Cape Town, right at the bottom of Africa
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but right at the top of the world in terms of beauty, attractions,
entertainment, tours, adventures, sea and more. And Cape Town
accommodation has stepped up to support visitors and travelers to make
the most of their stay. One of the most amazing suburbs within Cape
Town is Camps Bay . The beach is outstanding, the views exquisite and
Camps Bay accommodation is certainly en par with its beautiful
surroundings.
I visit Cape Town as often as I get the opportunity. It is a treat and
a place our family aspires to find as a new home in the not too distant
future. The place thrives as an economy, but offers all the luxuries of
a glorious holiday destination. I have been fortunate enough to know
about Cape Town accommodation, including Camps Bay accommodation in
detail and can certainly offer top rated opinions. I am in awe at the
attention to detail you will find at Cape Town accommodation and Camps
Bay accommodation establishments. You may find the most phenomenal
views of Table Mountain , the sea and the beach.
Whether you are out finding adventure, relaxation, dining delicacies or
simply taking in the beauty of your Cape Town accommodation and Camps
Bay accommodation, you will find that the Cape air nourishes the soul
and the body. The moisture in the air is enough to make you feel
revived.
Needing a place to revive, holiday
, tour, enjoy safari or even conduct business – visit Cape Town and find your resting place here.
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Bay Accommodation Camps Bay and Chapmans PeakAs you reach the top of the hill, by Table Mountain
, and drive back down again on the other side, you reach Camps Bay.
It is one of Cape Town’s most precious gems boasting magnificent palm
fringed sandy beaches, stunning views and some of the finest
restaurants. Here only the elite and wealthy live. The homes here are
mansions and quite spectacular.
When visiting, we like to soak up some sun on the
stunning beach. There are a few large and smooth boulders that are
always fun to walk on and explore. There are also a few fantastic
snorkelling and diving spots where we could explore the massive kelp
forests indigenous to this area. After a relaxing day on the beach, we
head to one of the many hot spots along the beach front. Sipping
refreshing cocktails and admiring the magnificent view is a must. The
combination or a relaxed atmosphere with an awesome view makes Camps
bay and perfect getaway spot.
Our next stop was Chapmans Peak. It had just reopened after serious
renovations and improvements were made to prevent any rocks from
hurling down on the cars. Rock falls were a constant threat and a
series of unfortunate events lead to the closing of Chapman’s Peak
Drive in January 2000. Advanced security equipment and surveillance
cameras now monitor conditions on the route. The route is also
patrolled regularly.
Chapmans Peak is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the
world. It is a 9km route boasting over 114 curves from which truly
exquisite views can be admired. The route starts at the picturesque
fishing harbour of Hout Bay and the climb winds steeply up to Chapman’s
Point until the road reaches lower levels again at Noordhoek.
Interestingly, the route was first constructed during the 1st World
War. There is a toll road where we had to pay a fee for entering the
drive.
It was a rather exciting experience and was interesting to see what
measures have been taken for safety. We stopped at a few spots where we
could sit on the edge and watch how the entire ocean shimmered. From
this view point, Hout Bay and the Twelve Apostles area looks like a
lush island. The view is truly breath-taking. It is also an ideal place
to spot some whales and dolphins. There are a few streams and
waterfalls cascading down the mountain and the occasional wildlife
roaming the area.
When you reach the end, you want to do it all over again! The trip
around Camps bay and Chapman’s Peak was awesome and breath taking. I
will definitely do it all over again next time I visit the area.
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Saturday afternoon found me
reclining on Camps Bay beach, indulgently making my way through a tub
of the most delicious ice-cream in Cape Town. On occasion I like
treating myself to a Sinful ice-cream from the shop of the same name,
in the mall on Camps Bay main road and having mentioned it before on this blog, I decided to dedicate an entire post to it…
I’m a creature of habit, so although there is a plethora of other
ice-cream flavours which are equally as delicious as my choices, I
always end up going for a scoop of Addictions (vanilla flavoured
ice-cream with chunks of honey-comb and roasted almonds) on the bottom
and a scoop of lemon sorbet on the top.
I’m not even going to go into the technicalities of why I stipulate
which flavour goes where – although I would recommend making one of
your choices a sorbet because the ice-cream is incredibly rich and it
would be a real shame if pure indulgence were swiftly followed by
nausea (neither of which are available flavours).
Flavours include Cookie Dough, Heavenly Hash and Death by Chocolate
– be prepared to experience some difficulty in choosing a flavour –
after which I’d recommend taking yourself and your ice-cream down to
the beach where you can savour your treat, while watching the sun set
over the ocean.
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16th ANNUAL ART SALON-ROSE KORBER ART-Camps Bay
The annual ART SALON, curated by noted Cape Town art consultant, Rose Korber, promises to live up to the high reputation of its previous incarnations when it celebrates its 16th anniversary. This year the venue has changed, to the unique and more intimate space of ROSE KORBER ART, at 48 SEDGEMOOR Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, which is better appointed for the viewing of art.
