WHAT TO DO

In

CAPE TOWN

¾ Things to do

¾ Places to go

¾ Who to call
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WHAT TO DO AT GRAND WEST

GRAND WEST – off the N7 Goodwood

Die Alabama 1750 slots, Dream machine, 66 Roulette, Black Jack, Poker, Punto 505 7777
Casino tables, Salon Drive in the hotel Banco
The District Reminiscent of District 6 – Roxy Revue Bar nightclub and 505 7777
nightlife and dining restaurants
Exhibition Home to a wide range of events Hire for conferences, functions 505 7777
Centre and exhibitions throughout the
year
Ice Station Olympic-size ice rink and a Design resembles the old Cape Town 505 7777
mini-rink for kids station
Magic Castle Children’s theme park based on Themed playrooms and supervised 534 0244
Good Hope Castle crèche
Shopping Speciality retail centre for Just what you need to celebrate your 505 7777
sweets, flowers, tobacco, etc winnings
Starz New cinema chain re-creating 6 first releases cinemas 534 0250
the old Alhambra Theatre

WHAT TO DO AT STADIUM-ON-MAIN

STADIUM-ON-MAIN
10 Pin Bowling 10 computer controlled All equipment and shoes included in the 671 1893
lanes plus pool tables an fee
interactive video
Climbing Wall Well controlled 2 x 10m climbing walls and a practice 686 3721
claiming walls for the wall 082
whole family 3964301
Claremont Gym Usual gym facilities Annual membership and day visitors 683 3121
plus swimming pool and
squash courts
Skate Park ¼ pipes, ramps, rails Great venue for in-line & skateboarders 671 2098
and the best view in
Claremont
Shopping Early days as the centre Centre Management & Information 683 3008
takes on a sporty and
activity character
Sports Café Action pub and Part of the Sports café chain 674 1152
restaurant, watch all the
sports
Wizards New age, card games, Pokeman – Saturday am 683 0360
books and magazines. Role Play Games - Sun
Game league.
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IN AND AROUND THE CITY

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS – CAPE TOWN TOURISM – Ph 426 4260

2 Oceans Marine life around Cape. See 418 3823 Cape Town Waterfront 10h – 18h daily,
Aquarium sharks, kelp forest, coelacanth multiple entry
Art/ Antique Many Galleries and Dealers 424 7436 Church Str 10h – 17h M/Sa
Buskers Marimba, choirs, jazz, mime St George’s Mall 09h – 17h00
Company Lawns, rose garden, tea room & 424 2625 Top of Adderley Str. Take care after
Garden SANO, Parliament, SA Museum Lovely tea garden dusk
Flea Market Curios, clothing, craftwork, 426 1052 Green Market Square 09h – 17h00
buskers and everything else Sat – 12h00
Castle Good Built 1666 – 1879. Change of 469 1249 City centre – built on the 09h – 16h daily
Hope Guard, art galleries, military sea-shore.
museum
High Tea Famous Mount Nelson High Tea 183 1000 Orange Str – City From 15h00
Museums & A huge variety of museums, SA See p18 Museums/ galleries all Open 6 days/wk
Galleries traditional and contemporary art. over town 10h – 17h
Rainbow people Multitude of cultures, religions, 685 6894 Walk the city, visit to 9h – 17h take
colours and lifestyles Markets care after hrs
Spier Train Vintage train to Spier Wine 419 5222 Monument Station Phone for
Estate and other destinations behind Platform 24 details
Table Mountain Hiking, climbing, magnificent 424 8181 Cableway, Table Mt and 09 – 18h, season
views. Restaurant on top 007h – 22h
Topless Bus Tour of the City, Sea Point, 418 5888 Hop on – hop off From 09h40 to
Ride Signal Hill and Waterfront 13h40
Train Ride Platforms 1 – 4 commuter train 449 2991 Along the False Bay 08 – 18h daily
to Simonstown – Biggsies dining 449 870 shoreline
car
VICTORIA AND ALFRED WATERFRONT
Waterfront Shops, restaurants, pubs. Live 418 2389 V & A Waterfront at Shops 9h – 21h
entertainment, cruises Cape Town Harbour Rest 9h – 12h
Harbour cruises Half hr and 1 hour boat trips 419 7746 Depart Quay 6 Walk on/ many
around the harbour and into departures
Table Bay
Entertainment Amphitheatre and Market Sq – 418 2369 Event programme from Lunchtimes and
shows, festivals, launches info centre evenings
Robben Island 3 hour trip to the island guided 419 1300 Cape Town Waterfront 9h, 10h, 11h,
by ex-prisoners – Mandela’s cell 5 trips per day 12h, 14h
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AROUND THE PENINSULA

ATTRACTIONS – Phone 790 1194 or 788 8193 for more information

Art and Galleries 788 1674 Kalk Bay Visit local Artists’ studios and Galleries. Art
Noordhoek route 4th Sunday of the month from Oct
Beaches See p16 Many Open/ secluded Atlantic side, the water is
cold
Chapman’s Peak Drive 790 1520 Hout Bay Watch the sunset. Closed after heavy rain.
Charters and Cruises 790 7278 Hout Bay Deep sea fishing and cruises along the coast.
Craft Markets – hand 790 1951 Hout Bay Hout Bay :Sunday 9h00 til
made crafts 531 4236 17h00
531 2653 Rondebosch Park :Saturdays 09h00-
16h00
Constantia Village Weekends 09h00-
16h00
East & West Forts 790 3270 Hout Bay Fortifications built during the Napoleonic
Wars
Groot Constantia 794 5128 Constantia SA’s oldest wine estate – open daily 10h –
17h.
Horse Racing 0800627777 Kenilworth Racing every Saturday from 13h00.
Horse Riding 790 5286 Hout Bay Ride the dunes and Sandy Bay
789 2341 Noordhoek Sleepy Hollow – Noordhoek beach at sunset.
Imhoffs Gift 783 2309 Kommetjie Camel rides, snake park, flightless birds.
Kalk Bay & Harbour 788 8313 Kalk Bay Working fishing harbour. Antique shops.
Mariner’s Wharf 790 1100 Hout Bay Shops, restaurants, fishing boats, seal cruises.
Muizenberg fun park and Muizenberg Kids’ playground, safe swimming, warm
Promenade beachfront water. Walk from Muizenberg to St James.
Ostrich farm 788 1929 Cape Point Breeding farm at the entrance : 9h – 17h
788 1148 daily.
Penguin Colony 780 2329 Simonstown A colony on the beach at Boulders/ Seaforth
Rhodes Memorial 689 9151 Above UCT Excellent views & walks, superb tearoom.
Scratch Patch 786 2020 Simonstown Dido Valley select bag semi-precious stones.
Seal Island Cruises 790 7278 Hout Bay 1 hour cruise to Seal Island – 1000s o seals.
Simonstown W/front 786 2436 Simonstown Meet Able Seaman Nuisance – a great Dane.
Wine farms 794 5128 Constantia Valley Groot & Klein Constantia, Uitsig &
Buitenverwachting. Tasting and sales.
Whale watching 083 910 1028 Hout Bay May to November all around the Cape but
very good viewing from Hout ;Bay and Fish
Hoek.
World of Birds 790 2730 Hout Bay Walk thru aviaries – 3000 birds: 09h to 17h
daily.
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AROUND THE NORTHERN SUBURBS

ATTRACTIONS
Air Force 508 6377 Ysterplaat Koeberg Rd Airbase 1st/2nd WW
Museum memorabilia.
Art: Assoc’n 918 2301 B’ville Library Gallery and Art Centre
B’llville
Sanlam Gallery 947 3359 Bellville Sanlam Head Office-M-F 08h30-16h00
Beautiful 557 8600 Cold Atlantic Milnerton, Blouberg, Melkbos,
Beaches Silwerstroom.
Craft & Art 96 4691 Durbanville Rust en Vrede Original works & crafts
Market 913 1409 Bellville Door-de-Kraal 1st & last Sat of the
month.
D’ville Rose 96 3240 96 3240 A sea of blooms – cream teas in
Garden summer.
Mayibuye 959 2954 UWC Material relating to SA’s apartheid
Centre struggle.
Ratanga 0861 Off N1 exit Sable Rd Theme Park, roller coasters, rides,
Junction 200 300 movies, restaurants, entertainment. Press
for details.
SANCCOB 557 6155 Rietvlei Coast bird sanctuary Pentz Drive Table
View.
Township Tours 423 3321 Use a Guide for insights Experience the spirit of the Townships –
Visit Langa, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha.
Tygerberg Zoo 884 4494 N1 exit 39 Zoo incorporating a wildlife breeding
centre
Wine Farms 914 1786 Durbanville Altydgedacht, Bloemendal, Meerendal
Diemersdal, Nitida – Tasting & Sales
ACTIVITIES
Bells Golf 948 5673 Tygervalley Carel Cronje Drive, near Tygervalley
Academy Centre
Birdwatching 968 701 Rietvlei Res Tygerberg Bird Club & Rietvlei (Ph
557 5509)
Racing-Turf 0800627777 Durbanville Racing, Polo, Gymkhana, Racecourse
Club Rd
Hiking Walk in 970 3097 Durbanville Trails laid out around the reserves. A
the reserves. 913 5695 Tygerberg mix of coastal and renoster fynbos
Horse Riding 903 3662 Kuilsriver Langverwacht Rd, Vineyards 09h00 &
16h00
Indoor See P15 LaserQuest, Ice Skating, 10 Pin, Arcade
Activities m/cs
Motor Racing 557 1639 Killarney Stocks, Supercars, Karts, Drags,
circuit Motorbikes
Milnerton Water 557 2958 Tableview Blaauwberg Rd – water slides, pools,
Park mini golf.
Shopping 557 4350 Bayside Bayside R27 Table View, N1 City, Exit
595 1170 N1 City 15 – N1 Tygervalley-N1 Exit 9. Major
914 1822 Tygervalley shopping malls full range shops,
restaurants, cinemas.
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IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

