Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Upmarket, social, vibrant, relaxed. Create your own mood & style!!
Open midday to midnight serving global foods for BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER. Offering a selection of local wines, cocktails & craft beers.
Branches in Tokai and Noordhoek
Jakes on the Common
1 Chapmans Peak Drive
NOORDHOEK
021 789 0445
noordhoek@jakes.co.za
Jakes in the Village
Steenberg Village, Steenberg Road,
TOKAI
021 701 3272
tokai@jakes.co.za
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Jakes in the Village
Steenberg Road Upmarket, social, vibrant, relaxed. Create your own mood & style!!
Open midday to midnight serving global foods for BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER. Offering a selection of local wines, cocktails & craft beers.
Branches in Tokai and Noordhoek
Jakes on the Common
1 Chapmans Peak Drive
NOORDHOEK
021 789 0445
noordhoek@jakes.co.za
Jakes in the Village
Steenberg Village, Steenberg Road,
TOKAI
021 701 3272
tokai@jakes.co.za
Vovo Telo Bakery + Cafe - Steenberg
Steenberg RoadNest Deli
Spaanschemat River RoadThe Skotnes Restaurant is the culinary arm of the Norval Foundation. Named after legendary South African artist and teacher Cecil Skotnes, the restaurant is naturally at home in the world of art.
Overlooking the foundation’s serene wetland and innovative Sculpture Garden, the Skotnes seamlessly integrates nature and architecture.
The menu pays homage to classical South African cuisine, while updating its flavours and distilling its ingredients to their simplest possible presentation.
Bookings: 087 654 5902
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The Skotnes Restaurant
4 Steenberg Road The Skotnes Restaurant is the culinary arm of the Norval Foundation. Named after legendary South African artist and teacher Cecil Skotnes, the restaurant is naturally at home in the world of art.
Overlooking the foundation’s serene wetland and innovative Sculpture Garden, the Skotnes seamlessly integrates nature and architecture.
The menu pays homage to classical South African cuisine, while updating its flavours and distilling its ingredients to their simplest possible presentation.
Bookings: 087 654 5902
Kalk Bay is a trendy upcoming area close to the Harbour. We love it here for early breakfast and coffee. Walk the streets of Kalk Bay for some shopping with a difference.
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Lekker Kalk Bay Cape Town South Africa
106 Main RdKalk Bay is a trendy upcoming area close to the Harbour. We love it here for early breakfast and coffee. Walk the streets of Kalk Bay for some shopping with a difference.
After a swim in the Dalebrook tidal pool, walk across the road for some breakfast at the Dalebrook Cafe.
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Dalebrook Cafe
20 Main RdAfter a swim in the Dalebrook tidal pool, walk across the road for some breakfast at the Dalebrook Cafe.
Col'Cacchio - Westlake
Westlake DriveIf you love pizza and pasta, this one is for you!
Literally across the road from our house! Great views and beautiful setting in the vineyards.
An innovative and interactive wine and food destination, the Bistro sits adjacent to Steenberg’s winery, and spills into its surrounding indigenous gardens with a terraced dining area leading to reflective water features, unfurling into views of the magnificent stone mountains and expansive Winelands.
Tel: +27 (0)21 713 2211 | Website: www.steenbergfarm.com | Address: Steenberg Road, Constantia
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Bistro Sixteen82
Steenberg RoadLiterally across the road from our house! Great views and beautiful setting in the vineyards.
An innovative and interactive wine and food destination, the Bistro sits adjacent to Steenberg’s winery, and spills into its surrounding indigenous gardens with a terraced dining area leading to reflective water features, unfurling into views of the magnificent stone mountains and expansive Winelands.
Tel: +27 (0)21 713 2211 | Website: www.steenbergfarm.com | Address: Steenberg Road, Constantia
Great cafe style restaurant located outside the Constantia Shopping Centre - breakfast, lunch and early dinners.
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tashas Constantia
Spaanschemat River RoadGreat cafe style restaurant located outside the Constantia Shopping Centre - breakfast, lunch and early dinners.
Stunning breakfasts and lunches surrounded by beautiful art, located in the Steenberg Shopping Centre, also very close to our home.
Red Cafe
Reddam AvenueStunning breakfasts and lunches surrounded by beautiful art, located in the Steenberg Shopping Centre, also very close to our home.
Just over the mountain, about 15 minutes away from our home. There is a formal restaurant on the farm but on a Thursday evening they do a picnic and market - if the weather is good, definitely go do this! You can also do breakfast at the restaurant.
