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School’s out! The 40 Best Things To Do with Kids in Cape Town in 2019

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Keep the little ones entertained with these fun activities in and around the Mother City. Whether it’s action-packed obstacle courses, educational exhibitions, animal antics or outdoor adventures, there’s no shortage of fun activities to keep your little ones (and yourselves) entertained in the Mother City. Here are the best things to do with kids in Cape Town. …

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Christmas in Cape Town

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Cape Town may be some distance from Santa’s workshop in the North Pole, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the Christmas holidays here. Sure, you’ll have to trade in the snow for some soft white beach sand, but a sunny Christmas can be magical too! There is plenty to do over the festive season …

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History of the SA Navy

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The South African Navy’s earliest beginnings can be traced to the Port Elizabeth Naval Volunteer Brigade that was raised in 1861, but seems to have merged with a volunteer artillery unit in the following year. On 30 April 1885 a part-time unit named the Natal Naval Volunteers (NNV) was formed in Durban. The SA Navy …

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Penguin Festival in Simon’s Town 10 Nov 2018

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Book your accommodation now for the annual Penguin Festival in Simon’s Town on Saturday, 10 November, to celebrate African Penguin Awareness Day! Get 10% discount on Bed & Breakfast: give reference – “Penguin Festival” to claim. From kids and foodies to birders and conservationists, there’s something for everyone. General admission is FREE and entry into …

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