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Overlooked by the spectacular heights of and surrounded by stunning beaches, lush farmland and superb vineyards, has established itself as ’s cultural capital and as one of the most vibrant city destinations in Africa. This is a city where African, European and Asian cultures meet in a multi-ethnic rainbow that is reflected in its music, architecture, visual arts as well as in its quite amazing choice of cuisines. Cape Town is a great party city, with a year-round calendar of festivals, parades and world-class sporting events. It also has a mellow climate that makes it attractive year-round, with plenty of sunshine during the winter months making it particularly attractive to Northern Hemisphere visitors.

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THE CITY of the Winelands region where some of South Africa’s nest vintages are produced.

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Town’s location, with the cloud-capped crag of Table © Jorge Láscar Mountain overlooking the skyscrapers and historic buildings of the compact city centre. Cape Town has an amazing array of things to do and see, from historic buildings, museums and art galleries to For many visitors, the cable-car trip to the top and the nature reserves, wine tastings, boat trips, walking and view from the summit are the high point of a Cape Town horse riding. holiday. For others, the focal point of the city is the V&A Cape Town by Foot Waterfront, a rejuvenated area of docklands that is now home to some of Cape Town’s best hotels, restaurants, Explore some of Cape Town’s bars and shopping. Here you can see families of seals most colourful and fascinating sunbathe within a few feet of smart café terraces. places on this walking tour. Sample street food, discover The city rises from the waterfront to the slopes of Table the famous Bo-Kaap Mountain, with posh residential suburbs – including the neighbourhood, and enjoy the ultra-exclusive enclave of Constantia – overlooking the city’s waterfront. downtown area. Tours run Mon to Sat. More walking tours are available Cape Town has much more to oer than city life. There are from Urban Adventures. excellent beaches just a short distance from the city Phone: +27 219 132 358 centre, at spots such as Clifton, and Internet: www.urbanadventures.com south of the centre and Milnerton and Sunset Beach to More Info: Holders of this guide receive 10% o. Book online and use the north. promo code AGEU at checkout.

Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point Only a short distance to the south lie the wilds of the Cape The Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are two of the of Good Hope Nature Reserve – home to a range of most famous and popular tourist spots in Cape Town. wildlife – culminating in the dramatic scenery of Cape There is a misconception that the Cape of Good Hope is Point. Meanwhile, just a short drive from the city and its the most southern tip of Africa, that is not true as it is in airport lie the lush vineyards and pretty colonial-era towns fact Cape Agulhas that is the southernmost point. Both the Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are sections of the seas o South Africa’s coasts swim in the huge glass Table Mountain National Park where you can see cape tanks of this excellent aquarium. This aquarium lions, spotted hyenas, jackals, elephants and zebras. showcases the Marine life of the Indian Ocean as well as the Atlantic Ocean, hence the name. Address: Cape of Good Hope

Address: Dock Road Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Phone: +27 21 418 3823 Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - also known as A&F Internet: www.aquarium.co.za Waterfront - is a hotspot for tourists as well as locals. It is Camps Bay a harbour with exciting architecture that oer a Camps Bay is a prestigious area and one of Cape Tows magnicent view of the sea and the mountain range. The most popular beaches. Restaurants, hotels, sports clubs area has more than 250 shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels and of course the white sandy beach keeps people coming and cafés that will most likely keep you busy all day. back for more.

Address: V&A Waterfront Internet: www.waterfront.co.za Address: Camps Bay Phone: +27 21 438 1800 Robben Island Internet: www.campsbay.com The former prison island, located 11 km o the coast of Winelands Cape Town, is now a World Heritage Site and an evocative No more than 45 minutes outside of Cape Town lies the virtual shrine to its most famous prisoner, African National winelands regions Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. This Congress leader Nelson Mandela. He was imprisoned here means numerous wine estates oering wine tasting and for 18 years and made a big impression on the world with cellar tours. The monumental mountains in the his big heart. background gives an extra edge to this already beautiful

Address: Nelson Mandela Gateway, Clocktower Precinct, V&A Waterfront environment. Phone: +27 413 4220 Internet: www.robben-island.org.za Address: Stellenbosch

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens The view of the city and its surroundings from the top of Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town lies Cape Town’s biggest landmark, the 1,086 metre (3 563 ft) one of the world’s greatest Botanical Gardens. It was Table Mountain, is stupendous. The revolving cablecar founded in 1913 to preserve the indigenous ora of South that takes you up gives you a great view in all directions. Africa and displays a wide variety of plants including Once up there you can check out the telescopes or sit fynbos, karoo, savanna and a giant baobab tree. Inside down for a drink or a meal and just drink in the they even have plants dating back millions of years to spectacular view. when there was probably only one continent.