The exhibition has opened and runs until 13 January 2008. Viewing hours are from 10am – 7 pm.
Widely regarded as one of the highlights of Cape Town’s visual arts calendar, The Art Salon aims to present a comprehensive and varied overview of the current state of South African art. Many international and local investors and critics look to this annual summer event as a barometer of what is significant and interesting, emanating from South Africa, as it establishes its place amongst the exciting and sought-after, emerging markets in contemporary art.
Artists featured include William Kentridge, Willie Bester, Sam Nhlengethwa, Robert Hodgins, Wayne Barker, Colbert Mashile, Robert Slingsby, Deborah Bell, Claudette Schreuders, Nina Romm, Stephen Inggs, Richard Smith and Kevin Brand.
Since its inception in 1992, the Art Salon has been a major enterprise, bringing together -under one roof - a large showcase of quality artworks, in various media and styles. This year’s Salon will see a subtle shift towards the most cutting-edge international-level art, while still maintaining its backbone of ‘classics’, such as John Kramer, Erik Laubscher and Peter Bonney.
In keeping with the current trend towards the Contemporary, younger artists, such as Peter Eastman, Pamela Stretton, Sanell Aggenbach, Kate Gottkens, Alastair Whitton, Daniel Halter, Francois van Reenen, Jaco Sieberhagen and Roxandra Dardagan Britz, are well represented.
In addition to the traditional genres of landscape and figurative painting, the Art Salon will also feature examples of some of the best in sculpture, ceramics and photography. South African photography and ceramics are currently highly regarded overseas, and the Salon will present to the public some of the very best examples of these rapidly developing genres.
Leading ceramic artists on this year’s Salon include Barbara Jackson, Louise Gelderblom, Astrid Dahl, Hennie Meyer, Helen Vaughan and Shirley Fintz.
According to Korber: ‘This year’s Art Salon – in its more intimate venue – promises to be a Salon with a difference. The 2007 Salon is set to have a more focused selection – more directed towards the demands of the contemporary collector than ever before.’
Roundhouse Restaurant in Camps Bay's Glen Cape Town South Africa
Cape Town's new Roundhouse restaurant situated in Camps Bay's The Glen opened on the 9th June 2008
Founded in 1756 the Roundhouse building has an abundance of nostalgia surrounding it.
This history seems fitting for an evening of luxury and fine dining in The Roundhouse’s new use as an upmarket restaurant.
The Roundhouse restaurant promises to be one of the most superb restaurants under the Cape Town sky.
They offer expert service, French cuisine based on seasonal textures and flavours as well as fine rare wines from a variety of boutique cellars from all over the world.
The Roundhouse restaurant has four different dining experiences where you are able to dine in style according to your preference.
The private dining room is well over 300 years old and holds one of the finest and most rare wine collections in the country.
Just knowing the history of the room amplifies its grace and elegance so much more.
With its lavish views of all the Cape's beauty including the Twelve Apostles, Clifton and Camps Bay the Somerset Room is the perfect place to savour the taste of the exquisite wine and cuisine.
The Oval room is fantastic, with its fully customizable ability it’s able to cater for both large or small, intimate events.
The room still features its original fireplace adding warmth and romance to an already beautiful setting.
The Rumbullion is the name given to the terraces at the Roundhouse. It’s a 17th century term meaning ‘a riotous good time’.
The terrace is surrounded by century old pomegranate trees and beautifully landscaped gardens.
It will most certainly be a wonderful place to share special moments with friends and family.
For latest information: read more on the opening of the new Roundhouse Restaurant in our events section.
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Oudtshoorn - Garden RouteCape Point Nature Reserve
A trip to the
Cape Point Nature Reserve is a must while visiting the Western Cape. The southern end of the Cape Peninsula , the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are the two main area of interest. For the early explorers the
Cape of Good Hope marked the turning point in their luck because once the "Cape of Storms", as Bartholomeus Diaz called it in 1488, had been passed, the battle against the sea was essentially been won.
Both the Capes are situated in the 7800 hectare Good Hope section of the Cape Peninsula National Park , 13 kilometres behind the entrance gate.
Do not forget your camera as there are many fantastic views to be enjoyed!! The last short stretch to the peak of Cape Point consists of 120 steps crafted from natural stone lead to the old lighthouse on the Cape Point Peak, 250 metres above sea level. For the not so active, there is the Cape Point funicular to take you up to the lighthouse built some 87 metres above sea level. One can see the Cape of Good Hope in the west from there. A hiking trail links the two capes. The Cape of Good Hope can also easily be reached by car.
There are many beautiful beaches, bays and cliff areas to be explored, as well as spotting the numerous types of antelope. There are some 1200 different species of vegetation of the Cape floral kingdom. Walk along one of the trails in the park and spot many species of birds from the large black eagle down to the tiny vibrantly coloured sunbird and sugarbird. Southern Right whales can also be seen from July to December.
Shipwrecks, blockhouses and the furthest South Western point of Africa are at the Cape of Good Hope .
