Cape Town in Western Cape

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 10:23 Written by Helga McLeod Friday, 26 February 2010 10:38

South African provinces - Western Cape

Known to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world with luxury holiday accommodation and world-class attractions, Cape Town is famous for well-loved landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point, its harbour and the gorgeous Cape floral kingdom. The National Parliament is located here and the city also serves as provincial capital to the Western Cape and as South Africa's legislative capital.

This city offers plenty to see and do. Attractions include all any city could offer, such as fantastic eateries, galleries, museums and shopping, nightlife and more. Nature lovers should make a point of hiking Table mountain, Lion's Head or Signal Hill, visiting Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Cape Point, going to the top of Table Mountain via the cable car or enjoying a world-class glass of wine at any of the Wine Route farms.

The TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards for 2010 named Cape Town:

25 Best Destinations in the World - 25th place

Top 10 Food & Wine Destinations in the World - 2nd place
Top 25 Destinations in Africa category - 1st place
Top 25 Destinations in the World chosen by Europeans - 6th place
Top 10 Beach & Sun Destinations in Africa - 6th place
Top 10 Culture & Sightseeing Destinations in Africa - 2nd place
Top 10 Outdoor & Adventure Destinations in Africa - 4th place

Cape Town is one city where shopping, galleries and museums, nature and nightlife, beach and bargain comes together. You won't be bored for a second!

Easy access to Cape Town's must see destinations

Get your “Go Cape Town” card for inclusion of a return trip on the Table Mountain Cableway, entrance to the Two Oceans Aquarium and a ride around the city on an open-top City Sightseeing Bus. This card can be purchased at any of the above destination ticket offices. Cost of R360 p/adult and R180 for children under 18 years.

Table Mountain: cable car special!
2 children under 18 can make a return trip in the cable car free, while accompanied by one paying adult. Cost per adult is R160.00. Thus 50% discount. Valid on weekdays of school holidays and weekends plus public holidays until 31st of October mid-term.

NOTE: The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway replaces its voucher book system with online ticketing portal, from 1 May for tour operators.

Make sure, instead of tour operator vouchers, you or your tour operator knows to register and buy these tickets online.

Why this new system?
• Tickets cost R160 per person
• Tickets are valid for 2 weeks from the arrival date.
• Full refunds are issued for unused tickets.
• Tour guides with Tourist Guide ID travel free of charge.
• Groups can all appear (including all the names) on a single ticket.
• Payments possible via credit card.

More information from joy@tablemountain.net or call +2721 424 0015.

Where to buy world cup paraphernalia:

Handmade crafts from Olsen’s pharmacy on 129 Long Street, Tel. 021 423 2371
-Handmade crafts such as themed fridge magnets, bright vuvuzelas etc.

The Pan African Market on 76 Long Street, Tel. 072 665 8627
-Find art of football players, football fans, and people of Africa.

Arts and crafts at Mixed Ideaz on 168 Long Street, Tel. 071 909 3455
-Tendai Mahlengwe’s soccer art and craft from recycled soft drinks cans.

Déjà Vu Crafts on 210 Long Street, Tel. 021 790 5446
-Themed hats and bags.

Heartworks on 98 Kloof Street, Gardens Centre or Old Cape Quarters, Tel. 021 424 8419
-Makaraba hats

Chimurenga on 76 Long Street, Tel. 021 422 4168
-Intellectual African journals regarding soccer with text, art and photography.

African Image on cnr Church & Burg Streets, Tel. 021 423 8385
-Vuvuzelas made from kelp and hand painted individually.

Chinatown on New Ottery Road, Tel. 072 426 8898
-Soccer world cup paraphernalia.

For kids on holiday in Cape Town

Kidi-Sportz
Fun activities for children from 18 months - 6 years.
Where: St John's Street, Aurora, Durbanville, 7550

Adventure Parties
For outside fun times including wall climbing, zip slides and giant cargo net etc.
Where: between the Cape Point Vineyards and Table Mountain Nat Park, near Scarborough, on the Main road.

Artjamming™
Paint as much as you want!
Where: Wembley Square shopping centre (Gardens) or the Cape Quarter (Green Point).

City Sightseeing Bus
Join the Kids Club and become a VIP on the big red bus for a fun adventure around Cape Town.
Where: at the Waterfront, Aquarium bus stop.

Cool Runnings Toboggan Park
For an awesome 1,25km downhill (steel) toboggan track!
Where: Carl Cronje Drive, Bellville.

Plinka Plonka
A fantastic indoor play center for babies to 7 year olds. 
Where: 171a Upper Buitenkant Str. Gardens, Cape Town, 8000.

Ratanga Junction
More than 30 attractions for your child to choose from!
Where: Century city.

The Western Cape's Cape Town has excellent holiday accommodation represented here and for all the area's tourism attractions and activities regarding game-viewing and other, see our pages on sights and activities.

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