A
variety of more than 200 monkeys
roam freely amongst the trees,
while visitors are "enclosed"
in meandering, covered walkways
that run through a leafy green
park. The sanctuary offers personal
guided tours, feeding times, interaction
with tame monkeys, a touch farm
yard, restaurant, curio shop and
playpark. www.monkeys.co.za
Aquarium
V&A
Waterfront, Dock Rd
Unique
in that all the exhibits are based
on local sea conditions and marine
life in the 2 oceans around South
Africa. More than 3000 live specimens
representing 300 species. Open 09h30
- 18h00
Cape
National Park
A
scenic drive around the Cape Peninsula
National Park
The
drive from Cape Town around the Peninsula
along False Bay coastline via Cape
Point, then back along the Atlantic
coast via Hout Bay and Sea Point is
one of the most spectacular drives
in the world.
Century
City
Sable
Rd exit from N1 or off Bosmansdam
Rd
The
largest shopping and leisure city
in Africa. Canal Walk - 400
shops, 40 restaurants, 20 cinemas,
the MTN Sciencentre, and an entertainment
centre. 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
Garden
Top
end of Adderley St in the city centre
Established
in 1652 to provide fresh fruit &
vegetables for the seamen sailing
from Holland to Indonesia. The
Garden now houses many important buildings
- Parliament, SA Museum, SA National
Gallery, Slave Lodge, St George's
Cathedral, Jewish Museum and UCT's
city campus.
Grand
West
Casino
On
the N7 (Vanguard Drive) between the
N1 & N2
Cape
Town's inner City casino boasting
1750 slots, 66 tables, dream machine
& salon prive.
Kirstenbosch
On
the M63 (Rhodes Drive off the M3
The
Garden covers the SE slopes of Table
Mountain - 60 hectares of which is
cultivated, the remaining 470 hectares
are covered by indigenous forest and
mountain fynbos. It is a beautiful
place to walk and laze amongst the
flowers and aromas of the Cape vegetation.
The Conservatory is worth a visit.
Natural
Environment
The
Cape's spectacular fauna & flora
are a nature lover's dream
The
Cape is a unique Floral Kingdom with
7 000 plant species. It's Fauna
includes Penguins, Whales, Seals,
Baboons, Antelope and a wealth of
birds and fish.
Robben
Island
In
the middle of Table Bay - ferries
leave from V&A
A
world Heritage Site - formerly a prison,
leper colony and long time home to
Nelson Mandela and many other political
prisoners of the SA Apartheid Government
- now the most important heritage
site in SA.
Table
Mountain
The
Cable Car is on Table Mountain Rd
off Kloof Nek
Cableway
to the summit for magnificent views
of Cape Town. Pathways lead to view
sites over the whole Peninsula. Ride
& Dine tickets, available from
Tourist offices & the lower Station
include a meal at the mountain restaurant.
Thundercity
Experience
power - jets, drag racers, muscle
cars
One
of the only 3 Test Pilot centres in
the world. Features a mock up
of an aircraft carrier, with jump
jets, flight deck simulators, themed
power rooms and a 4 car drag strip. Click
here for more information
Township
Tours
Make
arrangements through Cape Town Tourism
Meet
and talk with hugely friendly people,
experience a lifestyle and culture
totally different from one's own and
meet craftspeople, herbalists, micro-entrepreneurs,
shebeen owners, housewives and children.
Potentially your most memorable day
in Cape Town.
V&A
Waterfront
In
the Victoria & Alfred Basins of
the original CT harbour
Cape
Town's vibrant shopping, restaurant
& entertainment centre and still
a working harbour.
A
wide selection of estates to choose
from, each offering excellent wine,
splendid ambiance, beautiful setting
and friendly hospitality. Open
M-F 10h00-17h00; Sat 10h00-12h30 There
are wine estates that open over weekends,
and these have restaurants and cellar
tours.
Unique
in that all the exhibits are based
on local sea conditions and marine
life in the 2 oceans around South
Africa. More than 3000 live specimens
representing 300 species. Open 09h30
- 18h00
The
drive from Cape Town around the Peninsula
along False Bay coastline via Cape
Point, then back along the Atlantic
coast via Hout Bay and Sea Point is
one of the most spectacular drives
in the world.
The
largest shopping and leisure city
in Africa. Canal Walk - 400
shops, 40 restaurants, 20 cinemas,
the MTN Sciencentre, and an entertainment
centre. 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.
Established
in 1652 to provide fresh fruit &
vegetables for the seamen sailing
from Holland to Indonesia. The
Garden now houses many important buildings
- Parliament, SA Museum, SA National
Gallery, Slave Lodge, St George's
Cathedral, Jewish Museum and UCT's
city campus.
Cape
Town's inner City casino boasting
1750 slots, 66 tables, dream machine
& salon prive.
The
Garden covers the SE slopes of Table
Mountain - 60 hectares of which is
cultivated, the remaining 470 hectares
are covered by indigenous forest and
mountain fynbos. It is a beautiful
place to walk and laze amongst the
flowers and aromas of the Cape vegetation.
The Conservatory is worth a visit.
The
Cape is a unique Floral Kingdom with
7 000 plant species. It's Fauna
includes Penguins, Whales, Seals,
Baboons, Antelope and a wealth of
birds and fish.
A
world Heritage Site - formerly a prison,
leper colony and long time home to
Nelson Mandela and many other political
prisoners of the SA Apartheid Government
- now the most important heritage
site in SA.
Cableway
to the summit for magnificent views
of Cape Town. Pathways lead to view
sites over the whole Peninsula. Ride
& Dine tickets, available from
Tourist offices & the lower Station
include a meal at the mountain restaurant.
Meet
and talk with hugely friendly people,
experience a lifestyle and culture
totally different from one's own and
meet craftspeople, herbalists, micro-entrepreneurs,
shebeen owners, housewives and children.
Potentially your most memorable day
in Cape Town.
Cape
Town's vibrant shopping, restaurant
& entertainment centre and still
a working harbour.
A
wide selection of estates to choose
from, each offering excellent wine,
splendid ambiance, beautiful setting
and friendly hospitality. Open
M-F 10h00-17h00; Sat 10h00-12h30 There
are wine estates that open over weekends,
and these have restaurants and cellar
tours.
