Fiona's Guidebook for Cape Town and surrounds
Wine farm - Franschhoek
If you heading to the winelands of Franschoek and Stellenbsoch, Boschendal is a one stop shop. One of the oldest wine estates with stunning heritage buildings, wine tasting, lovely gardens, walking, mountain biking, deli, picnic, fine dining restaurant options and a variety of accommodation.
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Boschendal Wine Estate
If you heading to the winelands of Franschoek and Stellenbsoch, Boschendal is a one stop shop. One of the oldest wine estates with stunning heritage buildings, wine tasting, lovely gardens, walking, mountain biking, deli, picnic, fine dining restaurant options and a variety of accommodation.
Sightseeing
Visting the iconic table mountain is a must. Table Mountain is famous for its extra-ordinary floral biodiversity, mainly fynbos. Table Mountain alone has over 1500 species of plants, roughly the same number as are found throughout the British Isles. Table Mountain National Park is the richest corner of the Cape Floristic Region and the richest single floristic area in the world. Take the cable way to the top of the mountain in under 10 minutes and enjoy 360 degree views of the city or alternatively hike up Platteklip Gorge, up the front of the mountain in about 1 and half hours and take the cable car down. It is advisable to prebook your tickets during busy times so that you can go straight to the cable car and bypass the ticket queue.
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Bundok ng Mesa
Visting the iconic table mountain is a must. Table Mountain is famous for its extra-ordinary floral biodiversity, mainly fynbos. Table Mountain alone has over 1500 species of plants, roughly the same number as are found throughout the British Isles. Table Mountain National Park is the richest corner of the Cape Floristic Region and the richest single floristic area in the world. Take the cable way to the top of the mountain in under 10 minutes and enjoy 360 degree views of the city or alternatively hike up Platteklip Gorge, up the front of the mountain in about 1 and half hours and take the cable car down. It is advisable to prebook your tickets during busy times so that you can go straight to the cable car and bypass the ticket queue.
The Waterfront is only a 3 minute drive from us or a lovely flat walk along the promenade (approx 25min). Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments in the residential marina.
(Highlights: The Aquarium, Robben Island, Big Wheel, Time Out Market, Cinema, Boat Rides, Restaurants, and LOTS of shopping!)
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe Waterfront is only a 3 minute drive from us or a lovely flat walk along the promenade (approx 25min). Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments in the residential marina.
(Highlights: The Aquarium, Robben Island, Big Wheel, Time Out Market, Cinema, Boat Rides, Restaurants, and LOTS of shopping!)
This is often mistaken for the Southern Tip of Africa, which is actually in Cape Agulhas. Never the less a day trip of the peninsula including Cape Point is highly recommended.
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Cape Point
This is often mistaken for the Southern Tip of Africa, which is actually in Cape Agulhas. Never the less a day trip of the peninsula including Cape Point is highly recommended.
For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here that rulers sent those they regarded as political troublemakers, social outcasts and the unwanted of society. During the apartheid years Robben Island became internationally known for its institutional brutality. The duty of those who ran the Island and its prison was to isolate opponents of apartheid and to crush their morale. Some freedom fighters spent more than a quarter of a century in prison for their beliefs, the most famous of which was Nelson Mandela. The 3 hour tour includes a boat trip to Robben Island, followed by a commentated bus tour of the island and ends off with a tour inside the prison by one of the ex-political prisoners.
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Robben Island Museum
For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here that rulers sent those they regarded as political troublemakers, social outcasts and the unwanted of society. During the apartheid years Robben Island became internationally known for its institutional brutality. The duty of those who ran the Island and its prison was to isolate opponents of apartheid and to crush their morale. Some freedom fighters spent more than a quarter of a century in prison for their beliefs, the most famous of which was Nelson Mandela. The 3 hour tour includes a boat trip to Robben Island, followed by a commentated bus tour of the island and ends off with a tour inside the prison by one of the ex-political prisoners.
The southern tip of the African continent is the meeting place of two mighty and bountiful oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. The Two Oceans Aquarium on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, seals, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular underwater nature reserve.
(Highlights: Shark Diving, Kids Activities, Café, Conservation Projects)
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Dalawang Aquarium ng Karagatan
Dock RoadThe southern tip of the African continent is the meeting place of two mighty and bountiful oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. The Two Oceans Aquarium on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, seals, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular underwater nature reserve.
(Highlights: Shark Diving, Kids Activities, Café, Conservation Projects)
The Red Topless bus Tours is the best way to discover many of the great sites of Cape Town in this relaxed way. Break your tour at any of the Explorer stops & continue later. Headphones are provided and commentary is conducted in most languages. There are 2 routes available. One tour includes the Waterfront, city centre in detail, Table Mountain for a panoramic view and includes a coastal drive back through Camps Bay: the other is longer via Kirstenbosch and Hout Bay. This is a "Hop on, Hop off" service, which allows you to use this tour as a convenient way to access all major highlights in Cape Town (including a visit to Camps Bay beach) during the day. Tickets can be purchased on the bus. The closest stop is on Mouille Point Beach Road.
