Guidebook for Cape Town

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Guidebook for Cape Town

Sightseeing

Most spectacular views of sunsets and picnic and sundowner spots
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Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak Dr
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Most spectacular views of sunsets and picnic and sundowner spots

Parks & Nature

Beautiful indigenous plants
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive
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Beautiful indigenous plants
This bird park has the largest collection in Africa
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World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park
Valley Road
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This bird park has the largest collection in Africa
A beautiful secluded beach with no commercial outlets. It has spectacular sunsets so very good for picnics and romantic sundowners. Get there early as parking is quite limited.
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Llandudno Beach
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A beautiful secluded beach with no commercial outlets. It has spectacular sunsets so very good for picnics and romantic sundowners. Get there early as parking is quite limited.
A beautiful beach that is not windy! it is great to walk from 1st to fourth beach- early morning is best before the crowds arrive. The water is chilly, but great for walking and sunbathing. why not then have a quick breakfast or brunch in Camp's Bay
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Clifton 2nd Beach
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A beautiful beach that is not windy! it is great to walk from 1st to fourth beach- early morning is best before the crowds arrive. The water is chilly, but great for walking and sunbathing. why not then have a quick breakfast or brunch in Camp's Bay
Another great boat trip to Seal Island. The trip costs R75 and is about 40-45mins. Go in the morning for the best photography!
Circe Launches
Another great boat trip to Seal Island. The trip costs R75 and is about 40-45mins. Go in the morning for the best photography!
For spectacular panoramic views, this is a must. Steep paths take you up to spectacular viewing points and the lighthouse. For those who do not like climbing, the Flying Dutchman funicular will take you to the top for an additional cost. The entrance fee is R145. It is best to pay cash as it is difficult to process credit cards as reception is problematic.
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Cape Point
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For spectacular panoramic views, this is a must. Steep paths take you up to spectacular viewing points and the lighthouse. For those who do not like climbing, the Flying Dutchman funicular will take you to the top for an additional cost. The entrance fee is R145. It is best to pay cash as it is difficult to process credit cards as reception is problematic.
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Cape Point
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Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
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Signal Hill
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Bakoven Beach
12 Kreef Lane
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Oudekraal Beach
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Vlakkenberg Hiking Trail
47 Price Dr
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Llandudno Beach
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Chapmans Peak Hiking Trail - Start Point
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Silvermine
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Drinks & Nightlife

Beautiful hand-crafted objects Great on Friday nights for dinner and drinks
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Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour Rd
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Beautiful hand-crafted objects Great on Friday nights for dinner and drinks
Beautiful views from the terrace
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Chapmans Peak Hotel
2 Chapmans Peak Dr
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Beautiful views from the terrace
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The Leopard Bar
Victoria Road
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Local Craft Beer
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Urban Brewing Company
31 Harbour Rd
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Local Craft Beer
Buy local street food and wines to enjoy on the lawns whilst you watch the sunset over Noordhoek beach- every Thursday from 4pm
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Cape Point Vineyards
Silvermine Road
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Buy local street food and wines to enjoy on the lawns whilst you watch the sunset over Noordhoek beach- every Thursday from 4pm
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Deus Cafe
140 Main Rd
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La Parada Constantia Nek
1 Main Rd
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The Beach Bar
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Arts & Culture

An iconic and award winning building with an excellent collection of contemporary art that is powerful, provocative and relevant
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm Road
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An iconic and award winning building with an excellent collection of contemporary art that is powerful, provocative and relevant
Irma Stern is an iconic 20th Century South African expressionist artist whose work was inspired by her travels throughout Africa and Europe. The museum was originally her home and contains artefacts from Zanzibar and the Congo. The unusual home and collections from Africa reflect her themes and colourful paintings. This is well worth a visit and is close to UCT.
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Irma Stern Museum
21 Cecil Rd
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Irma Stern is an iconic 20th Century South African expressionist artist whose work was inspired by her travels throughout Africa and Europe. The museum was originally her home and contains artefacts from Zanzibar and the Congo. The unusual home and collections from Africa reflect her themes and colourful paintings. This is well worth a visit and is close to UCT.
This noteworthy and well curated collection showcases relevant South African Art from the past and present and reflects our heritage, political injustices and multi-cultural society. Works include Jane Alexander's 'Butcher Boys', Jackson Hlungwani’s 'Christ Playing Football' and award winning Mary Sibande's 'The Reign'. Other important artists represented in this collection are David Koloane, Penny Siopis, Kendell Geers, Lucky Sibiya, Sfiso Ka Mkame, Willem Boshoff, Willie Bester, Nandipha Mntambo, Nicholas Hlobo, Marlene Dumas, Johannes Phokela and Sue Williamson. This is South Africa's premier collection and well worth a visit.
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Iziko South African National Gallery
Government Avenue
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This noteworthy and well curated collection showcases relevant South African Art from the past and present and reflects our heritage, political injustices and multi-cultural society. Works include Jane Alexander's 'Butcher Boys', Jackson Hlungwani’s 'Christ Playing Football' and award winning Mary Sibande's 'The Reign'. Other important artists represented in this collection are David Koloane, Penny Siopis, Kendell Geers, Lucky Sibiya, Sfiso Ka Mkame, Willem Boshoff, Willie Bester, Nandipha Mntambo, Nicholas Hlobo, Marlene Dumas, Johannes Phokela and Sue Williamson. This is South Africa's premier collection and well worth a visit.
A beautiful gallery, restaurant and outdoor sculpture garden
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Norval Foundation
4 Steenberg Rd
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A beautiful gallery, restaurant and outdoor sculpture garden
See these beautiful sculptures in the most splendid gardens that the artist created.
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Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden
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See these beautiful sculptures in the most splendid gardens that the artist created.
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Clay Cafe Hout Bay
Main Road
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Entertainment & Activities