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Cape Point Vineyards
Silvermine RoadJust over the mountain, about 15 minutes away from our home. There is a formal restaurant on the farm but on a Thursday evening they do a picnic and market - if the weather is good, definitely go do this! You can also do breakfast at the restaurant.
Beautifully decorated restaurant, great quality food cooked by Quentin. It is located in Hout bay, about a 15 minute drive from our home - just below Constantia Nek.
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Quentin at Oakhurst
3 Dorman WayBeautifully decorated restaurant, great quality food cooked by Quentin. It is located in Hout bay, about a 15 minute drive from our home - just below Constantia Nek.
Constantia Glen
Constantia Main RoadA must!!! Beautiful views, located within the vineyards!
Located next to Constantia Glen, upmarket restaurant in a beautiful setting. You need to book well in advance.....
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Chefs Warehouse At Beau Constantia
Constantia NeckLocated next to Constantia Glen, upmarket restaurant in a beautiful setting. You need to book well in advance.....
If you go shopping at the V&A Waterfront be sure to have lunch or dinner at this restaurant. You can't book and they run a queue in the evening from around 18h00. Great sushi and seafood.
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Willoughby & Co
19 Dock RdIf you go shopping at the V&A Waterfront be sure to have lunch or dinner at this restaurant. You can't book and they run a queue in the evening from around 18h00. Great sushi and seafood.
Just over the mountain in the same direction as Cape Point Vineyards. Casual restaurant with live music some nights - booking essential.
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Cafe Roux - Noordhoek
Chapmans Peak DrJust over the mountain in the same direction as Cape Point Vineyards. Casual restaurant with live music some nights - booking essential.
Located in Constantia on the Groot Constantia Wine Farm. Stunning for breakfast or lunch on a nice day. Sit outside amongst the oak trees surrounded by vineyards.
Jonkershuis Constantia is nestled in the historic core of the Groot Constantia Wine Estate next to the historic Manor House and overlooking the False Bay Coastline through vineyards and beautiful old oak trees.
Tel: +27 (0)21 794 6255 | Website: www.jonkershuisconstantia.co.za | Address: Groot Constantia Road, Constantia
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Jonkershuis Restaurant South Africa
Groot Constantia RoadLocated in Constantia on the Groot Constantia Wine Farm. Stunning for breakfast or lunch on a nice day. Sit outside amongst the oak trees surrounded by vineyards.
Jonkershuis Constantia is nestled in the historic core of the Groot Constantia Wine Estate next to the historic Manor House and overlooking the False Bay Coastline through vineyards and beautiful old oak trees.
Tel: +27 (0)21 794 6255 | Website: www.jonkershuisconstantia.co.za | Address: Groot Constantia Road, Constantia
Beautifully presented food in a casual environment.
Tel: +27 (0)21 202 3304 | Website: www.foxcroft.co.za | Address: Shop 8/9 High Constantia Center, Constantia
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Foxcroft
Beautifully presented food in a casual environment.
Tel: +27 (0)21 202 3304 | Website: www.foxcroft.co.za | Address: Shop 8/9 High Constantia Center, Constantia
A market in very close proximity to our home, a variety of of food vendors, seating inside and outside. Very relaxed, family atmosphere. Lovely if the weather is great! Only operates on a Friday night
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Chilled Market at the Range
Orpen RoadA market in very close proximity to our home, a variety of of food vendors, seating inside and outside. Very relaxed, family atmosphere. Lovely if the weather is great! Only operates on a Friday night
About 50 minutes from our house, an outing for the day. Explore Spier wine farm, have lunch here at a variety of restaurants or picnic in their beautiful gardens. Stellenbosch offers loads of wine farms to visit.
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Spier Hotel
R310 Baden Powell DrAbout 50 minutes from our house, an outing for the day. Explore Spier wine farm, have lunch here at a variety of restaurants or picnic in their beautiful gardens. Stellenbosch offers loads of wine farms to visit.
This hotel is beautifully located in Camps bay overlooking the ocean. Divine place to spoil yourself with a buffet breakfast followed up a drive through Camps Bay and Clifton.
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12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
Victoria RoadThis hotel is beautifully located in Camps bay overlooking the ocean. Divine place to spoil yourself with a buffet breakfast followed up a drive through Camps Bay and Clifton.
Steenberg golf club which is across the road from our home serves a delicious breakfast and lunch. They have a stunning patio which overlooks the 18th green. A must on a wind free sunny day.