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StThe Red Topless bus Tours is the best way to discover many of the great sites of Cape Town in this relaxed way. Break your tour at any of the Explorer stops & continue later. Headphones are provided and commentary is conducted in most languages. There are 2 routes available. One tour includes the Waterfront, city centre in detail, Table Mountain for a panoramic view and includes a coastal drive back through Camps Bay: the other is longer via Kirstenbosch and Hout Bay. This is a "Hop on, Hop off" service, which allows you to use this tour as a convenient way to access all major highlights in Cape Town (including a visit to Camps Bay beach) during the day. Tickets can be purchased on the bus. The closest stop is on Mouille Point Beach Road.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African plants. The estate covers 528 hectares and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The cultivated garden (36 hectares) displays collections of South African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region of the country. It was founded in 1913.
(Highlights: Diverse fauna and flora, great walks, art, tea garden and restaurant)
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Kirstenbosch Pambansang Hardin ng Botany
Rhodes DriveKirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African plants. The estate covers 528 hectares and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The cultivated garden (36 hectares) displays collections of South African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region of the country. It was founded in 1913.
(Highlights: Diverse fauna and flora, great walks, art, tea garden and restaurant)
In Hout Bay . World of Birds is the largest bird park and sanctuary in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the World. Over 3000 birds (and small animals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented in more than 100 spacious landscaped walk through aviaries, allowing you the most intimate closeness with nature.
(Highlights: Birds, monkeys, tea garden, other reptiles and mammals)
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Mundo ng mga Ibon Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park
Valley RoadIn Hout Bay . World of Birds is the largest bird park and sanctuary in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the World. Over 3000 birds (and small animals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented in more than 100 spacious landscaped walk through aviaries, allowing you the most intimate closeness with nature.
(Highlights: Birds, monkeys, tea garden, other reptiles and mammals)
Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and there is also a new information centre. Children will love the penguins and their antics and Boulders Beach is also worth a stop for safe and enjoyable swimming.
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Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadBoulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and there is also a new information centre. Children will love the penguins and their antics and Boulders Beach is also worth a stop for safe and enjoyable swimming.
The Table Mountain National Park encompasses the incredibly scenic Table Mountain Chain stretching from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point in the south and the seas and coastline of the peninsula. The narrow finger of land with its beautiful valleys, bays and beaches is surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the warmer waters of False Bay and has within its boundaries two world-renowned landmarks - majestic Table Mountain and the legendary Cape of Good Hope “Where the 2 Oceans Meet”.
(Highlights: Beautiful Coastlines, Shipwrecks, Old Lighthouse, Tram to top of point, fauna and Flora, animals)
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Kabo ng Mabuting Pag-asa
The Table Mountain National Park encompasses the incredibly scenic Table Mountain Chain stretching from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point in the south and the seas and coastline of the peninsula. The narrow finger of land with its beautiful valleys, bays and beaches is surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the warmer waters of False Bay and has within its boundaries two world-renowned landmarks - majestic Table Mountain and the legendary Cape of Good Hope “Where the 2 Oceans Meet”.
(Highlights: Beautiful Coastlines, Shipwrecks, Old Lighthouse, Tram to top of point, fauna and Flora, animals)
Chapman’s Peak Drive between Noordhoek and Hout Bay on the Atlantic Coast on the south-western tip of South Africa is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. The 9 km route with its 114 curves skirts Chapman’s Peak, the 593 m southerly extension of Constantia Berg and follows the rocky coastline to unfold stunning views in both directions
(Highlights: Beautiful Coastlines, Picnic, photography, whale watching, hiking)
Chapmans Peak Dr, Outside, Cape Town, Timog Africa
Chapman’s Peak Drive between Noordhoek and Hout Bay on the Atlantic Coast on the south-western tip of South Africa is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. The 9 km route with its 114 curves skirts Chapman’s Peak, the 593 m southerly extension of Constantia Berg and follows the rocky coastline to unfold stunning views in both directions
(Highlights: Beautiful Coastlines, Picnic, photography, whale watching, hiking)
Located en-route to Cape Point, Imhoff farm is the perfect place to stop and explore, especially for families. The farm offers a number of curios and exciting shops, as well as camel rides, horse rides and a snake and reptile park for the kids to enjoy. Be sure to grab a bite to eat at the restaurants and cafes.
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Imhoff Farm
Kommetjie RoadLocated en-route to Cape Point, Imhoff farm is the perfect place to stop and explore, especially for families. The farm offers a number of curios and exciting shops, as well as camel rides, horse rides and a snake and reptile park for the kids to enjoy. Be sure to grab a bite to eat at the restaurants and cafes.
The Cape Point Ostrich Farm offers guided tours to familiarise you with the life cycle of the ostrich. Enjoy ostrich specialties at the scenic tea garden or purchase a wide range of ostrich products, available from the shop.
