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| One Hundred and One things to do in
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| 76). Visit Ratanga Junction Theme
Park |
  More than 30 attractions including 24 rides ranging from Kids Rides to Family
Rides and Thrill Rides for the more intrepid adventurers. Train Rides and Boat Rides add
to the offer. Snake Shows and Birds Shows are guaranteed to enthral audiences, adding
spice and variety to the full day's entertainment. The white-knuckle thrills and spills,
are only one element offered by Ratanga Junction. The other attractions are designed to
entertain children, families, and those who prefer to take their thrills in more
manageable doses. Where? Century
City, Cape Town. Telephone: 0861 200-300. Phone to check days and times! |
| Cost: Rides start at R50.00 per person |
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| 77). Summer Concerts at Kirstenbosch
(Sundays). |
 Picnic on the lawns or enjoy high tea at their Restaurant. Explore
the Kirstenbosch Gardens with its indigenous trees, plants and ferns whilst taking in the
magnificent mountain views. If you are in Cape Town on a Summer Sunday evening you can
join the rest of Cape Town for one of the popular open-air concerts. Concerts last about
an hour - very sociable vibe. Bring a blanket and a picnic basket! Where? Kirstenbosch
Gardens, Rhodes Avenue, Newlands. Telephone: 021 762-9585. |
| R35.00 per person for entrance fee and the
concert. |
|
| 78). LaserQuest |
| LaserQuest is the world's most popular and
exciting brand of Laser tag game. Whether you're 7 or 77 you'll love the
adrenaline-pumping exhilaration of stalking your opponents and unleashing a volley of
laser fire in the battlezone of the 21st century. Where? Stadium on Main Rd, Claremont.
Telephone: 021 683-7296. |
| Cost: From R30.00 to R40.00 per person
(depending on time of day). |
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| 79). Visit "Just Nuisance"
in Simon's Town |
 Just Nuisance was the only dog ever to be officially enlisted in the
Royal Navy. He was a Great Dane who from 1939-44 served at HMS Afrikander, a Royal Navy
shore establishment in Simon's Town. He died in 1944 and was buried with full military
honours. You can read the full story about Just Nuisance at : Time Magazine: Just Nuisance.
Visit the Simons Town Museum the famous mascot is appropriately remembered in an
exhibition of his exploits. In the collection you can view all Just Nuisances' official
papers, his collar and many photographs. A special display and a slide show giving the
story of this famous dog is shown daily to children and tourists from all over the world.
Where? Simon's Town. |
| No charge. |
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| 80). Go see a Movie at a Theatre near
you! |
| Have a night out and go watch one of the
latest movie releases on circuit. With tickets and pop corn, you should still have change
over from your R101.00. There are a number of cinemas around Cape Town including Ster Kinekor, Nu
Metro and The Labia. |
| Depending on the Theatre & time of day
- From R30.00 - R40.00 per person. |
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| 81). Join a drumming session at The
Drum Café @ Pumphouse |
 The Pumphouse at the V&A Waterfront now hosts daily interactive drumming
sessions in conjunction with the internationally renowned Drum Café. Each person is
provided with a traditional African drum and a team of master facilitators and musicians
teach participants how to play and how to listen to one another. We have astounded
audiences by transforming groups into percussive orchestras and within 15 minutes, the
group will be making music together. Drum Cafe have access to the richest talent in South
Africa and the artistic expertise of the hosts will no doubt make you have an experience
to remember. Where? The Pumphouse, situated next to Musica Megastore, V&A waterfront.
When? Sessions on Mondays to Sundays at 15:00 and at 18:00. Telephone: 078 129-7373. |
| Tickets cost R80.00 per person which
includes drum hire |
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| 82). Take part in a Marathon, Cycling
Race or .... |
| Find races all around Cape Town that tickle
your fancy - whether it be cycling, running, triathlon, swimming or Canoeing - Enter
Online will have a range of races and fun events that you can take part in. Prices range
from R0.00 upwards. Visit Enter Online. |
| Entry fees start at R0.00 upwards |
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| 83). Visit the Tygerberg Zoo |
 Tygerberg Zoo is Cape Town’s only zoo. With 24 hectares of land
the Tygerberg Zoo is home to lions, tigers, zebra, cheetah, chimpanzees and marmosets. The
zoo features 61 mammal species, 160 bird species and 63 reptile species. The zoo also
specialises in the breeding of rare and endangered species so you will have the
opportunity to see animals you would seldom see in the wild. For younger children there is
the children’s farmyard and there is a shop where you can purchase refreshments.
Where? Telephone: 021 884-4494 |
| Cost: Adults R46.00 per person, Children:
R30.00. |
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| 84). Go Ice-skating at Cape Town's
only Ice Rink |
| The Olympic size ice rink situated within
grand west is a very popular facility. The rink is open to the public with the hire of ice
skates available. Whether you wish to organise a party or just go skating with some
friends the ice rink is a whole lot of fun. Where? Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Cape Town.