INTO THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY

Barn Celos 08290245 Melkbosstrand Country shebeen – African style
11
Breede River Valley 0231 Du Toit's Tunnel Spectacular mountain scenery
71408
Butterfly World 875 5628 N1 then exit 47 Live butterflies in tropical garden
Cedarberg Wilderness 02748228 Algeria off N7 Prime hiking area 250 kms from CT
12
Crocodiles-Le 863 1142 N1 then R44 Breeding dams with +/-200 crocodiles
Bonheur
Evita se Perron 022 Darling Station Outrageous theatre with Pieter-Dirk Uys
412831
Flowers-wildflowers 08391010 West Coast August/Sept-West Coast Natl Park
28
Fossil Park 02276616 Langebaan 5M year old fossils. Check when open
06
Health-Hydro 883 8600 Stellenbosch Hydrotherapy, massage, nutrition progs
Hiking Trails 889 1560 Permit required Jonkershoek/ Bain’s Kloof Mtns
Klein Plasie 0231 Worcester Living museum M-Sat9(Sun 10)-16.30
22225
Koeberg Nature 553 2030 R27 Melkbos Hiking trails, coastal flora
Reserve
Koeberg Power 550 4911 R27 Melkbos M-F 08h00 – 12h30 and 14h00 – 16h30
Station
Ostrich Farm 972 1905 Off N7 30kms Breeding – educational & entertaining
Oude Libertas 808 7473 M12 at SFW Amphitheatre for music, theatre, dance
Paarl Mountain Mtn Drive Paarl Views from the Drive and Paarl Rock
Reserve
Somerset West 851 4022 East coastline of False Bay Helderberg Res, Vergelegen, Beaches,
Strand Scenic drive to Rooi Els, Steenbras Dam
Gordon's Bay
Spier Estate 809 1100 Off R310 Wine, Restaurants, Theatre and Music
Stellenbosch 08002265 60kms East of Cape Town 2nd oldest town in SA, university town,
68 centre of wine industry
Stellenbosch Flying 854 4094 R44 from N2 Charters over the mountains and town
West Coast Nat Park 02277215 Langebaan Lagoon – Birds, Water sports, Flowers
15
Wiesenhof Game Park 875 5181 R44 from N1 Buck, cheetah, eco-drives, picnic areas
Wine farms in the area 022 46320 Allesverloren Riebeeck West, 1st vines planted 1780
903 5123 Zevenwacht Full Restaurant-Just outside Kuilsriver
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GARDENS FORESTS AND RESERVES

GARDENS, FORESTS AND RESERVES

Beaches False Bay warm water windy See P16 Plenty of choice Summer
Atlantic coldwater wind protected around the Cape 05h-22h
Company Gdn Lawns, rose garden, tea room & 424 2625 Top of Adderley Care at dusk
SANG, Parliament, SA Museum St, City Centre
Drives & Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, 426 4260 Mix of coastal & Views – day
Scenery Stellenbosch, West Coast mountain routes Lights – night
Wild Flowers Semi desert – fields and hillsides 083 910 1028 All the way up to Aug/Sep
covered in wild flowers the West Coast
Good Hope Walks, coves, beaches, 1500 plant 780 9100 Follow coast road 07h – 18h daily
Cape Point species, antelope, baboons around Peninsula
Kirstenbosch 6 000 species indigenous plants. 762 9210 Southern slopes of 0h8 18h daily
Magnificent setting, lovely walks Table Mountain
Marine Seals, dolphin, whales, coral, kelp 780 9100 Whole Peninsula Atlantic at
Reserve beds, shipwrecks, rock pools coastline sunset
Newlands Easy, shay walks from Rhodes 689 4184 Stay below the Dawn to dusk
Forest Memorial to Kirstenbosch contour path
Penguins Colony of breeding Jackass (Cape) 786 2329 Seaforth/Boulders 09h – 17h
Penguins on the beach near Simonstown
Rondevlei/ Wetlands with hides, waterbirds, 706 2402 Grassy Park (M5) 07h – 17h
Rietvlei flamingo, pelican, many others 557 5509 Pentz Dr Milnerton hides open
Seals Breeding colonies off Hout Bay, 790 7278 Hout Bay Harbour 09h – 18h
(Cape Fur) Kalk Bay and West Coast 1 hr cruise 3 operators
Signal Hill/ Superb views particularly at night. Top of Kloof Nek Closed at 22h00
Lions Head Lion’s Head is worth the climb – follow the signs
Silvermine Walks along the middle of the 713 0510 Top of Ou Kaapse 08h – dusk
Reserve Peninsula – magnificent views Weg at end of M3
Table Mtn World Heritage site, strenuous to 424 8181 4 safe walk routes Last car 18h
Reserve walk up – easy walking on top See P12 (22h sum)
Tygerberg 8kms of trails, views, 913 5695 N1 exit M16 onto Dawn to dusk
Reserve birdwatching, mix of coastal/ Tygerberg Hills
renoster fynbos
Whale Southern Right come to breed 083 910 1028 Hermanus, False Aug - November
watching Humpback migrate Aug-Oct Bay, Hout Bay Numbers up
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DAY EXCURSIONS

TOUR OF THE WINELANDS: Don’t try to get to Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch all in one day –
choose 3 estates. The large estates get crowded – smaller estates are excellent for the personal touch.

TOUR OF THE CAPE PENINSULA: If you have time, do the trip in 2 days. Visit Rhodes Memorial – have
tea at the tearoom, then Kirstenbosch and a couple of hours looking at the flowers, lying on the lawns and
visiting the Conservatory. Next, Groot Constantia for a wine tasting and visit to the Manor House. Then a
drive over Constantia Nek to Hout Bay for a Seal Island trip.
On the 2nd day, spend some time exploring Simonstown, visit the Penguins, perhaps a swim at Boulders, then
go into the Nature Reserve and explore some of the lesser known covers. Lunch at Scarborough and then over
Chapman’s Peak to Hout Bay.

A BIRD WATCHER’S GUIDE TO THE CAPE: Particularly good spots are Rondevlei, Rietvlei,
Kirstenbosch and West Coast National Park. Kirstenbosch and Rondevlei will give you a good variety.

THE RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY OF THE CAPE: Visit the Bo Kaap Mosque, St George’s Cathedral, St
Mary’s, The Groote Kerk, the Lutheran Church and the Gardens Synagogue – check opening times. St
George’s Cathedral has some of the most beautiful stained glass in the world.

EXPLORING THE CAPE FLORAL KINGDOM: Kirstenbosch, Cape Point, Helderberg, Harold Porter and
Fern Kloof Nature reserves have superb natural displays. Muizenberg mountain is beautiful.

EXPLORING THE PENINSULA’S SEA SHORE: The Atlantic shoreline is particularly rich in Marine life.
The rock pools off Sea Point, Oudekraal, Kommetjie and the whole of the Cape Point Nature reserve shoreline
are full of different plants and animals. Get a booklet on the shorelife – available from any bookstore. The
fusion of the Malmesbury Slate and Granite in front of the President Hotel is a geologist’s dream.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF NELSON MANDELA: A trip to Robben Island (departing from the Waterfront at
09h00, 10h00, 11h00, 12h00 and 14h00). Tour of Parliament (by appointment Ph 403 2537).

THE PUBS OF CAPE TOWN: Provided someone sober is driving, a Pub tour of the Peninsula is a good way
to meet the locals. Try this route, the Perseverance (Town), Foresters (Newlands), Pedlars (Constantia), Brass
Bell (Kalk Bay), Red Herring (Noordhoek), Dirty Dicks (Hout Bay), La Med (Clifton).

A DAY IN HERMANUS: From July to October the Whales come to visit – walk along the cliffs between the
old and new harbours to see them best. Fernkloof Nature reserve has an amazing variety of wild flowers.
Rotary Drive is a spectacular route to Hamilton Russell Wine Estate for superb Pinot Noir.
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EXPLORING THE WEST COAST: The beaches of Blouberg, Melkbos are beautiful and uncrowded. The
Langebaan Lagoon wetlands are renowned for their birdlife and wildflowers in September.

MILITARY HISTORY IN CAPE TOWN: Include the Castle, Ysterplaat, The Maritime Museum at the
Waterfront, the Green Point Battery, the Noon Day gun, the gun emplacements on Table Mountain Road,
Simonstown Museum and Naval Dockyard and the East Fort at Hout Bay.

