One of South Africa’s oldest towns and Naval base, Simon’s Town (sometimes misspelt as Simons Town) is a picturesque and historical town where many happy memories are waiting to be made just 35km outside Cape Town. From the Toy and Navy museums to the eateries and shops, here’s what you need to see while in …
Nothing prepares you for your first whale and the impact that seeing it has upon you. Perhaps it is their immensity. Definitely it is the whales’ authenticity and the absolute trust they show towards us. But mostly it is the overwhelming sense of awe, of joy, of having been touched by something greater than oneself …
Cape Town was recently voted the second cheapest city to live in the world, although locals may beg to differ. Luckily we’ve put together a guide to how you can navigate the Mother City in a truly wallet-friendly way. Our advice: print this guide out and keep it in your ever-so-empty back pocket. CONQUER CAPE …
Scientific Facts Scientific Name: Spheniscus Demersus spheniscus = Greek, small wedge (their formation when swimming) demersus = Latin, plunging Class: Aves Average Statistics: Weight – 2,1 To 3,7 kilograms (4.63 To 8.16 pounds) Height – 50 cm (19.7 inches) Description Penguins are flightless, aquatic birds, which live in the southern oceans in climates as varied as Antarctica …
Nothing soothes the soul quite a good as a wonderful cup of coffee. You can search high and low for the perfect cup and once you have tasted the aroma, magic happens. Here are some of the local coffee shops in and around Simon’s Town: Quarterdeck International Coffee Shop Located at 111 St Georges Street, Jubilee …
The Cape has so many amazing hiking trails that it can be difficult to pick one! We have done the research for you so that you have all the relevant information at your fingertips and can go ahead and choose the one most suited to you. Please make wise choices… as some hikes are for …
A warm welcome awaits with our complimentary home-made Hot Chocolate – wonderful for a fire-side winter-warmer! 20% discount on all bookings for 2 adults sharing a room, minimum 2 nights’ stay. Rates from R 590 per person per night, breakfast included. Valid for bookings in May until August ’17
Every year it’s the same old story: how do you keep the children busy during the school holidays? For parents, this doesn’t have to be especially daunting this lovely summer in Cape Town. Don’t sweat it, there is plenty to keep little ones busy and entertained. Here are some ideas for cool activities in Cape …
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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 …
