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| Facts |
Description |
| Capital |
Cape Town (population 2,900,000) |
| Size |
80,000 square miles |
| Population |
4,500,000
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| Airport |
Cape Town International |
| Currency |
South African Rand (ZAR) £1 = 14 ZAR
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| Places of Interest |
Cape Point - Table Mountain - Cape Town
City Centre - Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Robben Island - The Winelands, their Vineyards and Vintages - Paarl - Stellenbosch - Franceshhoek.
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| Beaches |
Bantry Bay - Clifton - Camps Bay - Llandudno - Long Beach. |
| Activities/Sports |
Golf Courses - Tennis - Squash
- Windsurfing - Waterskiing - Snorkelling - Scuba diving - Game fishing - Caving - Cycling - Climbing - Kayaking - Sky-diving - Mountain biking - Forest treks - Walking - Birdwatching - Spectator sports like cricket and rugby and much, much more. |
| A World in One Country |
Our new programme to South Africa focuses on private villas and boutique hotels in the Western Cape and also two very special game reserves which are the perfect prelude or postscript to a stay in one of our villas or hotels. Working with our partners in South Africa we can tailor-make the itinerary of your choice so call us on 020 7401 1050 to discuss your holiday requirements or browse our website for our suggestions. |
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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Few holiday destinations can offer the sheer diversity of experiences to be found in
one country, in fact a world in one country. With eleven official languages, the most
amazing wildlife experiences, awe-inspiring scenery, excellent wine and food and high standards of accommodation, it has something for everyone, and much more.
Our new programme of villas and boutique hotels focuses on the Western Cape and
Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa, which is blessed with a stunning natural
location and a Mediterranean climate. It is a dynamic city that is European in culture
but African in mood, a city that has a growing reputation for its restaurants, arts,
beaches, sports facilities and quality of life, and which makes the perfect holiday
destination. Once you have explored the city, best done on foot, climbed Table
Mountain (this can be done by cable car!) and visited Cape Point, there are the white
sandy beaches at Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno to relax on.
Inland, less than an hour to the north east of the city, are the winelands, and here you will find some of the world’s most sublime countryside in the rolling landscapes of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Classic Cape Dutch mansions nestle amongst the vineyards beneath towering peaks, and there are plenty of opportunities to sample the local excellent vintages. East from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth runs the Garden Route, a spectacular coastline of sandy bays, windswept cliffs, forests and river valleys, and just north of Port Elizabeth we are featuring the private Shamwari Game Reserve and a chance to see the ‘Big Five’ at close quarters. Further afield in Mpumalanga province in the north east of the country, on the edge of the Kruger Park, we are also featuring the exclusive Ulusaba private game reserve.
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