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Sanlam Art Gallery

Work by South African artists. Sanlam Head Office, Voortrekker Rd, Bellville
Tel: +27 21 947 3359 Fax: +27 21 947 3838 Email: stefan.hundt@sanlam.co.za

SA National Gallery

South Africa's premier art museum houses large collections of southern African and international art. Exhibitions of painting works on paper, photography, beadwork and textiles. The reference library as well as the Gallery Shop & Café are open to the public.

Tel: +27 21 451 628  Fax: +27 21 461 0045
Email: sang@gee.co.za Website: www.mweb.co.za\ctonline\museum

SA Naval College

The South African Naval College, situated on the eastern side of Gordon's Bay harbour, is responsible for the education, training and development of all officer candidates (Midshipmen) in the South African Navy. Gordon's Bay Harbour, Beach Road, Gordon's Bay. The College is a restricted military area, but visits to the unit can be arranged through the PRO at Tel: +27 21 856 1401.

SA Naval Museum

The building was built in 1814 as a mast house and sail loft. Court Road, Simon's Town  Tel: +27 21 787 4635

SANCCOB

Dedicated to the conservation of sea birds. Pentz Drive, Table View Tel.: +27 21 557 6155     Bookings required for tour groups.

SAP Museum

For the first time in history of the SA Police Service, a Police Museum was established in the Western Cape.  186 Main Road, Muizenberg
Tel: +27 21 788 7035 Fax: +27 21 788 7035

SA Sea Fisheries Museum

A wide variety of displays including models of boats and a marine encyclopedia on computer.  Hout Bay Harbour  Tel: +27 21 790 7268 Fax: +27 21 790 7268

Scratch Patch and Mineral World

At the Scratch Patch in Simon's Town visitors can fill a bag of their favourite gemstones from the hundreds of thousands that literally cover the floor.The new Mineral World gemstone shop offers a wide range of gemstone items from one-of-a-kind art pieces to inexpensive gift items. Dido Valley Road, Fish Hoek
Tel: +27 21 786 2020  Fax: +27 21 786 2502

Shipwrecks off the Blaauwberg Coast

Numerous shipwrecks lie off the Blaawberg coast.   These include the Reygersdal Wreck at Silwerstroom Strand, the SS Hermes Wreck, wrecked on Milnerton Beach - north of the lighthouse - on 12 May 1901, Nieuw Haarlem, near the Milnerton Lighthouse, Dutch oosterland Vessel shipwreck, the Winton near Milnerton and the Commandor Shipwreck, both found at the Milnerton Lagoon.

Silvermine Reserve

Silvermine has a large number of plant species, including indigenous trees, proteas, ericas and reeds. The larger part of the reserve lies to the east and includes Muizenberg and Kalk Bay mountains. There is a mountain bike route and walks to Noordhoek Peak and Noordhoek Ridge (a map is available at the gate) There are picnic, braai and toilet facilities. Ou Kaapse weg (M64)
Tel: +27 21 713 0510  Fax: +27 21 755637

Simon's Town Historic Mile

Traditionally, Simon's Town's, Historic Mile - twenty-one of the buildings in St George's Street are over 150 years old  is approached from the north west, for it was from this point that the town developed.

Simon's Town Museum

This building now housing the Museum, was built in 1777 as a residence for the Governor of the time and was subsequently utilised as a hospital, customs house, police station, post office and finally the Magistrate's Court and residence until the Museum was established. The Museum reflects the cultural history of the town with displays on the early history.  Court Road, Simon's Town
Tel: +27 21 786 3046 Fax: +27 21 786 2391

Simon's Town Waterfront

Few can resist this small and tasteful centre with an eclectic mix of shops. Quayside's main attraction though lies in its beautiful view which can be enjoyed by those staying over at the Simon's Town Quayside Lodge with rooms overlooking the False Bay Yacht Basin, or those eating at Bertha's Grill & Coffeehouse on the water's edge. St Georges Street, Simon's Town.
Info Tel: +27 21 786 3838

Site of the Battle of Blaauwberg

Blaauwberg derives its name from the battle of Blaauwberg which was fought in August 1806 .   The Blaauwberg Koppie, situated on the Melkbosch Farm, approximately in the center of the Municipal area, is where the Batavians were defeated by the British.   This is private property and not accessible to the public.

Somerset Mall, Somerset West

Somerset Mall is the shopping mecca of the Helderberg. All major stores can be found in this prestigious shopping venue.

South African Air Force Museum

Depicting the SAAF history to date with displays of old military uniforms, aircraft and other interesting articles. Piet Grobler Street, Ysterplaat Air Force Base, Brooklyn  Tel.: +27 21-508 6377

South African Museum

The South African Museum was founded in 1825 and is the oldest and largest museum in the country. The museum's exhibits include a fossil gallery which traces the evolution of life in the Karoo, a Whale Well dominated by a 20 m long skeleton of a blue whale, the only example of a quagga foal and the Linton rock paintings. Daily presentations at The Planetarium.
Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town. Tel: +27 21 424 3330 Fax: +27 21 424 6716
Website: www.museums.org.za/sam/

Spook Hill

A visit to this spot often generates intense discussion on whether the fact that cars roll uphill here is an optical illusion or one of the world's great unsolved mysteries. It is found at the top of the Parel Vallei Road, right in front of Straightway Head Country House.

