Guidebook for Cape Town

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Guidebook for Cape Town

Sightseeing

A must go! On windy days the cable car might be closed. Check the weather before you plan to go up. There are beautiful hikes on the mountain. Take comfortable shoes and plenty of water and something warm. (If it’s cloudy) Weather conditions changes very quickly. You can hike up and take the cable car down. Leave from Platteklip Trail starting Point.
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Lanovka na Stůl Mountain
5821 Tafelberg Rd
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A must go! On windy days the cable car might be closed. Check the weather before you plan to go up. There are beautiful hikes on the mountain. Take comfortable shoes and plenty of water and something warm. (If it’s cloudy) Weather conditions changes very quickly. You can hike up and take the cable car down. Leave from Platteklip Trail starting Point.
Beautiful nature reserve and great for hiking. Take the scenic route via Camps Bay and Noordhoek. On route, take in breathtaking views of the ocean via Chapman’s Peak and stop at the lookout point for a selfie. Stop at the Farm house in Noordhoek Village for a snack or visit some of the wine farms in the area. Travel around back via Smitswinkel Valley and Simon’s Town (visit the Simons Town Waterfront) A lovely beach to go to is Windmill and Fisherman’s beach) The Boulder beach is also great where you can visit the Penguin Sanctuary nearby.
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Cape Point
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Beautiful nature reserve and great for hiking. Take the scenic route via Camps Bay and Noordhoek. On route, take in breathtaking views of the ocean via Chapman’s Peak and stop at the lookout point for a selfie. Stop at the Farm house in Noordhoek Village for a snack or visit some of the wine farms in the area. Travel around back via Smitswinkel Valley and Simon’s Town (visit the Simons Town Waterfront) A lovely beach to go to is Windmill and Fisherman’s beach) The Boulder beach is also great where you can visit the Penguin Sanctuary nearby.
Beautiful drive and scenic area with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean A short trip with car from Tamboerskloof via Camps Bay
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Chapmans Peak
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Beautiful drive and scenic area with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean A short trip with car from Tamboerskloof via Camps Bay
Signal Hill is a beautiful lookout point over the City with Table Mountain on the one side and the City on the other side. Drive along the back of Lions Head and stop at Signal Hill. Also the same spot where you launch for a Paragliding experience. Just a few minutes drive or long walk (40 minutes from the house). Walk up next to the house and cross the road at the top into the woods and security hut. Keep left and you will find steps leading up towards a trail. (Don’t hike here after sunset) Keep left towards Lions Head & tar road, if you turn right behind the security hut, stay right and follow the walk way that circles around back to Poyser Road. (Tip. Best to stay away from walking the trail above Vista High School, Schotschekloof and Bo-Kaap area)
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Signal Hill
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Signal Hill is a beautiful lookout point over the City with Table Mountain on the one side and the City on the other side. Drive along the back of Lions Head and stop at Signal Hill. Also the same spot where you launch for a Paragliding experience. Just a few minutes drive or long walk (40 minutes from the house). Walk up next to the house and cross the road at the top into the woods and security hut. Keep left and you will find steps leading up towards a trail. (Don’t hike here after sunset) Keep left towards Lions Head & tar road, if you turn right behind the security hut, stay right and follow the walk way that circles around back to Poyser Road. (Tip. Best to stay away from walking the trail above Vista High School, Schotschekloof and Bo-Kaap area)
Visit the Simons Town Waterfront to shop for antiques and art. Look for seals at the Harbour. The Salty Sea Dog has great fish and chips take aways. Say hello to Able Seaman Just Nuisance (the Great Dane) Shop for some African arts and crafts Popular kayaking trips are available (065 707 4444 make an appointment)
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Simon's Town Police Station
136 St George's St
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Visit the Simons Town Waterfront to shop for antiques and art. Look for seals at the Harbour. The Salty Sea Dog has great fish and chips take aways. Say hello to Able Seaman Just Nuisance (the Great Dane) Shop for some African arts and crafts Popular kayaking trips are available (065 707 4444 make an appointment)
Take the scenic drive from Camps Bay and find this little harbour bay with a working harbour and take a short boat trip, get fish and chips at Snoekies or Fish on the Rocks at the Harbour or visit the Bay Harbour Markets on the weekend. Visit the Chapman’s Peak Hotel or Mariner’s Wharf Harbour Front Emporium for great seafood
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Hout Bay
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Take the scenic drive from Camps Bay and find this little harbour bay with a working harbour and take a short boat trip, get fish and chips at Snoekies or Fish on the Rocks at the Harbour or visit the Bay Harbour Markets on the weekend. Visit the Chapman’s Peak Hotel or Mariner’s Wharf Harbour Front Emporium for great seafood
Stunning beautiful beach for enjoying the sun and if you are brave, to swim. It’s secluded and smaller than Camps bay The water is cold, but tolerable. Our favorite
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Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach Promenade
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Stunning beautiful beach for enjoying the sun and if you are brave, to swim. It’s secluded and smaller than Camps bay The water is cold, but tolerable. Our favorite
Another beautiful beach to relax and enjoy the African sun and sea.
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St James Beach
Main Road
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Another beautiful beach to relax and enjoy the African sun and sea.
Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. Take the Red bus or hire car and drive around the Cape Peninsula. From the house drive up Kloof Nek towards Camps Bay, around to Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Scarborough and Smitswinkel Valley and finally you will reach Simonstown.
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Boulders Beach
Kleintuin Road
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Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. Take the Red bus or hire car and drive around the Cape Peninsula. From the house drive up Kloof Nek towards Camps Bay, around to Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Scarborough and Smitswinkel Valley and finally you will reach Simonstown.