TABLE MOUNTAIN: Walk along the Contour Path from Newlands to Rhodes Memorial, or along the Pipe
track from Kloof Nek above Camps Bay or across the top from the Cable Station to Maclears Beacon. All easy
– take water & a map – even better – go with a guide. (NB see P12)

KIDS MEETING ANIMALS: Take exit 47 off the N1 (R44). All within 3 or 4 kilometres there is the
Tygerberg Zoo, Die Vonds Snake Centre, Drakenstein Lion Park, Heen en Weer Ostrich Farm, Butterfly
World, Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm and Wiesenhof Game Park.

AN EYE OPENING EXPERIENCE OF UBUNTU

Ubuntu refers to the sense of community, hospitality, friendship and belonging that one experiences in black
African society. Most Visitors experience 1 side of Cape Town – the scenic “European” side but miss the
vibrant, human “African” side. Unjustly, a visit to the Townships is said to be dangerous (more often said by
people who have been into the Townships).

A TOWNSHIP TOUR allows one to experience the effects of 300 years of discrimination. Start in the Bo
Kaap and District 6 then go into Langa, Gugulethu, Nyanga, Khayelitsha. Experience the strong community
drive to improve the lot of the people through education, recreation and trading despite the appalling living
conditions. The end result is a message of hope for the further of SA.

It is also a chance to meet, and talk with a hugely friendly people, to experience a lifestyle and culture totally
different to one’s own and a change to meet craftspeople, herbalists, micro entrepreneurs, shebeen owners,
housewives and children.

It is in the Townships that you can experience the history of Apartheid. And it is that legacy that could benefit
from your visit. There are a number of Tour Operators who specialise in tours t the Townships – they are able
to provide background and insights that make a Township as much a part of visiting Cape Town as a trip up
Table Mountain. (P29 for specialist Operators & P 30 for local Tourism Bureau.)
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY OPERATOR PHONE WHAT’S INVOLVED

Abseiling Abseil Africa 424 1580 Abseil Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak
Archery Protea Club Retreat 712 5520 Hire a bow – full range and instruction
Ballooning Winelands Ballooning 863 3192 1 hr flight from Paarl Nov to May
Birdwatching Rietvlei & Rondevlei 706 2404 Rondevlei has hides – 220 bird species
Bowls Various clubs 421 1894 Temp membership – meet local bowlers
Bungi Jumping Face Adrenaline 712 5839 Gouritz and Bloukrans Gorges
Canoeing/Rafting Aquatrails 762 7916 Gentle & white water – Breede & Orange
Felix Unite 683 6433 Breede, Orange, Winelands – river parties
Caving Caving Club of SA 797 1718 ah Sandstone caves on TM
Croquet SA Croquet Assn 689 4432 Open club in Rondebosch
Cycle hire Rent n Ride 434 1122 Day and weekly hire – 3 Anchor Bay
Cycling/Tours Bikeabout 531 33274 Hire of bicycles : Organise cycle trips
Diving Orca 61 9673 Training, boat charters, equipment hire
Equipment hire All Sports 425 1056 Hire and buy all types of sports gear
4x4 4 x 4 Trails 0834891204 Ride 3 tough trails, near Melkbosstrand
Fly Fishing Ultimate Angling 0836260467 Individual guided trout fishing in rivers
Flying Flamingo Flights 790 1010 Fixed wing flights around the Peninsular
Game Fishing Uwe Schmidt 783 2906 From Hout Bay – 06h00
Gliding Worcester Gliding 0825654627 Tandem flights through the Club
Golf Various Clubs See P 12 Strict dress code at all clubs
River Club 448 6117 Golf Driving Range – Observatory
Bells Golf Academy 948 5673 Golf Driving Range – Tygervalley
Helicopter flights Court Helicopters 425 2966 Scenic flights from the V&A Breakwater
Hiking Mountain Guide Assn 447 8036 Arrange Guides for any level. See P12
Hobie Cats Fish Hoek Beach Sail 782 3205 Meet at the Club on Fish Hoek beach
Theewaterskloof Club 0288401370 Active sailing club near Villiersdorp
Horseriding Sleepy Hollow 789 2341 Beach rides
Riding Centre Hout Bay 790 5286 Dune & beach rides : lessons all ages
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Jet Skiing Rent n Ride 434 1122 Jet Ski from 3 Anchor Bay
Kayaking (Sea) Coastal Kayak Trails 439 1134 ½ & full day-dolphin & whale encounters
Kiting Kite Shop W’front 421 6231 Power & aerobatic – Blouberg beach
Kloofing Abseil Africa 424 1580 Swim, rock-hop & jump into mountain
Day Trippers 531 3274 stream. Abseil Kamikaze Kanyon
Microliting Louise van Wyk 083 675 3541 Ride a lawnmower in the sky
Motor Biking Mitaka Rent-it 439 6036/9 Scooters, cruisers, enduros, day rentals etc
Harleys Africa Touring Club 686 9112 Harley safaris, rentals & tours (See P26)
Parachuting WP Sport Parachute 462 5666 Tandem & 1 day jump course – Citrusdal
Paragliding Parapente 762 6693 2 day training. High sites top flyers only.
Quad Bikes Cape Quad Trails 083 321 6990 4 wheel trail thru sand & bush. 2 hr trails
Rock climbing Ct School of M’tneering 619 604/679 Guides & training school
Rollerblading Rent n Ride 434 1122 Hire of Rollerblades (in-line skates)
Rowing Zeekoevlei Rowing 705 3373 Can get a row on Sunday morning
Rubber inflat’bl False Bay Club 887 1872 Trips arranged in Rubber Inflatable
Sailing Royal Cape Yacht 421 1354 Wednesday afternoons – social racing
Sandboarding Downhill Adventures 422 0388 Down Betty’s Bay and Atlantis dunes
Scooter hire Rent n Ride 434 1122 The best way to get around Cape Town
Surfing Gary’s Surf School 783 2915 Beginners & experts – big waves off Kom
Tennis WP – Rondebosch 686 3055 Can arrange a game at most clubs
Theme Park Ratanga Junction 086 120 0300 Wild rollercoaster rides – N1 Sable Rd exit
Volleyball Beach Volleyball A net is always up on Camps Bay Beach
Waterskiing Gary Walker 083 731 4139 Also at Milnerton – Sat ph 082 809 1170
Windsurfing Grant Ross 082 449 9819 Lessons and hire
Yachting Zeekoevlei 705 3373 Small class boats – can get a sail

WEATHER REPORT : 3 day forecast : 00 27 82 231 1640

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HIKING TABLE MOUNTAIN

Hiking on Table Mountain is an enormously rewarding experience but it is a mountain that needs to be treated
with caution. Although it is “only” 1000 metres (3500 ft) high, it is demanding. The top of the mountain is
divided into 2 sections – the Front Table (the characteristic Table Mountain n) and the Back Table – 200 metres
lower and extending all the way to Hout Bay. There is a useful map of the mountain that indicates the main
routes – it is obtainable from CNA and Kirstenbosch.
♦ To walk up and down will take between 4 and 8 hours depending on your fitness. To walk up and to come
down by Cable Care will take 3 to 6 hours. Wear appropriate shoes.
♦ Although it is flat on top it is completely surrounded by cliffs – to get off the path is dangerous.
♦ The weather at any time of the year can change within 30 mins from clear, sunny skies to thick cloud and
bitter cold so always take warm clothing.
♦ There are only 4 accessible routes where ropes or a Guide are not needed.
♦ Signage on the mountain is almost non-existent – keep to the main paths and take a map.
During summer there is no water, so take your own.

PLATTEKLIP GORGE: Up the front face of the mountain starting at the first stream that crosses the road
past the lower Cable Station. The route ends at the top of the “notch” on the Front Face. This is the quickest
route up (2 – 3 hours). The path is clear and has been well built up. It just requires a long hard slog to get to
the top. At the top turn right for the Cable Station, and left for Maclears Beacon.

SKELETON GORGE: Up the back of the mountain starting at Kirstenbosch and ending at Maclears Beacon.
A very attractive way up, along a very well maintained path (Smuts Track – after General Smuts, the war-time
leader of South Africa.) The first part of the route is through indigenous forest, then rock-hopping up a stream
and then a beautiful open walk from the Back Table to the Front Table. The route up to Maclears Beacon will
take between 4 and 5 hours. There is then a spectacular walk along the front face of the mountain to the top
Cable Station – this will take an additional 2 hours.

KASTEELSPOORT: The only acceptable route up the Camps Bay side of the mountain. Starts at the traffic
circle at Kloof Nek and follows the Pipe Track (so called because of the water pipeline) until you reach the
second clearly defined route up the mountain. It is signposted. It takes you up to the Pump station at the
reservoirs on the Back Table. The rest of the route is the same as the Constantia Nek route. The whole route
takes between 5 and 6 hours.

