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Cape Town

With towering cliffs, golden strands and vineyards aplenty, Cape Town more than lives up to its moniker of being “The fairest Cape”. However, its vibrant music and burgeoning contemporary arts scene as well as a host of sublime restaurants and roasteries ensures the city serves up loads more than just natural beauty.
 

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Essentials

01 The sea tends to be chilly even in summer, but the city’s beaches – such as endless Noordhoek – are perfect for strolling.
02 The Table Mountain National Park wraps round the city centre, offering tranquillity and jaw-dropping views only a few minutes away from urban bustle.
03 Stock up the picnic hamper with fresh produce and fine foods at Woodstock’s buzzing Neighbourgoods market on Saturday mornings.
04 Sample the best of South Africa’s music scene on Sunday evenings at Kirstenbosch Garden’s summer sunset concerts.
05 Rent a classic convertible to explore the coastline and rocky mountain passes.

Hotels

Independent and easy
Hippo Hotel
5-9 Park Road, Gardens
+ 27 21 423 2500
hippotique.co.z

Dependable chain
Westin Cape Town
Convention Square, Lower Long Street
+ 27 21 4129 999
westincapetown.com/
sheraton/capetown

Premium
Ellerman House
180 Kloof Road,
Bantry Bay
+ 27 21 430 3200
ellerman.co.za


Dining

Late breakfast
Knead Bakery
Surfer’s Corner, Beach Road,
Muizenberg
+ 27 21 788 2909
kneadbakery.co.za

Leisurely breakfast
Loading Bay
30 Hudson Street,
Hudson Building,
De Waterkant
+ 27 21 425 6320
loadingbay.co.za

Mid-morning coffee
Deluxe Coffeeworks
25 Church Street
+ 27 82 681 5740
deluxecoffeeworks.co.za

Lunch for two & Union Beer
Salon/Charcuterie
110 Bree Street
+ 27 21 422 2770
andunion.com

Lunch with friends
Bistro Sixteen82
Steenberg Estate,
Steenberg Road,
Toka
+ 27 21 713 2211
steenberg-vineyards.co.za

Lunch on your own
Birds Boutique Café
127 Bree Street, City Bowl
+ 27 21 426 2534

Afternoon tea/drink
Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange Street
+ 27 21 483 1000
mountnelson.co.za

Dinner with friends
La Colombe
Constantia Uitsig
Spaanschemat Street
+ 27 21 794 2390
constantia-uitsig.com

Private dinner
Jardine
185 Bree Street, City Bowl
+ 27 21 424 5640
jardineonbree.co.za

Dinner on your own
Caveau Deli
Heritage Square
+ 27 21 422 1367
caveau.co.za

Big dinner with friends
Nova
70 New Church Street
+ 27 21 422 3585
info@novarestaurant.co.za

Late drinks
Kink Bar and Boutique
3 Park Road Gardens
+27 21 424 0757
kink.co.za

On the tiles
Jade
39 Main Road, Greenpoint
+ 27 21 439 4108
jadelounge.co.za

Reading

Bookshop
The Book Lounge
71 Roeland Street,
corner Buitenkant Street
+27 21 462 2425
booklounge.co.za

Thank yous
Flowers
Lush Florists
13a Kloof Nek Road, Gardens
+ 27 21 423 5503


Shopping

Something you can’t get anywhere else
South African contemporary art from Whatiftheworld Gallery
1F, 208 Albert Road
+ 27 84 414 4554
whatiftheworld.com

Lost luggage - where to buy shirts, socks and underwear
Woolworths
Lower Level, Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront
+ 27 21 415 3411
woolworths.co.za

Something for the kids
Tribal masks from African Image
Corner of Church Street and Burg Street
+ 27 21 423 8385
african-image.co.za

Something for someone you love
Cutting-edge fashion from Malcolm Klûk and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit
Portside, Greenpoint
+ 27 83 377 7780
kluk.co.za

Something for yourself
Top-of-the-range trainers from Astoreisgood
Shop 2, 34 Kloof Street, Gardens
+ 27 21 422 2888
astoreisgood.com

Two-hour tour

01 Robben Island Museum and Nelson Mandela Gateway
Robben Island
+ 27 21 409 5100
robben-island.org.za

02 Table Mountain
Lower Cable Station, Tafelberg Road
+ 27 21 424 8181
tablemountain.net
03 Boulders Beach penguin colony and Cape Point
+ 27 21 701 8692
tmnp.co.za
 Limousine

Rolls-Royce SA
+ 27 82 871 7552


Transport

Rikkis Taxis
London-style black cabs to get you around the city.
+ 27 861 745 547
rikkis.co.za


Fitness

Good gym
White Collar Boxing
Harrington Street
104 Harrington Street
+ 27 82 460 6673

Good running route
Start at Mouille Point and head to Camps Bay.

Alternative diversion
Cape Xtreme Shark Cage Diving
+ 27 21 788 5814
cape-xtreme.com

Credits

Writer: Brad Armitage
Writer: Rui Estevez

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