Spending a week in Cape Town? Here’s how to make the most of it. A week is a good amount of time to spend in Cape Town. It’s long enough to take in the big attractions, but also focus on your own particular interests and really get under the skin of the city. Cape Town …
27 April commemorates the day in 1994 when the first democratic election was held in South Africa. Today, South Africa celebrates Freedom Day to mark the liberation of our country and its people from a long period of colonialism and White minority domination (apartheid). Apartheid ‘officially’ began in South Africa in 1948, but colonialism and oppression of …
“Simonites” who live in this unique and attractive town will affirm that the best times of the year in Simon’s Town are the early and late winter months. These are the months when the rest of the Cape Peninsula is cold, wet and windy! The secret lies in the fact …
Visit the Cape Peninsula during our “secret season” (moderate temperatures, great sunsets, no crowds…) and take advantage of our Winter Special: 20% off B&B with complimentary Soup & Sherry by our fireplace. (April – Sept). www.marinerguesthouse co.za – info@marinerguesthouse.co.za – 021 786 4528.
Boulders Beach Enjoy a day lazing at Boulders Beach and see the world famous penguin colony. Take a dip in the warmer waters of the Indian Ocean and find yourself swimming with the Penguins. Just remember this area is a sanctuary for them and they and their environment should be treated with respect. Boulders Beach is home to …
South Africa may be known for its Big Five, but the marine wildlife is just as impressive! Every year, southern right whales take a vacation in Cape waters, treating Cape Town locals to a display of breaching, fluking, spouting, and spyhopping. Here’s what you need to know: What you can expect to see Of the …
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Dive festival during the day and St George’s Festival Night Market later. A great weekend to look forward to at the end of April. Stay over and get 20% off at Mariner Guesthouse: info@marinerguesthouse.co.za / 021 786 4528. What to expect The combined scuba diving community of Cape Town, having been inspired by the success …
For the adventure seekers, a little excitement and thrill is always on the cards when planning their activities on their vacation. If your vacation is in South Africa, then shark cage diving might be on your list of holiday activities. Shark cage diving with great white sharks is becoming a growing trend in Cape Town. Tourists and locals …
Part of the Table Mountain National Park that extends from Signal Hill in the north all the way to Cape Point in the south, the Cape of Good Hope is not the southern tip of Africa, despite lying at the south-west corner of the Cape Peninsula, just a little south of Cape Point on the south-east corner. Cape Agulhas, roughly 150 …
Book your stay in our beautiful Garden Appartment. It consists of two bedrooms with an interconnecting door. One bedroom has a King-size bed (or 2 Twin Beds) and the other has bunk beds, leading to a separate shower-bathroom. An open-plan kitchen (with gas/electric stove, fridge/freezer, dishwasher), dining and living area (with sleeper couch) leads out …
