Guidebook for Cape Town

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Guidebook for Cape Town

Parks & Nature

Kirstenbosch was the world's first botanical garden established to preserve a country's unique indigenous flora. Established in 1913 and home to about 7 000 species, it represents the Cape Floral Kingdom. It is very easy to spend the entire day here. This is not to be missed
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch was the world's first botanical garden established to preserve a country's unique indigenous flora. Established in 1913 and home to about 7 000 species, it represents the Cape Floral Kingdom. It is very easy to spend the entire day here. This is not to be missed
Built fir the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Green Point urban park and accompanying Green point Stadium remains a centre for culture and activity.
417 locals recommend
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd
417 locals recommend
Built fir the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Green Point urban park and accompanying Green point Stadium remains a centre for culture and activity.
This is the city centre's green lung. It's an ideal place for children to run around and feed the squirrels. Here you will also find the popular Iziko South African Museum and the adjoining Planetarium.
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
602 locals recommend
This is the city centre's green lung. It's an ideal place for children to run around and feed the squirrels. Here you will also find the popular Iziko South African Museum and the adjoining Planetarium.

Sightseeing

Robben Island is a complex, sensitive eco-system and as such is protected by South African Law as a nature conservation area. In addition to this it is designated a World Heritage Site and has to balance additional stringent conservation requirements in line with RIM’s mission of ensuring public access to the Island’s heritage. The Island’s complex and sensitive ecosystem includes Birdlife, Natural Vegetation, Marine and Wildlife, Geology and Cultural Conservation sites.
223 locals recommend
Robben Island Museum
223 locals recommend
Robben Island is a complex, sensitive eco-system and as such is protected by South African Law as a nature conservation area. In addition to this it is designated a World Heritage Site and has to balance additional stringent conservation requirements in line with RIM’s mission of ensuring public access to the Island’s heritage. The Island’s complex and sensitive ecosystem includes Birdlife, Natural Vegetation, Marine and Wildlife, Geology and Cultural Conservation sites.
This pedestrianised thoroughfare, is a must see. Passing close to Greenmarket Square, it's a pleasant passage through the Central City with benches, trees, public art and cafes.
22 locals recommend
Saint Georges Mall
Saint Georges Mall
22 locals recommend
This pedestrianised thoroughfare, is a must see. Passing close to Greenmarket Square, it's a pleasant passage through the Central City with benches, trees, public art and cafes.
Sunset from Signal Hill is well worth the trip. This panoramic view is not to be missed.
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
609 locals recommend
Sunset from Signal Hill is well worth the trip. This panoramic view is not to be missed.

Drinks & Nightlife

If jazz is your passion, head straight to The Crypt to enjoy trios, big bands and more beneath blue -lit vaults, with dinner adding to the experience.
64 locals recommend
House of H
112 Loop St
64 locals recommend
If jazz is your passion, head straight to The Crypt to enjoy trios, big bands and more beneath blue -lit vaults, with dinner adding to the experience.
Part attic part garden, the rooftop bar offers craft beer and tapas which is accompanied by indie and electronica sounds.
226 locals recommend
Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket St
226 locals recommend
Part attic part garden, the rooftop bar offers craft beer and tapas which is accompanied by indie and electronica sounds.
This venue put on live music most nights. Come and see for yourself.
92 locals recommend
The Waiting Room
273 Long St
92 locals recommend
This venue put on live music most nights. Come and see for yourself.
One of Cape Town's favourite nightspots. You can expect club nights, live gigs, international DJ's and even comedy.
32 locals recommend
The Assembly
61 Harrington Street
32 locals recommend
One of Cape Town's favourite nightspots. You can expect club nights, live gigs, international DJ's and even comedy.

Food Scene

Fancy a drink at the snake bar? Or enjoy some of mama's specials such as bobotie, lamb curry or game steak.
63 locals recommend
Mama Africa
178 Long St
63 locals recommend
Fancy a drink at the snake bar? Or enjoy some of mama's specials such as bobotie, lamb curry or game steak.
This renowned bakery can make any cake you can dream up. Pop in for a pie and enjoy the happy vibes.
94 locals recommend
Charly's Bakery
36-38 Canterbury St
94 locals recommend
This renowned bakery can make any cake you can dream up. Pop in for a pie and enjoy the happy vibes.
This casual diner attracts hungry hipsters. Relaxed atmosphere and great food.
260 locals recommend
Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree St
260 locals recommend
This casual diner attracts hungry hipsters. Relaxed atmosphere and great food.
The menu focuses on gourmet burgers, steaks and pizza plus there are cocktails and craft beers on tap.
102 locals recommend
Tiger's Milk - Long Street
44 Long St
102 locals recommend
The menu focuses on gourmet burgers, steaks and pizza plus there are cocktails and craft beers on tap.