Address: Lower Cable Station Address: Rhodes Drive, Newlands Phone: +27 21 424 8181 Phone: Information:+27 21 799 8783 / Ticket Oce:+27 21 799 8782 Internet: www.tablemountain.net Internet: www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch

Two Oceans Aquarium Simonstown Sharks and thousands of other marine creatures from the Simon’s Town, or Simonstown as it has come to be called, Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

has an interesting history and many famous buildings. Koopmans-De Wet House There are many activities to keep you busy, how about This pretty 18th century townhouse is furnished as it boat charters, sea kayaking, seepsea shing or whale would have been in the 18th and 19th centuries and oers watching? However, this quaint little town is most famous a glimpse into the gracious life of colonial Cape Town. for being home to a colony of South African Penguins. Address: 35 Boulder’s Beach, a few kilometres south of town is the one Phone: +27 21 481 3935 and only place in the world where you can swim with Internet: www.iziko.org.za penguins! Bo-Kaap Museum Address: Simon’s Town This excellent small museum in the colourful Bo Kaap Phone: +27 21 786 5880 district traces the ’s Cape Malay Internet: www.simonstown.com community. More Info: The phone number goes to Simon’s Town Tourism Oce on St. George’s Street. Address: 71 Wale Street Gold of Africa Museum Phone: +27 21 481 3939 Internet: www.iziko.org.za At this glittering mueum you can see more than 350

amazing pieces of art and jewellery on display, located in Slave Lodge Museum an 18th century townhouse. Slave Lodge Museum it the second oldest building in Cape Town and now houses a grimly fascinating exhibition Address: Martin Melck House, 96 Strand Street which explores the history of slavery in South Africa. Phone: +27 21 405 1540 Internet: www.goldofafrica.com Address: Corner of and Wale Street Phone: +27 21 460 8242 Internet: www.iziko.org.za The graceful, whitewashed Groot Constantia manor house is a magnicent example of 18th century Cape Dutch colonial architecture, and is surrounded by its own vineyards.

Address: Groot Constantia Estate, Constantia Phone: +27 21 481 3800 Internet: www.iziko.org.za

District Six Museum This evocative and moving museum commemorates the non-white inhabitants of who were expelled from this once multi-ethnic neighbourhood when it was declared a ‘whites only’ zone in the 1960's.

Address: 25A Buitenkant Street Phone: +27 21 466 7200 Internet: www.districtsix.co.za Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

EATING Address: 101 Buitengracht Street Phone: +27 21 422 0880 Internet: www.capetownlodge.co.za

Oyo Oyo is perfectly located on the waterfront with tables inside and out, great view of Table Mountain. They have an uncomplicated menu of grilled seafood, excellent burgers and good choice of salads.

Address: Corner of Alfred Road and Dock Road © Michael Coghlan Phone: +27 21 419 6677 Internet: www.newmarkhotels.com/restaurants/oyo-restaurant Places to eat and drink range from excellent seafood restaurants to grills that serve wild and farmed game such Khaya Nyama as eland, antelope and gazelle. There are also several The restaurants name means house of meat in Zulu, and good restaurants serving authentic African dishes, as well there is a good reason for that. Here you will probably nd as eating places serving Asian-inuenced Cape Malay food. the best game in Cape Town, including crocodile, ostrich, Food and wine are much cheaper than in Europe. For wildebeest, springbok and more. outdoor dining, head for the V&A Waterfront. Address: 267 Long Street Cape Colony Phone: +27 21 424 2917 One of Cape Town’s grandest restaurants is situated Savoy Cabbage Restaurant within the Mount Nelson Hote, with immaculate service Savoy Cabbage Restaurant is another excellent option for and a classic international menu. those who want to sample local avours – the menu