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Steenberg Golf Club
11111 Tokai RdSteenberg golf club which is across the road from our home serves a delicious breakfast and lunch. They have a stunning patio which overlooks the 18th green. A must on a wind free sunny day.
Greenhouse is the flagship restaurant of The Collection by Liz McGrath, and a celebration of local flavours fashioned into an exquisite experience by the genius of the culinary team working here.
Tel: +27 (0)21 795 6226 | Website: www.greenhouserestaurant.co.za | Address: 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia
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Greenhouse, Constantia
93 Brommersvlei RdGreenhouse is the flagship restaurant of The Collection by Liz McGrath, and a celebration of local flavours fashioned into an exquisite experience by the genius of the culinary team working here.
Tel: +27 (0)21 795 6226 | Website: www.greenhouserestaurant.co.za | Address: 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia
The Brasserie food style is European with a comfort food influence. Expect some French classics such as fillet au poivre, Caesr salad and an all-time favourite, crème brulee, some Italian specials such as hand cut carpaccio, homemade spaghetti carbonara & salt n pepper squid.
A stones throw away from our home!
Tel: +27 (0)21 712 1363 | Website: www.brasseriect.co.za | Address: Shop 1 Forest Glade House, Tokai
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The Brasserie
Tokai RoadThe Brasserie food style is European with a comfort food influence. Expect some French classics such as fillet au poivre, Caesr salad and an all-time favourite, crème brulee, some Italian specials such as hand cut carpaccio, homemade spaghetti carbonara & salt n pepper squid.
A stones throw away from our home!
Tel: +27 (0)21 712 1363 | Website: www.brasseriect.co.za | Address: Shop 1 Forest Glade House, Tokai
One of our favorite restaurants, close to home and delicious food! Learn the history of Catharina, the first lady to own land in South Africa, she founded Steenberg in the 17th Century.
Tel: +27 (0)21 713 7178 | Website: www.steenbergfarm.com | Address: Steenberg Road, Constantia
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Catharina's Restaurant
Steenberg RoadOne of our favorite restaurants, close to home and delicious food! Learn the history of Catharina, the first lady to own land in South Africa, she founded Steenberg in the 17th Century.
Tel: +27 (0)21 713 7178 | Website: www.steenbergfarm.com | Address: Steenberg Road, Constantia
La Colombe is consistently receiving world-wide acclaim and is positioned amongst the top restaurants in the world. A striving culinary perfection combined with industry leading service has garnered them the 2016 EAT OUT Nespresso Service Excellence Award with Scot Kirton, chef proprietor, named as the 2015 EAT OUT San Pellegrino Chef of the Year.
Tel: +27 (0)21 794 2390 | Website: www.lacolombe.com | Address: Silvermist Vineyards, Constantia Nek
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La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadLa Colombe is consistently receiving world-wide acclaim and is positioned amongst the top restaurants in the world. A striving culinary perfection combined with industry leading service has garnered them the 2016 EAT OUT Nespresso Service Excellence Award with Scot Kirton, chef proprietor, named as the 2015 EAT OUT San Pellegrino Chef of the Year.
Tel: +27 (0)21 794 2390 | Website: www.lacolombe.com | Address: Silvermist Vineyards, Constantia Nek
The Restaurant is situated in one of Buitenverwachting’s original thatch buildings and forms part of the historic complex of the wine estate. A wine library was added to the restaurant, allowing guests to sample vintage wines as well as wines from a limited range only available from the estate. The courtyard with established stinkwood trees and a traditional Cape Fish Pond connects the restaurant with the popular Coffee Bloc and Gin / Spirits Bar.
Tel: +27 (0)21 794 3522 | Website: www.buitenverwachting.com | Address: Klein Constantia Road, Constantia
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Buitenverwachting
Klein Constantia RoadThe Restaurant is situated in one of Buitenverwachting’s original thatch buildings and forms part of the historic complex of the wine estate. A wine library was added to the restaurant, allowing guests to sample vintage wines as well as wines from a limited range only available from the estate. The courtyard with established stinkwood trees and a traditional Cape Fish Pond connects the restaurant with the popular Coffee Bloc and Gin / Spirits Bar.
Tel: +27 (0)21 794 3522 | Website: www.buitenverwachting.com | Address: Klein Constantia Road, Constantia
Baía specializes in the finest seafood from around southern Africa, the finest poultry, beef and venison and a renowned wine-list with rare Cape Wines.
