Attractions IN Oranjezicht
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Molteno Reservoir
The Molteno Reservoir is a 200 000 kilolitre water storage facility just above De Waal Park in Oranjezicht. It’s the city’s oldest water reservoir and still in service. It’s also rather pretty; the locals walk their dogs here, or jog around its ...
Heritage Routes / Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Slave's Walk
At the top end of Upper Buitenkant Street, close to St Cyprian's School, is what was once known as Slave's Walk. This is a particularly historical nook of Cape Town. St Cyprian's, the independent, Anglican girls' school, was founded in 1871 and moved ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
The Hurling Pump
The Hurling Pump is one of the only remaining historical water pumps in Cape Town. You'll find it on the corner of Prince and Sir George Grey Streets, a little piece of surviving history from the the late 19th century when ...
Attractions AROUND Oranjezicht
Landmarks / Beaches
Cape Town Beaches
The Mother City has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and something to offer everyone. It is no surprise that South Africa was one of the first countries outside of Europe to earn blue flag status for some of her beaches - there are three ...
Memorials / Museums / Religious
Cape Town Holocaust Centre
Serving as a place of remembrance for the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945 when over six million Jews were murdered, the Cape Town Holocaust Centre lies on ‘Museum Mile’ in the centre of the city. Fundamental to the ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
Cape Town's Ubuntu Tree
Also known as Nokuphila, which means 'place of the healing mother, where people gather for health and wellness' in Xhosa, Cape Town's Ubuntu Tree lies just off Kloof Street in the city bowl. The landmark tree is endowed ...
Landmarks / Museums / National Monuments
Castle of Good Hope
A unique combination of history, fine wine, traditional food, military ceremonies and craftsmanship awaits you at this pentagonal fortification. Built between 1666 and 1679, the Cape Town Castle is the oldest surviving building in South Africa. The ...
Nature Reserves
Deer Park
One may be forgiven for thinking that Deer Park is the little children's park attached to the Deer Park Café at the top end of Deerpark Drive West. But actually this is Rocklands Road Park, the fenced, community-maintained public ...
Museums
District Six Museum
When the apartheid government swooped on District Six, Cape Town in 1965, forcibly removing its occupants and declaring the area a "whites-only" zone, the rich fabric of an impoverished but vibrant community was torn to shreds. Over 60 000 people were ...
Mandela Route / Landmarks / Entertainment / National Monuments
Grand Parade
Grand Parade, as its name suggests, served as a military parade ground for many years and as a stage for public participation, be it as a venue for major political rallies or flea market stalls. Its greatest claim to fame, however, is that it was where ...
Mountain Reserves / Landmarks
Lion's Head
Lion’s Head is flanked by Table Mountain and Signal Hill, and was so named by the first Dutch explorers, who arrived in the 1600’s and were of the opinion that the mountain and Signal Hill together resembled a lion in the crouching position. At its ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Long Street
Long Street could be described as the funkiest and loudest street in Cape Town, bustling with markets and boerewors roll stands during the day and hosting parties of all kinds once the sun sets. Once the vintage clothing shops and designers alleys are ...
Museums / National Monuments
Rust en Vreugd
Rust en Vreugd (rest and joy) is an ornate 1778 townhouse on the outer limits of Buitenkant Street (in an area that would have been on the 'outer edge' of Cape Town when it was built), generally considered the best example of 18th century urban ...
Landmarks / Religious
St Martini Evangelical Lutheran Church
Established by German immigrants in 1861, St Martini is the first German Lutheran Synod in South Africa. It was built when the Lutheran Church split and a new church, called St Martini the Evangelical Lutheran Church, was erected in Long Street, where it ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
The Saffron Pear Tree
The over 360 year old sweet saffron pear tree is an old Dutch pear that arrived way back in Van Riebeeck's time. Its Latin name is Pyrus communis, which makes it one of the original varieties of pear. It must be a good variety ...
Landmarks / Entertainment / Shopping
V&A Waterfront
One of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront evokes images of the early activities of the harbour. Much of its charm lies in the fact that this busy commercial harbour is set in the midst of a huge entertainment venue with pubs, ...
... and a little further afield
Landmarks
Adderley Street
Adderley Street, the next street north west, runs parallel to St George’s Mall. It starts at the Foreshore and ends in Government Avenue, an oak-tree lined street, running along the boundary of the Company's Garden. There is a flea market on the Adderley ...
Religious
Al-Azhar Masjied
The Al Azhar Mosque is an Islamic mosque in District Six, Cape Town. It holds the same name as a rather resplendent more-famous mosque in Cairo, Egypt but what it lacks in minarets, it makes up for with position, for the mosque of Cape Town lies ...
Landmarks / Religious
Auwal Masjid
The mosque that stands at the top end of Dorp Street, in amongst the brightly painted houses of the Bo-Kaap (almost diagonally behind the Bo-Kaap Museum), is South Africa’s oldest mosque - established in 1794, during ...
Museums
Bertram House
One of the Iziko stable of museums, Bertram House is the only remaining red brick Georgian style house in Cape Town. Originally built as a residence, the building became a museum when it was restored in 1984. If you are even vaguely interested in vintage ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous / Shopping
Bree Street
Bree Street is the epitome of what Cape Town has to offer, with everything from fine dining to designer bars and organic food restaurants. It is the road's width and extraordinary architecture that has formed the backdrop to the resurgence of interest ...
