Cape Town winters are known to be wet and grey. What locals like to keep quiet is the fact that in between the miserable days are beautiful, blue-skied, crisp ones. That’s why it’s called ‘The Secret Season’. Fewer tourists are about, there are no crowds to deal with, and even on wet days, there’s plenty …
Marniner Guest House has been awarded the 2017 ‘Certificate of Excellence’ from TripAdvisor. Thank you to all of those who reviewed us – we are super proud! This achievement celebrates businesses who have consistently achieved glowing traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Here is some interesting information about this special award: About …
Cape Point is one of the country’s most popular tourist sites, but many people who visit here are unaware of the secrets and fascinating facts that have helped to make this unique rocky promontory what it is today. Here are 12 surprising facts you may not have known about Cape Point: The Cape of Good …
Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula have two glittering coastlines with a beach to suit every mood and moment. Whether you’re after buzzing beachside bars, secluded coves, safe swimming beaches or a romantic spot for a sunset picnic, our guide to Cape Town’s best beaches will point you in the right direction. CLIFTON BEACHES Best …
Silvermine Nature Reserve It’s a cool misty morning when we visit the reserve and the clouds roll in over Silvermine as rapidly as the tablecloth covers the Mother City’s iconic landmark. The reserve is popular during the warmer months for its beautiful hikes and picnic spots next to the dam, but the wild nature of …
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Sea Kayaking is one of the very exciting activities to enjoy when staying with us in Simon’s Town. We recommend contacting Kayak Cape Town at 082 501 8930 / www.kayakcapetown.co.za for your sea kayak trip! Here are some interesting and useful tips when embarking on your sea kayak adventure: Good kayak paddling technique Learning how …
South Africans have been inundated with tips on how to save water, followed by warnings of what will happen should we not comply. Now, it’s caution of a different kind headed our way, as experts warn Capetonians should be geared up for a significant winter storm this week. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected …
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This historical gem on the False Bay coastline packs a lot in for such a quaint little village. Simon’s Town is a quiet harbour with a naval base, a rich history, charming shops, restaurants for every taste and more activities than you can do in a day. The best thing; you don’t even need a …
Celebrate your love of cuisine and vino at the Good Food and Wine Show. Pick any weekend of the year in Cape Town and you’re bound to find a host of events planned throughout our hip and happening city. We have rounded up a bunch of super fun things to do in and around the Mother …
South African Naval Museum, Simon’s Town If you like tales of naval battles and heroism on the high seas, rooting around all manner of naval memorabilia, and are curious about what the inside of a submarine looks like, then visit the South African Naval Museum in Simon’s Town and be amazed. Although Cape Town’s …
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