Cape Town and surrounds...
For this blog, I thought I would enlist my nieces, currently living in Cape Town to write a short blog from their perspective about my Cape Town.
Sanaa and Malikah are “millennials” living and working in Cape Town and both loves travelling and exploring and are passionate about Cape Town… One of South Africa’s biggest tourist attractions is the opportunity to see wild life... Why not start your vacation off with a bang in one of Cape Town’s most beautiful towns – Stellenbosch? Villiera Wines is a great idea for adults and kids alike. You can see Springbuck, Kudu, Giraffe’s, Bontebok, Eland, Gemsbok, Black Wildebeest, Bush Pig, Burchell's Zebra, common Duiker, Steenbuck and Grysbok all while enjoying a glass of wine.
The Baxter Theatre is an option for those who enjoy theatre and the performing arts. This is where local talent go to showcase their craft. Tickets are affordable so guests can spend a bit of money at the bar enjoying some refreshments and snacks between intervals or before the show is about to start.
Cape Town, Long Street is one of the most popular tourist destinations for the younger crowd. Just off Long Street you can find Galbi, one of Cape Town’s best kept secrets. South Africans love to braai – and this restaurant has found a way to incorporate this past time into a lovely dining experience. Tables are small and intimate and you can select your meat raw and prepare it yourself over some coals. This restaurant is offers a different social experience; they even have Zebra on the menu for the adventurous!
Scratch Patch and Cave Golf is a fantastic idea for anyone with children. It offers indoor miniature golf and a large crystal scratch patch that can keep kids entertained for hours - while parents can enjoy some shopping, sample many of the popular restaurants tourists like to frequent at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Alternatively, the Waterfront also has a food market with many stalls, a bar and bands that perform live.
Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts (November/December) is one of the best ways to spend a festive sunny afternoon in Cape Town. Whether you prefer to pack your own picnic basket or purchase one at the venue it is bound to be a great day. Some of South Africa’s most famous artist performs at this venue. It is a scenic beautiful setting, surrounded by flowers and mountains. Guests always have a great time here.
Written by Sanaa…
Cape Town also known as the Mother City is an undiscovered gem for many. Surrounded by mountains and oceans, it is the hub for a perfect getaway. Whether you are looking for adventure or too relax you will find the best of both worlds in Cape Town.
The red bus works on a hop on/off system that takes you around the peninsula where breath-taking views can be experienced.
Explore the amazing wine farms with the The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour, this tour provides a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as you journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.– remember to stay safe and catch an Uber or better yet stay over for the night at one of the Guest Houses.
There's an abundance of nightclubs and nightlife if partying is what you're after. Up market bars with fancy cocktails that gets served in a zip lock bag to proper pub and grub style bars. Each weekend during the summer days you can find a festival suited to your needs. Champagne festivals, beer festival, sushi festival or music festivals can all be ticked of your bucket list.
Table Mountain can be seen from almost anywhere in Cape Town, standing proudly next to Lions Head. Both mountains has hiking trails perfect for adventure enthusiasts or ride the cable car if hiking is not for you. There are many more hiking trails that can be explored around the Cape equally beautiful.
Kirstenbosch nature reserve is the perfect spot for a family picnic or family lunch at their restaurant. Food is a major attraction from 5 star award winning restaurants to more local, traditional restaurants. Biltong is a must try for any meat lover and definitely have to try a proper Saffa braai (South African barbeque).
But all these things has to be explored for yourself. The experience is just not that good on your screen.
Written by Malikah