Robben Island is not any ordinary island in the sea but has a long history of political imprisonment with the great leader Nelson Mandela being one its most famed political prisoners. 1. Easily Accessible From Cape Town Robben Island is located in the Table Bay, 6.9 km from the coast of Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, South …
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WHERE? Depart from Foreshore in Cape Town and travel by train to Simons Town WHEN? Please enquire for train ride dates. Booking well in advance is essential as the rides are booked up months in advance. Sundays from 10h30 to 16h55 HOW? Call +27 (0)21 558 5805 or +27 (0)21 556-1012 HOW MUCH? Price …
With immediate effect, the City of Cape Town will be taking a number of new actions to drive down water consumption. This includes the institution of Level 5 restrictions and a further increase in pressure management. But what does 87 liters of water actually mean? The upper limit of 87 litres per person and the …
Celebrate Oktoberfest with friends and family at the Barley & Biltong Emporium at Spice Route Destination with a selection of German faire, CBC beer and enjoy the live Oompah band. Prost! The Barley & Biltong Emporium at Spice Route Destination in Paarl is hosting their annual beer festival; Oktoberfest on the 19 – 20 & …
What would summer be without ice cream? Uneventful, right? This season, you don’t have to settle for supermarket varieties – artisanal and all-natural gelato joints are popping up all over the Mother City. We dish the scoop on the best ice cream spots in Cape Town. And if you have others to add, please do …
Celebrate African Penguin Awareness Day at our 15th annual Penguin Festival in collaboration with SANParks (Table Mountain National Park). Certain to appeal to everyone from kids and foodies to birders and conservationists, the event kicks off at 10h00 on Seaforth Beach with a release of rehabilitated African penguins. Witnessing the release of penguins back to …
Nothing says easy-going summer vibes like the sound of sizzle and the waft of smoke. Fire up the barbie! Whether you call it tshisa-nyama, a barbecue or a good ol’ braai, cooking meat over the coals with friends is the quintessential South African feast, come rain or shine (but preferably shine). So, in the spirit of …
Tourism Month is in full swing, with the South African National Park (SANParks) once again opening its doors for free for South African National Parks Week from Monday, 18 September until Friday, 22 September. The initiative is part of the annual South African National Parks Week. The campaign is held under the running theme ‘Know Your National …
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15,16 and 17 September Bigger, better, more competitive and more fun than ever before! Sponsored by Harbour Bay, supported by Intasure, this 3 day festival of sailing is False Bay Yacht Club’s premier regatta and one of the biggest in the country. It attracts upward of 50 entries with representatives from all keelboat sailing …
Water crisis in Cape Town! As the province moves into the spring and summer seasons with little prospects for rain, the City of Cape Town has announced tougher water restrictions by raising the water consumption alert to level 5. The new restrictions include a cap on individual domestic property usage and sets it at 20kl …
