Table Mountain
Tafelberg Road
Cape Town

www.tablemountain.co.za
Tel: +27 21 424 8181
Fax: +27 21 424 3792

Providing a majestic backdrop to the city of Cape Town, Table Mountain is one of the world’s most striking natural wonders and South Africa’s most recognised icon. Getting up the mountain is very easy. There is a state-of-the-art rotating cable car as well as numerous walks ranging from one to six hours, depending on the route taken. Once on top, visitors can stroll along 2km of pathways and enjoy magnificent views from over 12 viewing sites and decks. The massif of Table Mountain compromises the flat-topped plateau of the eastern and western tables, the eastern buttresses with their forested ravines flanking the city’s southern suburbs, and the western buttresses of the Twelve Apostles standing sentinel along the Atlantic coast. Table Mountain alone has over 1500 species of plants, more than the whole of the United Kingdom.

V & A Waterfront
Dock Road
V & A Waterfront

www.waterfront.co.za
Tel: +27 21 424 8181
Fax: +27 21 424 3792

Night Skyline of Waterfront and Table Mountain

Situated in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour with the dramatic backdrop of the majestic Table Mountain, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is widely acknowledged as Cape Town's premier shopping and tourist destination and a well known entertainment hotspot. Here, an innovative fusion of historical buildings and modern convenience has resulted in a multi-purpose, dockside environment unlike any other in the world. Attracting more than 20 million visits per year, the V&A Waterfront with its more than 300 specialty stores, craft markets and 70 eateries, opens a world of opportunities to shoppers and diners alike.

Castle of Good Hope
Corner Darling and Castle Street
Cape Town

Tel: +27 21 469 1249
Fax: +27 21 469 1083/4

Die Kat Balconey at the Castle of Good Hope

The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town is the oldest surviving building in South Africa. Built between 1666 and 1679, this pentagonal fortification replaced a small clay and timber fort built by Commander Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 upon establishing a maritime replenishment station at the Cape of Good Hope for the Dutch East India Company. In 1936 the castle was declared a National Monument. Today, it houses the regional headquarters of the South African Army in the Western Cape, the famous William Fehr Collection of historic artworks, the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for traditional Cape Regiments.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Rhodes Drive
Constantia

www.kirstenbosch.co.za
Tel: +27 21 762 1166
Fax: +27 21 797 6570

Spring flowers at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Kirstenbosch, one of the “Seven Magnificent Botanical Gardens of the World”, is one of South Africa’s 8 National Botanical Gardens. The idyllic landscape from 100m to over 1000m-height difference covers 528 hectares and offers an impression of the variety of the South African flora. Besides 1400 other flowering plants, the only here growing Drip Disa Orchid can be seen. The garden is also home to many bird species (including breeding owls, guinea fowl and sugarbirds) small endemic mammals (Cape Fox, small grey Mongoose and Cape Otter). For hiking enthusiasts, Skeleton Gorge and Nursery Ravine offer panoramic trails and getaways to the top of Table Mountain. On Sundays during the summer months from December to March, musical sunset concerts are held on the lawns.

Two Oceans Aquarium
Waterfront
Cape Town

Predators Tank at the Two Oceans Aquarium

The Two Ocean Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town offers a global collection of slithering eels, menacing monsters and other exotic creatures – all under one roof. More than 50 exhibits in 9 major galleries explore the habitats surrounding the southernmost tip of Africa. More than 3000 living specimens represent approximately 300 species of fish, invertebrates, mammals, birds and plants supported by the waters in and around the Cape coast. Guest can experience a close encounter with 5 ragged tooth sharks, turtles and giant short-tail ray in the I & J Predator Exhibit. For closer experience, the visitor can choose between different kinds of diving. Special activities like puppet shows or face painting for children are offered as well.

Ratanga Junction Amusement Park
Bosmansdam Road and
Ratanga Drive
Cape Town

www.ratanga.co.za
Tel: +27 21 550 8500
Fax: +27 21 550 8556

Ratanga Junction Amusement Park only a 10-minute drive outside of Cape Town’s city centre is with more than 30 rides and attractions, breath-taking entertainment, family restaurants and fast food outlets, function and special events facilities the place to be. Laser shows, concerts, street dancing and special parties are on the drawing board for night time entertainment.

Robben Island
Rhodes Drive
Constantia

Tel: +27 21 419 1300
Fax: +27 21 419 1057

Aerial view of Table Mountain and Robben Island

On December 1st 1997 Robben Island was declared a World Heritage Site and exactly 4 years later, the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island at the V&A Waterfront was officially opened by Nelson Mandela. On a return ferry trip across Table Bay visitors will enjoy the most spectacular views of Table Mountain and the City Bowl of Cape Town. On the Island, the Maximum Security Prison and a bus tour to the historical buildings will provide an idea of the struggle for freedom as well as of the unique flora and fauna of the 575-hectare Island.

