Cape Town attractions and places of interest (Go-Cape Travel Directory) South Africa

Cape Town and the Western Cape Attractions & places of interest
Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula has a lot to offer travellers. There are fantastic places to visit such as Table Mountain, the Castel of Good Hope, Signal Hill, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Thunder City, the townships and the Cape Winelands. This page offers travel information for visitors to Cape Town and South Africa. Including where to eat, restaurants, wine estates, shopping malls, some lovely coffee shops, bistro's and other places to have a good time at, in and around Cape Town!

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Shopping and Entertainment
Attraction	Category	Location	Tel
Canal Walk	Shopping Mall	Cape Town	0860 101 165
Country Craft Market	Craft Market	Somerset West	021 852 6608
Links to some of the Cape's finest places of interest. Enjoy...
Website link (if available)	Description
Castle of Good Hope	Castle of Good Hope Castle Street, Cape Town, built in the 1600's, the castle contains several museums and painting exhibitions. Daily tours at: 10:00, 11:00, noon, 14:00 and 15:00. Tel: +27 21 408 7911
Company’s Gardens	Company’s Gardens Between Government Avenue and Queen Victoria Street. An excellent collection of botanical species from South Africa and the rest of the world.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens	Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens Rhodes Drive, Newlands, 7735 Cape Town Open all year with opening times varying according to the season. Summer open air concerts. Tel: +27 21 762 1166
Victoria Alfred Waterfront	V&A Waterfront Entertainment, exclusive shopping and fantastic restaurants. A beer brewery, wine shop, craft market, harbour tours, sunset cruises, sea food and more... all in a nautical surrounding. Come and see why so many tourists and locals love this spot.
Mitchell’s Waterfront Brewery	Mitchell’s Waterfront Brewery Dock Road, V&A Waterfont, Cape Town Tours: Weekdays at noon Tel: +27 21 419 5074
Table Mountain Cable Way	Table Mountain Enjoy a spectacular 360 degree view from the new cable way as you rise to the top of Table Mountain. Take along a picnic basket or enjoy sundowners from the restaurant while enjoying a birds eye view of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.
Rhodes Memorial	Rhodes Memorial, Devil's Peak Off Rhodes Drive, Rodenbosch, Cape Town A granite memorial built to commemorate Cecil Rhodes. Lovely cosy restaurant , perfect for lunches.Views over the Peninsula. Tel: +27 21 689 9151
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve	Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve Cape Point, (Take the M65 or M4 south from Cape Town toward Cape Point) Breathtaking natural beauty, with stunning beaches, picnic spots and wide variety of local fauna and flora. Restaurant and curio shop at Cape Point.
Ratanga Junction	Ratanga Junction Theme park offering fun rides on the notorious "Cobra" roller coaster, restaurants and cinemas and more.... Only minutes away from Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront. Enjoy entertainment at a reasonable prices.
World of Birds	World of Birds A virtual tour of the bird sanctuary in Hout Bay. Simply a must for all bird lovers.
Robben Island	Robben Island Visit this island in Table Bay where our former president, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned for 27 years. Regular tours are provided on a daily basis. Take a luxury boat cruis accross the Bay and visit Robben Island (directly translated"seal island".) This island was originally a lepor colony, later a Naval gun battery to protect Cape Town during WWII, and even later a prison for political prisoners.
Two Oceans Aquarium	Two Oceans Aquarium Take a look at this well known aquarium in the V&A Waterfront basin. If you are adventurous enough you can even go diving by prior arrangement.
Simon's Town	Simon’s Town A naval port that possesses a number of interesting museums that trace the naval history of the town and a number of quant shops. Follow the M4, about 60km south of Cape Town. Even just worth the lovely drive.
SAAF Museum	SAAF Museum The South African Air Force is the second oldest airforce in the world. Visit this military museum depicting the rich history of the SA Air Force with specific reference to the Air Force's local involvement in Cape Town. Displays include dioramas, a number of aircraft types, uniforms,an art gallery, tours arranged by appointment.
Thunder City	Thunder City The largest collection privately owned military jets in South Africa on display at Thunder City, Cape Town International Airport. You can even go flying in them if you want an adrenaline rush. Some of the SAAF Museum's aircraft are also on display to the public at this centre.
Wine Estates

Links to Stellenbosch Wine Route Estates
Avontuur Wine Estate	Wine Estate	Somerset West	021 855 3450
Allesverloren Wine Estate	Wine Estate	Riebeek West
Backsberg Estate	Wine Estate	Paarl
Barrydale Wine Cellars	Wine Estate	Barrydale
Beaumont Wines	Wine Estate	Bot River
Bergkelder Wines	Wine Estate	Stellenbosch
Bergsig Wine Estate	Wine Estate	Wolseley
Boekenhoutskloof	Wine Estate	Franschhoek
Bon Courage Wine Estate	Wine Estate	Robertson
Bonnievale Co-op Wine Estate	Wine Estate	Robertson
Boplaas Wine Cellar	Wine Estate	Calitzdorp
Boschendal	Wine Estate	Franschhoek
Cordoba Wine Estate	Wine Estate	Somerset West	021 855 3744
Cabriere Estate	Wine Estate	Franschhoek
Calitzdorp Winery	Wine Estate	Calitzdorp
Cango Co-operative	Wine Estate	Oudtshoorn
Cape Wine Shop	Wine Estate	De Rust
Caroline's Fine Wine Cellar	Wine Estate	Somerset West
Cederburg Wine Cellar	Wine Estate	Clanwilliam
Chamonix	Wine Estate	Franschhoek
Constantia Wine Route	Food and Wine	Constantia
Delrust Wines	Wine Estate	Somerset West	021 842 2752
Van Rhyn Brandy Cellar	Brandy Cellar	Vlottenburg	021 881 3875
Olive Farm
Morgenster	Olive Farm	Somerset West	021 852 34 50

Restaurants - Cape Town

Au Jardin, Vineyard Hotel - Newlands
Tel 021 683 1520
An elegant restaurant serving classic French cuisine.

