Holidays to South Africa,
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:: CAPE TOWN CITY CENTRE

This area is know locally as ‘The Bowl’ and though it is a modern city centre it boasts a number of historic sites such as Cape Town
Castle which houses a military history of the Cape.

Also at the Castle is the superb Iziko William Fehr Collection of furniture, paintings, ceramics and silver. There are many other museums all within walking distance, as are the beautiful parliament buildings.

Stroll through the beautiful gardens (originally the vegetable garden of the Dutch East India Company) and visit the daily market in Greenmarket Square. No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip in the cable car to the top of Table Mountain.

For a complete change of scene, visit the fascinating Malay quarter with its steep and narrow streets, plain artisan houses, mosques and minarets.
 

 

 

Greenmarket Square
The flea-market in Greenmarket Square

 


Cape Town City Centre
View of the city

 

Rhodes Memorial on Devil’s Peak
The impressive Rhodes Memorial on Devil’s Peak

 

Flower seller in Adderley Street
Flower seller in Adderley Street





The Minstrel Carnival starts on 01 January, when bands of gaily costumed Cape Coloured people go singing and dancing in street processions. The Cape Coloured people are a centuries-old mixture of Hottentots and Asians with African and European blood.





The South African Parliament building is located in the heart of the city and is located by the historic Gardens. Members convene here only from January to June.

 

Cape Town City Centre

RADISSON WATERFRONT HOTEL
Occupying a superb position facing the Atlantic Ocean, the hotel is just a short distance from the V & A Waterfront complex. Each of the spacious 182 bedrooms and suites is equipped with satellite TV, coffee-making facilities and mini-bar. The sea facing Business Class rooms offer stunning views over the ocean and the hotel’s private marina. There are also 12 suites which are ideal for families as they have 2 bedroom areas. Tobago’s Bar, Restaurant and Terrace, literally just a stone’s throw from the ocean, is arguably the most spectacular spot in Cape Town at which to enjoy a cocktail or a la carte dinner while admiring another magnificent African sunset. There is an ocean facing
swimming pool and sunbathing terrace.


MOUNT NELSON
This is an outstanding Orient-Express Hotels property and justly one of the most famous hotels in Africa. The 5-star “Nellie”, as it is affectionately known, is situated in 9 acres of gardens in the centre of the city. Each of the individually styled 144 bedrooms and 57 suites has all the facilities as expected of such a hotel. The spacious public rooms are delightfully decorated and in the afternoon, tea is served on a table laden with the most delicious cakes, scones and cream!. Excellent cuisine is served in the Cape Colony Restaurant and the seasonal Oasis Restaurant. In the extensive gardens are two heated swimming pools, body care centre, gym and all weather floodlit tennis courts. A complimentary transfer service is operated to the V & A and downtown.


VILLA BELMONTE
Framed against the backdrop of Table Mountain in the suburb of Oranjezicht, only minutes from the city centre, this beautiful 100 year-old manor house has been restored and converted into a small privately owned hotel. It has 13 air conditioned bedrooms and 2 suites, each one being individually furnished. From the wide verandah there are sweeping views of the mountains and the city. There is a graceful lounge, cosy bar and a la carte and table d’hote meals are served in the restored Cape Colonial dining room. A complimentary table d’hote dinner is included in the tariff or an allowance of R150 per person towards the a la carte menu. Set in the gardens is a large heated swimming pool.


ABBEY MANOR
This 5 star guest house is set on the slopes of Table Mountain in the area of Oranjezicht, only minutes by car from the city centre and V & A Waterfront complex. Originally built in 1905 in the Arts and Crafts style, the house has undergone major renovation to ensure the highest levels of comfort. There are wonderful views from each of the 9 individually decorated air conditioned bedrooms. Room facilities include tea & coffee tray, telephone, satellite TV, wireless internet and bar fridge. In the mature landscaped gardens is a secluded heated swimming pool with stunning mountain views as well as a spa bath on the upper balcony. Numerous restaurants for evening dining are to be found in the near vicinity.


FOUR ROSMEAD
This is a charming boutique guest house located on the slopes of Table Mountain in the suburb of Oranjezicht, only minutes away from the city centre.  The house was built in 1903 and has been sensitively and stylishly re-modelled to take advantage of the stunning 360° views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, Signal Hill, Table Bay and the city.  There are 8 beautifully appointed bedrooms and suites and delightful public rooms.   In the landscaped gardens are sun loungers, a swimming pool and herb garden.  Stress relieving and invigoration therapies are offered by trained professionals in the pamper spa.  Close by are numerous restaurants for evening dining.


CAPE CADOGAN
This boutique hotel is in an elegant Georgian and Victorian building located just off Kloof Street in the Gardens area of Cape Town.   The public rooms comprise of a comfortable lounge with access to the garden and pool area and a dining room for breakfast service.  Dinner can be arranged on request.  It has 12 well appointed bedrooms, some with private courtyard, balcony or terrace, which are decorated with an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique furniture together with dramatic fabrics used to maximum effect.  Each bedroom as a personal bar/fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV, DVD/surround sound system, electronic safe and hairdryer.


KENSINGTON PLACE
Voted by Tatler in 2007 as the ‘Best city boutique hotel’, this property sits in front of Table Mountain with views over the city towards theAtlantic Ocean. Public rooms include a bar, dining room, DVD and music library and complimentary membership to a near-by gym. In the evening there is formal dining available on 3 nights of the week and light dining on the other nights. A lavish breakfast is served until 1300 hrs. The 9 bedrooms are individually furnished with exquisite fabrics and original artwork, mainly by South African artists. Rooms have an electric safe, laptop and skype telephone and audio visual facilities including iPod docking. In the landscaped gardens is a sparkling plunge pool.