The Shortlist of Cape Town Attractions and Activities
This is a short list of the most prominent Cape Town attractions. The following Cape Town activities take full advantage of the good weather, climate and the landscape of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa.
Adventures Rentals If you are a foreign visitor to Cape Town, travelling by plane may be limiting. If you have to leave your favourite toys at home, there’s nothing stopping you from renting when you get here. Sea Safaris Eco Tours Contact – 021 791 1022 Aquarium The V&A Waterfront offers an aquarium that showcases life from the mighty Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Over 3,000 living animals can be seen in this marine kaleidoscope. This is where the two oceans meet! Two Ocean’s Aquarium Contact – 021 418 4644 Boat Rides One of the best ways to enjoy the spectacular scenery in and around Cape Town’s Table Bay is to take any one of the many boat trips that depart from the Waterfront daily. Several experienced charter companies cater to every style, taste and budget, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all. V&A Waterfront Contact – 021 408 7600 Bicycle Rentals View our beautiful town at your own leisurely pace by bicycle Downhill Adventures Contact – 021 422 0388 Casino A revival of Cape Town's infamous past is celebrated at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World. From the virtuous Victorian architecture, to the vibrancy of the streets of District Six, to the smartness of the Grand Hotel -this historical recreation is both a memorial to the past and a modern day monument to entertainment. Grand West Casino Contact – 021 505 7777 Diving A Cape Town attraction par excellence is the Great White Shark. The domain of this famous carnivore can be found quite easily near Seal Island. Down the road at the Two Oceans Aquarium shark diving can be done in the aquariums tanks These are recommended tour operators close to Cape Town, travels options can be arranged for trips further abroad. White Shark Encounters White Shark Projects Contact – 021 532 0470 Contact – 021 405 4537 www.white-shark-diving.com www.whitesharkprojects.co.za Two Oceans Aquarium Shark Dives Contact – 021 418 3823 Golf Several renowned golf courses can be found in the Cape Province. The closest are Mowbray, Rondebosch and Milnerton golf courses. If you need assistance choosing the course to suit you, please ask our reception staff. Contact – 021 701 7860 Hiking Getting out on a hike is easy! Table Mountain, Lions Head and Devil’s Peak are only minutes away from the CBD. There are many established paths including contour paths meandering from the city side of Table Mountain to the pristine forests of Newlands. Contact – 021 434 0517 Horse Riding Horse riding is extremely popular in Cape Town. Activities available on horseback include galloping down an 8 kilometre stretch of Noordhoek Beach or various day trips around the many mountain trails of the fairest Cape. NoordhoekBeachHorse Rides Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding Contact - 021 783 1168 or 082 774 1191 Contact – 021 789 2341 www.horseriding.co.za www.spier.co.za Ice Skating If you enjoy ice skating, you will appreciate the venue at the GrandWest Casino.The rink is of World class standard and is surprisingly uncrowded. Ice station at Grandwest Casino Contact – 021 535 2260 Kayaking Cape Townis situated on a peninsula, which means you can get into the water close to the CBD and paddle to numerous beaches up the coast. Rivers and dams are also plentiful in the Cape Town area. Coastal Kayaks Contact – 021 439 1134 or – 083 310 1253 Mini Golf Otherwise known as putt-putt, mini golf can be played alongside the promenade, running the length of Cape Town’s Sea Point district. The two courses offer a challenging golfers duel conveniently just around the corner from the Breakwater Lodge. Green Point Putt-Putt Contact – 021 434 6805 Natural Surroundings and Wildlife If your stay in the Cape is limited or you would like to see the vast array of indigenous African wild life, animals can be viewed in numerous sanctuaries close to Cape Town, where they are bred for conservation programmes. Butterfly World World of Birds Contact – 021 875 5628 (near Klapmuts) Contact – 021 790 2730 Cape Point Ostrich Farm Contact – 021 780 9294 (Hout Bay) Penguins www.capepointostrichfarm.com www.tmnp.co.za MonkeyTown Spier Cheetah Outreach Contact – 021 858 1060 (Somerset West) Contact – 021 809 1100 www.monkeys.co.za www.spier.co.za Paintball Canal Walk provides T-shirt riddling indoor paintball, while Action Paintball offers outdoor action in some amazing locations. Canal Walk Paintball Action Paintball Contact – 021 572 8883 contact – 021 790 7603 www.paintballfarm.co.za www.actionpaintballsa.co.za Paragliding One of Cape Town’s attractions includes Lion’s Head near Signal Hill, which both overlook Clifton and Camp’s Bay. Sir Lowry’s Pass near Somerset West offers aerial views over the False Bay coast. All these venues offer excellent paragliding locations. Downhill Adventures Contact – 021 422 0388 Sand Boarding Take the opportunity to admire some of the Cape’s premium sand boarding locations. But remember, these slopes are not for the vertically challenged. Downhill Adventures Contact – 021 422 0388 Skateboarding One of Cape Town’s best-loved activities is skateboarding. So much so that we have built our own skate parks. Although there are a few rules about skating in Cape Town, people are generally quite tolerant. BoogaloosSkate Park Contact – 021 555 2895 (Canal Walk) Surfing Cape Towntravel includes some great surfing opportunities. Nice breaks can be had in Bloubergstrand, Table View and from Camps Bay to Noordhoek. Boards can also be easily rented. Downhill Adventures Contact – 021 422 0388 Swimming Many of the local health clubs have swimming pools, however, there are several public swimming facilities in the city. Street baths Sea Point Pavilion Contact – 021 400 3302 Contact – 021 434 3341 Theme Park Cape Town’s Theme Park offering more than 30 attractions, including 24 rides ranging from kids rides, family rides to THRILL rides. Ratanga Junction Contact – 0861 200 300
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