ACROSS THE TABLE: An easy walk. Take the Cable Car to the top, then follow the path away from the top
Cable Station. It will take you through a small valley (the top of the Platteklip route) and onto the Eastern
Table. Follow the signs to Maclears Beacon. Below the beacon is a plaque to Jan Smuts and leading away
from the plaque is a clear path. It traverses across the front edge of the Mountain with spectacular views over
the city. The path eventually comes back to the top of the Platteklip route.
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WALKS ELSEWHERE N THE TABLE MOUNTAIN CHAIN

LION’S HEAD: A there-and-back route that starts approximately 1 km from the Kloof Nek circle on the
Signal Hill Road. There is a stand of Pines on the right side of the road. Park there and follow the obvious jeep
track opposite the trees. The route is a 360 degree rotation around the lower slopes of Lion'’ Head. There are 2
rock bands that one has to get through to reach the top. To assist getting through them there are 2 sets of chains
that one can use to pull oneself up. Alternatively, there is a path on the south corner that one can take to avoid
the chains.

DEVILS PEAK: A there-and-back route that starts on the road that runs past the lower Cable Station. Follow
the road until you reach the corner beneath the saddle between Devils Peak and Table Mountain. There is a
clear, zigzag path that leads up to the saddle. From there, there are two parallel paths that lead to the summit of
Devils Peak.

CONTOUR PATH: An easy walk that starts at Constantia Nek and leads the whole way around Devils Peak
and onto Kloof Nek. There are about a dozen paths leading down from the Contour Path to different parts of
Kirstenbosch, Newlands Forest and Rhodes Memorial. Where you start and how far you go depends on how
long you want to keep walking but getting back can be a problem, so a there-and-back route is best.

SILVERMINE NATURE RESERVE: There are two easy but spectacular routes in the reserve, on either side
of Ou Kaapse Weg. The flowers are always good and the views are excellent.
1) Muizenberg Mountain : going from Constantia to Sun Valley turn off left into the pines just after the top of
the pass. There is a jeep track leading to the top of the range with small foot paths leading off it. Provided
the weather holds this is a good area to ramble – just keep one eye on the jeep track to get you back.
2) Constantiaberg : going from Constantia to Sun Valley turn off right into the reserve at the top of the pass.
Follow the tar road to the reservoir where you can park. From there follow the paths toward the
Constantiaberg – the peak with the antenna. By bearing right you can get up to the Elephant’s Eye and by
bearing left you get to the top of the cliffs looking down onto Hout Bay – a spectacular sight.

CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE: There are trails all around the shoreline in the reserve. The ones on the
Atlantic side are spectacular in bad weather – an ideal place to walk if you’ve had enough of the City. Take
along a book that described the flowers and life on the seashore – you will be well rewarded.

CHAPMAN’S PEAK: Probably the most spectacular view in the Peninsula. The path starts at the last bend
before the top viewpoint on the Hout Bay side of Chapman’s Peak Drive. The path bears right as you climb,
passes through a beautiful stand of Protea bushes and ends after about an hour on Chapman’s Peak. Views into
Hout Bay, Noordhoek, Cape Point, Constantiaberg and the back of Table Mountain. Can be closed because of
rockfalls in rainy weather. Ph 790 1520 to check.
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GOLF CLUBS
DRESS CODE Shorts or slacks with belt and zipper, no jeans, shirt with collar, long or short white
socks, no bold messages on shirt.
CLUB HOUSE All Clubs have snacks at the Half-Way House and lunch is available in the Club House.
Visitors welcome to use the bar.
CELL PHONES Cell Phones to be switched off.
COMPETITIONS Must book in advance and must have an official handicap. Most Clubs require a
maximum handicap of 24 for men, 36 for women.

Bell Mow Ronde Royal West Clo Durban Milner

ville bray Bosch Cape lake velly ville ton
Phone 913 685 689 761 788 782 96 552
No. 3100 3018 4176 6551 2011/20 1118 8121 3108
Tee off 700 Sum 730-8.45 7.30 to 750-9.00 700-8.30 7.30 to 730-9.00 7.30 to
Times 730 Wint 12-13.30 15.30 12-13.30 14.00 15.30 12-13.30 16.00
1st & 10 1st & 10 1st & 10 1st & 10 1st & 10 1st & 10 1st & 10 1st only
Green R70-R90 R85 R120 R140 R100 R85 R70 R70
Fee R120 R200 R195 R230 R180 R195 R100 R200
Caddy R50 R72 R50 R80 R66 R66 R50 R60
Fee
Club R80 R80 R80 R120 R80 R60 R60 R80
Hire 12 sets 22 sets 12 sets 14 sets 10 sets 15 sets 8 sets 16 sets

Trolley R15 R30 R20 R15 R20 R20 R10 R20

Hire
Electric R80 R100 R85 R100 R100 R100 R80 R100
Cart 12 only 8 only 4 only 5 only 5 only 10 only 4 only 6 only
H’dicap Desired Not Not Need a Desired Desired Not 30
Card Needed Needed Card Needed desired
Spikes Hard & Hard & Hard & Soft Hard & Hard & Hard & Hard &
Soft Soft Soft Only Soft Soft Soft Soft
Pr’tice Chip Chip Chip Drive Drive Chip Drive Chip
Facility Putt Putt Putt Chi Chip Putt Chip Putt
Putt Putt Putt
Can’t Sat all Tue Fri Wed Tues & Tues Tues Wed Sat pm
Play day Sat all Thurs Sat Weds Sat all Sat all
PM day Fri Sat Sat Day day
Champ Nil 7 x SA 3 x SA 11 x SA ’99 SA 3 x SA Links
Ships Open Pro-Am Open Amateur Nation’l Course

Erinvale and Steenberg – can only play with a Member

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INDOOR ACTIVITIES

ARCADE GAMES 595 1725 Wonderland – N1 City 24 hrs / 7 days/ week

Huge variety of computer games, plenty of lights, sound, action. Players buy 50c tokens (up to 4 per game) –
the better you are the longer you play. Also Tygervalley and Shoprite Centre Parow.
BOWLING-10 PIN 930 4795 The Pines, Parow 09h00 – 24h00 daily
Spilhaus Park (Shoprite Centre) Busy at night, wise to book. Bowling shoes for hire. 6 players can play on an
Alley. Bar and snacks available. Also Indoor Putt Putt
BRIDGE 531 4786 Pinelands, & Sea Point M – F 19h30 – 23h00
Contact Mrs Truter (531 4786) for details. Most Clubs cater for all abilities.
For competitive games contact Steve McGibbon (52 3304) Wed in Rondebosch
DRIVING RANGE 448 6117 River Club, Observatory 7 days 09h00 – 21h00
There is an open and a covered range. R10 – 50 balls/R18 – 100 balls. River Club offers the best facilities
including a good bar, pool tables and live music.
GRAND PRIX 419 5465 Waterfront Main Entrance +/- 11h00 – 24h00
Coen Steytler Parking Garage. 6 karts on the circuit at a time. Different race formats available – most 15 to 20
laps. Good diner/pub. Costs R25 – R30 per race.
HEALTH CLUBS 710 8500 12 clubs around the Cape. +/- 05h30 – 21h00
Health & Racquet Entry R50 – most offer circuits, squash, weights, swimming pool, sauna, aerobics.
ICE SKATING 535 4919 Goodwood showgrounds Am. Pm, & evenings.
Times : listen to the taped message for opening times. Costs R12 – R20 per session incl skate hire.
INTERNET CAFÉ 419 6180 Bottom end Heerengracht M – F 09h00 – 22h00
CONNEXION ON THE SQUARE Proper Internet Café. AOL & Compuserve. 8 PCs, Bar & Restaurant.
Downloading and printing R15 per ½ hour. Open Sat.
LASERQUEST 930 2214 Shoprite Centre Parow Open 7 days till late.
20 min games – shoot each other with laser guns (painless). Great for all. Same area as 10 Pin Bowling. Also
Kenilworth Centre (Ph 683 7296). Booking essential.
POOL 434 5197 Ballroom – Main Rd Sea Pt 12h00 – 03h00
Ballroom – 11 tables River Club – 20 tables 166 Long St – 17 tables R2/game
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BEACHES AND FACILITIES

NB The water on the Atlantic side is COLD. Less protection from the wind on the False Bay side. Take
toilet paper, cool drinks (alcohol not allowed) and plenty of sunblock.

BLOUBERG: 2 beaches – Little Bay and Big Bay. Very pleasant on a wind free day. Little Bay is better
serviced with toilets and showers and is very safe for young kids. Big Bay on a windy day is Windsurfer
paradise – Phone Grant Ross on 082 449 9819 for Windsurfer hire.

TABLEVIEW: A beautiful long beach, the sea can be rough and the wind can really blow. Popular kiting
beach – particularly power kites. Power boats can launch from the Blouberg end of the beach. Most facilities
are at the Cape Town end.

CLIFTON: 4 small beaches – excellent out of season – crowded in season. Well protected from SE wind.
Parking is impossible and the walk up the steps from Clifton 1, 2 & 3 is tough at the end of the day. One toilet
on 4th beach, often locked. Vendors sell cool drinks and ice cream. Restaurant in the car park above 4th beach.
Beach chairs for hire. Good body compulsory. Club Med the sunset place to be seen.

CAMPS BAY: The place to go after you are too old for Clifton. Family beach, but with a dangerous beach
break and rapid drop off just beyond the water line – caution for kids. Windy in SEaster. There is a tidal pool
near the braai area, but very crowded. Café society at various venues along the beach road. Good facilities.
Volley Ball venue.

SANDY BAY: Lovely beach and granite outcrops. Nudist but also Gay pick-up. No facilities at all. Parking
20 mins walk from the beach.

