Culture in Cape Town

Cape Town has a cosmopolitan cultural mix which has been influenced over the years mainly by the Dutch, French and British, with a significant influence also having come from Malaysia. Cape Town is home to artists and performers of every description.With a fascinating  history going back 350 years, Cape Town offers a huge selection of museums and places of cultural interest to visit.

Here is the list of some of them:

South Africa Museum
Planetarium
District 6 Museum
SA National Gallery
Castle Of Good Hope
Groot Constantia Wine Estate
Greenmarket Square
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

Markets in Cape Town 

Cape Town is renowned for its market. Whether it’s hand-made craft, or freshly plucked farmers’ produce, it’s a danged sight better  than most things one finds in the bigger stores.You will find plenty of food and craft markets in Cape Town. These markets are very popular for the items that are offering a diverse range of products which boast a high standard of quality and attention to detail. You are welcome to bargain on the market.

Here is the list of the most popular markets:

Woodstock Organic and Food market every Saturday
Sea Point Food market every Saturday
Greenmarket Square every day
Greenpoint market every Sunday
Milnerton flee market every Saturday

Popular beaches in Cape Town

The Mother City has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and something to offer everyone. The shape of the Cape coastline and backdrop of the scenic mountains means that there is always a sheltered beach to enjoy. The warm Indian Ocean and cooler Atlantic Ocean hug the Cape Peninsula meeting at Cape Point. Both Oceans open up onto white sandy beaches which are extremely popular for sunbathing, relaxing and recreational sports.

The best beaches in Cape Town are:

Camps Bay Beach
Clifton Beaches
Hout Bay
Llandudno
Blouberg Beach
Helderberg Beach

Overland Safaris

South Africa, resting at the bottom of the enormous African Continent, is a land of great variety of National Parks and Private game Reserves and lodges.

Aquila safari
Inverdoorn safari
Dwyka  Tented Camp

Check more details on the webpages:
www.nomadtours.co.za
www.acacia-africa.com

YOU RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT IF YOU BOOK THROUGH KICKSTART!

Courses while in Cape Town

Why do not you gain new experience and knowledge in Cape Town meanwhile you are here? It is some lessons you could get in South Africa: 

English lessons
Diving lessons
Surfing lessons
Part- time volunteering
Paragliding lessons
Kite surfing lessons

Restaurants

Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of restaurants, attractions, sights and activities. From Seafood Restaurants in Cape Town to Fine dining restaurants in Cape Town it always has something for each visitor. From the infamous Clifton restaurants and restaurants in Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre and the award winning wine farms and restaurants of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent at Cape Town restaurants will not be forgotten.
Here is the list of the most famous places to go out:

Active Sushi (Strand Str)
Societe (Orange Str)
Colcacchio (Foreshore)
Bombay Bicycle (Kloof Str)
Beluga (Prestwich Str)
Baccinis (Kloof Str)
Blues (Campls Bay)
Yindees (Camp Str)
Black Marlin (Main Rd)
Fiesta (Waterkant Str)

Bars 

Asoka (Kloof Str)
Rafikis (Kloof Nek Rd)
Kink (Park Rd)
Waiting Room (Long Str)
Neighbourhood (Long Str)
Dubliner Irish Pub (Long Str)
Shack (de Villiers Str)
Zula (Long Str)

Cape Town is Africa´s creative and lifestyle capital, and a proud host city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. There are few places that can match Cape Town´s scenic beauty and superb tourist attractions. Cradled by majestic mountains and fringed by the oceans, South Africa´s oldest city - the Mother City boasts breathtaking natural beauty, a melting pot of cultures and a fascinating history. Its rich cultural and architectural heritage  and warm, friendly people add a special quality to this jewel on the Southern tip of Africa. 

Cape Town has so many things to offer and places to explore- here are just a few examples!

Please contact us for any advice or if you would like to book a tour as we are able to offer you a student discount on most tours and activities for you and your buddies!

Stuff to do in 1 day

Shark cage diving
Sand boarding
Whale watching
Penguin watching
Kayaking
Surfing
Mountain biking
Paragliding
Township tours
Wine tasting
Cape Peninsula tour
Boulders Beach
Robben Island
City tour
Table Mountain hike
Signal Hill and the Noon Gun
Bo Kaap and de Waterkant
Greenmarket squire
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
The Castle of Good Hope
The V&A Waterfront and Aquarium
Long str
Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Beautiful beaches in Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton or Llandudno

Stuff to do in a couple/few days

Safari (2 hours from Cape Town)
Bungee Jumping (outside Cape Town)
Garden Route tour
Kruger Park
West Coast Tour
Ottertrail Hike
Surfing in Jeffreys Bay
Addo Elephant Park

Stuff to do at night

Fashion TV (Buitengracht)

Assembly (Harrington Str)
Karma (Campls Bay)
Chevelle (Harrington)
Hemisphere (Riebeeck Str)
Jade (Main Rd)
Zula (Long Str)
Fez (Hout Str)
Waiting Room (Long Str)
Caprice (Camps Bay)
La Med (Clifton)
Fiction (Long Str)


You can´t list it all ....but give us a shout if you need our advice!