Cocktails or Sundowners

Best for anything – from a refreshing post-beach drink to a sophisticated night out. Cost Cocktails: R65 – R160 Glass of MCC: around R120 Good to know On Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, resident DJs will take you on a musical journey as they spin cool tunes from 5pm to 9pm. Opening times Monday – Thursday, 4pm – 10pm Friday – Sunday, 12pm – 10pm Contact 021 286 5075, reservations@chinchillarooftop.co.za Where to find it Chinchilla, Shop 120, Second Floor, The Promenade Building, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
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Chinchilla Rooftop Cafe & Bar
Victoria Road
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Best for anything – from a refreshing post-beach drink to a sophisticated night out. Cost Cocktails: R65 – R160 Glass of MCC: around R120 Good to know On Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, resident DJs will take you on a musical journey as they spin cool tunes from 5pm to 9pm. Opening times Monday – Thursday, 4pm – 10pm Friday – Sunday, 12pm – 10pm Contact 021 286 5075, reservations@chinchillarooftop.co.za Where to find it Chinchilla, Shop 120, Second Floor, The Promenade Building, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
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The Bungalow
3 Victoria Rd
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Best for soaking in the last of the evening sun on one of the in-pool loungers. Cost Cocktails: R90 – R325 Glass of MCC: around R180 Please note A minimum spend of R500 per person is required for use of the pool and loungers, subject to availability, to be settled on arrival. Opening times Monday – Sunday, 11am – 8pm (weather-permitting) Contact 021 437 1287, manager@baptisterooftop.co.za Where to find it The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa, 201 The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Baptiste
Best for soaking in the last of the evening sun on one of the in-pool loungers. Cost Cocktails: R90 – R325 Glass of MCC: around R180 Please note A minimum spend of R500 per person is required for use of the pool and loungers, subject to availability, to be settled on arrival. Opening times Monday – Sunday, 11am – 8pm (weather-permitting) Contact 021 437 1287, manager@baptisterooftop.co.za Where to find it The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa, 201 The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
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Tobago's Restaurant, Bar and Terrace
Granger Bay Boulevard
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Best for special-occasion drinks, relaxed get-togethers with friends, family or even colleagues. Good to know More of a teetotaller? Try Tea by the Sea – a luxe afternoon tea with all the quintessential sweet treats. And if you like live music, arrive between 6pm and 9pm (Thursday – Sunday) for live music. Opening times Monday – Sunday, 7am – 2am (alcohol served from 11am) Contact 021 437 9000, restaurants@12apostles.co.za Where to find it The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
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The Leopard Bar
Victoria Road
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Best for special-occasion drinks, relaxed get-togethers with friends, family or even colleagues. Good to know More of a teetotaller? Try Tea by the Sea – a luxe afternoon tea with all the quintessential sweet treats. And if you like live music, arrive between 6pm and 9pm (Thursday – Sunday) for live music. Opening times Monday – Sunday, 7am – 2am (alcohol served from 11am) Contact 021 437 9000, restaurants@12apostles.co.za Where to find it The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Best for a casual Sunday lunch that rolls over into an evening tipple with friends. Cost Cocktails: R70 – R85 Glass of MCC: around R85 Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 10pm Contact 021 438 4347, events@thelawnsct.co.za Where to find it The Lawns at the Roundhouse, Round House Road, Camps Bay
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The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House Road
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Best for a casual Sunday lunch that rolls over into an evening tipple with friends. Cost Cocktails: R70 – R85 Glass of MCC: around R85 Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 10pm Contact 021 438 4347, events@thelawnsct.co.za Where to find it The Lawns at the Roundhouse, Round House Road, Camps Bay
Duration Around 1 hour and 30 minutes Best for an immersive experience that will have you feeling like you’ve disappeared into the sunset. Cost R430 per person (includes two glasses of bubbly) Time 7pm – 8.30pm Contact 021 418 3234, info@waterfrontadventures.co.za Where to find it Shop 7, Quay 5, V & A Waterfront
