Breaks In Cape Town – Cape Town Hotels

Posted September 15, 2010 by BookingBuddy

If you feel like escaping to somewhere sunny this winter, why not hop on a flight to Cape Town? Situated on the tip of South Africa, Cape Town enjoys fairly temperate weather all year round. There are miles of shoreline surrounding the city, so you’re sure to find a beach that’s not too crowded. The city is surrounded by a ring of majestic mountains, including the famous flat-topped Table Mountain. It’s is a cosmopolitan, modern city, with several distinctive neighbourhoods. Bo-Kaap, on Signal Hill, stands out with its colourfully painted houses. Boulder’s Beach, near Simon’s Town, plays host to a colony of penguin, and June to November is prime whale-watching season.

See

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – Cape Town is surrounded by a unique and diverse variety of flora, so head over to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens if you want to find out more about them. Nestled in the foot of Table Mountain, the Gardens showcase thousands of species of indigenous South African plants. Enjoy a picnic on its rolling green lawns, or explore the hiking trails that wander through different terrains. The greenhouse has a huge display of proteas, as well as a collection of baobab and quiver trees.

Eat

Bo-Kaap Kombuis – Try some Cape Malay cuisine in this casual dining room in colourful Bo-Kaap, while enjoying views out to Table Mountain. Most of the dishes here have a strong Malay influence, with lots of curries featuring on the menu. Order some flaky roti to go with the curries – this traditional flatbread soaks up the sauces very well. Denningvleis is a ‘very traditional Malay meal’ with tender chunk of lamb, served with potatoes, rice and steamed vegetables on the side.

Stay

Cape Heritage Hotel – Make your trip to Cape Town unforgettable with a stay at the Cape Heritage Hotel. The building is situated on historic Heritage Square, close to restaurants and shops. All 17 rooms in the hotel have been individually decorated, for a truly one-of-a-kind look. Most of the hotel’s furniture and artworks come from local artisans, providing the place with a distinctly Capetonian character.  

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Categories: Africa, Cape Town, City break destinations, South Africa