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Sunday

WHAT TO DO IN CAPE TOWN

We would really like you to maximize on the time you have in Cape Town and offer some suggestions for you to consider in your planning.

TABLE MOUNTAIN
Early morning to beat the Tour buses \or
Evening after 18h00 when they sometimes offer 50% rates!
If you are fit you can walk down Platteklip gorge.
This should be slotted in on the first available day—weather wise.

CAPE PENINSULA
An early morning start driving down South to the Cape Point then back via the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach.
Instead of lunching in the touristy spots –try the False Bay Yacht Club in Simonstown.
A Private Club with a cute Galley that serves excellent well priced food. KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS should be high on your list. Sunday evening is concert time in the gardens. Be there at 16h00.

WINELANDS
This is a full day adventure ….or can be a half day trip
Stellenbosch is such a beautiful town!

THE TOWNSHIPS
For many a must to experience how a huge part of our community live, with the richness of their culture, music and crafts.

THE V&A WATERFRONT
ROBBEN ISLAND
The Robben Island trips are usually fully booked so we suggest you make this reservation before your arrival.
Use this link
http://www.robben-island.org.za

THE BEACHES—CLIFTON CAMPS BAY
Bring your bikini—this is the place to chill out!


What To Do in 1, 2 or 3 Days
Unfortunately, you can’t always spend as much time as you’d like in our awesome city. Here are some tips on what we would do if we had only ...
DAY ONE
Catch the open-top double Decker Cape Town City Sightseeing Bus and enjoy a guided Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour of the city. There are 17 stops to choose from.
Hop off for a quick cable car ride up world renowned Table Mountain and be inspired by the breath-taking views from the top.
Visit the District Six Museum and immerse yourself in the memories of what was one of Cape Town’s most colorful communities before its residents where subjected to forced removals during the Apartheid era.
Stop to shop, have a bite to eat or explore the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront
Begin your evening with sundowners on the Camps Bay strip, followed by dinner at one of the city’s award winning restaurants and end off by catching some live local music on Long Street in the City Centre.


DAY TWO
Head south along the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive and then on to Cape Point, part of the Table Mountain National Park and home to an abundance of flora and fauna. A funicular ride to the point and a guided walk with the resident baboons is a must. Better still walk up to the Light house.
Make your next stop at Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, home to one of the few land-based penguin colonies in the world.
Take a break at Kalk Bay harbor, enjoy fresh-off-the-boat seafood, followed by a stroll along the quaint cobbled streets and some antique hunting.
Not to be missed is Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the first botanical garden in the world to be established in (1913) to protect local flora. Its lawns are ideal for picnics.


DAY THREE
Begin the day with a boat trip to and guided tour of the World Heritage Site, Robben Island, where former South African president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Today former political prisoners act as your guides to this remarkable experience.
Wondering about township life in Cape Town? Take a guided tour to our vibrant and colorful township communities; meet the people, taste the food, feast your eyes on the array of handcrafts and be inspired.
No trip to Cape Town is complete without a visit to our picturesque Winelands. Choose one of the wine-producing areas and sample a mouth- watering selection of fine Cape wines, cheeses, chocolates and olives.
Spend the evening savoring your last moments in Cape Town over a traditional Cape Malay meal in the Bo Kaap, with the city lights laid out in front of you and the plans for your next trip spread around you!


SOME CONSIDERATIONS

STELLENBOSCH / WINELANDS / FRANSCHOEK

We strongly suggest an early morning start….breakfast at 07h45 ready to leave at 08h30.
Take the N1 turning off to Stellenbosch on the R304
Visits
The University Town of Stellenbosch
The four houses in the Central town which have been so carefully restored…...near Church Street.
Dorp Street with its stunning old Cape Dutch Architecture
Simonsberg Cheese Shop…...stock up for a picnic lunch
Rustenberg wine estate—Just off the HellsHoogte Road
This is a MUST—allow 1 hour to enjoy the wines and the magnificent gardens. No Big tourist buses allowed!
Over the Hellshhoogte pass stopping on the way down at the Hillcrest Berry Farm on your LEFT. Mmmmm Lekker coffee, view and cheese cake.
Boschendal—just to give you an insight into the life style on farms in the good old days.
On to Franschoek...The “Little Switzerland” Park and walk the main street—a treat.
Try some Schnapps tasting at Chamonix—careful.
Past the Huguenot Monument and up the steep pass...stopping at the summit to drink in the view.
Down towards Villiersdorp a small country town….then over the next pass to Grabou...the Apple country. Take a LEFT to Hermanus then follow the map thro Betty's Bay following the coast back to Gordon’s Bay.
Follow the N2 back home

There are many restaurants in Franschoek perhaps the two most famous are Ruben’s and La Petite Ferme. But you have your cheeses and breads ++ so think of a picnic somewhere en route!

Mobile phone
On your arrival we will provide you with a local mobile phone which has a few useful numbers.
This is free but you will need to purchase airtime
Africa Room number +27799835958
Prince Albert Room number +27791717713


To Do’s



BOOK YOUR VISIT TO ROBBEN ISLAND-

YOU WILL NEED YOUR CREDIT CARD AND PASSPORT DETAILS TO HAND
http://www.robben-island.org.za/


BOOK YOUR HIRE CAR

AVIS, HERTZ, BUDGET ALL HAVE OFFICES IN CAPE TOWN. ARRANGE FOR YOUR HIRE VEHICLE TO BE DELIVERED TO OUR B&B IN THE MORNING.

ADVISE US OF YOUR FLIGHT DETAILS

WE WILL ARRANGE FOR OUR SHUTTLE TO MEET YOU AT ARRIVALS
(Pay the shuttle driver directly – approx R200.00 per couple)


THE DAY OF YOUR ARRIVAL

OR IF ON EVENING FLIGHTS—THE FOLLOWING DAY—MAKE USE OF THE “RED BUS’ TO ORIENTATE YOURSELF.
http://www.city-sightseeing.com/




Liz & Trevor Wilkins

15 Welgemeend Street B&B
Gardens
Cape Town - RSA
wilkins@gem.co.za
Tel/Fax +27 21 424 6625
Mobile 082 490 7097



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