberg |
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 City Bowl: Fondly known as the ‘mother city’, Cape
Town lies in the arms of Table
Mountain, more often than not shrouded in cloud and one of the world’s most
recognisable landmarks. The heart of Cape Town’s city, her centre, is one of the only
major Central Business Districts in South
Africa, if ... more about » Cape Town City Bowl |
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 Constantia Valley: Rich in heritage and beauty, the Constantia
Valley is the birthplace of the South African wine industry. Explore the historic farms on
the Constantia Valley wine route and savour the wines that were the toast of European
nobility in the 18th century. Constantia Valley incorporates the ... more about » Constantia
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 False Bay Coast:
Less trendy than the Atlantic Seaboard,
the False Bay coast enjoys warmer waters (Indian Ocean) making it a popular family
destination. Muizenberg is long beach popular with local surfers and St James and Kalk Bay
have tidal pools which are safe for children to enjoy. Kalk Bay is an ... more about » False
Bay Coast |
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 Southern Suburbs: South of the City of Cape Town on the slopes
of Table
Mountain which lies to the West, are the oldest and most sought after of the City's
established residential areas known as the Southern Suburbs. The commercial heart of the
area is Claremont, Newlands is the sporting ... more about » Southern Suburbs |
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 Northern Suburbs: There is a distinct difference between the
northern and southern suburbs of Cape Town, and, as with many a city divided by a river or
other landmark, Cape Town has an imaginary line the locals call ‘the boerewors
curtain’. The two are separated by the huge conglomerate called ... more about » Northern
Suburbs |
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 Cape Flats:
a visit through the townships of Langa, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, Cross Roads,
Mitchell’s Plain and Manenberg is one of the most revealing and enriching things you
can do whilst in Cape Town – for better or worse this area is considered the
birthplace of Cape Town’s soul and art, crafts ... more about » Cape Flats |
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CAPE TOWN
POPULAR SUBURBS
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 Camps Bay: Past the city centre, beyond Lions
Head, Camps Bay hugs the narrow stretch of coast between the Atlantic Ocean and the
towering Twelve Apostles mountain range. Camps Bays palm-lined beachfront has a permanent
holiday atmosphere with its many coffee shops, cafés and restaurants ... more about » Camps Bay
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 Clifton: Clifton is a world-famous, upmarket
area where people come to see and be seen. Because it is protected from the wind, Clifton
is especially popular on days when the southeasterly wind is blowing. Clifton Beach is
Cape Towns most glamorous beach. Granite boulders divide the beach into four ... more
about » Clifton
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 Hout Bay: Hout Bay has been affectionately
self styled “The Republic of Hout Bay”. Hout Bay offers Grandeur and Natural
Beauty : This little fishing village with its unique combination of fishing harbour
ambience and country atmosphere, its yacht club and long sandy beach on an ocean inlet
framed by... more about » Hout
Bay
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 Llandudno:
Llandudno is an exclusive, upmarket suburb well known for being very private and
peaceful as it can only be accessed by one road and has no cshops etc. Llandudno beach
itself is a tranquil cove, well known for it's white sands, cool blue waters, large
granite boulders ... more about » Llandudno, Cape Town
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 De Waterkant: Nestled between Signal Hill, the
harbour and the world famous V&A Waterfront, De Waterkant has quietly grown into one
of Cape Town's trendiest and most sought-after places, and is a favourite of both locals
and tourists alike. Made up of quaint, cobbled streets lined with ... more about » De Waterkant
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 Simon's Town: Simonstown is about 35
minutes south of Cape Town on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula. Simonstown Bay
faces north, which helps protect the town and beaches from the strong summer southeast
winds, a feature of life in the Western Cape. Its waters are calm, warm and ... Simon's Town
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 Claremont:
Another of Cape Town’s suburbs divided by Main Road, Claremont, is virtually
synonymous with the trendy Cavendish shopping mall, and quaint semi-detached cottages much
sought after as ‘starter’ homes or for the young and single. Claremont is some
20 minutes’ drive from the ... more about » Claremont |
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 Newlands:
Synonymous with the world of rugby and cricket, Newlands is known as Cape
Town’s ‘green’ suburb - located against the eastern slopes of Table
Mountain only 15 minutes’ from the centre of the city. This leafy, upmarket
suburb has some gorgeous homes that back on to the ... more about » Newlands |
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CAPE TOWN
NOTABLE ATTRACTIONS
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ROBBEN ISLAND |
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 Robben Island:
Lies about 11km north of Cape Town. It has become synonymous with the
anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island,
because of his opposition to apartheid. Robben Island has been designated a Cultural World
Heritage Site ... more about » Robben Island
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TABLE MOUNTAIN |
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 Table Mountain:
This World Heritage Site is undeniably the largest tourist attraction in Cape
Town, and indeed in South Africa, and draws holidaymakers from the four corners of the
globe. The summit can be reached by trails or cable-car. The indigenous flora of the ...
