Introduction
With towering cliffs, golden strands and vineyards aplenty, Cape Town certainly lives up to its moniker of being "The fairest Cape". However, its vibrant music, burgeoning arts scene and a host of sublime restaurants and ensure the city serves up loads more than just natural beauty.
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- The sea tends to be chilly even in summer, but the city’s beaches are perfect for strolling.
- The Table Mountain National Park wraps round the city centre, offering tranquillity and jaw-dropping views only a few minutes away from urban bustle.
- Stock up the picnic hamper with fresh produce at Woodstock’s buzzing Neighbourgoods market on Saturday mornings.
- Sample the best of South Africa’s music scene on Sunday evenings at Kirstenbosch Garden’s summer sunset concerts.
- Rent a classic convertible to explore the coastline and mountain passes.
Two-hour tour
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Robben Island Museum and Nelson Mandela Gateway — Robben Island Museum and Nelson Mandela Gateway
Robben Island
+ 27 21 409 5100
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Table Mountain
Lower Cable Station, Tafelberg Road
+ 27 21 424 8181
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Boulders Beach penguin colony and Cape Point — Boulders Beach penguin colony and Cape Point
+ 27 21 701 8692
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Hotels
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Hippo Hotel
5-9 Park Road, Gardens
+ 27 21 423 2500
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Westin Cape Town
Convention Square, Lower Long Street
+ 27 21 4129 999
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Ellerman House
180 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay
+ 27 21 430 3200
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Dining
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Knead Bakery
Surfer?s Corner, Beach Road, Muizenberg
+ 27 21 788 2909
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Loading Bay
30 Hudson Street, Hudson Building, De Waterkant
+ 27 21 425 6321
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Deluxe Coffeeworks
25 Church Street
+ 27 82 681 5740
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& Union Beer Salon / Charcuterie
110 Bree Street
+ 27 21 422 2770
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Bistro Sixteen82
Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Toka
+ 27 21 713 2211
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Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange Street, Cape Town
+ 27 21 483 1000
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La Colombe
Constantia Uitsig, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia
+ 27 21 794 2390
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Caveau Deli
92 Bree Street, Heritage Square, Cape Town
+ 27 21 422 1367
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Skinny Legs and All
70 Loop Street
+27 21 423 5403
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The Test Kitchen
The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock
+27 21 447 2337
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Addis in Cape
41 Church Street
+27 21 424 5722
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Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket Street
+27 21 422 4920
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The Assembly
61 Harrington Street
+27 21 465 7286
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Reading
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The Book Lounge
71 Roeland Street, corner Buitenkant Street
+ 27 21 462 2425
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Shopping
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South African contemporary art from Whatiftheworld Gallery
1 Argyle Street
+27 (21) 802 3111
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Woolworths
Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront
+ 27 21 415 3411
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African Image — Tribal masks from African Image
Corner of Church Street and Burg Street
+ 27 21 423 8385
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Ceramics from Liesel Trautman
114 Lower Main Road, Observatory
+27 73 275 9494
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Nigiro Tea
28 Hudson Street, De Waterkant
+27 21 421 1000
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Alternative diversion
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Huey Helicopter Flights
Shop 6 Quay 5, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Tel: +27 84 846 7379
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Transport
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Rikkis Taxis — London-style black cabs to get you around the city.
0861 745 547
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MK Exotic Tours
+27 21 528 2065
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Fitness
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Huey Helicopter Flights
Shop 6 Quay 5 V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
+ 27 84 846 7379
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Camps Bay — Start at Sea Point pool, heading along the coast to Camps Bay.
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Gardens Virgin Active
Wembley Square North, cnr Wembley & Mckenzie Street, Gardens
+27 21 462 6239
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