Arts & Culture

The area between Woodstock and the East City recalls the rich and turbulent history of District Six. This museum pays homage to those who were uprooted from this area.
445 locals recommend
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant St
445 locals recommend
The area between Woodstock and the East City recalls the rich and turbulent history of District Six. This museum pays homage to those who were uprooted from this area.
Dubbed 'The People's Cathedral" for its role in the resistance against apartheid.
32 locals recommend
St. George's Cathedral
5 Wale St
32 locals recommend
Dubbed 'The People's Cathedral" for its role in the resistance against apartheid.
Situated in the heart of the mother city, the Artscape Theatre Centre brings you the highest level of artistic excellence in all aspects of performing arts for more than four decades! All this success is attributed to the combination of world-class productions, high tech sets and locally made period and modern costumes which makes Artscape Theatre Centre stand out as an iconic cultural beacon in the Western Cape.
348 locals recommend
Artscape Theatre Centre
348 locals recommend
Situated in the heart of the mother city, the Artscape Theatre Centre brings you the highest level of artistic excellence in all aspects of performing arts for more than four decades! All this success is attributed to the combination of world-class productions, high tech sets and locally made period and modern costumes which makes Artscape Theatre Centre stand out as an iconic cultural beacon in the Western Cape.
This one is for the children. Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing
305 locals recommend
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria St
305 locals recommend
This one is for the children. Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing

Shopping

This bustling market is right on your doorstep and cannot be missed. Browse the stalls and enjoy all that is truly Cape Town.
244 locals recommend
Greenmarket Square
Longmarket Street
244 locals recommend
This bustling market is right on your doorstep and cannot be missed. Browse the stalls and enjoy all that is truly Cape Town.
This is more than a centre for shopping. The V&A Waterfront offers amazing restaurants, entertainment, local and international stores as well as beautiful sights and sounds. It's a must for the entire family.
125 locals recommend
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
125 locals recommend
This is more than a centre for shopping. The V&A Waterfront offers amazing restaurants, entertainment, local and international stores as well as beautiful sights and sounds. It's a must for the entire family.
With its piazza atmosphere and distinctive charm, the Cape Quarter is pure shopping pleasure. Home décor, art and artefacts, fashion, beauty, health, restaurants, bars and lifestyle related stores are all delivered in traditional Cape architecture. Situated in the heart of vibey De Waterkant, the ambience of this al fresco environment makes shopping a breeze and dining a pleasure.
8 locals recommend
De Waterkant Village
137 Waterkant St
8 locals recommend
With its piazza atmosphere and distinctive charm, the Cape Quarter is pure shopping pleasure. Home décor, art and artefacts, fashion, beauty, health, restaurants, bars and lifestyle related stores are all delivered in traditional Cape architecture. Situated in the heart of vibey De Waterkant, the ambience of this al fresco environment makes shopping a breeze and dining a pleasure.
This one is reserved for Saturday's. Expect live music, food stalls, art and crafts.
619 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert Rd
619 locals recommend
This one is reserved for Saturday's. Expect live music, food stalls, art and crafts.

Essentials

This is your closest grocery store. The Pick n Pay Group is one of Africa's largest and most consistently successful retailers of food, clothing and general merchandise.
57 locals recommend
Pick n Pay Strand Street
58 Strand St
57 locals recommend
This is your closest grocery store. The Pick n Pay Group is one of Africa's largest and most consistently successful retailers of food, clothing and general merchandise.
One of two laundry services in your neighbourhood. This one however serves you food while you wait!
55 locals recommend
I LOVE MY LAUNDRY
37 Buitenkant St
55 locals recommend
One of two laundry services in your neighbourhood. This one however serves you food while you wait!
The Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital is conveniently situated in the centre of Cape Town where it is easily accessible to both residents and visitors. Backed by state-of-the-art technology, the dedicated doctors and staff at the Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital provide a wide range of specialist service to all. This facility offers diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of cardiac disease under one roof. (Tel: +27 21 480 6111) Other Services Casualty Department Dialysis Cardiac Laboratory Pharmacy Wound Clinic Storks Nest Dialysis Centre Transplantation Division Centre for Lung Disease & Sleep Disorders Theatres Life Centre (HIV) ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY ROOM Tel: 021 480 6271 / 6272 Toll Free Line: 0801 22 22 22 PHARMACY Tel: +27 21 480 6111
22 locals recommend
PathCare Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
Rua Bartholomeu Dias Plain
22 locals recommend
The Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital is conveniently situated in the centre of Cape Town where it is easily accessible to both residents and visitors. Backed by state-of-the-art technology, the dedicated doctors and staff at the Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital provide a wide range of specialist service to all. This facility offers diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of cardiac disease under one roof. (Tel: +27 21 480 6111) Other Services Casualty Department Dialysis Cardiac Laboratory Pharmacy Wound Clinic Storks Nest Dialysis Centre Transplantation Division Centre for Lung Disease & Sleep Disorders Theatres Life Centre (HIV) ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY ROOM Tel: 021 480 6271 / 6272 Toll Free Line: 0801 22 22 22 PHARMACY Tel: +27 21 480 6111