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Game Safaris
One of the main attractions of a trip to South Africa is a game-viewing safari. Numerous game parks are scattered throughout the country, but it is the oldest, largest and most well-known wildlife conservation area, the Kruger National Park, that is the destination of choice for most international visitors. 'Big Five' viewing opportunities abound in many of the parks and many private game reserves, such as Shamwari in the Eastern Cape, have the added attraction of being malaria-free. Parks offer guided walking and jeep safaris, and night drives, as well as self-drive safaris for those with their own cars.
Bungy jumping
The historic Bloukrans River Bridge at Storms River, situated on South Africa's scenic Garden Route, is the setting for the highest commercial bungy jump in the world, at 525ft (160m). The actual bridge is higher, but jumpers gain access to the arch support below the road by way of a specially designed walkway, which is a breathtaking experience in itself. The jump is operated by Kiwi Extreme who have more than 10 years experience in bungy jumping.
Whale watching
Every year from July to November whales can be seen along the southern coast of South African shores, traveling thousands of miles to mate and calve in the safe and warm waters of protected bays. The 'heart of the Whale Coast' is Hermanus, renowned as the best whale-watching area in the country, where Southern Right whales can be seen in Walker Bay, often within 33 feet (10m) from shore. Walker Bay is recognized by the World Wildlife Fund as one of the top 12 whale viewing destinations in the world. In general, the whale route stretches from the Western Cape up the east coast, including places along the Garden Route such as Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay (especially Keurbooms River and Robberg Peninsula), and the Tsitsikamma National Park coastline. The De Hoop Nature and Marine Reserve is also popular during the whale season for its relatively new Whale Trail, a five-day hiking trail that offers fantastic whale viewing opportunities for three days along its coastal stretch. Numerous whale-watching boat excursions are offered in the Western Cape.
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Touring The Wonderful Cape Town City
It’s been said so many times it’s almost a cliché – but like most clichés it’s perfectly true - Cape Town is ‘one of the most beautiful cities in the world’.
Most first-time visitors to South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ have little real idea what to expect beyond the post-card view of the iconic Table Mountain and some vague notions about possibly buying a wooden giraffe carving for the entry hall back home…
And for many the ‘obvious’ is all they will take back with them – the sites and experiences offered in every second tour guide’s brochure.
They’ll have a good time, but there is so much more to this place curved lovingly around the tip of Africa.
Cape Town is a city crammed full of life, interwoven with vibrant colours and cultures. The city centre and suburbs which surround and spread out from the lower slopes of Table Mountain are filled with the sounds of many languages as her children live and laugh and fight and co-exist together in this place they call home.
If you give her a chance, and are prepared to look beyond the numerous wonderful yet over-done tourist attractions and in-your-face geographical beauty, Cape Town will open her heart to you and show you her true self. There are so many fascinating contrasts to Cape Town that you will be continually surprised around every corner.
The playground of the rich and famous, Cape Town’s elite stretch of coastline from Camp’s Bay through to Llandudno offers the ultimate in luxury - an unexpected surprise for those visitors who enjoy their creature-comforts and are nervously anticipating Darkest Africa with a limited hot water supply.
Palm-lined beaches, trendy lifestyle centres and premium luxury accommodation are all delightfully sprinkled along this Utopian millionaire’s strip. Drive into the City centre and be prepared for a complete change of scenery.
Starting in the colourful ‘Bo-Kaap’ area at the top of the city, this Malay quarter is simply charming with its warm and friendly community and multi-coloured terraced homes interspersed with turreted mosques. At the heart of the city is the bustling Green Market Square, a popular spot for tourists looking for some African mementos or funky clothing. Less well known, a block away, is the impressive multi-story Pan African Market which is a treasure trove of carvings, art, clothing and musical instruments from all over Africa – at much more reasonable prices.
A stroll through the Company Gardens affords beautiful views of the mountain rising up through the fringe of green foliage. Museums and Art Galleries abound, and it is not uncommon to find artists working throughout this squirrel’s playground. Of course a drive around the awe-inspiring Cape Point is not to be missed – but don’t just stroll up to the top of the paved walkway – get adventurous and explore the sheer cliffs below (taking care, of course) – Getting wet from the spray of waves crashing far below while you cling to the tip of the African continent is a rush many miss out on! You only live once – and Cape Town offers many exciting adventures to make your visit one of the most exhilarating times of your time on earth! Shark cage diving, abseiling, kloofing, surfing – unlimited adrenalin pumping action is available throughout Cape Town.
From the verdant Wine Farms surrounding Stellenbosch to the sprawling townships of the Cape Flats and Khayelitsha; from the welcoming waves of the Indian Ocean to the icy embrace of the Atlantic; the Penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach to the Southern Right whales playing in the bays – Cape Town, the Mother City, is a multi-faceted wonder-woman – so much more than just a pretty face.
Don’t wait till the 2010 FIFA World Cup to discover her charms – Cape Town is waiting now with warm and wide-open arms.
By: Nicole Martin
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