Landmarks / Mandela Route / Miscellaneous
Cape Town City Hall
On Cape Town's Grand Parade stands an imposing Italian Renaissance-style Edwardian building constructed from honey limestone. Cape Town's City Hall took five years to complete, after the laying of its cornerstone in 1900. Its lower walls and plinths use ...
Airports / Landmarks
Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport is the base from which millions of international travellers begin their exploration of this uniquely beautiful country. It is the second largest airport in South Africa, second only to the OR Tambo International Airport in ...
Entertainment / Shopping
Cape Town Shopping
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 inexpensive and as many of South Africa's most talented ...
Landmarks / Memorials / Miscellaneous / Museums
Cape Town's East City
Cape Town's East City is known, interchangeably, as the East City, the East City Precinct, and the fringe. Others, still, know it as lower Gardens. But this part of the Mother City's central city is in the process of a rebirth. Some have hailed it as a ...
National Monuments
Centre for the Book
The Centre for the Book, as its name suggests, promotes a culture of reading, writing and publishing in local languages. It's the National Library's outreach arm and aims to increase access to books for all. The Centre for the Book lies not far from the ...
Oranjezicht as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Bo Kaap, Cape Town Central, De Waterkant, Devils Peak, District Six, Foreshore, Gardens, Higgovale, Highlands Estate, Kloof Nek, Roggebaai, Salt River, Tamboerskloof, V&A Waterfront, Vredehoek, Walmer Estate, Woodstock, Zonnebloem
Staying Overnight
Villa Bianca
Villa Bianca offers luxury accommodation in Oranjezicht, close to the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. All suites are offered on a bed & breakfast ba...
Four Rosmead
Four Rosmead is situated on the slopes of Table Mountain in the select residential suburb of Oranjezicht in Cape Town. This small boutique hotel ...
Himmelblau
Himmelblau is a boutique bed and breakfast offering accommodation in Oranjezicht, filled with creative character, colourful and stimulating as th...
Mountain Manor Guest House
Mountain Manor Guest House dates back to 1852 and has been carefully restored to it's original splendour. The Manor is located in the shadow of t...
Platteklip Wash House
The Platteklip Wash House offers accommodation where guests can Overnight on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. This historical house from the l...
Buxton Villa
Buxton Villa is a self-catering holiday home in Gardens set in the heart of Cape Town. Dwarfed by the majestic Table Mountain, this stylish yet i...
Redbourne Hilldrop
Set in Oranjezicht on the upper slopes of Table Mountain, Redbourne Hilldrop boasts stunning views of Cape Town and the harbour, as well as the m...
Three Boutique Hotel
The Three is centrally located in the heart of City Bowl on the slopes of Table Mountain. We are located in a lovely quiet are and are just 10 mi...
Esperanza Guest House
Situated on the slopes of Table Mountain, this lovely Victorian mansion offers lovely accommodation in Cape Town in and boasts beautiful views of...
Tom's Guest House
Tom's Guest House is very quietly and centrally located in a small street, just below Table Mountain. You will find the beautifully renovated vil...
Lezard Bleu Guest House
Lezard Bleu Guest House, where Chris and Niki offer accommodation facilities for those who enjoy being spoilt. Situated at the foot of the 1,000 ...
Acorn House
Set on the slopes of Table Mountain, Acorn House is a National Monument (Sir Herbert Baker design) and a haven of serenity offering up-market acc...
Belvedere House
Belvedere House offers upmarket, luxury accommodation in a renovated Victorian home located in Oranjezicht, just over 2km from the centre of Cape...
Abbey Manor
Abbey Manor offers accommodation in a luxury guesthouse set high on the slopes of Table Mountain overlooking Cape Town city. The guesthouse has d...
Cape Riviera Guesthouse
Situated in the picturesque Cape Town suburb of Oranjezicht, you will find Cape Riviera offering accommodation in a luxury guest house, with pano...
The Residence by Atzaro
The Residence by Atzaró is the ultimate in a Cape Town Villa or holiday home, a stylish mountain property, perfect for luxurious holidays with fa...
Glen Haw B1
With a stay at this chic and stylishly decorated Gardens holiday apartment in the city, you will be just a 5-minute drive from Kloof Street and L...
Cactusberry Lodge
With all the charm of an old Victorian townhouse in a quiet residential area but the comforts of today's world - Cactusberry Lodge offers Bed & ...
Rosedene Guest House
Perched high above Table Bay and offering views of the bustling city and harbour lights as well as picture perfect views of the mountain. Minutes...
Floreal House
Sweeping views of Table Mountain, the Harbour and Table Bay grace this friendly lodge where the emphasis is on personalised hospitality. Each of ...
Camissa House Boutique Hotel
An eclectic mix of intimate luxury and inspired design elevates the Camissa House Hotel in Cape Town to an experiential masterpiece. Framed by th...
Welgelegen Boutique Guest House
Welgelegen Boutique Guest House offers accommodation in a tranquil and quiet corner of Oranjezicht in two Victorian houses - just a short walk fr...
Villa Zeezicht
This gracious villa in Upper Gardens, on the slopes of Table Mountain, has splendid views of the bay and mountains from all the rooms. The villa ...
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
The Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel is the epitome of discreet distinction and is well known for its comfortable, luxurious atmosphere. Cape Cadogan ...
Oranjezicht Haven
Discover the epitome of urban tranquillity in the heart of Cape Town at Oranjezicht Haven, an inviting apartment offering accommodation in Oranje...
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