Address: 76 Orange Street, Gardens includes warthog, antelope and zebra as well as more Phone: +27 21 483 1850 familiar meat cuts. They also has a champagne bar. Internet: www.mountnelson.co.za

Address: 101 Hout Street one.waterfront Phone: +27 21 424 2626 The Cape Grace Hotel’s ne dining restaurant has superb Internet: www.savoycabbage.co.za seafood and a great view. Menu changes seasonally. Down Africa Café stairs you will nd an amazing wine cellar and a whisky This is a colourful café and restaurant in the city centre. bar with a collection of over 375 varieties. They serve traditional Xhosa, Zulu and Ndebele dishes. It is

Address: West Quay, V&A Waterfront a perfect option if you are hungry or just want to relax Phone: +27 21 410 7080 with a nice cup of coee. Internet: www.capegrace.com

Address: 108 Shortmarket Street The Famous Butcher’s Grill Phone: +27 21 422 0221 The Famous Butcher’s Grill is a paradise for carnivores in Internet: www.africacafe.co.za the city centre, with great burgers, steaks, grilled chicken Quay 4 Tavern and some African game options such as ostrich. This is one of Cape Town’s oldest restaurants and the Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

tavern is known all over the world. They serve excellent Address: M58 (Koeberg Rd) Phone: +27 21 976 3361 seafood brassiere, pub with draught beer and have tables Internet: www.diemersdal.co.za on the harbour side. Kloof Street House Address: Quay 4, V&A Waterfront Kloof Street House is set in a beautiful Victorian house. It Phone: +27 21 419 2008 Internet: www.quay4.co.za is a colonial inspired restaurant but even if you are not hungry their cosy lounge is recommended. Latitude 33 The atmosphere of Latitude 33 comes from the concept Address: 30 Kloof Street Phone: +27 21 423 4413 of living the surfer lifestyle. This place is new to the crowd Internet: www.sevruga.co.za in Cape Town but brings an interesting and cool mix of art, fashion and food. Cafe Chic This venue consists of 6 dierent rooms and the Address: 165 Bree Street restaurant is located in the Silver room. The interior is Phone: +27 21 424 9520 Internet: www.lat33.co.za French inspired with silver walls. The menu goes with the French décor and the swordsh is a must try. Bar1 Bar1 is a chic and cool venue which serves pizza, salads, Address: 7 Breda Street Phone: +27 21 465 7218 nachos and hamburgers among other tasty meals. Come Internet: www.cafechic.co.za and enjoy their cocktails in the sunset at this classy place, but as they say "also sandy feet are welcome". Restaurant 1802 The restaurant opened in 1982 and has for a long time Address: 31 Victoria Road been regarded as one of the best in town. They have an Phone: +27 21 437 1222 amazing buet on Sundays, a breakfast menu, an a la carte Shimmy Beach Club dinner and lunch menu, to sum up; you can come here A Champagne bar, Whiskey room, VIP room, lounge and a any time of day and nd something delicious to eat. fabulous restaurant, does this sound like something for Address: 30 Church street, Stellenbosch you? Shimmy has it all! Seafood is the focus of their a la Phone: +27 21 887 4608 carte menu but their gourmet burgers are also very Internet: www.oudewerfhotel.co.za popular.

Address: South Arm Road Phone: +27 21 200 7778 Internet: www.shimmybeachclub.com

Diemersdal Farm Eatery Spend a lovely afternoon at this countryside farm and enjoy the award winning wine and delicious food. Their lunch menu changes daily and they oer a varied tapas menu. Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

CAFES Address: 108 Kloof Street Phone: +27 21 426 5042

Café Erte Café Erte is an internet café and ‘cosmic cocktail bar’ serving cocktails, drinks and veggie food to the sound of trance music. They have eight high-speed internet stations.

Address: 256 Main Road Phone: +27 21 433 0720 © Michael Coghlan Internet: www.cafeerte.com

With its clement climate which makes sitting outdoors Manna Epicure feasible for much of the year, Cape Town has a lively café Manna Epicure is a bakery that also oers snacks and scene. Most cafés are in fact also bar-restaurants, serving superb breakfast. The bread is baked on site and you can full meals and alcohol as well as tea, coee, soft drinks and try coconut bread, rye with macadamia and cranberries snacks. and much more.

