Founded by Commender Simon van der Stel in the 17th century, and known as The
City of Oaks, Stellenbosch wields an old magic attraction of Cape Dutch style
homes and is the centre of South Africa's dynamic wine industry.
Travel through spectacular undulating winelands and drop into any one of the
many vineyards for a wine tasting. Among 23 private and 5 co-operative cellars,
you are certain to find a winemaster only too willing to discuss his traditions
and wines.
With hundreds of world-wide awards to their credit, these farmers also provide
delightful options for fine meals, picnic baskets and vintner's
platters
to be enjoyed amongst the scenic splendor.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world renowned for the beauty and
diversity of the Cape
flora including the unique fynbos it displays and for the magnificance of its
setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
As well as offering tours of the gardens, this magical Eden also has a Visitor's
centre which includes an information desk, the Kirstenbosch gift shop, a Botanical
Society bookshop as well as Coffee Shop for refreshments.
Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in
the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the V&A Waterfront has become South
Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of sea and mountain
views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative
office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments
in the residential marina.
Welcome to the biggest and most technologically advanced super club in the
Southern Hemisphere! Comprising of four dance floors, this multi-faceted dance
arena offers a wide range of various types of music in each venue appealing
to all age groups. Equipped with state of the art laser, lighting and sound
technology, your Dockside experience is sure to blow you away! Dockside also
has an in-house restaurant which has an extensive menu catering your every
gastronomic need as well as ample safe ans secure parking. Don't miss this
party palace for a night to remember!
Situated in the 7750 hectare Cape Peninsula Park, on the most Southwesterly
point of Africa, this breathtaking scenic outlook is a bird watcher's paradise
with at least 250 species of birds found here. There is approx. 1100 indigenous
fynbos species, some of which occur nowhere else in the world. At 249 m above
sea level, Cape Point is one of the highest sea cliffs in the world offering
numerous scenic walks and trails as well as excellent diving and angling spots.
Overlooking the point where the cold Benguela current on the West coast and
the warm Agulhas current on the East coast seem to merge, you are invited to
breathe the freshest air in the world and marvel at Creation!
Table Mountain is a sandstone plateau rising up above the Cape Flats. The
top is approx. 3 km wide and at its highest point, Maclears Beacon, rises to
1085 m. The steep cliffs and rocky outcrops play home to a number of plants
and animals. The mountain is home to approx. 1470 species of plants, - more
than the British Isles! Complimenting this vast array of fynbos variety, the
panoramatic 360-degree views from the summit are nothing less than spectacular
- deservedly world-famous! Visitors can privilege themselves with a trip up
the mountain with the cablecar which runs approx. from 8:30 am to 8 pm with
tickets ranging from R35 to R95.