Wild Horizons Waterfront Adventures
Quay 5
Duration Around 1 hour and 30 minutes Best for an immersive experience that will have you feeling like you’ve disappeared into the sunset. Cost R430 per person (includes two glasses of bubbly) Time 7pm – 8.30pm Contact 021 418 3234, info@waterfrontadventures.co.za Where to find it Shop 7, Quay 5, V & A Waterfront
Lovely for sundowners overlooking the Promenade in Sea Point. Check in before you go because they recently upgraded the bar area.
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The Winchester Hotel
221 Beach Rd
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Lovely for sundowners overlooking the Promenade in Sea Point. Check in before you go because they recently upgraded the bar area.
Best for a view of Table Mountain in all its glory. Cost Cocktails: R55 – R78 Bottle of MCC: around R365 Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am –10pm Contact 021 554 1988, ontherocks@seascapecollection.co.za Where to find it On The Rocks, 45 Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand
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On the Rocks Restaurant
45 Stadler Rd
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Best for a view of Table Mountain in all its glory. Cost Cocktails: R55 – R78 Bottle of MCC: around R365 Opening times Monday – Sunday, 9am –10pm Contact 021 554 1988, ontherocks@seascapecollection.co.za Where to find it On The Rocks, 45 Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand
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Ons Huisie Restaurant
Stadler Road
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Best for happy-hour cocktails on the Camps Bay strip. Cost Cocktails: R50 – R115 Glass of MCC: around R60 Good to know Tiger’s Milk has a happy-hour special every day from 4 to 6pm where you can get two selected beers, wines or cocktails for the price of one. Opening times Monday – Thursday, 11am – 2am Friday – Sunday, 8am – 2am Contact 021 286 2106, campsbay@tigersmilk.co.za Where to find it Tiger’s Milk, 35 Victoria Road, Camps Bay
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Tiger's Milk Camps Bay
33 Victoria Rd
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Best for happy-hour cocktails on the Camps Bay strip. Cost Cocktails: R50 – R115 Glass of MCC: around R60 Good to know Tiger’s Milk has a happy-hour special every day from 4 to 6pm where you can get two selected beers, wines or cocktails for the price of one. Opening times Monday – Thursday, 11am – 2am Friday – Sunday, 8am – 2am Contact 021 286 2106, campsbay@tigersmilk.co.za Where to find it Tiger’s Milk, 35 Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Best for a night that never ends. Bring on the cocktails and keep the finger-food coming! Cost Cocktails: around R95 Glass of MCC: around R75 Opening times Monday – Friday, 10.30am – 11pm Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 12am Contact 087 086 1578, baxter@radissonred.com Where to find it Radisson RED Hotel, Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront
Radisson RED Cape Town Roof Bar
Best for a night that never ends. Bring on the cocktails and keep the finger-food coming! Cost Cocktails: around R95 Glass of MCC: around R75 Opening times Monday – Friday, 10.30am – 11pm Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 12am Contact 087 086 1578, baxter@radissonred.com Where to find it Radisson RED Hotel, Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront
The Silo Rooftop - Cost Cocktails: R115 – R130 Glass of MCC: around R95 Please note The Silo Rooftop is open to the public by prior reservation only and the pool is strictly for resident hotel guests only. Opening times 12pm until sunset (weather permitting) Contact 021 670 0500, dining@thesilohotel.com Where to find it The Silo Hotel, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront
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The Silo Hotel
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The Silo Rooftop - Cost Cocktails: R115 – R130 Glass of MCC: around R95 Please note The Silo Rooftop is open to the public by prior reservation only and the pool is strictly for resident hotel guests only. Opening times 12pm until sunset (weather permitting) Contact 021 670 0500, dining@thesilohotel.com Where to find it The Silo Hotel, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront
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The Blue Peter Hotel
8 Popham St
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Café Caprice
37 Victoria Rd
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Restaurants - Local

