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an abundance of incredible indigenous fauna and flora to appreciate.
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EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY
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Some of the best restaurants and nightspots are on the Atlantic Seaboard Kloof Rd
To Cableway 10 Clifton 2nd
Maiden’s Cove 11 13 2 Mouille Point Lighthouse
– meander along the sea and have breakfast in Mouille Point, lunch in
Sea Point and enjoy cocktails followed by dinner in Camps Bay. Glen & Roundhouse SEA POINT
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re, well-lit area.
of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno, and beyond. It’s an absoutely lookout points. At night, park in a secu
breathtaking drive, especially as the sun is setting over the sea, and there 11 Maiden’s Cove
any way at ATMs.
are several places to stop and take it all in. You can even continue the Do not allow strangers to assist you in
12 Glen Beach
beggars. If
whole way to the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Do not give money to street children and
13 The Glen and Roundhouse donate your
you wish to do good, rather give food or
To book any of the experiences on this map
change to a registered charity.
CAMPS BAY
or get more information, please contact 14 Camps Bay Beach ments in a safe place.
Cape Town Tourism call centre on 021 487 6800 Koeël Bay M6 Keep photocopies of all valuable docu
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Report any safety incident at the following
16 Bakoven
112 Landline – 107
All emergencies: Mobile phone –
17 Oudekraal
– 10111
South African Police Service (SAPS)

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Visitor Information Centre

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Visitor Support
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Police Station Programme to assist you further, should
Hospital involved in an incident.

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Town’s most densely friendly hangout for families who don’t
and famous. Here, you’ll
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restaurants in which you SEA POINT PAVILION
come out and play. Spend the
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populated by a wide cross- route from the Camps Bay side MAIDEN’S COVE MUIZENBERG
can while away a whole Mouille Point and Three With an Olympic-sized seawater pool,
This little beach is good for families, and day on the white-sand beach,
STRAND

day and some of the Cape’s Anchor Bay sit next to the section of residents from all diving pool and kids’ pool, this is an is known as Kasteelspoort, or it’s overlooked by the Glen Country Club
KOMMETJIE FISH HOEK
False Bay GORDON’S BAY
ideal spot for a family picnic in the shady and the night at one of the 3 Peninsula

most spectacular scenery. V&A Waterfront and overlook over the world. Sea Point area. There is a refreshment kiosk. Castle Gate. Start from the where you can practise your bowls or
chill out in the very popular restaurant, La many restaurants, bars and 17
SIMON’S TOWN

The old suburbs of Green the magnificent ocean. Take Main Road has recently Further along is Queens Beach, a popular parking at the Kloof Nek end of Med. The grassy patch here is a popular
SCARBOROUGH

viewpoint and tourist hot spot. clubs along palm-lined Victoria

Point, Sea Point and the a stroll along the seafront undergone a rejuvenation Tafelberg Road and ascend the landing spot for hang-gliders. OUDEKRAAL
Beach Road, Sea Point Road. Named after Queen
surrounds have a whole or sip a latte and watch the and the many restaurants 021 434 3341
Pipe Track – the path will This lovely protected bay is an excellent
Victoria, it snakes along the place to picnic or braai (that’s barbecue)
new lease on life thanks more energetic pass you by. offering cuisine from all reward you with stunning views Atlantic Ocean

beachfront and is perfect for a in the shade of milkwood trees. There

to the iconic Cape Town On the beachfront, there are over the world buzz at night. 2 of the Twelve Apostles and the 12 are fantastic sea views and even a seal
casual promenade stroll. colony. It’s popular with divers – the
stadium. The area is abuzz a few old-time activities like beaches at Camps Bay. You’ll
GLEN BEACH protected coves have a wealth of marine CAPE POINT

