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Aquarium, V&A Waterfront
Located in the V&A Waterfront, the Two Oceans Aquarium makes for a fascinating and exciting visit for the whole family, The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, seals, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular underwater nature reserve.
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Red Shed, V&A Waterfront
Supporting local craftsmen and artists, the V&A Waterfront hosts these dedicated entrepreneurs in a special area. Most craftsmen can be viewed in action, creating the items available in their stalls. Filled with beautiful items such as blown glass, pottery, leather bags, woollen scarves and glass jewellery, the Red Shed is a unique concept in retail |
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Mandela Gateway and Robben Island
Glimpse into the history of South Africa with daily tours departing by ferry from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the Waterfront clock tower area, a short walk from the Waterfront Village. The ferry trip takes 30 min to the tiny harbour at Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 year sentence as a political prisoner. Historical tours offer tourists a glimpse into the life of political prisoners on the island. |
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Boat Trips, V&A Waterfront
Explore the beautiful working harbour and the peninsula from the waters on a boat, high speed jet boat, yacht or catamaran. For a memory to last a lifetime, the sunset champagne trips to Clifton or Camps Bay, will remain etched on the mind. Tours depart throughout the day, taking visitors on short or long trips or private charters can be arranged, including fishing charters, champagne cruises and more. |
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Shopping
The V&A Waterfront is a shopper’s seventh heaven, offering over 400 retail stores. Highlights include a “designer label” wing situated in the Victoria & Alfred Mall, featuring designers such as Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Jimmy Choo. Sure to satiate a shopping spree fix, the Waterfront showcases stores stocking everything from Aston Martins to Apple Macintosh, Manolo Blahnik’s to Louis Vuitton bags.
www.waterfront.co.za
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Other experiences not to be missed………..
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Table Mountain
Table Mountain, one of the natural wonders of the world, is Cape Town’s majestic landmark. Explore it in a cable car that takes you to the summit, reward yourself with lunch at the table mountain restaurant before hiking down or taking the cable car again! |
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Cape Point Route
The Cape Point Route is the exquisitely beautiful day trip that takes you through Cape Point and all the seaside towns on the way. Starting at Hout Bay, and passing through the affluent rural horse lovers town of Noordhoek, the rugged coastal gems, Kommetjie and Scarborough take you to the Cape of Good Hope.
From Cape Point, one passes through the historical naval town of Simon’s Town, the beaches of Fish Hoek and onto Kalk Bay, an antique and food lover’s paradise. Neighbouring St. James is adjacent to the family friendly coastal town of Muizenberg, with its beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. |
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Winelands
South Africa is one the most prolific wine producing countries in the world and Cape Town, with its climate and soils that support vine growth, is blessed with some of the most renowned vineyards. With over 200 cellars to explore, the region offers a host of wine tasting tours, including dining at an abundance of internationally praised award-winning restaurants, culture excursions and the opportunity to witness some of the most breathtakingly beautiful areas in South Africa. |
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