Café Mojito Address: 151 Kloof Street, Open from 11:00 until well after midnight, this Phone: +27 21 426 2413 Caribbean-style café bar has an extensive cocktail list and Internet: www.mannaepicure.com a casual atmosphere. The menu – featuring such delights as goat curry and jerk chicken – also has a Caribbean BARS & NIGHTLIFE avour.

Address: 265 Long Street Phone: +27 21 422 10 95

Lola’s With its varied but mainly vegetarian menu, Lola’s is a favourite rendezvous for budget travellers and locals and is open from early morning until midnight. Possibly the best value eating place in Cape Town. © Ingrid Sinclair

Address: 228 Long Street Cape Town has the most exciting nightlife in South Africa. Phone: +27 42 308 85 Long Street, in the city centre, is the city’s main nightlife Internet: www.lolas.co.za strip and is packed with music bars, late night cafés and dance clubs. The V&A Waterfront also boasts several Café Vespa excellent live jazz venues. Serving excellent lled croissants, tapas, kebabs and

salads, this is a great place for brunch, lunch or dinner and Mama Africa its terrace has super views of Table Mountain. It also African music with drummers and dancers every evening rents Vespa scooters! from 20.00. Also serves burgers and grills, but the Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

performers are the main attraction. Let Mama Africa More Info: welcome you to Cape Town. Rhodes House

Address: 178 Long Street Welcome to the home of the rich and famous! This is one Phone: +27 21 424 8634 of the hottest and poshest night clubs in town. If there is Internet: www.mamaafricarestaurant.co.za any place that you should be spotted at, then this is it.

Manenberg’s Jazz Café Address: 60 Queen Victoria Street This is one of Cape Town’s most authentic venues for Phone: +27 21 424 8844 African and international jazz musicians. Discover great Internet: www.rhodeshouse.com local artists and feel the vibes in the room. Kennedy’s & Dubliners

Address: 102 Clocktower Centre Two venues in one: Kennedy’s, upstairs, is a stylish, Phone: +27 21 421 5639 upmarket jazz venue which attracts well-known local and More Info: V&A Waterfront international performers. Dubliners, downstairs, is a middle-of-the-road Irish theme bar with a resident folk Grand West Casino band playing all the old foot-tapping favourites. Vast, glitzy casino and entertainment complex with

multiple bars and restaurants, cinemas, Las Vegas-style Address: 251 Long Street cabaret shows and a luxury hotel. If you do not know Phone: +27 21 424 1212 where to go or what to do, this is always an option as they Internet: www.kennedys.co.za almost have it all. Bascule

Address: 1 Vanguard Drive The waterside terrace of the Cape Grace Hotel’s trendy, Phone: +27 11 780 7810 Bascule is a relaxed cocktail bar and the perfect place to Internet: www.suninternational.com watch the sun set over Table Mountain. It is located inside the Cape Grace Hotel. Fiction

Extremely cool lounge/DJ bar playing the latest Address: West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront independent, o-centre dance sounds in the heart of Cape Phone: +27 21 410 7100 Town’s nightlife district. This is the best alternative club in Internet: www.capegrace.com town. Club 31

Address: 226 Long Street This trendy cocktail bar and dance club is the place to see Phone: +27 21 424 5709 and be seen and is at its liveliest on Friday and Saturday Internet: www.ctionbar.com nights. Get there early to watch the sunset over the city.

Opium Strict dress code: no trainers or T-shirts. Reduced This huge club with two lounges, three dance oors and an admission charge for women. Starts to warm up around outside terrace attracts top DJs from the world’s coolest 21:00. nightlife destinations. It has one of the coolest interiors in

town. Address: 2 Riebeck Street More Info: 31st Floor, ABSA Building Address: 6 Dixon Street Phone: +27 21 461 8701 Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

SHOPPING magazines, casual clothes, sports equipment, safari and beach wear, as well as more mundane necessities such as food, drink, stationery or medical and dental requirements. Shops here stay open until 21.00 daily.

