Not to be missed:
The Region
1. DARLING:
Home to South Africa 's famous political Comedian
Must visit:
EVITA SE PERRON
Lunch Cabaret show by Evita Bezuidenhout
Saturday or Sundays, bookings at 022 - 492 2831
Route:
Take the M5 to Milnerton, then R307 through Mamre Mission
2. FRANSCHOEK:
"Wine & Food Capital of the Cape"
To visit:
HUGUENOT FINE CHOCOLATES, Franschoek Food Factory
FROMAGERIE at La Grange, Home of Truckles traditional cheese
PARADISE STABLES, wine tasting on horseback (021 - 876 2160)
FRANSCHHOEK VINEYARDS, offers wines from all Estates
Route:
N2 to Somerset West, then R44 to Stellenbosch, the R310
Extras:
Lunch at BOSCHENDAL includes picnic baskets on the lawn, light meals at the café and their magnificent buffet. (021 – 870 4200)
3. HERMANUS:
Heart of the Whale Route
To visit:
OLD HARBOUR, central point for whale watching
VOEL KLIP, unspoilt beach with terraced lawns
LEMM'S CORNER, local crafters, artworks & curios
FERNKLOOF, nature reserve (1100 plant species & 50km hiking)
Route:
N2 to Gordon's Bay, then R44 to Hermanus
4. LANGEBAAN:
A tranquil lagoon town on the West Coast
En-route:
MELKBOS 4X4 PARK, quad bike rides on the beach
YSTERFONTEIN, visit the Strandkombuis for rustic seafood
To visit:
FOSSIL PARK (08h00 – 16h00)
WEST COAST NATURE RESERVE
Route:
M5 to Milnerton, R27 to Langebaan
Past Langebaan:
Strandloper Restaurant, true west coast cooking
Club Mykonos, Greek paradise on the west coast
5. STELLENBOSCH:
Centre of SA Wine industry
To visit:
MOOIBERGE, join in strawberry picking: 021 – 881 3222
VAN RYN CELLAR, brandy home to SA: 021 – 881 3875
SIMONSBERG, local cheese to taste and buy: 021 – 809 1017
DOMBEYA, locally made woollen items: 021 – 881 3746
OOM SAMIE SE WINKEL, blast from the past, 82 Dorp St.
SPIER ESTATE, superb wine / deli / moyo, on the route R310
Route:
N2 to Somerset-West, then R44 to Stellenbosch
Extras:
More than a 100 wine cellars, contact Wine Info Office for advice and route planning ( 021 - 886 4310)
"Potentially your most memorable day in Cape Town"
FAMOUS CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS
| 1. CAPE POINT: Tel: +27 21–780-9204 . 021 – 780 9204 . Time: 07h00 – 17h00 Try: Two Oceans Restaurant Curio Shop |
2. CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE: Tel: >021 – 469 1249 . 021 – 469 1249 . Time: 09h00 – 16h00 Try: Coffee Shop |
| 3. CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE: GROOT CONSTANTIA Tel: 021 – 794 5128 . 021 – 794 5128 . Time: 10h00 – 17h00 |
4. DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM: Tel: 021 – 461 8745 . 021 – 461 8745 . Time: 09h00 – 16h00 Where: 25 Buitenkant St, City |
| 5. GREEN MARKET SQUARE: Time: 08h30 – 17h00 |
6. KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS: Tel: 021 – 799 8899 . 021 – 799 8899 . Time:: 08h00 – 18h00 Try: Restaurant / Coffee Shop |
| 7. ROBBEN ISLAND: Nelson Mandela Gateway Tel: 021 – 419 1300 . 021 – 419 1300 . / 411 1006 Time: Every 30 min, depending on weather |
8. SIGNAL HILL: NOON GUN SHOW Time: 12h00 Where: Kloof Nek or via Military Str. Price: Free |
| 9. TABLE MOUNTAIN: Tel: 021 – 424 8181. 021 – 424 8181 . Time: Only in good weather Try: Self service Restaurant Cableway Cocktail Bar |
10. WORLD OF BIRDS: Tel: 021 – 790 2730 . 021 – 790 2730 . Time: 09h00 – 17h00 Where: Valley Road, Hout Bay |
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