Set in a prime spot at the Victoria Wharf, Baía (pronounced Ba-hia and meaning the Bay) enjoys spectacular panoramic harbour and ocean views. It has a cocktail bar, interior dining areas and covered outside dining areas spread across four terraces.
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Baia
19 Breakwater BlvdBaía specializes in the finest seafood from around southern Africa, the finest poultry, beef and venison and a renowned wine-list with rare Cape Wines.
Set in a prime spot at the Victoria Wharf, Baía (pronounced Ba-hia and meaning the Bay) enjoys spectacular panoramic harbour and ocean views. It has a cocktail bar, interior dining areas and covered outside dining areas spread across four terraces.
Arts & Culture
Norval Foundation
4 Steenberg RdThe Springbok Experience Rugby Museum
Portswood RoadZeitz Museum ng Sining ng Kasalukuyang Panahon ng Aprika
South Arm RoadDistrict Six is one of Cape Town most notorious neighborhoods and one of the areas of the city that suffered the most during apartheid. The District Six Museum is an emotional tribute to those who were forcibly removed from their homes in District Six, as well as offering important insight into the apartheid regime.
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Museo ng Distrito Anim
25A Buitenkant StDistrict Six is one of Cape Town most notorious neighborhoods and one of the areas of the city that suffered the most during apartheid. The District Six Museum is an emotional tribute to those who were forcibly removed from their homes in District Six, as well as offering important insight into the apartheid regime.
Essentials
Woolworths Steenberg Village
Reddam AvenueUpmarket food and clothing chain
Pick n Pay
Mainstream AvenueWoolworths Constantia Village
Constantia Main RoadOur local pharmacy, if you need assistance ask for Redaa who owns it - very knowledgable and will assist you with pleasure. Located in the Steenberg Village, 5 minutes from our home.
Reddam Pharmacy
Our local pharmacy, if you need assistance ask for Redaa who owns it - very knowledgable and will assist you with pleasure. Located in the Steenberg Village, 5 minutes from our home.
About 15 minutes away. Has a 24 hour emergency facility.
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Mediclinic Constantiaberg
Burnham RoadAbout 15 minutes away. Has a 24 hour emergency facility.
Offers a variety of doctors as well as a dentist. No emergency facilities so is closed after hours.
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Medicross Tokai
Offers a variety of doctors as well as a dentist. No emergency facilities so is closed after hours.
Melomed Tokai Private Hospital
Keysers RoadIn very close proximity to our home.
Dr Wegner is our house doctor. He lives in Silvertree Estate and his practice is about 10 minutes down the road. Please use him if you need to see a doctor. After hours your can contact Melomed Emergency rooms or Constantiaberg Hospital.
Telephone Number: 021-7129367
Dr HP Wegner
3 Susan WayDr Wegner is our house doctor. He lives in Silvertree Estate and his practice is about 10 minutes down the road. Please use him if you need to see a doctor. After hours your can contact Melomed Emergency rooms or Constantiaberg Hospital.
Telephone Number: 021-7129367
Should you need a Physiotherapist to help with any muscular injuries whilst on holiday please contact Beyond Performance just down the road from our home. You can also book sports massages at this practice.
Beyond Performance - Sports Injury Centre
Tokai RoadShould you need a Physiotherapist to help with any muscular injuries whilst on holiday please contact Beyond Performance just down the road from our home. You can also book sports massages at this practice.
Shopping
You can purchase groceries and clothing from this branch of Woolworths. Located in the Blue Route shopping mall.......not a great mall but the Woolworths is big and has a good variety.
Woolworths Blue Route
16 Tokai RdYou can purchase groceries and clothing from this branch of Woolworths. Located in the Blue Route shopping mall.......not a great mall but the Woolworths is big and has a good variety.
About a 20 minute drive from our home. Great mall with some good shops.
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Cavendish Square
1 Dreyer StAbout a 20 minute drive from our home. Great mall with some good shops.
My favorite place to shop for something special....great shops and a huge variety of restaurants
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdMy favorite place to shop for something special....great shops and a huge variety of restaurants
Largest shopping centre in Cape Town! Its about a 45 minute drive from our home, depending on traffic. Its huge with plenty of shops. You can easily get lost!!!!
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Century City
Largest shopping centre in Cape Town! Its about a 45 minute drive from our home, depending on traffic. Its huge with plenty of shops. You can easily get lost!!!!