Popular restaurants in and around Kloof Street, CBD and Sea Point
Kloof Street Favorite: Great vibe and food with views of Table Mountain
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Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof St
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Kloof Street Favorite: Great vibe and food with views of Table Mountain
Awesome vibe and hip restaurant and bar. Check out their Specials and Happy Hour. www.clarkesdining.co.za
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Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree St
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Awesome vibe and hip restaurant and bar. Check out their Specials and Happy Hour. www.clarkesdining.co.za
Kloof Street House is a must try if you like a good vibe. Richly furnished dining rooms in a Victorian house with bar and leafy gardens, for eclectic cuisine.
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Kloof Street House
30 Kloof St
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Kloof Street House is a must try if you like a good vibe. Richly furnished dining rooms in a Victorian house with bar and leafy gardens, for eclectic cuisine.
Rick's Cafe has a lovely rooftop bar with views of Table Mountain. It has a great menu with variety of Morrocan dishes (great for vegetarians) and great bar.
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Rick's Cafe Americain
Weltevreden Street
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Rick's Cafe has a lovely rooftop bar with views of Table Mountain. It has a great menu with variety of Morrocan dishes (great for vegetarians) and great bar.
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Iron Steak and Bar Restaurant
114 Bree St
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Visit the Blue Cafe, well known to locals, a 2 minute walk down the road, serves excellent coffee and cakes. Decades ago it served as a station shop where the tramline terminated. They serve excellent coffee and have a good selection of food and drinks on the menu. Their breakfast selection is great and you may also order pizzas, salads and other local dishes for delivery. Look in your bedside table for a menu and contact details.
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The Blue Cafe
13 Brownlow Rd
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Visit the Blue Cafe, well known to locals, a 2 minute walk down the road, serves excellent coffee and cakes. Decades ago it served as a station shop where the tramline terminated. They serve excellent coffee and have a good selection of food and drinks on the menu. Their breakfast selection is great and you may also order pizzas, salads and other local dishes for delivery. Look in your bedside table for a menu and contact details.
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Reverie Social Table
226A Lower Main Rd
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Quentin at Oakhurst
3 Dorman Way
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The Foodbarn Deli & Tapas Bar
Noordhoek Main Road
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Surfshack Diner
Victoria Road
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Van Hunks
1 Upper Union St
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Bootlegger Coffee Company
37 Main Rd
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Manna Epicure
4 Kloof St
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Bacini's
177 Kloof St
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The Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek Rd
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Lazari
221 Vredehoek Ave
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Tagine
55 Prestwich Street
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Osteria Tarantino
125A Waterkant St
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Nish Nush SA
100 Bree Street
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The Bombay Bicycle Club
158 Kloof St
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Tortuga Loca
141 Main Road
The Royal Oyster Bar
17 Bree Street
Bodega Ramen
64A Wale Street
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Our Local @ 117 Kloof
117 Kloof Street
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La Boheme
341 Main Rd
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Lexi's Healthy Eatery
85A Regent Road
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Thali Restaurant
3 Park Rd
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Restaurants - Fine Dining