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Whether you’re looking for high fashion, designer brands, casual clothes, colonial-era antiques or original arts and crafts, Cape Town is a shopper’s delight.

© Jacky W. Kloof Street is lined with o-beat fashion boutiques, antique clothes shops, kitsch and collectables. Long Street Cape Town has some of South Africa’s most stylish, has the Long Street Antique Arcade, a collection of small luxurious and expensive hotels, but it also has an excellent antique stalls and shops specialising in smaller objects, choice of mid-range and more aordable places to stay. jewellery and ceramics, prints and paintings. At 21 Long Cape Grace Hotel Street, the amazing Pan African Market is the place to go Arguably the best hotel in town, the Cape Grace has a for masks, statues, textiles, jewellery, prints, paintings and superb location on the V&A Waterfront, with views of pottery from all over the African continent. Table Mountain and the harbour and a great choice of

places to eat and drink within walking distance to Readers will nd a huge range of new and second hand complement its own excellent facilities. ction and non-ction, including rare editions, at Clarke’s

bookshop at 211 Long Street. More African arts and crafts Address: West Quay Road can be found at , in the city centre on Phone: +27 21 410 7100 the corner of Shortmarket Street and Berg Street, which is Internet: www.capegrace.com packed with stalls selling authentic crafts, and at Green Mount Nelson Hotel Point Flea Market, held every Sunday in the Green Point The most exclusive of all Cape Town hotels, this grand Stadium car park. historic property on the slopes of Table Mountain has

magnicent views, opulent rooms and excellent More up-market, contemporary arts and crafts such as restaurants. textiles, carvings, prints and pottery can be found in the

Waterfront Craftmarket on the V&A Waterfront. Address: 76 Orange Street Phone: +27 21 483 1000 The Victoria Wharf Shopping Mall, also at the Waterfront, Internet: www.mountnelson.co.za is the largest mall in the city centre and is a good place to The Grand Daddy shop for books, local and international newspapers and This boutique hotel (formerly the Metropole) on Long Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

Street, Cape Town’s nightlife hub, has stylish rooms Internet: www.vineyard.co.za (including unqiue suites in vintage Airstream caravans), a Brenwin Guest House very good restaurant and bar which is a magnet for trendy Brenwin Guest House is located only a 10 minutes’ walk young Capetonians. from V&A Waterfront. Their outdoor pool is in the middle

Address: 38 Long Street of a tropical garden and nearby you will nd a golf course Phone: +27 21 424 7247 and a tness center. Internet: www.granddaddy.co.za Address: 1 Thornhill Rd Victoria and Alfred Hotel Phone: +27 21 434 0220 Remarkably elegant and comfortable considering the price, Internet: www.brenwin.co.za this stylish hotel has a great location on the harbour and a The Bay Atlantic Guest House great dockside café-restaurant. The Bay Atlantic Guest House is located just by one of the

Address: Corner of Alfred Road and Dock Road world’s top beaches - Camps Bay beach. They have an Phone: +27 21 419 6677 option for both luxurious travellers and budget conscious Internet: www.vahotel.co.za travellers. A full English breakfast is included in your stay.

Long Street Backpackers Address: 3 Berkley Rd Right in the heart of the city, this hostel has dorm beds Phone: +27 21 438 4341 and double rooms at bargain prices and the facilities, Internet: www.thebayatlantic.com including a swimming pool, making it excellent value. Wilton Manor

Address: 209 Long Street Wilton Manor is located in the suburb of Greenpoint and Phone: +27 21 423 0615 gives you the home-away-from-home feeling. They have an Internet: www.longstreetbackpackers.co.za outdoor pool and a rich breakfast which includes fruits, cereals, pancakes and much more. Come here and City Lodge V&A Waterfront experience the African atmosphere. With amenities including a pool, internet access and a

great location, this unassuming but clean and modern Address: 15 Croxteth Road hotel is the best value in the waterfront area. Phone: +27 21 434 7869 Internet: www.wiltonguesthouses.co.za Address: Corner of Dock Road and Alfred Road Phone: +27 21 419 9450 Lawhill Apartments - V & A Waterfront Internet: www.citylodge.co.za Being in Cape Town is a luxury on its own, if you want to stay in style but not in a hotel then this is the place to Vineyard Hotel & Spa book. Lawhill Apartments are nothing less than luxurious Vineyard Hotel & Spa is located only a 10 minutes’ drive apartments just by the V&A Waterfront, better location is from Cape Town. The hotel presents artwork of various hard to nd. artists which brings a personal feeling to this lovely hotel.