Parks & Nature
Stunning dam where you can swim in mountain water. Go on the weekends when it is busy. Not good to go to alone.....You will need to pay an entrance fee to Cape Nature before entering.
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Silvermine Dam
Stunning dam where you can swim in mountain water. Go on the weekends when it is busy. Not good to go to alone.....You will need to pay an entrance fee to Cape Nature before entering.
Cape Point
Absolutely stunning to walk through these gardens. You can have lunch there - normally quiet busy so try get there early. Look out for their live concerts they have on a Sunday evening.
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Kirstenbosch Pambansang Hardin ng Botany
Rhodes DriveAbsolutely stunning to walk through these gardens. You can have lunch there - normally quiet busy so try get there early. Look out for their live concerts they have on a Sunday evening.
Aquila Private Game Reserve, offering big 5 safaris two hours from Cape Town, makes it easy for you no matter what your time constraints they offer half day, full day and overnight safari package options.
Telephone: +27 (0) 21 430 7260
Email: res@aquilasafari.com
Aquila Safari Head Office
2 Main RdAquila Private Game Reserve, offering big 5 safaris two hours from Cape Town, makes it easy for you no matter what your time constraints they offer half day, full day and overnight safari package options.
Telephone: +27 (0) 21 430 7260
Email: res@aquilasafari.com
Beautiful sunrise or sunset....remember to not hike alone, always go in a group or guided tour.
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The Fireman's Arms
Mechau StreetBeautiful sunrise or sunset....remember to not hike alone, always go in a group or guided tour.
Sightseeing
Take a trip up the cable car to view Cape Town from Table Mountain. It won't operate on very windy or overcast days, so best to call before you drive through. Its about a 25 minute drive dependent on traffic from our home.
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Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
Take a trip up the cable car to view Cape Town from Table Mountain. It won't operate on very windy or overcast days, so best to call before you drive through. Its about a 25 minute drive dependent on traffic from our home.
Great beach to go to early - loads of surfers and fun restaurants. Gets really busy on the weekends, so get there early.
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Muizenberg Beach Club
165 Main RdGreat beach to go to early - loads of surfers and fun restaurants. Gets really busy on the weekends, so get there early.
Explore the Island that Nelson Mandela when to prison on. The boats leave from the V&A Waterfront to the Island - its a guided tour. I would recommend it....booking essential
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Robben Island
Explore the Island that Nelson Mandela when to prison on. The boats leave from the V&A Waterfront to the Island - its a guided tour. I would recommend it....booking essential
Also located at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Towns best aquarium. Well worth a visit!
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Dalawang Aquarium ng Karagatan
Dock RoadAlso located at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Towns best aquarium. Well worth a visit!
City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour of Cape Town in an open-top, double-decker bus.
Set your own itinerary and explore Cape Town at your own pace with two route choices.
Full commentary provided as you see the city's top attractions
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City Sightseeing Bus Stop
69 Victoria RdCity Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour of Cape Town in an open-top, double-decker bus.
Set your own itinerary and explore Cape Town at your own pace with two route choices.
Full commentary provided as you see the city's top attractions
Take a swim in this beautiful tidal pool in Kalk Bay! One of our favorite things to do before starting the day!
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Dalebrook Tidal Pool
Dalebrook RoadTake a swim in this beautiful tidal pool in Kalk Bay! One of our favorite things to do before starting the day!
Also known as "Chappies" - it is an exhilarating nine kilometre road cut into the mountainside with sheer cliffs dropping into the sea. The route snakes its way between Hout Bay and Noordhoek along the rocky Atlantic Coast. Close to the most south-western tip of South Africa, it is one of the most magnificent ocean drives on the planet. The road is tolled so remember to bring some money with you if you drive this route!
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Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrAlso known as "Chappies" - it is an exhilarating nine kilometre road cut into the mountainside with sheer cliffs dropping into the sea. The route snakes its way between Hout Bay and Noordhoek along the rocky Atlantic Coast. Close to the most south-western tip of South Africa, it is one of the most magnificent ocean drives on the planet. The road is tolled so remember to bring some money with you if you drive this route!
Entertainment & Activities
These concerts are held in the beautiful botanical gardens, about a 15 minute drive from our house. They generally run from November to end of March. Booking is essential.
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Kirstenbosch Gardens Concert Stage
Rhodes DriveThese concerts are held in the beautiful botanical gardens, about a 15 minute drive from our house. They generally run from November to end of March. Booking is essential.