Stempastorie

The building in which the Rev. ML de Villiers composed "Die Stem" is now a museum of national emblems. 2 Church Street, Simon's Town
Tel: +27 21 786 3226

Strand Indoor Swimming Pool

Strand offers an Olympic size indoor public swimming pool to those who prefer fresh water. The pool is situated on Beach Road.

Sunbird Environmental Recreation Centre

Outstanding facilities for hire which includes sleeping accommodation for 42 people, kitchen and ablution facilities and a lecture room. Guided walks, adventure activities, wetlands, trails, alien vegetation hacks, nighttime exploration, even arts and crafts sessions. Silvermine Road, Silvermine Reserve. Tel: +27 21 789 2213

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Table Mountain

A world heritage site, the summit of Cape Town's world-famous landmark is 1086 m above sea level. Visitors can reach the top by the new revolving cable car. There is a restaurant and souvenir shop on the summit. The mountain offers a number of walks and is covered with with wild flowers. The mountain is also the home of the famous silver tree.
Tel: +27 21 424 8181 Fax: +27 21 424 3792 Email: jhtmac@iafrica.com

The Bellville Velodrome

The biggest multipurpose indoor venue and international sport facility in the city. It can be utilised for any kind of function, from music shows to conferences and expos. Tel: +27 21 949 7450 Fax: +27 21 949 7465

The Design Museum

The Design Museum is a new addition to one of Cape Town's own warehouse districts in Green Point. Located in a turn-of-the-century foundry building, the Museum is the first of its kind in Africa and will play an important role in promoting local design and providing access to international work. Opening in September, it will showcase contemporary design of all kinds, including graphic, interior, architecture, jewelry, clothing, textile and product design. Temporary exhibitions will be shown throughout the year, while the Museum's permanent collection of contemporary furniture will be on view at selected intervals. A café, internet stations, a museum store and educational activities form part of the peripheral attractions.

The Design Museum
The Foundry
Ebenezer Street
Greenpoint
Cape Town

Tel: 021 418 1154
Fax: 021 418 1179
e-mail: info@designmuseumsa.co.za
internet: www.designmuseumsa.co.za

The Lighthouse at Kommetjie

The Kommetjie Lighthouse at Slangkoppunt was built around 1914 and commissioned in 1919 to warn seafarers of the dangers of coming too close inshore. Electricity was introduced in 1936 and the light has a range of 33 sea miles. 

The Nature Park in Hout Bay

Africa's largest Bird Park in Hout Bay, has established a park at Imhoffs Gift - the breeding centre for African Cranes, giants of the Bird World.
Kommetjie Road, opposite Ocean View.
Tel: +27  21 783 2309

The Pines Ten Pin Bowling

Indoor recreation for the whole family. C5 Sanlam Industrial Park, Jean Simmonis Rd, Parow  Tel: +27 21 930 4795 Email: jljpines@global.co.za

The Sheikh Yusuf Shrine (Kramat)

A national monument in Khayelitsha and shrine of an Islamic pioneer, who came to South Africa as a slave and with him brought Islam to this part of the world, is situated in this vicinity.

The Steenbras Dam

The Dam is primarily a water source for the Cape Peninsula, although rough-and-ready accommodation facilities are available for those prepared to give up creature comforts. The waters are stocked annually with trout and fishing is permissible provided a permit is obtained. Birdlife is plentiful and hundreds of Egyptian geese nest on the shores and island of the upper dam. Adrenaline junkies from far and wide visit "Kamikaze Canyon" a gorge situated in the Steenbras River Valley. On offer are pool jumps from 6 to 30 metres high, as well as abseiling down a 60 m waterfall aptly named "Thunderfalls".

Permits are available from:

Helderberg Municipality (Gordon's Bay) +27 21 8562135
Helderberg Tourism Bureau Tel: +27 21 851 4022
Gordon's Bay Tourist Centre Tel: +27 21 856 5204
Civic Centre in Cape Town Tel: +27 21 4002507

The World of Birds

The largest Bird Park in Africa with over 3000 birds in natural surroundings.
Valley Road, Hout Bay Tel: +27 21 790 2730 Fax: +27 21 790 4839

Tree Lane

The longest Bluegum tree lane in South Africa which is of historic importance.
Take a drive on the R304, Old Darling Rd., to experience a relaxed outing in the rural area.

Trek Fishermen

The Blaauwberg's +/- 45km coastline well known for the fishing villages of Bloubergstrand and Melkbosstrand has a rich fishing history with "trek fishermen" in the third generation still operating along the coast.

