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
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveKirstenbosch 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.
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Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdBuilt 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.
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Company's Gardens
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.
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Robben Island Museum
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.
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Saint Georges Mall
Saint Georges MallThis 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.
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Signal Hill
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.
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House of H
112 Loop StIf 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.
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Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket StPart 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.
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The Waiting Room
273 Long StThis 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.
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The Assembly
61 Harrington StreetOne 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.
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Mama Africa
178 Long StFancy 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.
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Charly's Bakery
36-38 Canterbury StThis 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.
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Clarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StThis 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.
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Tiger's Milk - Long Street
44 Long StThe 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.
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District Six-museet
25A Buitenkant StThe 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.
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St. George's Cathedral
5 Wale StDubbed '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.
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Artscape Theatre Centre
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
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Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria StThis 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.
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Greenmarket Square
Longmarket StreetThis 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.
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
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.
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De Waterkant Village
137 Waterkant StWith 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.
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The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdThis 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.
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Pick n Pay Strand Street
58 Strand StThis 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!
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I LOVE MY LAUNDRY
37 Buitenkant StOne 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
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PathCare Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
Rua Bartholomeu Dias PlainThe 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