HOUT BAY: Exposed to SE wind, very safe beach. Lots of dogs! Toilets, shops and eateries at Chapman’s
Peak end. Mariners Wharf at the other end. Toilets in the harbour.

NOORDHOEK: Wonderful beach for sunset walks. Many dogs. Very primitive toilets at car park end.
Wreck of Kakapo. Beach rides from Sleepy Hollow. Ph 789 2341. Great surfing at Kommetjie end.

BOULDERS: Tiny beach just beyond the Penguins. A jumble of granite boulders on the beach. They form
excellent wind breaks and lagoons. Warm water, safe for kids, good for snorkelling. Entry fee R5 and R10.

FISH HOEK: Family beach, safe swimming, well protected by Lifesavers. Can get out of the wind in the
southern corner. Concrete pathway across the rocks. Good facilities. R6 parking fee. Surf and boogie boards
kept apart from swimmers.

MUIZENBERG: Safe swimming, windy but protection offered by beach huts and promenade. Full
playground for kids with swimming pool. Bumper boats, putt put, fun fair, camel rides, super tube. 5 star toilets
and change rooms. Patrolled by beach police. Nice to walk to St James along the walkway.

STRAND: Very flat, safe beach, great for kids, often surprisingly wind free. Lifesavers at Cape Town end.
Popular with up-country visitors. Good facilities but far apart. Deck chair and umbrella hire. Indoor pool at
the Pavilion. Shops along the beach road.

GORDON’S BAY: 2 beaches – Bikini is small and wind protected. The other is often very windy. The
Harbour Island development has brought new life to Gordon’s Bay with shops and restaurants.
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THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO

PLACE PHONE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION

Under 10
Butterfly World 875 5628 Exit 47 off N1 (R44) Live butterflies in tropical garden
Adventure Farm 371 5246 Weltevreden Rd Philippi–pet park, rides, Noah’s
Ark
Imhoff’s Gift 783 2309 Kommetjie Rd Snake, game & bird parks, Camel
rides and play area
Jimmy Jungles 712 2762 Tramway, Diep River All indoor world of slides, ball
914 1705 Rosenpark D’ville pools. All padded – great fun.
Wiesenhof Game 875 5181 Exit 47 off N1 (R44) Game viewing, roller skating,
Reserve boats on lake, kids pool, picnics
Muizenberg Beach 788 1929 Muizenberg sea front & Super tube, fun fair, putt putt,
SAP 788 1148 pavilion swings and plenty of beach
Scratch Patch 419 9429 Dock Rd Waterfront Select a bag semi-precious stones
Under 15
World of Birds 790 2730 Valley Rd Hout Bay 3000 birds – walk through aviaries
Tygerberg Zoo 884 4494 Exit 39 off N1 Zoo and Wildlife Breeding Centre
Goodwood Ice skating 534 4919 Goodwood off N7 Listen to message for open times
Disco Parties – Dale 082 924 7835 Different venues Disco parties under 18–no alcohol
Putt Putt 434 6805 Three Anchor Bay Miniature golf and maze
Under 18
Indoor Grand Prix 419 5465 At W’front entrance Different race formats – 6 karts
Laserquest 930 2214 Spilhaus Pk Parow War games with lasers-painless
10 Pin Bowling 930 4795 Spilhaus Pk Parow Great social scene, Also Putt Putt
Ratanga Junction 0861 1200300 N1 Sable Rd exit Theme park with exciting rides
Kalabas Taphuis 919 0855 Van Schoor Rd, B’ville Nightclubs used by 16 & 17 yr
Taboo 683 5651 Main Rd, Claremont olds hoping to pass for 18. Safe
venues.
See also: Aquarium (418 3823) V&A: Imax (430 8025) V&A : Arcade Games (595 1725) N1 City.
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MUSEUMS

MUSEUM ADDRESS TIMES THEME

Archives 72 Roeland St M-F 08h00 to 16h00 Original government documents from
PH 462 4050 1652 including sources for genealogy-
free entry.
Bertram House Cnr Orange & T-Sat 09h30 to 16h30 Fine furniture, ceramics, silver and
Ph 424 9381 Gov Ave Gdns objets d’art. Georgian style architecture
Bo-Kaap 71 Wale St Daily 09h30 to 16h30 Lifestyle of Cape Muslim (Malay)
Ph 424 3846 (in Bo-Kaap) family in 19thC
Castle Good Hope Grand Parade M-Sat 09h00 to 16h00 SA’s oldest building. William Fehr
Ph 469 1083 ceramics, furniture, paintings-military
museum – tours
Cultural History 49 Adderley St M-Sat 09h30 to 16h30 Collections from people who made up
Ph 461 8280 (Slave Lodge) SA. Egyptian, Greek, Roman
archaeology
District 6 25A Buitenkant M-Sat 09h00 to 16h00 Celebrates way of life of community
Ph 461 8745 Methodist Hall removed by Group Areas Act 1966
Education 9 Aliwal Rd M-F 09h00 to 16h00 Teaching equipment, apparatus and
Ph 762 1622 Wynberg methods from 1800 to date in SA – only
one of its kind.
Exploratorium Union Castle T-Su 09h00 to 18h00 Magical telecommunications expo,
Ph 419 5957 Bldg Waterfront hands-on fun. Booking for tours
essential.
Fisheries Hout Bay T-Su 10h00 to 18h00 Fishing boats, gear, equipment, videos
Ph 790 7268 Harbour on fishing history in SA
Groot Constantia Off Constantia M-Su 10h00 to 17h00 Stately home of Cape Dutch lifestyle.
Ph 794 5067 Rd Constantia Wine Museum. Tasting & Sales - oldest
estate.
Heart Transplant F floor-old entry T-F 09h00 to 14h00 Exhibit of Christian Barnard’s transplant
Ph 404 5232 Grt Schuur Hosp equipment and story
Holocaust Centre 88 Hatfield St M-Th 10h00 to 17h00 Exhibition from outset of 2nd WW anti-
Ph 462 5553 Gardens Semitism, focusing on Lithuanian Jewry
Hout Bay 4 Andrews Rd T-Sa 10h00 to 16h30 Cultural and natural history of Hout Bay
Ph 790 3270 Hout Bay with exhibits of local and historical
interest.
Irma Stern UCT Cecil Rd T-Sa 10h00 to 16h30 Collection by Irma Stern, furniture, art
Ph 685 5686 Rosebank from 600BC, Congolese artefacts
Josephine Mill Off Boundary Rd M-F 09h00 to 16h00 Operational watermill, blacksmithing
Ph 686 4939 Rondebosch exhibit, milling demonstrations
Koopmnans De 35 Strand St T-Sat 09h30 to 16h30 Portrays the lifestyle of a successful
Wet City Centre businessman in late 18thC – Beautiful
Ph 424 2473 house
Maritime Dock Rd V&A M-Sa 09h00 to 17h00 Model sailing ships, instruments, prints,
Ph 419 2505 Waterfront plus SAS Somerset-boom defence vessel
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Mayibuye Cntr University West M-F 08h30 to 15h30 Archive depicting story of anti-apartheid
Ph 959 2954 Cape Bellville struggle
Medical Portswood Rd M-F 09h00 to 16h00 Displays medical practice from earlier
Ph 418 5663 Green Point times in the Cape – Phone for guided
tour
Michaelis Greenmarket Sq M-F 10h00 to 17h00 Permanent collection of 17thC Dutch
Ph 424 6367 Old Townhouse and Flemish paintings
Natale Labia 192 Main Rd T-Su 10h00 to 17h00 Art museum and cultural exhibitions in
Ph 788 4106 Muizenberg Italian home-character of reception
rooms retained
Parliament Company M-F 9h, 10h, 11h, 12h When Parliament in session admission
Ph 403 2537 Gardens to public gallery possible
Police 186 Main Rd M-Su 08h00 to 16h30 Police services cultural history museum-
Ph 788 7035 Muizenberg includes Post Huijs-oldest bldg in False
Bay.
Robben Island Berties Landing M-Su 9h 10h 11h 12h Will be the country’s major cultural
Ph 419 1300 V&A Waterfront 14h museum 3½ hour trip
Rhodes Cottage 246 Main Rd T-Su 10h00 to 16h30 Rhodes’ beach cottage, the place where
Ph 788 1816 Muizenberg he died, exhibit of his grave
Rugby Boundary Rd M-F 09h00 to 17h00 History of rugby – Rugby legends’
Ph 685 3038 Newlands memorabilia, jerseys, boots, etc
SA Airforce Ysterplaat Air M-F 8h/10h Exhibition on 1st & 2nd WW – SAAF
Ph 508 6377 Base Brooklyn S/Su 10h/15h history & operations-RAF memorabilia
SA Museum Company Daily 10hoo to 17h00 Natural history, African culture, whale
Ph 424 3330 Gardens exhibit and the Planetarium
SA Nat’nl Gallery Company T-Su 10hoo to 17h00 Historical and contemporary SA art-
Ph 465 1628 Gardens includes British, French, Dutch &
Flemish art
Simonstown The Residency M-F 10h00 to 16h00 Exhibition Naval memorabilia and of
Ph 788 3046 Court Road Just Nuisance-famous canine naval
rating
S’town Naval West Dockyard M-Su 10h00 to 16h00 Large collection of models of ships and
Ph 787 4635 Simonstown naval relics
S’bosch Village 18 Ryneveld St M-Sa 09h30 to 17h00 Heritage of S’bosch 6 period houses
Ph 887 2902 Stellenbosch Sun 14—17h00 1709 to 1929,guides in costume.
Warrior Toy St George’s St M-Su 10h00 to 16h00 Exhibition of toys, dolls, cars, trains,
Ph 786 1395 Simonstown Meccano
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RESTAURANTS BY FOOD TYPES

