Jolly to Cape Town.......................anyone been ?
Discussion
In the process of organizing holiday to Cape Town, this
January coming up. Probably we'll take in the Western Cape
as well. I've never been..............in fact I've never been
anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. So, looking forward to going.
Has anyone been ? The usual questions, where to go, how much, etc.
And probably just as important, where to avoid.
All help greatly appreciated. Thanks, JG.
January coming up. Probably we'll take in the Western Cape
as well. I've never been..............in fact I've never been
anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. So, looking forward to going.
Has anyone been ? The usual questions, where to go, how much, etc.
And probably just as important, where to avoid.
All help greatly appreciated. Thanks, JG.
Edited by jag guru on Monday 6th October 20:46
Cape town is a wonderful place been out there for 5-6 weeks for the last 3 years running. The west coast (Atlantic side) out of Cape Town is a little sparse to say the least, beautiful, almost ice sea temps but sparse.
IMHO East out of Cape Town is the way to go "the Garden Route as it's called, lot of places to visit lots and places to go and some wonderful restaurants to dine in.
Have a look at this link it may help
https://www.portfoliocollection.com/destinations/s...
IMHO East out of Cape Town is the way to go "the Garden Route as it's called, lot of places to visit lots and places to go and some wonderful restaurants to dine in.
Have a look at this link it may help
https://www.portfoliocollection.com/destinations/s...
Also talk to the locals here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&a...
Stamp said:
Another vote for "the garden"
I went for 10 days, last year, and had a great time. If you like wine, make the most of really cheap, really good wine.
I was thinking of this as a driving holiday as I saw the 'garden route' mentioned.I went for 10 days, last year, and had a great time. If you like wine, make the most of really cheap, really good wine.
How long a drive actually is it with a few stop offs on the way ? Can't find where it really starts and ends ?
Scraggles said:
know a few people who escaped and have sworn to never ever go back
locals seem to think all your belongings and wallet contents is rightfully theirs...
There are bad areas all over the world, I can only speak about SA from my own personal experience. If you leave your car unlocked expect to get things stolen from it, bit like certain areas in most cities in the world.locals seem to think all your belongings and wallet contents is rightfully theirs...
IMHO Jo'berg is not a place I would ever want to go too, only ever heard of bad things.
There are two wine routes near Cape Town, Paarl and Stellenbosch. They are both well worth doing. (In part, anyway, Oliver Reed wouldn't have survived doing either one in full. 
)
It's unlikely that you'll be able to get into the restaurant here at short notice, but if you can, do: http://www.boschendal.com/
It's definitely worth going down to Cape Point. You kind of have to go up Table Mountain in the cable car. Kirstenbosch botanical garden is pretty amazing, and you can hike up to Skeleton Gorge from there. If you get desperate for a kebab and Ari's Souvlaki is still around in Sea Point, that's worth a visit. (British people might not recognise it as a kebab, because it contains actual meat, but it's still good.
) Most of the restaurants in Cape Town are a safe bet, because the competition is so fierce.
Well worth diverting to the Cango Caves if you can stretch that far. Also worth going to an ostrich farm and getting a ride on an ostrich if they still do that.
) It's unlikely that you'll be able to get into the restaurant here at short notice, but if you can, do: http://www.boschendal.com/
It's definitely worth going down to Cape Point. You kind of have to go up Table Mountain in the cable car. Kirstenbosch botanical garden is pretty amazing, and you can hike up to Skeleton Gorge from there. If you get desperate for a kebab and Ari's Souvlaki is still around in Sea Point, that's worth a visit. (British people might not recognise it as a kebab, because it contains actual meat, but it's still good.
) Most of the restaurants in Cape Town are a safe bet, because the competition is so fierce.Well worth diverting to the Cango Caves if you can stretch that far. Also worth going to an ostrich farm and getting a ride on an ostrich if they still do that.
Spokey said:
Well worth diverting to the Cango Caves if you can stretch that far. Also worth going to an ostrich farm and getting a ride on an ostrich if they still do that.
They did a few years back Town is called Oudtshoorn. There's also a wildlife park there where you can stroke cheetahs (and they purr).I'm actually flying down to Cape Town on Sunday night for a couple of days business before heading up to Joburg for a week
Stamp said:
We can only recommend, but I would say have a look at this at Hermanus.
The view from the balcony..
If you get anywhere near Tulbagh, check out Twee Jonge. A fantastic "Champagne" house, making fizz now for Mumm, no less.
From Hermanus, book a day's cage diving with great whites at Gaansbai - a really different experience...The view from the balcony..
If you get anywhere near Tulbagh, check out Twee Jonge. A fantastic "Champagne" house, making fizz now for Mumm, no less.
Stamp said:
Depending on your preference for accommodation, I had "high tea" with friends at the Mount Nelson. They were staying there. A little bit of "high English classes" in the middle of Cape Town.
I have a seminar there on Tuesday - worth staying or should I stick with the Radisson on the beach?jag guru said:
In the process of organizing holiday to Cape Town, this
January coming up. Probably we'll take in the Western Cape
as well. I've never been..............in fact I've never been
anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. So, looking forward to going.
Has anyone been ? The usual questions, where to go, how much, etc.