Canal Walk Shopping Mall
Century Boulevard, Century City
Milnerton

www.canalwalk.co.za
Tel: +27 21 555 0558
Fax: +27 21 555 0746

Canal Walk Shopping and Entertainment Complex

Canal Walk provides a number of facilities and locations for both the domestic visitor and the foreign tourist. The essence of Canal Walk is entertainment and the range of venues provides opportunities for everyone, from the frequent shopper to the nature enthusiast and even the thrill seekers. With more than 350 stores Canal Walk has something for every type of shopper. Visitors can feast on live entertainment, much of which is available free of charge, including sunset jazz concerts by leading local artists and breathtaking acrobatic theatre performances by local theatrical production company. For more entertainment boat hire, water ferries, cinemas, a skateboarding and in-line skate park are located at Canal Walk – only 10 minutes outside of Cape Towns city centre.

Cape Point / Cape of Good Hope
 

www.capepoint.co.za
Tel: +27 21 780 9204
Fax: +27 21 780 9525

Cape Point

The Cape of Good Hope section of the Cape Peninsula National Park’s flora is something to behold, with its fynbos species found nowhere else in the world. Stunning views of False Bay and back towards Cape Town can be enjoyed from where the chilly waters of the Atlantic in the west meet the warm waters of the east. A day trip around the Peninsula gives you the opportunity to drive along one of the most spectacular roads on the planet – Chapmans Peak Drive – and visit fisherman’s towns like Hout Bay, Nordhoek and Fish Hoek. Boulders Beach which is world famous for its thriving colony of African Penguins and magnificent wind sheltered and safe beaches is always worth a visit while touring around the Peninsula.

Cape Winelands
 

www.capewinelands.org
Tel: +27 21 872 0686

Winery Vergelegen in the Western Cape

All farms of the Stellenbosch Wine Route are within a 50km radius of Cape Town. In Franschhoek, Paarl, Somerset West, Wellington and Durbanville are more farms with world-renowned wines close by. Discover the rich historical and cultural heritage of these areas. The landscape of the winelands is absolutely beautiful. The fruit of the wine in every glass and the culinary delights of top cuisine restaurants will be a feast for your senses.

Buffelsfontain Game Nature Reserve
Weskuspad
West Coast Road (R27)

Tel: +27 22 451 2824

Cape Buffalo

Just an hour drive (90km) from Cape Town in the Buffelsfontain Game Nature Reserve on the West Coast you will find yourself in a completely different world. In this privately owned Game Park you will find Kudu, Eland, Gemsbok, Wildebeest, Springbok, Bontebok, Ostrich, Red Duiker and a large variety of birdlife including the Black Eagle. The park is also famous for its variety of West Coast flowers. Picnic and braai (barbeque) facilities are available as well.

World of Birds Park
Valley Road
Hout Bay

Tel: +27 21 790 2730
Fax: +27 21 790 4839

World of Birds is one of Cape Town's premier tourist attractions. A paradise for nature lovers and photographers, it occupies 3,5ha of tropically landscaped hillside in the beautiful Hout Bay valley, which is surrounded by mountains. With over 3 000 birds and small animals of 400 different species in walk-through aviaries, visitors can experience nature up close by and view them as they feed, sing, display, socialize, build nests, incubate eggs and feed chicks. The Sanctuary also serves as hospital, orphanage and breeding centre.

West Coast Ostrich Farm
Van Schoorsdrift Road
Philadelphia

Tel: +27 21 972 1995
Tel: +27 21 972 1667
Tel: +27 21 972 1961
Fax: +27 21 972 1905

Ostriches, the largest birds on earth, can be viewed in their natural habitat. The trained guides give educational and entertaining background information about the many aspects of these amazing birds, such as their glorious feathers and enormous eggs. For the more adventurous type, ostrich rides are on offer. A restaurant also serves authentic ostrich dishes. The farm is 20-minutes outside Cape Town and perfectly located against the magnificent scenic backdrop of Table Mountain.

Whale Watching

MTN Whale Hotline:
+27 83 910 1028

Each year Southern Right whales migrate into the coastal waters of the Cape Metropolitan Area to calve and nurse their young. The animals, mere metres from the shore, provide unsurpassed whale watching opportunities between June and November. Humpbacks migrate through the region between May and December each year, while Bryde's whales are found slightly further offshore all year round. A growing international interest in whale watching has led to increasing numbers of tourists visiting the region.

Drakenstein Lion Park
Off the Old Paarl Road (R101)

Tel: +27 21 863 3290

Lion

Drakenstein Lion Park is ideally situated in the winelands of Stellenbosch/Paarl, just a 30-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre. The theme of Drakenstein Lion Park was to sanctuary captive born lions. From a boardwalk, visitors have the chance to see the lions much closer than in National Parks. If you visit during feeding times, you will see the lions more active.