TYPE NAME PHONE AREA ADDRESS

African Mama Africa 424 8634 City 178 Long St
Marco’s 423 5412 City 15 Rose St (Bo Kaap)
Africa Café 447 9553 Observatory 213 Lower Main Rd
Eziko Restaurant 694 0434 Langa Washington St
Café Society East City Café 461 9988 City 72 Barrack St
Man’s 434 1090 Green Point 39 Main Rd
Obz Café 448 5555 Observatory Lower Main Rd
News Café 99 7490 Durbanville Edward St
Cape Cuisine Cape Colony 483 1000 City Centre Mount Nelson Hotel
Cape Manna 419 2181 Green Point Napier St (off Somerset)
Cape Malay Kitchen 794 2137 Constantia Cellars – Hohenort Ave.
DeTijgerkombuis 914 0186 Bellville 12 Old Oak Rd
Chinese Happy Wok (Asian) 424 2423 Gardens 62A Kloof St
Mr Chan 429 2239 Sea Point 178A Main Rd
Tai Ping 686 6312 Newlands Cnr Dean & Wilkinson St
Jumbo 557 5640 Table View Sea Breeze Tritonia Rd
Continental D’Vijff Vlieghen 424 4442 City Centre 16 Keerom St
San Marco 429 2758 Sea Point 92 Main Rd
Constantia Uitsig 794 4480 Constantia Spaanschemat Rd
De Oude Welgemoed 913 4962 Bellville Cnr Pander/Jip de Jaeger
Easy Eating Flores Smith Hues 423 3414 City Centre 55 Church St, cnr Loop
Quay 4 Restaurant 419 2008 Waterfront St/Quay 4 – upstairs
Pedlars on Bend 794 7747 Constantia Spaanschemat River Rd
La Verona 96 0290 Durbanville Vissershoek Rd
Fine Dining Aubergine 465 4909 Gardens 39 Barnet St
Buitenverwachting 794 3522 Constantia Klein Constantia Rd
Au Jardin 683 1520 Claremont Vineyard Hotel
Randolph’s Grill Room 914 1732 Durbanville Cnr Durban/DoorDeKraal
French La Villa 462 1999 Gardens Hiddingh Rd
Rive Gauche 430 1200 Sea Point Le Vendome Hotel
La Colombe 794 2390 Constantia Constantia Uitsig Farm
Le Quartier Francais 876 2151 Franschhoek 16 Hugenot St
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Full menu, Quay West 418 0520 Waterfront Cape Grace Hotel
great setting, Blues 438 2040 Camps Bay Promenade – Victoria Rd
relaxed Brass Bell 788 5456 Kalk Bay Kalk By Station
atmosphere Zavernwacht Country 906 1560 Kuilsriver Zevenwacht Wine Estate
Bayside Café 552 5504 Milnerton Ocean Way, Sunset Beach
German/ Blue Danube 423 3624 Tamb’kloof 102 New Church St
Austrian Constantia Tavern 794 1144 Constantia Groot Constantia Estate
Bosman’s 863 2727 Paarl Grande Roche Hotel
Greek Maria’s 461 8887 Gardens Dunkley Square
Cosmos Tavern 434 1505 Sea Point 305 Main Rd
Lemonia 790 4076 Hout Bay Beach Crescent Rd
Leesia’s Taverna 686 8254 Rondebosch 24 Station Rd
Halaal Biesmiellah 423 0850 City Centre 2 Upper Wale St
Alcazar 683 8859 Claremont 174 Main Rd
The Palace 447 9540 Woodstock 297 Albert Rd
Indian Bukhara 424 0000 City Centre 33 Church St
Tarkaris 434 4266 Sea Point 305 Main Rd
Gaylords 788 5470 Muizenberg 65 Main Rd
Passage to India 914 6117 Durbanville Tyger Valley Centre
Internet Connexion on Sq 419 6180 City – North Heerengracht
Shack/Blue Lizard 461 5892 City – East 43 De Villiers St
Italian Hildebrand 425 3385 Waterfront Pier Head V&A
La Perla 434 2471 Sea Point Beach Rd
Enrica Rocca 762 3855 Wynberg 9 Wolfe St
Mozzarella’s 99 7460 Durbanville Edward St
Japanese Kotobuki 462 3675 Gardens 3 Avalon Cntr Mill St
Mamayama 423 0605 City Centre 15 Shortmarket St
Fujiyama 434 6885 Sea Point 100 Main Rd
Yo Suchi 438 0783 Camps Bay The Drive (with Codfather)
Kosher
Middle
Eastern Marrakesh 434 0455 Sea Point 315 Main Rd
Full menu Pie Works 439 4484 Sea Point 17 Regent Rd
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Mexican Mexican Kitchen 423 1541 City Centre 13 Bloom St

Cantina Tequila 419 8313 Waterfront Shop 4 Quay 5
Pancho’s 447 4854 Observatory 127 Lower Main Rd
Pancho O’Leary’s 550 8739 Ratanga Ratanga Island
Music while 169 on Long 426 1107 City Centre 169 Long St
you eat Green Dolphin 21 7471 Waterfront V&A Mall Pierhead
Smugglers Show Bar 550 8739 Ratanga Ratanga Island
The Grange 975 9057 Durbanville 1 Sher St
Portuguese Dias Tavern 465 7547 City Centre 27 Caledon St
Vilamoura 438 1850 Camps Bay Victoria Rd
Lamire 510 1916 Maitland 109a Voortrekker Rd
Casa de Abo Baras 96 6911 Durbanville 20 Vrede St
Seafood Panama Jack’s 448 1080 CT Harbour Eastern Mole Rd
The Codfather 438 0783 Camps Bay The Drive
Wharfside Grill 790 1100 Hout Bay Mariner’s Wharf
Black Marlin 786 1621 Simonstown Main Rd Miller’s Point
On the Rocks 554 1988 Blouberg 45 Stadler Rd
O’Galito 919 9442 Tygervalley Cnr Bloemhof/Edward St
South African African Flame 465 5846 Gardens 12 Mill St
Rockspider’s Opera 439 7392 Sea Point 95 Regent Rd
Steenberg 713 2222 Constantia Off M42 (opp Pollsmoor)
Bloemendal 975 2525 Durbanville Racecourse Rd

Steak Sukhothai 423 4725 Gardens 50 Orange St

Thaismiles 434 3586 Sea Point 60 Main Rd
Chai-Yo 689 6156 Mowbray Raapenberg/Klipfontein
Thaifoon 914 5201 Durbanville Santyger Cntr Durban Rd
Vegetarian Maharani 424 2917 City Centre 267 Long St
Second Nature 424 8300\434 City Centre Cnr Hout/St George Mall
Café Erte 6624 Sea Point 265A Main Rd
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WINE ESTATES WITH RESTAURANT AND/OR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

All estates offer wine tasting and sales. Normal hours M-F 09h00-17h00: Sat 09h00-13h00

1 = Tasting & Sales 2 = Restaurant 3 = Open Sunday Y = Yes N = No

CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE (Ph 418 5214)
Groot Constantia 794 5128 Constantia Nek Rd (Restaurant 794 6255) Y Y Y
Constantia Uitsig 794 1810 Spaanschemat River Rd (Restaurant 794 4480) Y Y Y
DURBANVILLE WINE ROUTE (Ph 083 310 1228)
Altydedacht 96 1295 Tygerberg Valley Rd Y Y N
Bloemendal 975 7575 Racecourse Rd (Restaurant super view 975 2525) Y Y N
FRANSCHHOEK WINE ROUTE (Ph 876 3062)
Boschendal 870 4000 (Helshoogte Rd) Tasting, Sales, Restaurant, Picnic Y Y Y
Chamonix 876 2494 Follow signs from Main Rd, Franschhoek Y Y Y
Franschhoek Coop 876 2086 All estates on sale, Restaurant, A/V about F’hoek Y Y Y
PAARL WINE ROUTE (Ph 872 3605)
Rhebokskloof 863 8386 Off R44 towards Wellington Y Y Y
Seidelberg 863 3495 Below Taal Monument on Suid Agter Paarl Rd Y Y Y
Simonsvlei Interntl 863 3040 Off R101, full range of wines, look for the big bottle Y Y Y
SOMERSET WEST/HERMANUS (HELDERBERG/OVERBERG WINE ROUTE (Ph 855 2004)
Vergelegen 847 1334 Lourensford Rd Som West Ancient Camphor trees Y Y Y
Hamilton Russell 028 323595 R320 near Hermanus M-F Sat am Great Pinot Noir Y N N
STELLENBSOCH WINE ROUTE (Ph 886 4310)
Delaire 885 1756 Top of Helshoogte Pass – Spectacular views Y Y Y
Delheim 882 2033 Off R44. Originated wine routes in SA Y Y Y
Morgenhof 889 5510 On R44 Restaurant for light lunches. Open all year Y Y Y
Neetlingshof 883 8988 Off M12 : 2 Restaurants Light meals & a la carte Y Y Y
Spier 809 1100 R310 Attractions: theatre, picnics, cheetahs & wine Y Y Y
Zevenwacht 903 5123 Langverwacht Rd Kuilsriver: Picnic & light lunches Y Y Y
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SHOPS AND SHOPPING