And probably just as important, where to avoid.
All help greatly appreciated. Thanks, JG.
Cape Town is the crime capital of the world, so buy security when you go out and never wear your best watch. Never have sex with girls unprotected, and always carry a photocopy of your passport. I was working out there earlier this year for a movie, and I have to say it is the worst country I've ever visited - and this is coming from a girl that had to spend 3 months in Saudi Arabia Last yearJanuary coming up. Probably we'll take in the Western Cape
as well. I've never been..............in fact I've never been
anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. So, looking forward to going.
Has anyone been ? The usual questions, where to go, how much, etc.
And probably just as important, where to avoid.
All help greatly appreciated. Thanks, JG.
Edited by jag guru on Monday 6th October 20:46
Lola22 said:
jag guru said:
In the process of organizing holiday to Cape Town, this
January coming up. Probably we'll take in the Western Cape
as well. I've never been..............in fact I've never been
anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. So, looking forward to going.
Has anyone been ? The usual questions, where to go, how much, etc.
And probably just as important, where to avoid.
All help greatly appreciated. Thanks, JG.
Cape Town is the crime capital of the world, so buy security when you go out and never wear your best watch. Never have sex with girls unprotected, and always carry a photocopy of your passport. I was working out there earlier this year for a movie, and I have to say it is the worst country I've ever visited - and this is coming from a girl that had to spend 3 months in Saudi Arabia Last yearJanuary coming up. Probably we'll take in the Western Cape
as well. I've never been..............in fact I've never been
anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. So, looking forward to going.
Has anyone been ? The usual questions, where to go, how much, etc.
And probably just as important, where to avoid.
All help greatly appreciated. Thanks, JG.
Edited by jag guru on Monday 6th October 20:46
Boschendal - both damn fine wines and the location of the best picnic that I've ever had. If you can't get into the restaurant then just head for the lawn and order a picnic - Spingbok carpaccio washed down with a crisp glass of something white and chilled, anomgst other delights, all with a backdrop of stunning mountains. I'm never having another picnic anywhere ever again - it simply won't even come close!
And when in Cape Town try a visit to Five Flies restaurant - Google will be your friend - excellent food, great atmosphere and suprisingly reasonable.
I could go on about the place - and the whole coast around there - all day long. I loved every single minute of the 10 days we spent there. I'm very jealous!
And when in Cape Town try a visit to Five Flies restaurant - Google will be your friend - excellent food, great atmosphere and suprisingly reasonable.
I could go on about the place - and the whole coast around there - all day long. I loved every single minute of the 10 days we spent there. I'm very jealous!
Spokey said:
There are two wine routes near Cape Town, Paarl and Stellenbosch. They are both well worth doing. (In part, anyway, Oliver Reed wouldn't have survived doing either one in full. )
It's unlikely that you'll be able to get into the restaurant here at short notice, but if you can, do: http://www.boschendal.com/
It's definitely worth going down to Cape Point. You kind of have to go up Table Mountain in the cable car. Kirstenbosch botanical garden is pretty amazing, and you can hike up to Skeleton Gorge from there. If you get desperate for a kebab and Ari's Souvlaki is still around in Sea Point, that's worth a visit. (British people might not recognise it as a kebab, because it contains actual meat, but it's still good. ) Most of the restaurants in Cape Town are a safe bet, because the competition is so fierce.
Well worth diverting to the Cango Caves if you can stretch that far. Also worth going to an ostrich farm and getting a ride on an ostrich if they still do that.
) It's unlikely that you'll be able to get into the restaurant here at short notice, but if you can, do: http://www.boschendal.com/
It's definitely worth going down to Cape Point. You kind of have to go up Table Mountain in the cable car. Kirstenbosch botanical garden is pretty amazing, and you can hike up to Skeleton Gorge from there. If you get desperate for a kebab and Ari's Souvlaki is still around in Sea Point, that's worth a visit. (British people might not recognise it as a kebab, because it contains actual meat, but it's still good.
) Most of the restaurants in Cape Town are a safe bet, because the competition is so fierce.Well worth diverting to the Cango Caves if you can stretch that far. Also worth going to an ostrich farm and getting a ride on an ostrich if they still do that.
Puggit said:
Stamp said:
Depending on your preference for accommodation, I had "high tea" with friends at the Mount Nelson. They were staying there. A little bit of "high English classes" in the middle of Cape Town.
I have a seminar there on Tuesday - worth staying or should I stick with the Radisson on the beach?SimonV8ster said:
Stamp said:
Another vote for "the garden"
I went for 10 days, last year, and had a great time. If you like wine, make the most of really cheap, really good wine.
I was thinking of this as a driving holiday as I saw the 'garden route' mentioned.I went for 10 days, last year, and had a great time. If you like wine, make the most of really cheap, really good wine.
How long a drive actually is it with a few stop offs on the way ? Can't find where it really starts and ends ?
The garden Route really starts at Mossel Bay and continues through to Tsitsikamma (highest Bungy Jump in the World!) from there it's on to Port Elizabeth and the eastern cape.
Try this Link, map, towns and mass with travel and accomodation in formation by town.
http://www.gardenroute.co.za/
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