fabulous cape town

fill your days with looming mountains, fresh air, crashing surf and sensational sun sets
do day trips to cape point, the penguins at boulders beach or kirstenbosch gardens
climb or cable car up table mountain and watch a truly memorable afriKan sunset
the cape winelands offer award winning wine tastings only a 40min drive away
dress to impress at the annual mother city queer project party in december
spend a few lazy tanning days chilling on a soft sandy beach in cape town
clifton 3rd & camps bay beaches are an easy 10min drive from the city
bare it all on the nudist beach, sandy bay, a 20min drive from the city
at a rather favourable exchange rate, prepare to shop till you drop
shop in modern shopping malls, country stores or local markets
go by foot, taxi, car, bus, boat, helicopter, scooter or bicycle
dine outdoors and people watch on balmy, starry nights
easy taxi access to all attractions and cape party spots
so you can party till the wee hours & dance till dawn
welcome to the beautiful and vibey cape town

where to stay in cape town

tucked neatly between table mountain and the atlantic ocean, cape town is a relatively small city
so no matter where you stay, you will be a short drive or taxi ride away from most city attractions
we can book ANY accommodation in cape town but, as endless web listings can be SO boring

cut to 2 favourite areas to stay - de waterkant (close to city & waterfront) OR camps bay beach
all are central, safe and within walking distance of some great night spots and restaurants

the quaint cobbled suburb of de waterkant lies between the city, the v&a waterfront & greenpoint
colourful restored historic cottages offer a choice of 1 to 4 bedroom self catering holiday units
walking distance from restaurants, cafe's, shops, supermarkets & gay village bars/clubs

self catering 1 bedroom apartment with rooftop jacuzzi & views, de waterkant

modern and luxurious one bedroom cottage with private rooftop jacuzzi and table mountain views situated in the heart of trendy De Waterkant with a private entrance off the quaint Loader Street walk to shops, galleries, design studio's, bars and restaurants - short drive/taxi to beaches modern interiors with exposed brickwork, glass skylights, painted floors and open space fully equipped cherry wood kitchen and open-plan dining room/living area with fireplace guest toilet and spacious bathroom with airy skylight shower and mirrored wardrobe the air-conditioned queen bedroom upstairs opens onto a small private balcony rooftop terrace with bbq, table, sun loungers, jacuzzi & Table Mountain views managed by a central reception office and cleaner serviced on weekdays fresh bed linen and towels, tv, DVD, CD, tel, safe & wifi (extra charge) rates until 19dec11 R1985 per night for 1 or 2adults 20dec11 to 5jan12 R2200 per night for 1 or 2adults 6jan-apr12 R1985 per night for 1 or 2adults to view all Cape Town rates on one page for easy comparison, see RATES page

it's as if there's magic in the air... we can SO imagine us living in Cape Town....
Danny & Jordi, Miami USA

all holiday cottages have private entrances, crisp interiors and private outdoor entertainment areas 
units are managed by a central reception office (down the road) and cleaner serviced on weekdays only
fully equipped with fresh bed linen, fluffy towels, crockery, cutlery, tv, telephone & wifi (optional extra)

self catering 3 bedroom villa with rooftop jacuzzi and views, de waterkant

airy 3 bedroom villa with inner courtyard, rooftop jacuzzi and panoramic harbour- and mountain views situated in the heart of trendy De Waterkant with private entrance onto cobble stoned Napier Street walk to shops, galleries, design studio's, cafe-bars and restaurants - short drive/taxi to beaches ground floor - 2 bedrooms (1xqueen and 1xsingle) share a full bathroom with bath & shower equipped kitchen, airy open plan 6 seater dining room & living room area with fireplace downstairs living area leads onto private inner courtyard with tranquil water feature upstairs - master air-con bedroom with bathroom opens onto rooftop sundeck bbq area, sun loungers, sparkling jacuzzi, panoramic city & mountain views managed by central reception office and cleaner serviced on weekdays fresh bed linen and towels, tv, DVD, CD, tel, safe & wifi (extra charge) rates until 19dec11 R2650 per night for 1, 2 or 3adults R3100 per night for 4adults     R3550 per night for 5adults 20dec11 to 5jan12 R3550 per night for 1 to 5adults 6jan-apr12 R2650 per night for 1, 2 or 3adults R3100 per night for 4adults     R3550 per night for 5adults to view all Cape Town rates on one page for easy comparison, see RATES page