BANKS, FOREX and MOST SHOPS

Banking hours Forex – big Branches M-F 09h00 – 15h30: Sat 09h00-11h00
Forex after hours Forex after hours Waterfront Daily 9h-19h Also 4/5 star Hotels 24 hrs
Shopping hours Normal shops M-F 08h30-17h00: Sat 08h30-13h00: Sun closed
DAY TO DAY NECESSITIES – Most have extended trading hours
Bookshops/Stationery CNA 0800110840 Major stationery chain
Food & clothing Woolworths 0800220022 Most Malls – M&S equivalent
Photo processing Photo Quick Labs 421 2460 1 hour photo processing chain
Supermarket Pick ‘n Pay 0800112288 Most Malls, Food, full range goods
Toiletries Clicks 08000110340 Most Malls, Household goods
SHOPPING MALLS – Number of shops and trading hours
Bayside Centre - 95 Tableview 557 4350 M-F 9-18h Sat 9h-17h Sun 9h-13h
Blue Route Mall - 98 Tokai 713 2061 M-F 9h-18h Sat 9h-17h Sun most shut
Cavendish Sq - 200 Claremont 674 3050 M-Sat 9.30-18h Sun 10-13h
Garden’s Centre - 86 Mill St Gardens 465 1842 M-F 9-18h Sat 9-15h Sun 10-13h
Tyger Valley - 270 Bellville/Durbanville 914 1822 Fri 9-19h Sat 9-17h Sun-optional
Victoria Wharf - 240 Waterfront 418 2369 M-Sun 9-21h
AFRICAN CURIOS AND CRAFTS
African Art – Animals Baden Powell/N2 0835880247 Street artist and sculptor (James)
African Craft Market Khayelitsha 3651 5246 Curios, trinkets, art, crafts
Galley International Sun Gall – Cape Sun 423 7016 Wildlife art, quality curios, antiques
Kraal Kraft Hout Bay Harbour 790 4551 African shopping – art, crafts,
clothing
Mnandi 90 Station Rd Obs 447 6814 Traditional clothing made to order
Pan African Market 76 Long St City Cntr 424 2957 Drums, masks, art, food, - 35 stalls
Street traders CT Station Adderley Range of curios, carved animals,
Coast Rd Bakoven masks. Some local, some from
Entrance Cape Pnt Central and West Africa - haggle
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FACTORY SHOPS, STREET MARKETS & CRAFT MARKETS

Access Park Kenilworth, off M5 683 5885 Wide selection of factory shops
Blue Shed & Red Shed V&A Waterfront 418 2369 Crafts and souvenirs
Craft Mrkts – open air Bellville, Constantia, 531 4263 Different weekends. Hout Bay every
Hout Bay, Rondebosch 96 4691 Sunday
Greenmarket Flea Market Greenmarket Sq, City 426 1052 Curios, clothes, crafts. M-Sat
Green Point Flea Market Green Point Stadium 439 7763 Mixed bag of everything. Sun only
Grand Central Market Darling St, City Centre 461 9337 Stalls, shops, food.
SPECIALITY SHOPS
Adult World 36 Riebeeck St, City 418 7455 Adult toys, books, videos
Cafda Bookshop Werdmuller,Claremont 674 2230 2nd hand books & magazines
Cape Union Mart Most big Malls 0800034000 Bush & outdoor clothing
Dombeya Woolshop Annandale Rd, Stell’ 881 3746 Spinning,dyeing,weaving, knitting
Enoteca 60 Main St, Newlands 683 7516 Expert wine shop
Exclusive Books Cavendish/V&A 705 0715 Exclusive, top quality books
Jean Craig Pottery Off R310 Stell’bosch 883 2998 Hand made earthenware pottery
Jewellers, Afro Gem 64 New Church St 424 8048 Gemstone experts
Charles Greig Victoria Wharf, V&A 418 4517 Exclusive jewellery designers
Prins & Prins 66 Loop St, City Cntr 422 1090 Diamond merchants & goldsmiths
Max Mega Store Cavendish Square 683 1810 Vast selection of CDs and tapes
Oom Samie se Winkel Dorp St. Stellenbosch 887 0797 Turn of the century country store
Philani Centre Site C Khayelitsha 387 5125 Hand woven carpets
Spilhaus Silverware Cavendish/V&A 425 4042 Quality cutlery, glassware, gifts
Sportsbrand Newlands Rugby 686 8181 Springbok, Stormers, WP souvenirs
(Lifestyle) Surf Shop Surfer’s Cnr, 788 8218 Surf gear, boards, beach wear
Muizenberg
Vaughan Johnson’s V&A Waterfront 419 2121 Speciality wine shop
Wellington Fruit City, B’ville, 531 5000 Dried fruit, nuts, biltong
Claremont
Yellow Door Gardens Centre 465 4702 Art, artefacts, curios, collectibles
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THEATRE, CABARET, CINEMA

CONCERTS/THEATRE – COMPUTICKET Ph 430 8010

VENUE STYLE ADDRESS NIGHTS PHONE

Baxter Theatre Drama Main Rd, Rondebosch See daily press 685 7880
Concert, Fringe
Nico Theatre Centre Opera, Ballet, DF Malan St, Foreshore See daily press 421 7695
Drama, Music CT
Coffee Lounge Comedy/variety 76 New Church St, City Fri & Sat 424 6784
College of Music Concerts Music School. R’bosch See daily press 650 2640
Little/Arena Student theatre UCT campus, Orange St, See daily press 480 7129
CT
Oude Libertas Music, Theatre Off R310,Stellenbosch See daily press 809 1100
Theatre on the Bay Theatre Off Victoria Dr, Camps See daily press 438 3300
Bay
CABARET
Brunswick Drag 17 Bree St, City Centre Tues & Sun 425 2739
Moulin Rouge Elegant Strip Cnr Riebeeck & Bree, CT Every day 421 7147
On Broadway Music & Theatre Somerset Rd, Green Point Every night 418 8338
Officer’s Club Int’natl Cabaret Ratanga Island,N1Sable Rd Wed to Sun 550 8500
The Grange Music & Theatre 1 Scher St, Durbanville Fri & Sat 975 9057
CINEMA
Armchair Theatre Movie specials Lower Main Rd, Obs Every night 447 1514
20h
Imax 15x22m screen BMW Pavilion, Waterfront Hourly from 11 430 8025
Labia-4 screens Good art movies Orange St, Gardens, CT Every day 424 5927
Nu Metro Megavu Large Screen Ratanga Island 18h30/21h000 555 0230
Cinema Nouveau Art & festivals Cavendish Square See daily press 683 4063
V&A Waterfront For show times 425 8222
Normal Cinema Movies on circuit All main shopping malls See daily press 430 8000
for show times
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CLUBS & LIVE MUSIC

JAZZ/ BLUES
Barleycorn Folk/Blues River Club, Observatory Mon 686 3478
Blue Note Live Jazz College Rd, Rylands/Athlone Thurs-Sun 637 9132
Café Carmissa Pan Afro–Jazz 80 Kloof St, Gardens Wed, Sat, Sun 424 2289
(Dizzy’s)Jazz Café Live Jazz 42 The Drive, Camps Bay Every night 438 2686
Green Dolphin Live Jazz V&A Waterfront Every night 421 7471
Kraal Live Jazz Wetton Rd, Wetton Thurs, Fri, Sat 762 8317
Mama Africa Afro Jazz Live 11 Port Rd, off V&A W, Th, Fri, Sat 424 8634
West End/Arena Jazz Bands 169 Long St, City Centre W,Th, Fri, Sat 421 5355
169 on Long Jazz & dinner 169 Long St, City Centre Every night 426 1107
CLUBS
Café Sirens Live & DJ 80 Main Rd, Claremont Tues-Sat 671 5535
Cantina Tequila Latin Party Quay 5 V&A Waterfront Every night 419 8313
Chilli ‘n Lime House, Jazz, Party Longkloof Studios, Kloof St Wed-Sat 426 4469
Diamonds/Pearls Top bands Lwr Main/Station, Observ’ty Every night 448 6512
Drum Café Drum Circles 32 Glyn St. District 6 M, W, Th, F, Sa 461 1305
Fat Boys 90’s rock Off Somerset. Green Point Wed Fri Sat 421 1760
Georgia 70s 80s Latino 30 Jamieson St, Gardens Tues-Sat 422 0261
The Jam Top bands 43 De Villiers, District 6 Every night 465 2106
Kapital Upmarket House Cnr Long/Pepper St, City Wed Fri Sat 423 9188
La Med Live & DJ 80s Victoria Rd, Clifton Wed-Sun 438 5600
Piano Lounge Funky House Cnr Loop & Wale, City Wed-Sun 423 0009
Plum Crazi House, 90s rock 94 Long St, City Centre Wed-Sat 422 1368
Purple Turtle Local bands Cnr Long & Shortmarket, City Every night 423 6194
Quay 4 Tavern Live bands V&A Waterfront Every night 419 2008
Rhythm Divine Champagne Bar 156 Long St, City Wed Fri Sat 423 0333
Springfields Techno, 80s Newlands Station, Newlands Mon Fri Sat 671 6096
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GAY FRIENDLY