with atmosphere and mini golf and a maze to keep 3 pass several of the reservoirs life and the oldest known wreck in South
Watch out for the sign for lovely little
excitement. the kids amused. on Table Mountain – the Glen Beach – it’s a bit of a local secret,
Africa, Het Huis te Kraaiensteing (1670).
SEA POINT PROMENADE 1 City Centre
Join the joggers , rollerbladers and
Kasteelspoort path was once especially among surfers. Shh, don’t say
an important route for getting
we told you... 2 Atlantic Seaboard
walkers along the seafront for a bracing
stroll or a long, flat run – it’s a Cape 18 3 Peninsula
water down to Camps Bay. You
Town tradition. It’s possible to walk all 4 Southern Suburbs
the way from Mouille Point to Clifton can choose to do a round route, LLANDUDNO
13 5 Cape Flats
and Camps Bay – it’s quite a long way, or even hike to the Upper This lovely beach is popular with families
but it’s a route you won’t forget – marvel and advanced surfers – but take care when 6 Helderberg
Cableway Station and take THE GLEN AND ROUNDHOUSE
at the waves crashing on one side and swimming as the waters can be deceptive.
Perched high on the slopes of Table 14 7 Northern Suburbs
‘window shop’ for your perfect seafront a ride down. Head to Sunset Rocks with a picnic for one
pad on the other. It’s all beautifully paved Mountain, the historic Roundhouse of Cape Town’s most romantic experiences.
CAMPS BAY BEACH 8 Blaauwberg
has a rich past, and was used by the
so it’s great for prams too. There are Remember conditions on the once-governor of the Cape, Lord Charles Camps Bay is an ideal family beach,
While you’re chilling on the beach, cast
many cafés and restaurants along the your eyes over some of Cape Town’s most
way to reward your strenuous efforts. mountain can be very changeable Somerset, as his hunting lodge. The spacious with white sands, green lawns exclusive homes.
Glen provides a cool, leafy setting. The and a tidal pool. It’s well equipped with
Beach Road, Sea Point
– never go hiking without water toilets and showers. You can hire chairs
Roundhouse is now the elegant setting to
Book your experience at 021 487 6800 or www.capetown.travel and something warm and make an award-winning restaurant. and umbrellas and, of course, get an ice 19
sure to tell someone when to cream from a wandering vendor.
4 BANTRY BAY Kloof Nek Road
Take a picnic to watch the waves or the SANDY BAY
GET ACTIVE! 1 expect you back. 021 438 4347
sun go down, but remember you aren’t
ROCKLANDS BEACH
DETAILED MAP OVERLEAF
A wind-free enclave and If you’re very in touch with nature,

LIVE IT! LOVE IT!

After one too many wine tastings METROPOLITAN GOLF CLUB allowed to take any alcohol to the beach. Sandy Bay is renowned as Cape Town’s
There are a few places to get down to the start of some seriously (unofficial) nudist beach. It’s off the
or indulging in some of our fine This may be one of the oldest golf clubs the water at Sea Point, and it’s a popular CLIFTON
in South Africa, but they have a brand spot for sea kayakers and surf skiers. sleek architectural edifices 15 beaten track and a fairly long walk from
Cape cuisine, you may want Llandudno. Shrubby fynbos ensures some
to don your running, hiking or
spanking new eighteen-hole course, Chill out on the sand or pick your way clinging to the rocky hillside privacy from prying eyes. map 2 of 8
thanks to the construction of the nearby over the rocks to dip your toes into the THEATRE ON THE BAY
overlooking the ocean. Collect them all
BE A RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLER biking kit and hit the many trails Cape Town Stadium. The nineteenth hole
is not too shabby either, and the club is
chilly water. If you’re more adventurous,
Graaff’s Pool, close by, juts out into
This intimate theatre stages
including the
around the Atlantic Seaboard. known for its convivial atmosphere. the ocean.
contemporary plays, farces, musical
TAKE TO THE AIR Cape Town map.
10 tips to be responsible 10 tips to be responsible 7 tributes and reviews. There’s a café for
Although it might be hard work, Fritz Sonnenberg Road, pre-show dinner.
With its dramatic backdrop
in our communities towards our environment
we promise you won’t tire of Mouille Point TAKE A DRIVE SEA POINT CONTACT Victoria Road, Camps Bay of the Twelve Apostles, part
1 Research the culture of the area 1 Please use water as efficiently as
the breathtaking views, the 021 430 6011 A commemorative plaque marks the spot 021 438 3300
you intend to visit before arriving at possible. Drink tap water. South Africa’s www.metropolitangolfclub.co.za Start at Sea Point and wind where in 1836 Charles Darwin observed www.theatreonthebay.co.za of the Table Mountain range,
your destination. tap water quality is ranked as third best crunch of fynbos underfoot or the the evidence that a catastrophic Camps Bay is a popular spot
your way along Victoria Road
2 Talk to locals, make use of local tour
in the world. Do not leave your towels sensation of mountain and sea 2
geological event produced the melting
for hang-gliding, paragliding
in your hotel room to be washed unless (M6) all the way to Hout Bay. and fusion of rocks. You can clearly see 16
guides and stay in accommodation air on your face. the mix of two different rock types in and micro-lighting. Contact
establishments that are invested in
necessary. Try to use biodegradable
MOUILLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE With views stretching away BAKOVEN
shampoos and soaps. this place.
the local community. Just don’t forget to take a The lighthouse, with its haunting to the horizon, it’s utterly The gorgeous beach at Bakoven must be
Cape Town Tourism for
3 Learn some of the language – a simple 2 Take care not to start a fire with your
moment to contemplate how foghorn, was erected by Herman Schutte magnificent. You’ll pass the Beach Road, Bantry Bay
the reason so many people want to live operators, or watch the action
cigarette butts or matches. in 1824 and is the oldest of its kind in the here. This laidback enclave is much more
greeting and thank you in the language of lucky you are to be in the most dramatic peaks of the Twelve from the safety of terra firma.
country. The distinctive red and white
our people will see you embraced as 3 Please use electricity as efficiently as
beautiful city in the world... building is a real Cape landmark so take Apostles, which form the back
low-key than its neighbours – but then,
a guest and not only a visitor. possible. Switch off the lights, electric that’s part of its charm. The beach is
a tour to explore it. Maritime history sheltered by large boulders and there are
4 Respect the dignity and privacy of
fan, air conditioner and television when of the Table Mountain range,
you are not in your room. There are also plenty of buffs will enjoy the stories of the many Clifton is one of the swankiest FYNBOS: THE PRIDE OF THE CAPE rock pools perfect for marvelling at the 14 Camps Bay
others – please ask permission wrecks lurking beneath the waves around and the expanse of the Table ocean’s smallest treasures.
opportunities to practise your addresses in South Africa – it’s
before you take a photo. 4 Do not approach or feed baboons. They here, victims of the stormy seas and Mountain National Park – keep The Cape is home to the
are wild and potentially dangerous. favourite sports, from a relaxing jagged rocks. known as Millionaire’s Mile.
5 Rather than giving money to beggars and your eyes peeled to spot the world’s richest floral kingdom,
street children, make an effort to donate 5 Do not take natural keepsakes like shells round of bowls or golf to leaping 09h00-12h30 & 13h00-15h30 weekdays Some of the houses are perched
and the only one found AFTER DARK
to a local charity that supports community and indigenous flowers when spending Upper Cableway Station.
off the mountain as a hang-glider 100 Beach Road, Mouille Point so precariously on the cliffs,
projects. time in nature. 021 449 5172 Continue past the roadside entirely in one country. Fynbos In the evenings, the
or paraglider. residents need a lift to get
6 Purchase souvenirs directly from 6 When driving or hiking, stick to marked craft market at Koeël Bay, the means ‘fine bush’, referring restaurants and bars along
home! Take a stroll along the
community markets and handcrafters paths and roads. to the small leaves which Camps Bay’s Victoria Road