Telephone: 021 535-2260. |
| Prices from R25.00 to R30.00 per session,
depending on time of day. |
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| 85). Night tour of the Cape Town
Astronomical Observatory (2nd Sat every month only). |
 South African Astronomical Observatory's Cape Town headquarters, on the site
of the former Royal Observatory (1828--1971) includes offices, the main library, computing
facilities, engineering workshops and historic telescopes. Members of the public are
welcome to visit the South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town on the second
Saturday of every month at 20:00. The gates will be open and visitors should gather by the
pillars in front of the main building after parking nearby. After a brief introduction,
the tour will introduce visitors to the work of an astronomer today (mostly with
computers), show some of the curious instruments and devices of yesteryear, and (if the
weather is clear) give everyone a chance to look at something in the sky through one of
the telescopes. If the Cape Town skies are cloudy that night, a slide show will give an
introduction to the Universe in one easy session. Where? Street address: Observatory Road,
Observatory, Cape Town. Telephone: 021 447-0025 |
| Cape Town Night Tour - no cost (donations are
welcome). |
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| 86). Spend an afternoon at Muizenberg
Beach |
 Muizenberg, very popular during its heyday in the ‘60s and’70s, is
where every surfer learns to cut his teeth and one of the most racially integrated beaches
in Cape Town. Synonymous with the colourful beach huts that make their way onto picture
postcards of Cape Town, this very long beach can get pretty busy during peak season but
the waves are not too powerful and there are other facilities here such as put-putt
courses and water slides so that it never feels crowded. |
| No charge |
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| 87). The South African Museum. |
| For every object on exhibition at the South African Museum, there are thousands more carefully stored away.
The Museum houses more than one and a half million specimens of scientific importance. For
nearly 200 years scientists at the Museum have been adding to these collections and
studying them. The collections now range from fossils almost 700 million years old to
insects and fish caught last week. There are also stone tools made by people 120 000
years ago, traditional clothes from the last century, and T-shirts printed yesterday. 25
Queen Victoria Street, Gardens. Hours: Mondays to Sundays,
10h00 to 17h00. Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Telephone: 021 481-3800. |
| Cost: Entrance Fees Adults: R10.00;
children: R5.00 |
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| 88). Visit the Cape Medical Museum |
 The Cape Medical Museum, which was first opened in 1986, is housed
in what was once the residence of the Medical Superintendent of the now defunct City
Hospital for Infectious Diseases, built in 1900. Come and view the Cape medical history,
including an intriguing display of indigenous medicines and medicinal plants. The Cape
Medical Museum reflects medical history with an emphasis on both western and traditional
medicine at the Cape. To see: Turn-of -the-century reconstruction of a consulting room /
dispensary, dentist's room, operating theatre and hospital ward. Sangoma's bones, Flower
of Fatima, Unique instruments and equipment and a whole lot more. Where? Portswood Road,
Green Point (at the Waterfront entrance). Telephone: 021 418-5663. When? Tuesdays to
Fridays from 09:00 to 16:00. |
| Entrance fee: Please make a donation. |
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| 89). Misty Cliffs Beach. |
| Conservation village, wild beauty and you
won't see droves of tourists. You will be sharing the beach with +/- 20 other visitors
unlike other beaches in Cape Town where you might fight for towel-space. Take your own
drinks and food because the nearest shop is +/- 2km away. Also recommended on one of Cape
Town's Winter days (no swimming though because of the cold Atlantic Ocean). But take a
group of friends, a picnic and beach games for a little bit of 'Summer in July'. |
| Entrance free |
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| 90). Watch Penguins and Sea Birds
being fed and cared for at SANCOB |
 Sea Bird Centre open daily at feeding times. Injured or oiled sea birds
(including penguins) are captured, stabilised, treated, washed (if necessary) then
maintained until waterproof and ready for release. Visit the rehabilitation centre and get
to watch them being fed every day at 10:00 and 15:00. Where? 20 Pentz Road Table View.
Telephone: 021 557-6155.
SANCOB = South African National Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. Visit
the Website for additional information: SANCOB |
| Entrance free. Please make a donation. |
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| 91). Chapmans Peak Drive and picnic |
| Combine the spectacularly scenic drive along Chapmans Peak with a picnic along the way. Pack your own basket and
choose one of the many stops along this well-known drive. There is a small fee to drive
along Chapman's Peak, but it's worth it. The views are spectacular. |
| No charge. |
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| 93). For luxury car enthusiasts -
visit the BMW Pavilion at the Waterfront |
| An absolute must for all luxury car
enthusiasts, the BMW Pavilion showcases the latest models in the prestigious BMW stable.
