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Cape Town sits on South Africa’s Cape Peninsula, where the waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge.
Begin your adventure at The Castle of Good Hope, the centerpoint from which the city grew. Nearby you’ll find Company’s Garden, the Parliament Building, and the South African Museum.
Don’t miss the District Six Museum, which gives voice to the 60,000 non-white residents who saw their vibrant multi-racial neighborhood flattened during the darkest days of the Apartheid era.
One neighborhood that was spared from apartheid’s wrecking ball is Bo-Kaap, where traditional Cape Malay culture continues amid the row houses of this colorful hillside suburb.
Visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and explore attractions such as Two Oceans Aquarium. The waterfront is also the gateway to one of the world’s most infamous prisons, Robben Island.
Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most beloved landmark. From the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, take a walking trail up the mountain, or take the Cableway for the spectacular ride to the viewing area.
Cape Town is one of the world’s great beach cities. From Green Point, the site of Cape Town’s futuristic stadium, follow the coast and discover one incredible beach after another.
Cape Town’s riches don’t end with its beaches, it’s also blessed with some of the best wine country in the world. After touring the acclaimed wineries of Paarl and Stellenbosch, head up Franschhoek Pass and wander hillsides filled with Proteas.
In local tradition, the Protea represents transformation, courage and hope. Cape Town is a city which shares the same soil, so it’s not surprising that it embodies those same qualities too.
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South Africa trip - Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of South Africa (the Houses of Parliament are here). It is located in the south-west corner of the country near the Cape of Good Hope, and is the most southern city in Africa. It is a stone's throw from South Africa's world-famous Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.
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Bo-Kaap. This neighbourhood, located on a hill south-west of downtown, is the area historically inhabited by mainly Muslim descendants of slaves from South-East Asia (hence an older term for the area - 'Malay Quarter'. It's a common location for film shoots, as there are some very colourful buildings, quaint streets, mosques. views over Cape Town and some great food sold on the side of the street. It's well worth wandering around for an hour or so, as well as visiting the Bo-Kaap Museum (a view of a prosperous Muslim family from the 19th Century). Atlas Trading is and old fashioned shop where you can buy spices for any dish. Ask the proprieter to mix you the necessary spice for the meal you intend making. Approximately 1km from the Bo-Kaap, is the Noon Gun which is fired every day at noon - from Monday to Saturday. You can go and view the short ceremony that takes place before the actual shooting as well as the shooting itself.
The Castle of Good Hope, The Castle of Good Hope is South Africa's oldest surviving building. It was built between 1666 and 1679. It is popularly called 'The Castle' by locals. It has extensive displays of historical military paraphernalia, a history of the castle, an art collection and the William Fehr Collection (including old Cape Dutch furniture).You can eat and buy wine inside the Castle at the restaurant or café. Tours are offered Monday through Saturday at 11:00AM, 12:00PM, and 2:00PM. Horse and carriage rides are offered daily at 10:30 AM, 12:45PM and 2:45PM. Booking is necessary. R28 entrance fee.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Drive, Newlands, ☎ +27 (0)21 799-8899 / +27(0)21 799 8783, [43]. Open daily 8AM to 6PM (7PM September to March). View the hugely diverse and beautiful plants and flowers of the Cape flora in one of the most stunning botanical gardens in the world. Plants from all of the regions of South Africa are on display, including rare succulents from the Richtersveld, a giant baobab tree, and interesting medicinal plants. Numerous paths wander through the grounds situated on the back side of Table Mountain. Several restaurants, a gift shop and indigenous nursery are also available. At various times of the year concerts are performed in the open air amphitheatre. Art is frequently on display, including large Shona stone sculptures from Zimbabwe. The gardens are also home to the National Biodiversity Institute. What makes the garden so special, is that every season gives you something new to see - new flowers, different birds, etc. During the summer months, sunset concerts feature excellent local and international music acts in diverse genres. Get there early to get a good spot on the grass amphitheatre. Bring a picnic, and enjoy the sounds of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, local rock bands, and popular artists like Freshlyground and Goldfish. R40.
Robben Island, ☎ +27 (0)21 413-4200, Robben Island is located just off the coast from Cape Town, this was the location used during the apartheid days to hold political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela and the late Walter Sisulu. The tour consists of a guided bus tour around the island, before meeting a former political prisoner for a tour of the prison area. The island itself is quite scenic, with African penguins usually seen on the tour. The bus tour stops to allow you to take in the view, and buy a snack. Tours run several times per day, seven days a week from the Nelson Mandela Gateway near the clock tower at the V&A Waterfront. Tickets can be purchased online or by phone. There are three trips a day at 9:00, 11:00, and 13:00. The tour takes 3.5 hours including the ferry ride to and from the island. R250.
Rhodes Memorial, The memorial is situated in recognition of Cecil John Rhodes. It's built in his favorite spot on the lower slopes of Devil's Peak. Rhodes's own wooden bench is still located below the memorial. The memorial is part of the Table Mountain National Park which is a great spot for picnicking. The memorial is also a start for the hiking along Devil's Peak. Rhodes Memorial and the surrounding bike and hiking trails have become a very popular spot for muggers in recent months. If you just have to explore the nature in this area as it is very beautiful, make sure you are never alone and never carry valuables with you.
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa: 1. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites *****
2. Falcons View Manor *****
3. Candlewood Lodge *****
4. Kanonkop House *****
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9. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays ****
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1. 13 Watsonia Drive, Paradise, Paradise, 6750 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $166 - $276
This guesthouse offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of the lagoon and Knysna Heads. It features a swimming pool with a sun deck and a library.
