The Mother City provides it all!

Rockin' night life, hot clean beaches with great surf & beautiful people...AND cheap drinks! What more could you ask for?!!

Last Visit: January 2007

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Go where the Capetonians are going .......... Cape Town is nice but there is so much more

Find the Dutchman!!! For the ones who start their South Africa journey in Cape Town: google to 'Maze in South Africa' or 'Klaas Voogds Maze'. Well you have to find your way. A clue: less than 2 hours touristic drive from Cape Town. Just go where the Capetonians are going. And nearby you can find some of the best wines of South Africa. Another clue: It is NOT Stellenbosch or Franschoek. And: certified by Fair Trade in Tourism in South Africa (FTTSA) At the same premises you can also find the largest succulent collection of over 2400 different succulents from all over the world in the unprotected open air. Weird but passionate hosts and a great hospitality. Find the Dutchman. But take your time: At least 1.5 hrs but the average visitor needs approx. 3 to 4 hrs to experience it all. Their website, chosen as one of the 25 most informative tourism websites in South Africa, also has a chapter with very precise road directions (especially the last few hundred metres) next to chapters about accommodation and other activities nearby; love-letters; the CIA and other media-exposures; team building projects; etc. etc. Well, if you cannot find this amazing venue via google, don't ever think of going into a maze and forget about this one. Oh .... uh: only for broadminded personalities ........... H. & Y.

Great for: History/Culture, Family Holidays

Last Visit: November 2006

15 November 2006 | A Yahoo! User

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Fantastic place....wish I could stay there for a long time

Waterfront was special...............nice place to relax and have a coild beer. Winfarms.......... Into the vally.....Franscherhouk, Stellenborch Night clobs and restaurants with great food and wine.

Great for: Beaches, Nightlife

Last Visit: January 2004

2 September 2006 | A Yahoo! User

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One of the worlds' best cities

If you really want the best in terms of scenery, climate, service, variety, beaches, mountains and wildlife, then you will be impressed by Cape Town. It is out of this world. Be it the famous Waterfront with over 2000 shops and 200 restaurants, or the majestic Table Mountain, you will be astonished. Just 30 minutes drive from the city, you are in the Winelands, where some of the worlds' best wines grow, and where you can find top class restaurants in the vineyards. If your pleasure is diving or Game viewing, its all there. Anyone wishing to hear more please write to me, I would be happy to help. Ulrich Dannecker

Great for: Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Hiking/Camping, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: february 2006

30 June 2006 | A Yahoo! User

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Car hire

Don't ever, ever book a car with Aroundabout cars - we did! in August/confirmed November 2005 for the Christmas/New Year period - they let us down and would have ruined our holiday if a Good Samaritan - Leonard at Sea View Radio Taxis hadn't come to our rescue - what a great guy! DON'T USE AROUNDABOUT CARS. Cape Town is wonderful.

Last Visit: January 2006

23 January 2006 | A Yahoo! User

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a place of beauty

people are beautiful, the mountain is majestic, the scenery is awesome, the food is good, it is a vibrant city with a surprise around every corner.

Great for: Beaches, Hiking/Camping, History/Culture, Theatre/Music

Last Visit: December 2006

13 January 2006 | A Yahoo! User

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Wounderfull place

Like to see this place. Looks good and this palce has some value in it.

Great for: Beaches, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife

17 December 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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The Greatest City on Earth

Cities dont get much better than this, its truly incredible, the most beautiful place one can imagine, mountains, wineries nearby, a natural harbour... then there is the food and drink... you can really spoil yourself, I recommend a restaurant called OYO in the V&A Hotel. It is great... fantastic meals at affordable prices. Top Ten things to do. 1. Climb the mountain, dont take the cable car, save that for the way down!!! Its quite an experience. The views from the top are really stunning. 2. Take a boat and an organised tour or Robben Island, learn about the history of the island when it was used to inprison people. Nelson Mandela was held here for many years, and you can see his cell. The people who show you around are often former inmates in this prison. 3. Stay at Camps Bay... what a venue, truly incredible with the 12 Apostles as a backdrop, stunning beach, great cafes, great latte, great experience... 4. Hire a car and drive Chapmans Peak - awesome driving experience... great views... taking you to Hout Bay 5. Hout Bay - Take a small boat to Seal Island 6. Drive up Signal Hill - Great views, take your camera, and enjoy... 7. Climb Lions Head... its a long climb and not suitable for children, but the views are amazing and the sense of achievement (at least for me, as I dont climb anything other the stairs in my house) 8. Dinner at OYOs (see earlier in my review) 9. Sunset Cruise in Table Bay... champagne glasses at the ready... 10. Cage Diving with sharks.. .personally not for me... but I know many who would... Whatever you choose to do this city is quite superb and is truly a wonderful experience for a long weekend, 5-7 nights whatever you choose, because there is no jet lag, due to the time difference being just 1-2 hrs depending on the time of year. BA and Virgin fly direct from London, typical prices around 400-700 GBP again depending on the time of year, use the price comparison service on Yahoo! to compare some flight prices.

Great for: Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Hiking/Camping, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: february 2005

3 December 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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went last xmas for first time can't wait to get back this year

Just chill out you are on holiday, order your drinks as you are being seated, service is slow. Make sure your hotels got a pool, as the sea is freezing. However they have got great beaches, bars, shops and atmosphere. Whales, winelands, baboons, even penguins just down the road, and of course table mountain great for hiking up if you want, or take the cable car both ways, or absail down. If you go there you will want to live there, if you are young do it you can always come home to mum. We felt really safe in Cape Town, don't know why this review is automatically given low safety rating, just be streetwise.

Great for: Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, History/Culture, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: december 2004

16 October 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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Best city in the world

Fantastic city - great variety to suit all tastes. The mixture of coastal scenery with the winelands and mountains so close is intoxicating. Madame Zingharas is the best restaurant - great atmosphere with way food ideas. Table Bay must rate in top 5 hotels in the world. The cost of enjoying all of these is well within all peoples budgets. Go and enjoy.

Great for: Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Hiking/Camping, History/Culture, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: February 2005

2 August 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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