more about » Table
Mountain and see Table
Mountain photographs
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TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK |
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 Table Mountain National Park: The narrow portion of land with its many beautiful valleys, bays and beaches
is circled by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the warmer waters of False
Bay in the east. The Park has two world-renowned landmarks within its boundaries ...
more about » Table Mountain National
Park
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 V & A
Waterfront: This busy commercial harbour is set in the midst
of a huge entertainment venue with pubs, restaurants, specialty shops, craft markets,
theatres and movies. Boat trips around the harbour are popular. Visit the Two Oceans
Aquarium and the Maritime Museum ... more about » V&A Waterfront
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CAPE TOWN BEACHES |
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 Cape Town Beaches:
The western coastline is characterised by rocky outcrops and beautiful beaches.
The Atlantic Coast features the world-renowned pristine beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay
and Llandudno,
while the Indian Coast boasts the warmer ocean water beaches of ... more about
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 Chapman's Peak: Chapman’s Peak stands
imposingly at the heart of Chapman’s Peak Drive, connecting Hout Bay with Noordhoek
along one of the most dramatic marine routes in the world that hugs the coast of the
Atlantic for nine kilometres. Chapman’s Peak Drive climbs steadily from the ... more
about » Chapman's
Peak Drive
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CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE |
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 Castle of Good
Hope: The oldest building in South Africa is a symbol of the birth of Western
civilization on the subcontinent. The castle was completed in 1679 with the aim of
protecting the new settlement from possible attack (it never materialised). The William
Fehr Collection of Africana provides ... Castle
of Good Hope
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KIRSTENBOSCH
NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS |
National
Botanical Gardens |
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 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens: Beautifully
situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, these world-renowned gardens are
dedicated to the preservation of the indigenous plants of Southern Africa. Some 6000
different species are grown here, including protea, fern ... more about » Kirstenbosch
Gardens
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 Cape Point:
Cape Point is one of Cape Town's main attractions and is home to the Cape of Good
Hope Nature Reserve, which is noted for its floral diversity and especially its wild
flowers that bloom in the spring. The lighthouse at Cape Point is the most powerful on the
South African coast ... more about » Cape Point
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THE DIAMOND WORKS |
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 The Diamond Works: The Diamond Works is Cape
Town’s finest jewellery experience. Established in October 2001, the idea was to
create a jewellery destination whereby tourists could learn about the art of diamond
cutting, witness the make up of jewellery pieces and see and purchase the ... more about
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CAPE TOWN SHOPPING |
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 Cape Town Shopping: Shopping in Cape Town and
its suburbs can be an exciting experience. For the international Tourist, shopping in Cape
Town is relatively inexpensive due to the favourable exchange rate and comparatively low
production costs. For the Tourist, jewellery is particularly ... more about » Cape Town Shopping
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 Constantia Wine Route: Rich in heritage and
beauty, the Constantia Wine Route comprises of Groot Constantia, Buitenverwachting and
Klein Constantia. Constantia was one of the first wine-producing areas of the Western Cape. Groot
Constantia is one of the first and finest examples of Cape Dutch ... Constantia Wine Route » |
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 The city of Cape
Town comes alive to celebrate new year in a raucous carnival the likes of which are not
seen elsewhere in the world, unless you’re ready to compare it with the mardi gras in
New Orleans and the carnevale in Rio de Janeiro, which it isn’t, not quite, although
certainly it has its roots therein ... Cape Town
Minstrel Carnival » |
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