They have two amazing restaurants and one of them Address: V&A Marina Residential serves great sushi. Phone: +27 21 418 2138 Internet: www.lawhillluxuryapartments.com Address: Colinton Road Phone: +27 21 657 4500 Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

52 De Wet ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 52 De Wet is a gorgeous ve star villa with an amazing view over the Atlantic Ocean in Bantry Bay. Imagine having your breakfast on a sun deck, by the pool, overlooking the breath taking bay area.

Address: 52 De Wet Rd Phone: +27 21 434 5929 Internet: www.52dewet.com

Camps Bay Resort © Ryan Poplin Camps Bay has many dierent accommodations to oer the traveller. Whether you are looking for an up graded backpackers place, studios or apartments, Camps Bay is a good option to turn to. Have a look at their home page for Airport their best option for you. Cape Town International Airport is located 20 km (13 miles) from the city centre and is easily accessible from all Address: 32 Camps Bay Drive parts of the city. Shuttle buses connect the airport with Phone: +27 21 438 5560 the city centre and take about 45 minutes. Tickets are Internet: www.campsbayresort.com sold at kiosks inside the terminal. De Waterkant Lodge This is a three star hotel, located in the colonial area of De Licensed taxis operate from a rank outside the terminal Waterkant Village. The lodge is close to many bars and and take 25-30 minutes to Central Cape Town. Luxury shops, making this a great option for your wallet and your hotels also oer chaueur-driven transfers to and from the stay in Cape Town. airport, bookable through the hotel. Airport shuttle bus tickets are also available from the Cape Town Tourism Address: 35 Dixon St Visitor Centre in the arrivals hall. Phone: +27 21 419 2476

Internet: www.dewaterkantplace.com Phone: +27 86 727 7888 Internet: www.airports.co.za La Splendida Boutique Hotel This art-deco style hotel oer fully equipped luxury rooms Public Transport with free WiFi. They also have babysitting and help you The safest and easiest way to get around town by public arrange local tours around town. The V&A Waterfront is transport is the Cape Town Explorer, the city’s ocial only a ve minute walk away. sightseeing bus services, which stops at all the city’s main attractions. You can get on and o as often as you wish, Address: 121 Beach Road and tickets can be bought on board or at the Cape Town Phone: +27 21 439 5119 Tourism Visitor Centres in the city centre and the V&A Internet: www.newmarkhotels.com Waterfront. First bus leaves the V&A Waterfront at 9.30 and buses then leave every 45 minutes until 15.00.

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operate in and around Cape Town but if you value your Electricity comfort, safety and security using them is not a good idea. 230V/50Hz Minibus safety standards are poor, petty theft is common on buses and trains and violent crime is not uncommon on trains.

Cape Town Explorer:

Phone: +27 21 511 6000 Internet: www.citysightseeing.co.za

Taxi Sedan taxis are plentiful and aordable. They cannot be agged down on the street, but operate from ranks at the V&A Waterfront and elsewhere in the city centre or booked by phone from any hotel, café, restaurant or bar. A list of recommended companies is available from all Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centres.

Excite Taxis www.excitetaxis.co.za +27 21 448 4444

Grab A Cab www.grab-a-cab.co.za +27 21 556 6344

Post Postal services within and from South Africa are cheap and ecient. Valuables or important documents should be sent by registered post.

