Around Cape Town?

Question

I'm flying to Cape town in November for 2 weeks. I'll have time to drive around, but probably not going to travel more than 150mile in any direction. I've heard good things about the coastal route across to Hermanus. Is this good? What much I NOT miss in and around Cape Town?

Answer 1

oh my gosh there is SO much to do around cape town!! the coastal route to hermanus is beautiful!! especially the views!and its the right time of year to hopefully see some whales!
dont even think about missing out on:
table mountain - i LOVE going on the cable cars but hiking is also cool
cape point - one of the most beautiful places in the world
boulders beach, simonstown - you will get very up close and personal with the penguins
the V&A waterfront - great shopping, restuarants and fabulous vibe!
camps bay - best spot for a great nightlife, you can even try your luck at celebrity spotting!
shopping - cavendish mall and canal walk are the best
the kirstenbosch gardens - great place to relax, sometimes they have great music concerts, jazz, classical etc
beaches - camps bay beach, bikini beach, muizenburg beach
robben island - DO NOT LEAVE THIS ONE OUT. the boat ride there is awesome and this is probably the most famous pieces of south african heritage. you will not forget it!!
dont forget to check out the gig guides to see whats happening at the many fabulous clubs in and around cape town!!have lots of fun!!

Answer 2

If you're going Hermanus way, then try to get off the main highways, and take the lesser roads around. Not because of traffic, but because you'll see so much more of our beautiful country. Hermanus itself is great, and November should still be good for some whale watching.
If you're really adventurous, then go along to Gaans Bay, and try cage diving with the Great Whites (that's sharks, not old politicians!).
Go to the Cape Tourist board web site & check that out.
Depending on the club scence you like, check out the gig guide on the goodhope fm website.
The natural history museum is good for a few hours, along with the planetarium, art museum & others, all together near the city centre.
Try the open top bus tour when you arrive: It'll give you a better idea of the layout of the city.
If you want shopping, don't pay the prices at Cavendish or the V&A waterfront for presents for the folks back home: go along to the Green Point Market for tribal & local stuff. Clothes here are cheaper than the UK, so wait till you're here for T shirts, shorts & sandles etc from shops like Edgars, Mr Price or Woolworths (you'll find these shops in any decent Mall).
Don't buy anything from Duty free before you arrive here: you'll find the wines, fags, sweets, sunglasses & even ipod nanos (99 pounds in the UK, 1500 rand here & no duty to pay) are cheaper here in the shops.
Have a stunning trip, enjoy our country, and take good memories home with you.

Answer 3

Go to Boulders beach were the penguins are, just below Simons town and go on the same day all the way down to see Cape of good hope. Simon's town is a nice place to have a coffee on your way down, Go back through the other site, so you enter Cape town through Houtbay. There are some nice views.

And of course don't miss on a clear day to Table mountain, the moment there is fog they will close the mountain. You can walk around on the top, there is also a restaurant. Don't forget walking shoes and warm clothes.

Stellenbosch is a nice place to visit, they have one street with old fashioned shops and the area around it is the wine / fruit area.

(I've worked as a Tour leader for a few years in Southern Africa)

Answer 4

I recommend Cape Point, Table Mountain, and Robbin ISland. Those were the highlights of my trip there. You may also want to visit a game park if you have time; if not driving tazke a tour.

Answer 5

the roads are very good
you can giv a big miss to gugeleto, cape flats and kayalitsha

Answer 6

never been in the cape myself, although i stay in South Africa!

Just wanna say enjoy your stay and do come back again!