The Foundry, Green Point
Tel 021 418 2948
A blend of cosmopolitan and avant garde.

Blues Restaurant, Camps Bay Promenade
Tel 021 438 2040
Popular restaurant with stunning views of Camps Bay. Accross the road from Camps Bay beach.

Cloete's, Alphen Hotel - Constantia
Tel 021 794 5011
An elegant setting, traditional cuisine in a modern style.

Parks, Constantia Road - Constantia
Tel 021 797 8202
Victorian house with modern English eclectic cuisine.

Rive Gauche Hôtel Le Vendôme - Sea Point
Tel 021 430 1200
Fine dining in a romantic candle-lit setting.

Somevino, Camps Bay
Tel 021 438 7074
Relaxed, intimate, mediterranean style with seafood.

Steenberg Estate Restaurant Steenberg Estate - Cape Town
Tel 021 713 2222
Striking interior with an innovative menu.

Tide's Restaurant, The Bay Hotel - Camps Bay
Tel 021 438 4444
Wonderful sea views, modern mediterranean, seafood.

Mount Nelson Grill Room
Orange Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town

Buitenverwachting
Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, 7848 Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 794 3522

The Cellars
15 Hohenort Avenue, Constantia, 7848 Cape Town

Floris Smit Huijs
55 Church Street, 8001 Cape Town

Africa Cafe
213 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 479 223

Rozenhof
18 Kloof Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 241 968

Constantia Uitsig
Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 794 4480

San Marco
92 Main Road, Sea Point, 8001 Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 439 2758

Region - West Coast & Swartland
	Die Strandloper Seafood Restaurant, Langebaan This unique restaurant on the beach offers delightful a seafood menu, prepared here right on the Langebaan beach.
Region - Winelands
	Auberge Rozendal, Jonkershoek - near Stellenbosch Tel 021 883 8737 Classic cuisine on a wine farm with mountains views.
	Delmitchies, 178 Main Road, Somerset West Tel 021 852 4000 Open Tuesday-Saturday evenings. A la carte menu, devine seafood dishes and seafood buffet on Saturdays.
	Governors Hall, Lanzerac Hotel - Stellenbosch Tel 021 887 1132 Gracious setting on the historic Lanzerac Estate.
	Jonkershuis Restaurant, Spier Resort -Lyndoch Tel 021 809 1172 Stylish setting, a la carte menu and traditional Cape buffet.
	Lady Philips Restaurant, Vergelegen Estate, Somerset West Tel 021 847 1346 Historical wine estate, Teas and lunches served daily. Reservations advisable.
	La Couronne, La Couronne Hotel - Franschhoek Tel 021 876 2770 Elegant setting, modern cuisine served with flair.
	La Masseria, (R44) Between Stellenbosch and Somerset West Turn right just after passing the Stellenbosch airfield entrance. Do a u-turn and go back about 100m, first turn left through the giant pine forest. Set between majestic mountains on Wine Estate. Italian specialities & cheese.
	Le Pommier Restaurant, Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch Tel 021 885 1269 Cosy setting overlooking the vineyards. Traditional South African dishes and a' la carte menu.
	Valentia Restaurant - Erinvale Golf Estate, Somerset West Tel 021 847 1166 Lourensford Road . Beautifully set in the Erinvale golf estate, come enjoy our a la carte menu and spectacular mountain views.
	Wijnhuis Restaurant, Cnr Church & Andringa Str's, Stellenbosch Tel 021 887 5844 Situated in the heart of Stellenbosch offering a wine boutique, lounge, Mediterranean menu.
Region - Overberg
	Nuy Valley Restaurant, Worcester (Route 62) Offering a la carte menu - booking essential. We also arrange special menus for groups and function reservations. Open Sunday's for a la carte and buffet.
Region- Breede River Valley
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Region- Garden Route
	Belvidere Manor, Belvidere Manor - Knysna Tel 044 387 1055 Historic country house dining with an award-winning wine list.
	Falcons View, Falcons View Manor - Knysna Tel 044 382 6767 An innovative and sophisticated menu, changing daily, with a fine selection of vintage wines.
	Hunter's Country House, Hunter's Country House - Near Plettenberg Tel 044 532 7818 Award winning fine dining restaurant and wine list serving only freshest produce on a la carte and daily Chefs choice.
	Plettenberg Park, Plettenberg Park - Plettenberg Bay Tel 044 533 9067 World class cuisine with menus personally prepared to suite guests. Dine in stunning setting to the sounds of the sea.
	Rosenhof, Rosenhof Country Lodge - Oudtshoorn Tel 044 272 2232 Elegant and stylish, Cape country cuisine specialising in ostrich and venison, with fine wines.
	ST James Club, ST James of Knysna - Knysna Tel 044 382 6750 Dining by candlelight, overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. Knysna oysters and local fresh seafood a speciality.
Region - Karoo
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