Here fans can see pre-release vehicles before they reach showroom floors. A range of BMW
accessories can be bought from the Lifestyle Store and visitors can enjoy a relaxing meal
at the Fascination Café. Where? The BMW Pavilion at the V&A Waterfront. When? Mondays
to Fridays from 09:00 to 22:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 09:00 to 22:00. Telephone:
021 419-5850. |
| Entry in Free. |
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| 94). Visit Mostert's Mill in Rosebank |
 Mosterts Mill was built on a farm in the valley of the Liesbeek
River at the end of the 18th Century. The farm was 'Welgelegen', the property of Gysbert
van Renen, a member of one of the foremost families of the Cape. It is believed that the
windmill was built by him in 1796 the year after the 'Battle of Muizenberg' when the
British took control of the Cape. Until then, under the rule of the Dutch East India
Company, building and operation of mills were strictly controlled and private mills were
rare.
Mosterts Mill is open to the public most Saturdays when volunteer millers operate the
mill. If you would like to see the Mill in operation or purchase some flour, the
"Millers" would be delighted to see you and show you around this delightful
example of "Living Heritage". Telephone: 088 129-7168 to see if open. |
| No charge. |
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| 95). See the 2 Oceans meet at Cape
Point |
| At the tip of the Cape Peninsula you will
find Cape
Point within the Cape Peninsula National Park. The treacherous cliffs forming the most
south-western tip of Africa are some of the highest in the world. Inside the reserve you
will find a variety of animals including buck, baboons and Cape Mountain Zebra as well as
over 250 species of birds and indigenous flora that is found nowhere else in the world.
Take a scenic drive, stop at one of the many picnic spots and tidal pools and travel to
the Lighthouse lookout by funicular or on foot for spectacular views. Telephone: 021
780-9204. |
| Entrance: R25.00 per person. |
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| 96). Go nude sun-bathing at Sandy Bay |
 Sandy Bay, a bit of a clamber across the boulders from Llandudno or a walk
from the car park, is enclosed by sand dunes and well protected from the wind. It’s
Cape Town’s nudist beach and not as busy as the other beaches, possibly because of
the walk. But you can escape the crowds here and don’t have to be naked in order to
experience the beach. (Source: SA-Venues.com. See more about: Cape Town Beaches). |
| No charge. |
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| 97). Sun-downers at La Med in Clifton |
| La Med is very popular as a summer sundowner
spot, a great Cape Town tradition. With a beach setting and an incredible vibe, this is
one of Cape Town's best offerings. Once the sun has gone down DJs host theme parties, and
there is live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Food here is inexpensive South
African and State-side fair. There's a full bar, with beer and wine also available. Where?
Glen Country Club, Victoria Road, Clifton. When? Monday to Friday from 15:00, Saturdays
and Sundays from 12:00. Telephone: 021 438-5600. |
| No entrance fee. Cocktails start at R18.00.
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| 98). Cocktails at The Obz Café |
 Head over to the Obz Cafés and try one of their famous cocktails. The House
speciality is "the long island ice tea" - be warned, it packs quite a punch! Obz
Café is open all day for light meals, excellent coffee or cocktails, great salads and
sandwiches. The deli has a wide variety of delicious snacks to choose from. Where? 115
Lower Main Road in Observatory. Open 365 day a year from 07:00 until 01:00 at night.
Telephone: 021) 448-5555. |
| Entrance: R25.00 per person. |
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| 99). Join the Peninsula Ramblers on a
Hike |
| For years it was customary for the Club to
alternate a Saturday afternoon hike with a full-day Sunday hike, but the enthusiasm of the
members has lately resulted in two and sometimes even three hikes being organised per
weekend. Check out their Hiking Programme to see what's coming up in the near future. If
you're interested in doing a permit hike book early as the numbers are limited to 12 and
the hikes are very popular. Visitors are welcome to join up. Visit the website for more
info and contact details. Peninsula Ramblers. |
| Visitors are asked to make a R5.00
donation. |
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| 100). Take in a show at the Kalk Bay
Theatre |
 The Kalk Bay Theatre (KBT)is a 79-seater theatre/restaurant located on 52 Main
Road, Kalk Bay. KBT is located in the old Kalk Bay DR church, built in 1876 and is a
heritage protected building.The building has been lovingly converted into an intimate
theatre with the restaurant on the upper floor. KBT offers a unique night of
entertainment. Dinner, theatre and quality time with friends all under the same roof.
Where? 52 Main Road, Kalk Bay. Telephone: 073 220-5430. Website: Kalk Bay Theatre. |
| Show only: R90.00 per person. |
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| 101). Discover something new to do in
Cape Town for under R101.00 and tell us about it! |
| Find something not yet listed here? Please
tell us about it so we can share the information and grow this list to 1001 and things to
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