Township Educare Tours

Tours, meals and overnight accommodation in the townships by arrangement. Visit the shebeens and jazz centres by night.Tel: +27 21 914 1786

Tygerberg Childrens Choir

A world-renowned choir which has won many national and international awards.
Tel: +27 21 948 4046

Tygerberg Eisteddfod

Established in 1947. Aims to promote and develop the self-confidence, creativity and presentation skills of children. Tel: +27 21 99 2877

Tygerberg Nature Reserve

The 89ha reserve in the Tygerberg Hills is situated in the extremely endangered Renosterbos veld type. Hiking trails, named after animals, cover 7680 metres can be comfortably walked in 2 hours. There is excellent birding, with species like Lanner Falcon, Rock Kestrel and Ground Woodpecker abounding. There are also picturesque picnic facilities available. Tel: +27 21 913 5695

Tygerberg Remote Control Model Aircraft Flying Club

Tel: +27 21 99 4995

Tygerberg Zoo

Visit the Tygerberg Zoo where you'll be able to see a collection of exotic animals, including tigers and monkeys. Our European Brown Bears are housed in the largest bear enclosure in Africa.

There are ponds with Swans, walk-through avairies, and free-flying birds, including the only breeding White Storks in Southern Africa. Tearoom, Farmyard, picnicking and souvenirs are available.

Easy to find and well sign-posted. Take the N1 Highway towards Paarl. Turn left at Exit 39 (39 km from Cape Town). Turn left towards Klipheuwel, then first left again, we are about 1 km up that road on the left. Tel: +27 21 884 4494 or Fax: +27 21 884 4238

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Ummangliso Public School

Mangaliso meands "unusual" or "surprising". At this school childen's art murals and craft items are on display. T Section, Bangiso Drive Tel: +27 21  361 3641

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Veldkos Garden

Contains many useful wild plants. Next to the museum. 4 Andrews Road, Hout Bay Tel: +27 21 790 3270 Fax: +27 21 790 3270

Vergelegen

Certainly one of the oldest grants in the Helderberg. Made to Governor Willem Adrian van der Stel in 1700, it measured 400morgen. Here he built the beautiful Vergelegen homestead. The homestead itself is not a national monument, but the five magnificent camphor trees planted in the front of the house by Van der Stel were proclaimed historical monuments in 1942. Vergelegen is owned by Anglo American and is open to the public for wine tasting, tours and lunches.
Lourensford Road, Somerset West  Tel: +27 21 8471334 Fax: +27 21 8471608

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Information Office:

Dock Road, Waterfront Tel: +27 21 418 2369 Fax: +27 21 425 2165
Email: info@waterfront.co.za  Website: www.waterfront.co.za

Built in 1860, and still a working harbour, the Victoria and Alfred has been developed into one of South Africa's biggest tourist attractions. Prince Alfred, Queen Victoria's second son, tipped the rock signaling construction of the breakwater. Original buildings have been renovated and new ones built, all in Victorian style. There are museums, boat trips (inc the Penny Ferry), helicopter flips, pubs, a brewery, restaurants, cinemas (Imax cinema ? five storey, large screen) hotels, the Two Oceans Aquarium, an amphitheatre, craft markets, live music and a variety of entertainment.

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Warrior Toy Museum

Permanent, unique collection of toy cars, trains, aeroplanes, dolls and lead soldiers. St Georges Street, Simon's Town

West Coast Ostrich Farm

Ostriches can be viewed in their natural habitat, with educational and entertaining background information given by trained guides. For the more adventurous type, ostrich rides are on offer. Restaurant, outdoor boma and souvenir shop.
Van Schoorsdrift Road, via N7. Tel: +27 21 972 1905 Fax: +27 21 972 1905

West Coast Ostrich Ranch

Offers guided tours every half hour and a restaurant serving authentic ostrich dishes.   A Boma, a sheltered outside braai, is also available for functions. Great for photo's with Table Mountain as the backdrop. Van Schoorsdrift Rd, off N7 to Malmesbury Tel.: +27 21 972 1905

Whale Watching

Each year Southern Right whales migrate into the coastal waters of the Cape Metropolitan Area  to calve and nurse their young. The animals, mere metres from the shore, provide unsurpassed whale watching opportunities between June and November. Humpbacks migrate through the region between May and December each year, while Bryde's whales are found slightly further offshore all year round.

A growing international interest in whale watching has led to increasing numbers of tourists visiting the region, boosting South Africa's tourist industry and contributing meaningfully to the development of the region. MTN is proud to sponsor this growing industry, thereby amplifying its contribution to improved telecommunications and job creation for all South Africa's peoples.

For more information call the MTN Whale Hotline at 082 212 1074

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Zenzele Enterprises

Zenzele means "Do it yourself". This is a training centre, which offers courses in sewing as well as doll making and pottery. Products are for sale. Cnr Bonga & Spine Road, Khayelitsha. Tel: +27 21 361 1840 Fax: +27 21 361 1834

Zevenwacht Wine Estate

Pay a visit to Zevenwacht Wine Estate & Restaurant with its graceful Cape Dutch homestead, which is situated, just outside Kuils River overlooking the Cape Metropolitan Area. Zevenwacht is one of the wine estates that has a modern cheese factory and produces traditional style hard and pressed cheeses produced from Jersey and Friesland milk.  Langverwacht Road, Kuils River.
Tel: +27 21 903 5123/4Fax: +27 21 903 3373

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