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Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree St
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La Colombe Restaurant
Main Road
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Fyn Restaurant
37 Parliament St
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Foxcroft
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Hemelhuijs
71 Waterkant St
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The Test Kitchen
375 Albert Rd
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Book in advance at least 3 months It takes an hour and half to drive to Paternoster. Perhaps you’d like to stay over in Paternoster, Langebaan, Jakobsbaai or Darling
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Wolfgat
10 Sampson St
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Book in advance at least 3 months It takes an hour and half to drive to Paternoster. Perhaps you’d like to stay over in Paternoster, Langebaan, Jakobsbaai or Darling
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The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert Rd
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Homespun by Matt
Porterfield Road
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Homespun Claremont
5 Phyllis Road
Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic
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Restaurants - Wine Farms

Situated in the iconic Groot Constantia Wine Estate with beautiful old Oak trees and gardens. Enjoy the South African Platter and wine tasting or have a picnic.
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Jonkershuis Restaurant South Africa
Groot Constantia Road
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Situated in the iconic Groot Constantia Wine Estate with beautiful old Oak trees and gardens. Enjoy the South African Platter and wine tasting or have a picnic.
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Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main Rd
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Cavalli Estate
Strand Road
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Tokara Delicatessen
Helshoogte Road
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Tokara Restaurant
R 310 Helshoogte Road
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Delheim Wine Estate
Knorhoek Road
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Delaire Graff Restaurant
Helshoogte Road
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Rust en Vrede Wine Estate
Annandale Road
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Haute Cabrière Restaurant & Terrace
Lambrechts Road
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temporary closed
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The Restaurant | Waterkloof
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temporary closed
Geuwels
Old Faure Road
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Waterford Wine Estate
Upper Blaauwklippen Road
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Let's Frite Franschhoek
7 Reservoir East
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The Fat Butcher
1 Van Riebeeck St
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Fifty Five Croissants
36 Bain St
Hamm & Uys
Strand Road
The Restaurant at Paul Cluver

Parks & Nature

Beautiful scenery, expansive indigenous gardens, hikes into the mountain. Summer concerts and tea garden and nursery
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive
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Beautiful scenery, expansive indigenous gardens, hikes into the mountain. Summer concerts and tea garden and nursery
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Boulders Beach
Kleintuin Road
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Newlands Forest
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World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park
Valley Road
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Jonkershoek is a beautiful Cape Nature Reserve in the Stellenbosch region. Take a drive on Saturdays to visit the Libertas Slow Food Market and then to Jonkershoek to relax under the trees or hike to the Waterfall inside the Reserve which is about 6 -8 km away.
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Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Jonkershoek Road
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Jonkershoek is a beautiful Cape Nature Reserve in the Stellenbosch region. Take a drive on Saturdays to visit the Libertas Slow Food Market and then to Jonkershoek to relax under the trees or hike to the Waterfall inside the Reserve which is about 6 -8 km away.
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
Van Riebeeck Street
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Národní park Cape Point
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Shopping

Mini Shopping mall and restaurants
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Lifestyle On Kloof
50 Kloof St
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Mini Shopping mall and restaurants
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V&A Waterfront
19 Dock Rd
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Gardens Shopping Centre
Buitenkant Street
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Canal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century Blvd
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