loved every minute...        
Illse & Kyra, Johannesburg SA

situated between seapoint, the waterfront and de waterkant, you will find greenpoint (and its stadium)
like a tiny village, it offers a supermarket, liquor store, flower seller, deli, restaurants, bars and shops
within easy walking distance from seapoint beaches, the waterfront and de waterkant bars/clubs

self catering 2 bedroom apartment with pool, jacuzzi and views, de waterkant

minimalistic and contemporary two bedroom cottage with small plunge pool, rooftop jacuzzi & views situated in the heart of trendy De Waterkant with a private entrance off the quaint Loader Street walk to shops, galleries, design studio's, bars and restaurants - short drive or taxi to beaches ground floor - guest toilet, equipped kitchen/dining & living room with surround sound & tv this living area leads onto a private, open courtyard with seating and a small plunge pool 1st floor bedrooms are divided by a novel glass floor corridor looking down onto kitchen both queen bedrooms with air con, flat screen television and private en-suite showers master bedroom with sliding windows and beautiful views across the harbour & city rooftop deck with sun loungers, jacuzzi & panoramic city/harbour/mountain views managed by a central reception office and cleaner serviced on weekdays fresh bed linen and towels, tv, DVD, CD, tel, safe & wifi (extra charge) rates until apr12 R1995 per night for 1 or 2adults R2445 per night for 3adults R2895 per night for 4adults may-sep12 R935 per night for 1 or 2adults R1185 per night for 3adults R1435 per night for 4adults       to view all Cape Town rates on one page for easy comparison, see RATES page

or, a few minutes' drive from the city, stay in camps bay with its vast stretch of soft white sandy beach
a palm fringed beachfront is dotted with shops, open air seafood restaurants and vibrant street cafes
and watching the sun set over camps bay beach should be on every visitor's must-do list...

lion's head villa, camps bay - self catering 5bed villa OR 2bed penthouse

5 star graded, lavishly luxurious  villa in a tranquil leafy Camps Bay street main house with 5 double bedrooms or penthouse with 2 double bedrooms innovative architecture and all white interiors with the cleanest of lines immaculate gardens surround the infinity pool & patios of the main house panoramic sea & mountain views, backed by the peaks of the 12 apostles rates up to 10adults per night in 5 bedr villa - from R8250 up to 4adults per night in 2 bedr penthouse - from R3900

cape town - getting around - three easy ways

a meet/greet airport transfer can be pre booked & will await your arrival with a hand held name board
you simply sit back, relax and take in the views while our friendly drivers get you to check in reception

renting a car is the easiest way to get around cape town and to explore its very beautiful peninsula
we suggest you do an easy hop-on hop-off city orientation bus tour before collecting your rental car
then choose from many scenic routes to various attractions along clearly sign posted freeways
and, at your own pace, discover some truly memorable places...
cape town to the cape winelands = 1hr drive
cape town to garden route = 5-6hr drive
cape town to addo = 9-10hr drive

scheduled guided day tours can collect from & drop off at your cape town address
all tours undertaken in airconditioned microbus with qualified driver/guide
full day tours from approx 9am-4.30pm/half day tours last approx 4hours
day tour rates include entrance fees but lunch stop is for own account
drivers are available for private tours - rates on request

be warned - we came to Cape Town on holiday and... never left....  
Oula & Peter, ex UK

cape town - popular guided day tours

what day trips can be undertaken while staying in cape town?

you can stay in cape town only and do guided tours OR self drive day trips to
wineland estates in franschhoek, stellenbosch, paarl and somerset west
hout bay harbour, chapmans peak & kirstenbosch botanical gardens
cape point, the penguins at boulders & lunch at the black marlin
various whale spotting sights along the cape peninsula
the waterfront and the ferry to robben island
west coast wild flowers (aug/sep)
various soft, sandy beaches
welcome to cape town