COASTLINE
posh Twelve Apostles Hotel and
so that the money goes directly to road to look at the mansions
local businesses. 7 Make sure the seafood you want to buy Visitor Information Spa towards Llandudno and are perfectly designed for offer the perfect place to
and eat is not on the list of endangered 021 487 6800 lining the cliffs, or pack a picnic
capetown@capetown.travel the peak known as Little Lion’s the warm climate. The Cape watch the sun go down,
7 Take your tastebuds on a journey by species. SMS the name of the fish to +27 for a day at the beach that’ll
experiencing local and regional cuisine. (0)79 499 8795 and you will receive an Head, until finally you descend Floral Kingdom is incredibly whether lounging on the
This will give you insight to the culture answer within seconds. last way past sunset. diverse – Table Mountain has sand or sipping a cocktail in
into the valley at Hout Bay.
of the area and you will support the
local economy. 8 Dispose of rubbish carefully, recycle more than 2 200 species of one of the many bars and
where possible and reuse your beverage 8 10
plant, more than the entire achingly trendy restaurants
8 Practise safe and responsible sex and bottles and shopping bags.
CLIFTON BEACHES 1, 2, 3 & 4
be vigilant about child prostitution. SAUNDERS ROCKS United Kingdom, and types of facing the sea. There are new
9 Make use of public transport when
The famous beaches at Clifton are fynbos found just in the Cape places springing up all the

WATER SPORTS
A small but popular beach with a
9 Question establishments where children possible or take a walking tour.
protected tidal pool. naturally divided into four sections by
of school-going age are working. account for about one in five time – check out the spots
10 Holiday closer to home or offset your big boulders. Each has its own character,
10 Bargaining for goods may not always be carbon footprint by planting a tree or although they have two things in of all African plant species. with the biggest (and best
appropriate, but if the price is negotiable, buying local produce – support some of 9 common: the trendy sun-worshippers
The Cape Floral Region is a dressed) crowds, or play it
pay a price that is fair for the seller and the great local organic markets in and the notoriously chilly water. Head
maker. Cape Town. WALK VICTORIA ROAD TO to Clifton First Beach to watch the World Heritage Site, and many safe with some of Cape Town’s
surfers and volleyball players; take the
CAMPS BAY
family down to Second or Third Beach
projects undertake to protect old favourites, like Blues
The road along the seafront here runs all or hit Fourth Beach to hang out with the this precious asset, with the Restaurant, which has been
the way to Camps Bay, perfect for a long seriously beautiful people. Clifton Fourth,
wander to look at the ocean, the dream main threats being fire and the serving Long Island Iced Teas
as it’s known, also has the best facilities
houses and the beautiful people. and has been awarded Blue Flag Status. invasions of alien species. to locals for over 20 years.

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