Holidays to South Africa,
East Africa and  Indian Ocean

African Pride

African Pride
Box Tree House,
Northminster Business Park
York YO26 6QU
Phone 01904 781500
Email
info@african-pride.co.uk

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:: ATLANTIC OCEAN COASTLINE

Thanks to its unique position, Cape Town boasts a variety of beaches but be warned, the water can be cold due to the Atlantic
Ocean current coming from the Antarctic! Popular Camps Bay with its stunning location at the foot of the Twelve Apostles mountains has a large expanse of golden sand.


Sunset at Noordhoek Beach
 

:: MUST SEE

The beaches of Llandudno and Hout Bay are very popular, along with Hout Bay’s famous seafood restaurant “Mariners Wharf” and fishing and Seal Island boat trips from the working harbour.


Chapman’s Peak Drive has been re-opened and is a spectacular coastal Toll Road heading south towards Cape Point. The road hugs the coastline and comes to a viewpoint with stunning views of the  beach at Noordhoek.

Coastline between Cape Town and Cape Point
The coastline between Cape Town and Cape Point

 

Atlantic Ocean
Do remember that the waters of the Atlantic Ocean
are cold as the current comes up from the Antarctic


Coastline between Seapoint and Camps Bay
The coastline between Seapoint and Camps Bay

 

Hout Bay from the spectacular Chapman’s Park Drive
Beautiful Hout Bay from the spectacular
Chapman’s Park Drive
 

Cape Point
Cape Point where the currents of the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean meet

Atlantic Ocean Coastline

TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL & SPA
Facing the Atlantic Ocean with the Twelve Apostle mountains as a backdrop, this 5 star hotel offers exceptional facilities.  There is a choice of dining including the Azure Restaurant with fine cuisine and superb sea views, live entertainment in the Leopard Bar and Lounge and a 16 - seater cinema. 
The accommodation comprises of 70 rooms and suites, each individually  styled.  The Sanctuary Spa provides a range of treatment such as hydro, aroma or colour therapy and Cape Towns only Rasul Chamber.  A series of way marked trails lead into the mountains from behind the hotel and a complimentary transfer service operates into nearby Camps Bay and to the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town.


RODWELL HOUSE
Nestling between the Kalk Bay Mountains and False Bay in the suburb of St. James, this 5 star boutique style retreat hotel is just 30 minutes from the city centre. It is noted for its fine dining and extensive wine cellar which has over 15,000 bottles personally selected by the proprietor. In fine weather
breakfasts are enjoyed al fresco overlooking the garden and sea. Regular BBQ events are also held on the entertainment terrace. Relax in comfortable chaise lounges around the swimming pool fed by fresh mountain water or appreciate the views from the shady gazebo. There are 7 air conditioned suites and one double room, all furnished to the highest degree of comfort . The spacious rooms have sea or mountain facing views.


ELLERMAN HOUSE
This historic building is situated on a spectacular site overlooking Bantry Bay. It is within 10 minutes walk of the beach at Clifton or 10 minutes by road into Cape Town. Standards throughout are of the very highest and the 11 bedrooms and suites are beautifully appointed. Public rooms include gracious living rooms, verandahs and patios with unsurpassed views of the shoreline and bay below. Amenities include a dining room serving superb cuisine, bar, 4 fully stocked cellars of South African vintage wines, library, fully equipped gym & sauna and a glorious garden with swimming pool. Rate includes beverages and locally branded beers and spirits.


LES CASCADES
This is a fine, luxurious guest lodge in the most exclusive area of Cape Town. It is perched on the hillside below Lion’s Head in Bantry Bay and close to the beach at Clifton, yet the centre of Cape Town is only 10 minutes by car. There are six spacious en suite bedrooms in the main lodge and 4 in the adjacent villa. All rooms incorporate strong elements of contemporary art, lattice covered large bay windows and private balconies overlooking the ocean. Breakfast is served in the privacy of your suite or in the main lodge whilst dinner is served in the intimate and stylish à la carte restaurant in the villa. There are sun decks and 3 swimming pools, the largest being 60 square metres.


THE BAY
The hotel is located at Camps Bay, some 15 minutes by car from the city centre. All 65 bedrooms and suites are beautifully furnished and many have balconies with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The contemporary style public rooms are spacious and well designed and from Tides Restaurant, which was recently voted one of the top 100 restaurants in South Africa, there are wonderful sea views. For relaxation there is a pool deck, swimming pool or indulge yourself with an aromatherapy massage. Finish off the day at Trader’s, a sophisticated cigar lounge with a walk-in wine cellar. The beach of Camps Bay is directly in front of the hotel but there is a road in between.


EZARD HOUSE
Set on the slopes of Table Mountain, high above Camps Bay, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. This stunning boutique hotel with luxurious accommodation -  11 modern air-conditioned suites. Each has its own balcony facing the sea or the landscaped gardens and is extremely well equipped with satellite television, DVD, mini fridge and business communication facilities. The beautifully appointed public rooms are open plan including the dining area where fine cuisine and wines are served. There is a swimming pool, roof top Jacuzzi, spa/wellness centre and fully equipped gymnasium. The drive into the city or V&A Waterfront is about 15 minutes.
 


THE LONG BEACH
Situated in the picturesque fishing village of Kommetjie, some 30 minutes drive south from the centre of Cape Town, this small boutique hotel has 5 beautifully appointed air conditioned bedrooms, all with stunning uninterrupted views across Hout Bay and Table Mountain. Facing the beach of fine white powdered sand, stretching for 8 kms, so pristine, it will take your breath away. A very relaxed atmosphere prevails and facilities include a swimming pool and patio, an in-house chauffeur service for sightseeing and dinner transfers, free local beverages. The property is ideally located for touring the surrounding Cape peninsula. Available on an individual ‘room & breakfast’ basis or as an entire villa to share with family or friends