2. 2 Thesen Hill, 6570 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $92 - $203
Falcons View Manor is situated on a hill overlooking Knysna Lagoon, less than half a kilometer from central Knysna. It features an outdoor pool, a library and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
3. 8 Stinkwood Crescent, 6570 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $95 - $140
Candlewood Lodge is a 5-star bed and breakfast located only minutes away from the centre of town and boasts spectacular views over the Knysna Heads and Knysna Lagoon.
4. 6 Cuthbert Street, 6570 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $232 - $661
Kanonkop Guest House offers luxurious comfort, breathtaking views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads, serene atmosphere and unique personal service along Western Cape’s enchanting Garden Route.
5. Lagoonview Drive, Eastern Head, 6570 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $112 - $369
Nestled at the eastern head of Knysna, this luxurious resort boasts a championship golf course, 2 restaurants and a spa.
6. The Point, Eastford, 6570 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $92 - $251
Located on a 3 acre estate, this property offers luxury rooms with lagoon views, 2 swimming pools and a landscaped garden. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Pezula Golf Club.
7. The Boatshed, Long Street, Thesen Island, Thesen Island , 6570 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $119 - $302
Situated at the tip of Thesens Island, Lofts Boutique Hotel offers uniquely themed accommodation and an outdoor splash pool overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. Free private, covered parking is available on site.
8. TH36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Thesen Island , 6571 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $125 - $308
This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool.
9. Waterfront Drive, Waterfront, 6570 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $105 - $205
With an outdoor pool facing the Indian Ocean, Protea Hotel Knysna has spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon. The stylishly decorated rooms have free WiFi and satellite TV.
10. 5 Glen view Road Coney Glen, 6570 Knysna, South Africa, Price range $195 - $795
Set in Knysna, 500 m from the East Head View Point, The Mount Knysna Boutique Hotel features free WiFi access and free private parking. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
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Take a City Sightseeing tour around Cape Town, South Africa from the waterfront, through the city, past district six and finishing on Table Mountain.
City Sightseeing Cape Town Red City Stops include: Two Oceans Aquarium, The Clocktower, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Convention Centre, Cape Town Tourism, Saint George's Cathedral, South Africa Museum, Mount Nelson Hotel, South Africa Jewish Museum , District Six Museum, Castle Of Good Hope, Gold Museum Strand Street, Jewel Africa and the Cableway Table Mountain.
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Are you searching for a park to walk in in London? London parks are known with the beauty they reflect and the green spaces that allow people to walk through them happily. There are a couple of parks which are more famously known in London than the others and one of them is St. James's Park.
St. James's Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and one of the things that is always making it different is the fact that it is surrounded by three palaces, the most ancient of them is Westminster which has now become the House of Parliament, St. James's Palace and of course the most famously known now which is Buckingham Palace (
There's a history behind St. James's Park which took its name from a leper hospital that was opened back in the thirteenth century. St. James's Park was once a marshy water-meadow and then later in 1532, it was acquired as a deer park and that was when Henry VIII built the Palace of St. James's. The journey of the park kept going when Elizabeth I came to the throne and for the love that she held for pageantry and pomp, fetes of all kinds were actually held in the park. The successor of Elizabeth I, James I, took over the journey of caring for the park and improved the water drainage and controlled the water supply, and there was also a road built in front of the park. Finally, Charles II made some changes to the park and redesigned it with avenues of trees planted and lawns laid then he opened it for the public and was a regular visitor who came and fed the ducks.
Taking care of this park was in plan for all those who took their roles in London. In the Hanoverian period, Horse Guards Parade was created by filling in one end of the long canal and was used first as a mustering ground and later for parades; the Horse Guards Parade is still held in St. James's Park until this day.
The design of St. James's Parade was changed forever when John Nash came and redesigned it in a more romantic way and look; he transformed the canal into a more natural-looking lake and in 1837 the Ornithological Society of London presented some birds to the park to complete that romantic look and erected a cottage for a bird-keeper, which both remain until this very day.
Being one of the best parks in London, this means that there are things to be seen inside and events to be attended. There are some highlighted places in St. James's Park which one will need to check while walking through the park. There is The Mall which is a grand processional route that has seen innumerable historic Royal processions including coronations, state openings of Parliament and state visits. There is also the Admiralty Arch which was commissioned by King Edward VII as a memorial to his mother Queen Victoria, it stands at the north east end of The Mall.
Inside St. James's Park, there is also the Blue Bridge which offers views across St. James's Park Lake to Buckingham Palace to the west and Horse Guards Parade, Big Ben ( and the London Eye towards the east ( The Horse Guards Parade which is also one of the famous things to be seen in the park is the ceremonial parade ground and is the scene of Trooping the Color on the Queen's official birthday in June.
The Duck Island that is found inside St. James's Park is another important thing that is highlighted in this place and it is a nature reserve for the park's bird collection, it is located on the east end of St. James's Park lake and it is a prove that back in time Charles II used to visit the park in order to feed the ducks.
St. James's Park is not just a walking space in London that one could enjoy a walk through, but it is also considered one touristic attraction that visitors of London come to see for the different statues, memorials and even fountains that it has. Inside the park, there is the Queen Victoria Memorial, the Duke of York Statue, the Guard's Memorial, King George VI Memorial, Queen Mother Memorial, The Tiffany Fountain, National Police Memorial, Captain Cook Statue, South African Royal Artillery Memorial, Boy Statue, Graspan Royal Marines Memorial, Royal Navan Division Memorial and Bali Memorial - there are lots of things to be seen inside this park and the first of them you will even see while visiting Buckingham Palace since it is just in front of it.
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