Main Post Oce:

Address: Parliament Street Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30-16.30, Sat 8.00-12.00 Phone: +27 860 111 502 / +27 464 1700 Internet: www.sapo.co.za

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Adderley Street C3 Duncan Road C2 D2 D3 Military Road A3 A4 Albertus Street C4 East Pier Road B1 C1 Mount Road C4 Alfred Street B2 C2 Eastern Boulevard D4 Napier Street B2 August Street A3 Ebenezer Road B2 New Church Street A4 Barnet Street B4 Ella Street A2 A3 Norman Road A1 Barrak Street C4 Exhibition Terrace A1 Ocean View Drive A2 Bartholemeu Dias D3 Fish Quay Road C1 Old Marine Drive D3 Battery Street B2 Fort Wynyard Street A1 B1 Orphan Street A4 Beach Road B1 Fredrick Street A3 Oswald Pirow Street D3 D4 Beckham Street A4 Fritz Sonnenberg Road A1 Parade Street C4 Bennet Street B2 Gallery Lane B4 Park House Road A4 Bennington Road A4 Government Avenue B4 Park Street A4 Berg Lane B3 Green Street B4 Parliament Street B4 C4 Bill Peters Drive A1 Grey’s pass A4 B4 Peace Street A4 Bloem Street A4 B4 Hanover C4 D4 Pentz Road A3 Boundary Road A2 B2 Hans Strijdom Avenue C2 C3 Pepper Street B4 Bouquet Street B4 Harrington Street C4 Plein Street B4 C4 Braemar Road A2 Heerengracht C3 D2 D3 Port Road B2 C2 Bree Street A4 B3 B4 C3 Helliger Lane B3 Portswood Road B1 Bryant Street A3 A4 Hertzog Boulevard D3 Prestwich Street B2 C3 Buiten Street A4 High Level Road A2 Primrose Avenue C4 Buitengracht Street A4 B3 Higheld Road B2 Queen Victoria Street B4 Buitenkant Street C4 Higheld Street B2 Raybone Street B2 Buitensingle Street A4 Hillside Terrace A2 B2 Reform Street D4 Burg Street B3 C3 Hospital Street B2 Rheede Street A4 Caledon Street C4 Hout Lane B3 Riebeek Street C3 Canterbury Street C4 Hudson Street B2 B3 Roeland Street B4 C4 Cardi Street B2 Jack Craig Street D3 Rose Street B3 Carisbrook Street A4 Jamieson Road A4 Selkirk Street D4 Carlsbrook Street A4 Jan Smuts Street D3 Shortmarket Street B3 Castle Street B3 C4 Jarvis Street B2 Sir Lowry Road D4 Cavalcade Road A1 Jetty Street C3 Somerset Road B2 Chapel Street D4 Jordaan Street A4 South Arm Road C1 Chepstow Road A2 Keerom Street B4 St George’s Mall B4 C3 Chiappini Street B2 B3 C2 Kelzergracht Street D4 St John’s Street B4 Church Street A3 B3 B4 Kloof Street A4 Strand Street B2 B3 C3 C4 Civic Avenue D3 Leeuwen Street B4 Table Bay Boulevard D2 D3 Cobern Street B2 Lion Street A4 Tamboerskloof Road A4 Coen Steytler Avenue C2 C3 Loader Street B2 Tanabaru Street A3 Commercial Street C4 Long Street B3 C3 Tennant Street D4 Corporation Street C4 Longmarket Street A3 B3 C4 Thornhill Road A2 D F Malan Street D3 Loop Street A4 B3 B4 C3 Upper Bloem Street A3 Darling Street C4 Louis Gradner Street D3 Upper Hillside Terrace A2 De Smit Street B2 Lower Burg Street C3 Upper Leeuwen Street A3 B3 Dean Street B4 Lower Long Street C2 C3 Upper Pepper Street A3 A4 Dixon Street B2 Lower Plain Street C4 Upper Portswood Road A1 A2 Dock Road B1 B2 C2 Main Road A1 B2 Vasco Da Gama Boulevard D3 Dorman Street A4 Martin Hammerschlang Way D3 Vesperdene Road A1 A2 Dorp Street A3 B3 B4 Mechau Street C2 C3 Victoria Street A4 Destination: Cape Town Publishing date: 2013-02-12

Voetboog Road A3 Werf Lane C4 D4 Whitford Street A4 Vos Street B2 B3 Wessels A2 York Road A1 Wale Street B3 B4 West Quay Road B1 C2 Yusuf Drive A3 Waterkant Street B2 B3 C3 Western Boulevard A1 B2 C2