Outdoor activities whilst exploring beautiful places
The trip to Seal Island is well worth it. it is a 45 minute round trip. Best to go in the morning for best lighting for photography. The Nauticat is the largest of the boats that do this cruise and being a catamaran, it means that it is also the most stable.
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Nauticat
81 Harbour Rd
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The trip to Seal Island is well worth it. it is a 45 minute round trip. Best to go in the morning for best lighting for photography. The Nauticat is the largest of the boats that do this cruise and being a catamaran, it means that it is also the most stable.
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Cape Town Ziplines Sa Forest Adventures
Hout Bay Main Road
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four-hour trip from the city to Simon’s Town, via the Atlantic Seaboard, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Noordhoek and Scarborough. Full-Day Cape Peninsula Experience Includes a visit to numerous Cape Town attractions, such as Chapman’s Peak Drive, the Cape of Good Hope, Boulder’s Penguin Colony, Kalk Bay and the Constantia Winelands.
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Cape Sidecar Adventures
1 Dickens Rd
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four-hour trip from the city to Simon’s Town, via the Atlantic Seaboard, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Noordhoek and Scarborough. Full-Day Cape Peninsula Experience Includes a visit to numerous Cape Town attractions, such as Chapman’s Peak Drive, the Cape of Good Hope, Boulder’s Penguin Colony, Kalk Bay and the Constantia Winelands.

Getting Around

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Why not utilise the Hop On Hop Off Red bus to tour the Constantia Wine Route. The Tour takes you to Groot Constantia, Eagle's Nest and Beau Constantia. Tickets can be bought online: https://www.citysightseeing.co.za/cape-town/tours/constantia-valley-wine-bus. Constantia is the oldest wine farm in South Africa. The historic manor house is worth a visit. One can have lunch at Jonkershuis Restaurant or Simons Restaurant. All offer wine tasting and spectacular views of the mountains, vineyards and valley.
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City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long St
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Why not utilise the Hop On Hop Off Red bus to tour the Constantia Wine Route. The Tour takes you to Groot Constantia, Eagle's Nest and Beau Constantia. Tickets can be bought online: https://www.citysightseeing.co.za/cape-town/tours/constantia-valley-wine-bus. Constantia is the oldest wine farm in South Africa. The historic manor house is worth a visit. One can have lunch at Jonkershuis Restaurant or Simons Restaurant. All offer wine tasting and spectacular views of the mountains, vineyards and valley.
Buy the MyCity Bus Pass at the airport or from other kiosks: Seapoint, Gardens, the V & A. The stops in Hout Bay take you along the spectacular Atlantic seaboard to Camp's Bay, Clifton and the V & A. You will not have to battle for parking- you can leave your car in Hout Bay at The Promenade or Victoria Shopping Centre and spend the day on one of Clifton's spectacular beaches.
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MyCiti Bus Century City Terminus
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Buy the MyCity Bus Pass at the airport or from other kiosks: Seapoint, Gardens, the V & A. The stops in Hout Bay take you along the spectacular Atlantic seaboard to Camp's Bay, Clifton and the V & A. You will not have to battle for parking- you can leave your car in Hout Bay at The Promenade or Victoria Shopping Centre and spend the day on one of Clifton's spectacular beaches.
Very reliable for airport transfers etc.
HOMEHEROES
28 Victoria Rd
Very reliable for airport transfers etc.

wine farms

Lovely lunch spot- at tables or picnic on the lawn. Open until 8pm over weekends in the summer
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Constantia Glen
Constantia Main Road
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Lovely lunch spot- at tables or picnic on the lawn. Open until 8pm over weekends in the summer
Enjoy a platter and delicious local wines
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Eagles' Nest Wines
Constantia Main Road
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Enjoy a platter and delicious local wines
A stunning wine farm with lovely picnics on the lawn
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Buitenverwachting
Klein Constantia Road
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A stunning wine farm with lovely picnics on the lawn
A stunning view to False Bay, good wine tasting and divine food and wine pairing at Chef's Warehouse (booking essential)
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Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main Rd
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A stunning view to False Bay, good wine tasting and divine food and wine pairing at Chef's Warehouse (booking essential)
Great historical wine farm with wine tasting, cellar tours, restaurants and incredible views
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Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia Road
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Great historical wine farm with wine tasting, cellar tours, restaurants and incredible views
A beautiful wine farm where you can book pods for one of their scrumptious picnics
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Warwick Wine Estate
R44
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A beautiful wine farm where you can book pods for one of their scrumptious picnics
A beautiful wine farms with stunning gardens, restaurants, wine tasting, shops
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Babylonstoren
Klapmuts - Simondium Road
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A beautiful wine farms with stunning gardens, restaurants, wine tasting, shops