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Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Plateau RoadThe Cape Point Ostrich Farm offers guided tours to familiarise you with the life cycle of the ostrich. Enjoy ostrich specialties at the scenic tea garden or purchase a wide range of ostrich products, available from the shop.
Food Scene very close to us
This stylish guest house is just across the road from us and serves well priced breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed setting with indoor and outdoor seating available.
The Eatery at Antrim House
This stylish guest house is just across the road from us and serves well priced breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed setting with indoor and outdoor seating available.
Great steak house with a wide menu, well supported by the locals. They also allow you to bring your own wine with no corkage.
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The Hussar Grill Mouille Point
163 Beach RoadGreat steak house with a wide menu, well supported by the locals. They also allow you to bring your own wine with no corkage.
Popular Steak house with an excellent wine list. You can go up to the meat counter and select your steak from the specialty cuts.
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The Butcher Shop & Grill
125 Beach RdPopular Steak house with an excellent wine list. You can go up to the meat counter and select your steak from the specialty cuts.
Lovely cafe with simple every day meals. Well supported by locals.
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Mano's
39 Main RdLovely cafe with simple every day meals. Well supported by locals.
Caramba!
Main RoadFantastic little local Portuguese. Indoor and outdoor seating. Love the peri-peri chicken.
Fantastic Deli with amazing selection of local and international food. Great ready made meals, good coffee. Open from early until 8pm.
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Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdFantastic Deli with amazing selection of local and international food. Great ready made meals, good coffee. Open from early until 8pm.
Hudsons - The Burger Joint (Green Point)
Main RoadCasual burger joint
Great setting overlooking the harbour. Best for seafood and sushi but there are other items on the menu for non fish eaters.
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Harbour House - V&A Waterfront
Dock RoadGreat setting overlooking the harbour. Best for seafood and sushi but there are other items on the menu for non fish eaters.
A bit of a tourist trap but this is one of very few beachside restaurants and still worth a visit on a lovely day.
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Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardA bit of a tourist trap but this is one of very few beachside restaurants and still worth a visit on a lovely day.
Best sushi in Cape Town and a great selection of seafood. Not the most fantastic setting as in the middle of a shopping center.
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Willoughby & Co
19 Dock RdBest sushi in Cape Town and a great selection of seafood. Not the most fantastic setting as in the middle of a shopping center.
Food Scene - child friendly
Where the locals hang out in Camps Bay! Set back from the noise of the main road, overlooking the soccer field with views of the ocean. Great prices and friendly service. Kids can play on the jungle gym or Astro field while you eating.
Camps Bay Social Club
Where the locals hang out in Camps Bay! Set back from the noise of the main road, overlooking the soccer field with views of the ocean. Great prices and friendly service. Kids can play on the jungle gym or Astro field while you eating.
Family restaurant with an indoor play area. Wide menu with special kiddies options
Seven Spur Steak Ranch
11 Arthurs RdFamily restaurant with an indoor play area. Wide menu with special kiddies options
Kids can make their own pizza and cookies in the back kitchen while you eat. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Cafè Paradiso
110 Kloof StKids can make their own pizza and cookies in the back kitchen while you eat. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Fun for the whole family to get creative. Paint and decorate a clay item while you eat. Great outdoor play area aswell.
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Clay Cafe Hout Bay
Main RoadFun for the whole family to get creative. Paint and decorate a clay item while you eat. Great outdoor play area aswell.
Overlooking the beach with an enclosed sand play area. Wide range of menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar
1 Beach CresOverlooking the beach with an enclosed sand play area. Wide range of menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Food Scene a bit further away
Stunning setting overlooking the harbour and the sea. Serving mainly fish and seafood.
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Live Bait Kalk Bay
Main RoadStunning setting overlooking the harbour and the sea. Serving mainly fish and seafood.
Superb food served as a set menu in tapas style to share. Great wines and cocktails.
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Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main RdSuperb food served as a set menu in tapas style to share. Great wines and cocktails.
Everything on this farm oozes style and its worth wandering around the various shops and tasting venues before having a meal at Babel or the more casual Green House.
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Babylonstoren
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadEverything on this farm oozes style and its worth wandering around the various shops and tasting venues before having a meal at Babel or the more casual Green House.
If you are doing a Peninsula tour this is a great option for lunch. Delicious innovative cooking. Its not a family restaurant but it does open on to a playground if you are travelling with kids.
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The Foodbarn Restaurant
Village LaneIf you are doing a Peninsula tour this is a great option for lunch. Delicious innovative cooking. Its not a family restaurant but it does open on to a playground if you are travelling with kids.
Food scene
My favorite fine dining restaurant. Always in the top 10 in South Africa and now also in the top 50 in the world. Set menu combining local and Asian flavours.
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Fyn Restaurant
37 Parliament StMy favorite fine dining restaurant. Always in the top 10 in South Africa and now also in the top 50 in the world. Set menu combining local and Asian flavours.
Great Italian that has been serving consistently good food for years. (Its not a pizzeria)
Il Leone Italian Restaurant & Bar
Great Italian that has been serving consistently good food for years. (Its not a pizzeria)