Cape Town Tours

December 26, 2008

Cape Town Day Tours

Cape Town Photo by Nation Geographic/Getty images

View of Table Mountain

Cape Town offers a cosmopolitan adventure in a very short time, with most places of interest being easily accessible.
To enjoy the dynamics of the City, it is recommended to take your time and experience all the delights at a leisurely pace.
Even after being away only 30 minutes from the City Center you can experience the beauty of nature and wildlife (i.e. Cape Point)

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Six Top Cape Town Restaurants

December 25, 2008

Top of the Ritz Restaurant, Sea Point

Ritz Hotel at Sunset

Ritz Hotel at Sunset

About the Top of the Ritz Restaurant

  • "The one and only" revolving restaurant in Cape Town has a seating capacity of one hundred and twenty guests.
  • Both the service and the food is excellent.
  • The restaurant provides a unique dining experience, where you have the best view of the Atlantic Seaboard.
  • Reservation in Season is essential.

The Ritz Hotel
Cnr Main and Camberwell Roads
Sea Point
Cape Town
8001
Tel: +27 (0)21 439 6988
Email: ritzrestaurant@absamail.co.za

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Festivals and Sporting Events

December 25, 2008

Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Race

Cape Argus Cycle Tour image by ifijay from Flickr

Cape Argus Bicycle Race

The annual race is held in Cape Town between the Indian and Atlantic oceans and is one of the largest in the world.

The race ends in Green Point at the Stadium, which is five minutes form our guesthouses.
Every year the number of participants increases (up to thirty-five thousand in recent years) featuring South African and international riders.

For more information about the event visit the official site of the Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour.

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South African History

December 14, 2008

South Africa History

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela revisits Robben Island

He is a South African icon and represents what South Africa is capable of.
He spent 27 years imprisoned on Robben-Island for his political beliefs.
In 1990 he was released and in 1994 he became the first black President democratically elected by all the people of South Africa. Nelson Mandela personifies peace and democracy.
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Top Cape Town Tourist Attractions

December 4, 2008

Top Cape Town Tourist Attractions, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

The Mother City, Cape Town, South Africa

Certainly Nelson Mandela and his political influence have been able to peacefully orchestrate an end the Apartheid. This has opened the borders of this fascinating country. South Africa and Cape Town have become one of the most popular Tourist Destinations for Europeans. This is not without reason.

Since 1996 Millions of Tourists visit the country annually, there has been a stream of immigrants and business people from all around the world, who have made South Africa their home. They have all wanted to settle down in this "Paradise of Africa".

The beautiful and sunny Cape climate, the charming Cape Peninsula located between two oceans is both a cosmopolitan and modern African Metropolitan City. South Africa has a multi cultural society with contrasting social backgrounds. Communities are made up of both – rich and poor people representing all races. Cape Town and the Western Province is an excellent example of this diversity.

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