CLUBS WHICH CATER EXCLUSIVELY TO GAYS

Knights 52 Bay Rd, Mouille Point 434 0428 Men only (www.gaynet.co.za)
Steamers Wembly & Sloan, Gardens 461 6210 Cruise bar and sauna
GAY FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS and BARS
Africa Café Lower Main Rd, Observatory 447 9553 Strictly African
…And Lemon 98 Shortmarket, City 423 4873 Full range menu
Blah Bar 21A Somerset Rd,, Green Point 421 7643 Cocktails and light menu
Blue Moon Long St, City Centre 424 5100 Full range menu
Café Erte Main Rd, Green Point 434 6624 Vegetarian & snack
Café Manhattan 74 Waterkant St 421 6666 Best burgers in town
De OudeWynberg Wolfe St, Wynberg 762 5359 Small, upmarket restaurant
Obz Café 115 Lower Main, Observatory 448 5555 Design your own meals
Priscilla’s Café 196 Loop St, City Centre 422 2378 Full range menu-steak & seafood
The Quarters 76 Waterkant St, De Waterkant 419 1479 From Feb – late night eatery
GAY FRIENDLY CLUBS
Angels/Bronx Somerset/Napier, Green Point 419 9216 Late night party bar and club
Valve Church Sq, - top end of City 462 0403 Mega party venue
Rainbows Park Court Lodge, Bellville 948 9011 Active party bar
GAY AND LESBIAN PARTIES, TOURS AND EXCURSIONS
Brenda’s Bash Milnerton Sports Club 083 250 195 1st Saturday of the month
COGS Cogs@africamail.com 557 7195 Arrange hikes & get togethers
Gat Party Temple Hall, Main Rd, Green Point 082 8593556 1st Sat –barn dance party
Africa Outing Gay Travel & Tour Co 671 4028 Single & multi day tours
Gay and Lesbian pager services to get information Ph 422 2500. Check Cape Review and Outright
magazines for details. Browse the Gaynet at www.gaynetcapetown.co.za
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SPECIALIST TOUR OPERATORS

There are many Tour Operators offering guided tours of the Cape. For Visitors with special interests the
following Operators offer specific expertise.
SPECIALITY OPERATOR PHONE CONTACT
Adventure – various activities Adventure Village 424 1580 Trevor Ball
Birding Birdwatch Cape 082 772 6245 Richard Grant
Bo-Kaap: Cape Malay Quarter Tana-Baru 424 0719 Shereen
Day Tours: cycle the scenic sections Day Trippers 531 3274 Steve
Ecology, birds, flowers, whales Crane’s Cape 083 659 9777 Geoff Crane
Gay-personalised day & multi-day Africa Outing 671 4028 Steve & Jeremy
Helicopter adventure tours Ingwe Africa 934 3290 Melanie Smith
Military Noon Gun Tours 557 1299 Gerry de Vries
Military/Anglo Boer War Cape Eco Adventures 082 975 0019 Braam van Zyl
Motor Bike Tours-Harley Davidsons Freedom Africa 082 979 3490 Noel Boyce
Music & Art (also Graffiti Tours) Music, Art Journeys 919 9168 Leonore Beukes
Newlands’ Rugby & cricket grounds Gateway to Newlands 082 461 8651 Andrew Russell
Night-time, dinner excursions Night and Day 083 270 7933 Ed
Overland, multiday expeditions Nomad Adventure 559 4133 Lauren
Political Legend Tours 082 456 2014 Faiz Noordien
Private Capexec 082 441 4867 Jacqui & Mark
Pure adrenaline adventure Pure Thrill Adventures 424 2241 Gerrit
Township, cultural & slavery tours Africultural Tours 423 3321 Alison Masters
Township and cultural Grassroute 424 8480 Leslie
Walk the city centre Walking 685 6895 Meintjie Allan
Whales-specialist whale route guides MTN Whale Route 401 7347 Darden Lotz
Wild Flowers Fairview Touring 75 2855 Eric
Wine experts-in-depth information Keith van der Schyff 082 443 6480 Keith
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Computicket 430 8000 For booking theatre and cinema tickets

Directory enquiries 1023 Local and national telephone numbers
Taxi 434 0434 Metered-taxi service
Weather forecast 082 231 1640 3 day forecast for coastal region
TOURISM OFFICES
Blaauwberg Tourism 557 8600 Milnerton, Table View, Bloubergstrand
Cape Town Tourism 426 4260 Corner Castle & Burg Sts, City Centre
Franschhoek 876 8095 French Corner of the Huguenots winelands
Garden Route 044 882 5510 Mossel Bay – George – Knysna, - Plettenberg Bay
Helderberg 851 4022 Somerset West, Strand, Gordon’s Bay to Hangklip
Little (Klein) Karoo 044 272 2228 Oudtshoorn: Spectacular mountain passes, semi desert
Overberg 028 214 1466 Farmlands of Cape, Hermanus and southern tip of Africa
Paarl 872 3829 Pearl of the Cape, Du Toit’s Kloof Mountains, winelands
South Peninsula 788 6193 Wynberg, Muizenberg, Simonstown, Cape Point, Hout Bay
Stellenbosch 0800 226 568 Centre of wine industry, University town – 2nd oldest in SA
Tygerberg Office 914 1786 Durbanville, Bellville, Khayelitsha
Waterfront 418 2369 Market Sq, Cape Town – SA’s most popular attraction
West Coast 022 772 1515 Langebaan, Saldanha, Olifants River, Cedarberg
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance 10177 Emergency Para-Medic Service throughout SA
Automobile Assoc 0800 010 101 Toll free country wide
Fire 1022 Also good for ambulance and police
Flying Squad 10111 Emergency police service throughout South Africa
Mountain Rescue 080 122 7788 Trained medical and rescue service
Sea Rescue 449 3500 National Sea Rescue Institute
Tourist Assistance Unit 418 2852 Special police service
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TAKING CARE

As in another cities, there are a few basic precautions you should take in Cape Town to ensure that your stay is
as pleasant and safe as possible.

IN THE STREET

• Avoid displays of expensive jewellery, cameras and other valuables.

• Do not carry large sums of money or display bundles of notes.
• At night avoid dark, isolated areas.
• Explore in groups of 4 or more and stick to well it, busy streets.
• Plan your route and know where you are going.
• Get advice about the safety of an area.
• Notice the people around you – avoid groups of people hanging about the streets.
• Get the number of a taxi service from your hotel before going out.

IN THE CAR
*
• Plan your route and know where you are going.
• Keep the car doors locked and wind the windows up.
• Lock valuable items in the boot (trunk).
• Notice the people around you as you park the car.
• Have your keys ready when you return to your car so you open the door quickly.
• Never pick up strangers.
• Get advice about the safety of an area.

IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO YOU

• Do not fight to retain possession of your belongings – they are insured.

• Observe as much detail as possible and write it down.
• Call 10111 to call the police.

THE OTHER SIDE

• The very vast majority of Cape Town people are friendly and helpful.
• However – the Baboons are not friendly – do not feed them and keep your car windows closed
when they are near.
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WHAT TO DO AT CENTURY CITY

CENTURY CITY – Sable Rd exit off N1

Canal Walk The biggest shopping centre in Centre Management 555 0558
Africa. Trading M-Fri 10h to 21h Sat Information Centre 555 4444
9h to 21h, Sun 10h to 18h Tourist Desk 555 3377
Boating Water taxis, pedal & small sailing A gentle way to enjoy the 550 8504
boats natural environment
Cinemas 20 cinema complex with seating Nu Metro Theatre 555 2510
capacity of 4 500
Dockside Cape Town’s “Superclub” – contains Next to Ratanga Junction 552 2030
4 clubs in one – disco to jazz
Entertainment Zone Live music, circus, acrobatic theatre, Central Piazza Canal Walk 555 0558
multimedia performances
Great Escapes Gaming arcade with every Lower level, Canal Walk 551 4949
interactive video game possible
Intaka Island Wetland conservation area, bird Boat hire from Ratanga 552 6889
reserve. View from canal boats Junction 550 8798
Ratanga Island Entertainment and dining centre for Part of Ratanga Junction 550 8500
those not playing on the thrill rides
Ratanga Junction The wildest place in Africa. Full Rides are both thrilling & 550 8500
scale theme park with over 30 rides gentle – something for all
ScientCentre Interactive exhibits & games An introduction to science & 555 4444
combine entertainment & learning technology
Shopping Over 400 shops and services so, find Parking for 11 500 cars 555 4444
everything under 1 roof
Skate Park The Boogaloos in-line skate park - Great outdoor venue, Canal 555 2895
both street & vert ramp Walk
Train Ride Along the north bank to Half Moon Wed-Sun every hour on the 550 8500
Bay from Ratanga Junction hour 11h-16h