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City break in Cape Town. Active leisure ideas for Cape Town - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Table Mountain with Clouds Cape Town never ceases to attract fans of beach holidays. The local beaches are especially popular with surfers. Muizenberg Beach is a great place for beginners. It features the most favorable conditions for training, a school of surfing and several sports shops. Experienced sportsmen are recommended to go to a place called Kalk Bay. You will also find high waves in Dungeons Beach. In addition to various water attractions, tourists will find many ways to entertain themselves - golf, hiking, cycling, and much more. Cape Town is really rich in various sports facilities.
In January, the city hosts a beautiful holiday - Cape Town Ministrel Carnival, which attracts many artists from different countries of the world. The history of this festival is more than a … Open
Do not forget to include a visit to the aquarium named "Two Oceans" into your excursion program. This is the best way to appreciate the diversity of the deep seas inhabitants. White Shark Projects Aquarium is smaller, but no less attractive and interesting. The main inhabitants of this aquarium are rare white sharks. Here visitors can see one of the most dangerous marine predators, and even see how the sharks are fed. An excursion to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens will certainly leave many unforgettable memories. Its territory has become home to hundreds of exotic plants and flowers. Tourists will find here a large conservatory and a special area with cozy pergolas and benches.
Greenpoint Park is located near the center of the city. This is a perfect place to relax on a hot day and enjoy the beautiful flora of the park. Rondebosch Golf Course is considered the most popular golf club in the city. Both beginners and experienced players will find this place very comfortable. Skilled coaches will help newbies to master the basics of the game. If memorable souvenirs are your main aim, move your feet to the Green Point Stadium market. Here visitors will find a huge selection of most incredible crafts and jewelry at very reasonable prices. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
One of the most striking, both literally and figuratively, sights of Cape Town is called Bo-Kaap. The name refers to one of the oldest districts of the city. The distinctive feature of this … Open
Numerous shopping centers of the city offer a wide range of fashionable clothes and perfumes. The most famous trading centers of Cape Town are Michael Stevenson, Joao Ferreira, Bell-Roberts and AVA. Cape Town's nightlife is also very diverse. The Alexander bar is known as a very popular destination. Besides a huge choice of cocktails and drinks, Alexander can offer its guests an interesting entertainment program. The bar will be particularly liked by fans of contemporary music. Club Planet hosts the most interesting parties in the city. However, this club is considered rather a calm and quiet place.
Cape Town Going on safari In Cape Town is a great opportunity to touch the wild nature (many tours include jeep riding really close to predatory animals - a real adventure for those who want to get a large dose of adrenaline). Besides that, the bravest ones are also expected to dive with sharks (of course, under the strict guidance of instructors). The same people will certainly try helicopter tours, go hang gliding and paragliding, and jump with a parachute - this pastime is incredibly popular with locals and travelers alike. A storm of emotions awaits those who've decided to fly a balloon and look at the port city and its surroundings from a completely different angle - Cape Town lying under your feet seems like a toy town.
1. The period from October to the end of November is considered the best time to visit Cape Town. During this period tourists will be able to catch the most favorable weather. Budget … Open
It is also worth noting that within the city and outside it there are many natural sights striking in their scenic beauty, and this is the reason why eco-tourism is so popular among travelers. Families with children are advised to book a horseback tour and ride a horse or pony along the beautiful expanses of the region. Just feel free to contact Journey's End Horsebackrides or Europa Equestrian Estate. While in Cape Town, be sure to explore Reptile Garden, a zoo specializing in reptiles, as the name implies. You should definitely take a snake in your hands and take a couple of pictures - you can be sure that after visiting the zoo, all your fear will pass away.
Cape Town Stadium from the harbour Connoisseurs of the noble game give preference to golf centers such as Metropolitan Golf Club and Rondebosch Golf Club, striking not only with the game organization but also with stunning green landscapes. Golf's mini version is no less popular, and the best mini-golf clubs include Mouille Point Putt Putt Course and Glowing Rooms. Fans of intellectual games should try their hand at HintHunt South Africa where participants will have to hunt for treasure throughout the city. This is also a great opportunity to take a closer look at the attractions of Cape Town and its environs and learn their history. Gun Fun is a great place for fans of active pastime where visitors can improve accuracy.
Those who want to go mountain climbing but are not yet ready to do this or experiencing some fear of a real outing into the mountains should first go to Bloc 11 or City Rock and try indoor climbing. And then go ahead to conquer the mountain tops. Another interesting entertainment center in Cape Town is VRCade where you can play virtual games. nobody will be bored in Cape Town Comedy Club - stand-up performances held here will easily cheer up even pessimists. There is no better place for charging with positive emotions before leaving the city. As a rest from an active pastime, it is worthwhile to offer some excellent spas: Mai Thai Wellness Spa and Ubuntu Wellness Center.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cape Town and surroundings

Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Cape Town

Club Hemisphere
Where: 31st Floor, ABSA Building, 2 Riebeck Street, Cape Town;
Mama Africa
Where: 178 Long Street, Cape Town;
Manenberg’s Jazz Café
Where: 102 Clocktower Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town;
Grand West Casino
Where: 1 Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Cape Town;
Fiction
Where: 226 Long Street, Cape Town;
Opium
Where: 6 Dixon Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town;
Rhodes House
Where: 60 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens, Cape Town;
Kennedy’s & Dubliners
Where: 251 Long Street, Cape Town;
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National and city parks around Cape Town
♥   National Park 'Table Mountain National Park' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'West Coast National Park' , 87.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Attractions and entertainment in South Africa

From Cape Town, you can go on a full-day safari through the Aquila Private Game Reserve. Buffaloes, elephants, leopards, rhinos, lions, hippos, giraffes, black eagles - the list of its inhabitants is really impressive. Climbing enthusiasts are invited to flat-topped Table Mountain near Cape Town, which is a popular abseiling site. The mountain offers scenic views of Robben Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Jeffreys Bay is a great place to try sandboarding, which is known to many locals and foreign travelers. Skydive Mossel Bay Center based in Mosselbay offers skydiving and jumping courses for beginners and the great opportunity to experience a freefall over the Indian Ocean for professionals. … Open
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Guide to your best city break in Cape Town - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Cape Town - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Cape Town?' disappears immediately.
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