Cape Point Nature Reserve and the Cape of Good Hope with its wildlife, fynbos, hiking trails, lighthouses and shipwrecks, along with the African Penguins at Boulders and various ocean activities are some of the things to do when visiting Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula. Newly built (2009) above the harbour in Simon´s Town, Mariner …
Women’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, making it the perfect day to treat yourself or that unique lady in your life with our selection of excellent specials and events. This day commemorates ladies who fought for their rights and dignity as they pushed back the regime’s “pass” systems (identity documents that limited freedom …
World of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the World. Over 3 000 birds (and small animals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented in more than 100 spacious landscaped walk through aviaries, allowing you the most intimate closeness with nature. A tropical garden setting …
Jubilee Square in 1880, when it was still known as Market Square. (It was the market where farmers in the area came to sell their produce.) A view of Jubilee Square and Simon’s Town from the sea, circa 1880. William Anderson’s fishing shed is in the foreground. Jubilee Square in 1950. Children from the Muslim …
Cold and wet weather ahead for Simon’s Town this week, stay warm.
Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18 July, 2009 via unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier, for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he …
1. Thyme/Tiemie (Thymus vulgaris) 2. Sage/Salie (Salvia officinalis) 3. Parsley/Pietersielie (Petroselinum crispum) 4. Chervil/Kerwel (Anthriscus cerefolium) 5. Oregano/Oreganum (Origanum vulgare) 6. Hyssop/Hisop (Hyssopus officinalis) 7. Yarrow/Duisendblad (Achillea millefolium) We recommend thyme, oreganum, chervil, parsley and sage for culinary use. Thyme, sage and parsley also have strong medicinal properties and to complement them you can grow …
“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 that Simon’s Town is one …
Simons Town offers the best holiday accommodation in Cape Town, South Africa, including Self Catering, B&B’s, and Hotels, Camping and Backpackers. Simon’s Town has stunning views in the most beautiful environment of the Cape Peninsula. Nestled on False Bay within easy distance of Cape Town International Airport, our village is rich in history, character, atmosphere …
School’s out: keep your kids occupied during the winter holidays with great activities and events in and around the Mother City! Kids from around the Western Cape stow away their pens, pencils, text and workbooks for three weeks of uninterrupted winter school holiday down time from Friday, 24 June until Sunday, 17 July 2016. Now …
