Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront,
Dock Rd 021 418 3823
The Two Oceans aquarium is unique in that all the exhibits are based
on marine life in the 2 oceans around South Africa as well as local
sea conditions. More than 3000 live specimens can be seen here including
sharks, penguins, jellies & seals. There are also many unusual
activities offered both for kids and adults. Opening hours from
09h30 - 18h00
Cape Peninsula Park - A scenic
drive around the Cape Peninsula National Park Tel: 021 780 9204
One of the most spectacular drives in the world is the drive from
Cape Town around the Peninsula along the False Bay coastline via
Cape Point. Return back along the Atlantic coast via Hout Bay and
Sea Point.
Castle of Good Hope - Between
Strand & Darling St next to the Station Tel: 021 469 1249
Built by the VOC , the oldest building in South Africa was used
to protect the refreshment station for the lucrative trade route
between Europe and Asia from pirates and competitors.
Century City - Sable Rd exit
from N1 or off Bosmansdam Rd 021 555 4444
Shopping and leisure centre. Canal Walk - 380+ shops, 40 restaurants,
20 cinemas, the MTN sciencentre. Ratanga Junction - a theme park
with over 30 rides from the awesome Cobra & Tarantula to gentle
rides for kids. Intaka Island - a 16ha conservation wetland. Dockside
- a mega nightclub and entertainment centre. All linked by a canal
system ideal for boating.
Company's Garden City Centre,
top end of Adderley St 021 400 2521
This was established in 1692 to provide fresh fruit & vegetables
for the seamen sailing from Holland to Indonesia. The Garden is
now homw to many important buildings such as Parliament, St George's
Cathedral, SA National Gallery, SA Museum, Jewish Museum, Slave
Lodge and UCT's city campus.
Grand West Casino - On the
N7 (Vanguard Drive) between the N1 & N2 021 505 7777
Cape Town's inner City casino boasting 1750 slots, 66 tables, dream
machine & salon prive.
Kirstenbosch - On the M63 (Rhodes
Drive off the M3) 021 799 8899
The Garden consists of 60 ha of cultivated land which is dedicated
to indigenous flora and covers the SE slopes of Table Mountain -
60 hectares of which is cultivated, the remaining 470 hectares is
covered by indigenous forest and mountain fynbos.
Natural Environment
The Cape's spectacular fauna & flora are a nature lover's dream
- Fauna includes Whales, Penguins, Seals, Antelope, Baboons and
a wealth of Birds and Fish. It's Flora consists of 7000 plant species
- a vast plant kingdom.
Robben Island - middle of Table
Bay - ferries leaves from V&A 21 419 1300
Formerly a prison, leper colony and long time home to Nelson Mandela
and many other political prisoners of the SA Apartheid Government,
Robben Island is a now a World Heritage Site - the most important
heritage site in South Africa.
Table Mountain Cableway - Table
Mountain Rd off Kloof Nek 021 424 8181
Drink in the magnificent views of Cape Town & the Peninsula
from Table Mountain's summit. The Cable car's rotating floor ensures
all visitors have a 360 degree view all the way to the top. Paved
walkways and viewsites on the top of Table Mountain allow for safe
and easy viewing. Refreshments are available in the restaurant.
Township Tours Arrangements
can be made through Cape Town Tourism 021 426 4260
Meet, talk and be entertained by friendly township people, experience
a lifestyle and culture totally different from one's own. Meet crafts-people,
micro-entrepreneurs, shebeen owners, herbalists, housewives and
children. Possibly your most memorable day in Cape Town.
V&A Waterfront - In the
Victoria & Alfred Basins of the original Cape Town harbour 021
408 7600
Shop and eat in Cape Town V&A Waterfront shopping centre which
is a vibrant mix of shopping, food and entertainment. This is also
essentially a working harbour.
Winelands - Constantia, Durbanville,
Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, 021 426 4260
Taste and experience the famous South African wines from a wide
selection of estates where excellent wine, splendid ambiance, beautiful
setting and friendly hospitality may be experienced. Most wine estates
are open Monday to Friday 09h00 - 17h00 and Saturday 09h00 - 12h00.
The estates listed for Franschhoek, Paarl & Stellenbosch are
open on Sundays, but some only in season. Safest to phone to check
and book.
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