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Looking for good beer in Cape Town

by capetrekker23 22 March 2012

Hey all, I am an American volunteer working at Table Mountain National Park. I'm loving everything here, except I'm missing the quality…
RE: 3 days in Cape Town, check out my itinerary-

by Koosh 03 January 2012

Ok; 1) Taxi would be expensive to Simon's town, at least ZAR250, the train is about R15 or so plus it travels along the coastline so…
RE: Best Swimming in the Cape Region

by PKilfoil 19 December 2011

These are my top 5 (in no particular order): (1) Boulders Beach, about 3 kilometres south of Simon's Town. Warm water, sheltered coves…
RE: 5 things you must do in Cape Town and on the Garden Route

by PKilfoil 11 December 2011

Here's my standard "Best of Cape Town" list: (1) Table Mountain. You can walk up (allow at least 3 hours for this and make sure you know…
Skip Drakensberg? Need help with South Africa 2 week itinerary

by stebed 14 September 2011

My wife and I are spending about 3 weeks in East Africa (Rwanda/Tanzania/Zanzibar) and then 2 weeks in South Africa. We wanted to visit…
RE: 2 weeks South(ern) Africa

by capetownfundie 08 August 2011

Hi there, in your two weeks in South Africa I would recommend 3-4 days in Cape Town (Table Mountain, Boulder Bay, Robben Island, Long…
Re: The best game parks to visit in South Africa/Africa during Dec-Jan

by leeshacksnovis 17 April 2011

Hi there, I am a Capetonian and would definitely recommend coming to SOUTH AFRICA and particularly Cape Town in December/Jan. It is…
RE: New to Cape Town

by capetownfundie 20 March 2011

Hi there, Great list Kimberoo! For me, my ultimate list - some of which are replicates of what has already been said - your first trip…
RE: Off the beaten track in Cape Town region

by capetownfundie 20 March 2011

Hi there, When you say you have seen all the usual tourist attractions, do you mean you have been to Cape Town area before and experience…
RE: 2 adventurous chicks with 2 weeks to experience SA

by travelmaven 11 February 2011

Renting a car in Johannesburg and driving to Kruger is an inexpensive safari option. You can stay in one of the many accommodations at…
Re: Cape Town and Winelands

by Jane380 12 January 2011

Hi Jonny just a quick input: I wouldn't really spend 4 nights in Franschhoek. 2 nights would be more than enough. Rather spend more night…
Re: accomodation

by gabberlee 14 October 2010

Hi there, I'm currently in Cape Town now and am staying at the best hostel i've stayed at in my life. It's called "The Backpack and Africa…
RE: Cape Town Feb 2011

by PKilfoil 10 September 2010

Good choice! February is the best month to be in Cape Town - not only is the weather excellent but the local tourists from Johannesburg…
RE: Cape Town

by jenaand 02 June 2010

Forgive the length of this - it's a cut and paste of an email I sent to a mate looking for recommendations of what to do in CT. You may…
RE: The Beach Lodge Backpackers - Muizenberg

by oldflyboy 28 May 2010

Good area and walking should be no problem, just use common sense. Not far from Cape Peninsula National Park and that is well worth a…
Re: South Africa with family - many questions

by btburger 20 April 2010

Here’s a summary of our South Africa trip during June/July 2009. (Our kids were ages 9 and 11. We spent 20 days in South Africa and 10…
RE: What to do in free-time while working in CT

by PKilfoil 02 December 2009

Here's my standard list for Cape Town and surroundings: (1) Table Mountain. You can walk up (allow at least 3 hours for this and make…
RE: 16 night Honeymoon

by PKilfoil 21 August 2009

Quite a good plan ... however, I would suggest 4 nights in Cape Town and 6 on the Garden Route. it's a long way from CT to Port Elizabeth…
RE: Best tours from Cape Town - woman travelling alone

by satpack 08 July 2009

Hi. There are loads of options. One good way to meet other travellers (mainly backpackers) in a friendly, social atmosphere is the Baz…
south africa

by shahpd 03 April 2009

I'm not too familiar with south africa. i had an agent put together an itineary. i highly appreciate everyone comments and advice: MAY/20…
RE: HELP WITH MY CAPE TOWN

by PKilfoil 23 December 2008

As a local, I would say the top things to see in Cape Town are : (1) Table Mountain. You can walk up (allow at least 3 hours for this…
Re: Hiking Table Mountain

by CTLocal 26 October 2008

You can get the best map (the only one recommended by TMNP in fact) at www.themaps.co.za About his part of your post: +... Is it possible…
RE: 1st time traveller to South Africa needs advice

by braaiseason 17 April 2008

Shamwari is a private reserve malaria free, costly but well worth it ! Addo Elephant park is nearby, as mentioned on another post the…
Photos of South Africa Part 2

by Bencito_HK 30 March 2008

[http://travel.webshots.com/album/560353815ogeVfa] Here is my album for the second and last part of my trip to South Africa in November…
RE: Parks near Cape Town

by missalaska 09 January 2008

seb - who doesn't like baboons, ostriches, dassies, penguins and snakes- TMNP - got it all and fynbos! op - if you want to go on a game…