Mandla’s Cape Town Guidebook
Sightseeing
Exfoliate your feet as you dig your toes into the white washed sand of Bloubergstrand (Blue Mountain Beach). Look out across the sweeping blue Atlantic Ocean as cobalt currents carry your gaze toward Robben Island. Cast your line of sight across Table Bay to Table Mountain raising your hand to trace the iconic shape that symbolises all that is Cape Town.
This linear beach stretch has monumental views of the Mother City's rock face and as a result is not shielded by this mountain range from the wind which blows in kite-surfers and wind-surfers with gusts. Kids delight as their coloured kite sails take to flight on the end of strings.
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Bloubergstrandin ranta
2 Marine DriveExfoliate your feet as you dig your toes into the white washed sand of Bloubergstrand (Blue Mountain Beach). Look out across the sweeping blue Atlantic Ocean as cobalt currents carry your gaze toward Robben Island. Cast your line of sight across Table Bay to Table Mountain raising your hand to trace the iconic shape that symbolises all that is Cape Town.
This linear beach stretch has monumental views of the Mother City's rock face and as a result is not shielded by this mountain range from the wind which blows in kite-surfers and wind-surfers with gusts. Kids delight as their coloured kite sails take to flight on the end of strings.
Big Bay Beach and its contemporary, Little Bay, are the two beaches of Bloubergstrand in Cape Town. These beaches are divided by a rocky point. This area is famous for its awesome surfing, kite-surfing and wind-surfing, attracting sportsmen and - women from all over the world to participate or be enthusiastic spectators. There are annual competitions held here for these very reasons.
Big Bay is the perfect family beach as it boasts long sandy stretches and uninterrupted views of the ocean and Table Mountain in the distance. Swimming (in very chilly water), sun-tanning and simply enjoying the day with friends and family make this the hotspot of memories. This beachfront is equipped with dining options and shops and is known for its spectacular sunset displays.
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Big Bay Beach
Big Bay Beach and its contemporary, Little Bay, are the two beaches of Bloubergstrand in Cape Town. These beaches are divided by a rocky point. This area is famous for its awesome surfing, kite-surfing and wind-surfing, attracting sportsmen and - women from all over the world to participate or be enthusiastic spectators. There are annual competitions held here for these very reasons.
Big Bay is the perfect family beach as it boasts long sandy stretches and uninterrupted views of the ocean and Table Mountain in the distance. Swimming (in very chilly water), sun-tanning and simply enjoying the day with friends and family make this the hotspot of memories. This beachfront is equipped with dining options and shops and is known for its spectacular sunset displays.
Shopping
When you are staying in Cape Town and its time for serious shopping, then its time for Canal Walk. An array of 400 shops dazzle with a choice of chain stores, specialities and boutiques; all retailers and categories abundantly represented. Anchor tenants comprising of nationals and department stores trade from impressive outlets, some being the country flagships. Where some shopping centres offer some services, here all services are available including tattoo artists and body piercings.
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Canal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century BlvdWhen you are staying in Cape Town and its time for serious shopping, then its time for Canal Walk. An array of 400 shops dazzle with a choice of chain stores, specialities and boutiques; all retailers and categories abundantly represented. Anchor tenants comprising of nationals and department stores trade from impressive outlets, some being the country flagships. Where some shopping centres offer some services, here all services are available including tattoo artists and body piercings.
Food scene
With a menu comprising of a fusion of flavours from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, Yo Easter Fusion in Bloubergstrand will satisfy any craving you have for Eastern food.
From noodle dishes, to perfectly succulent meat dishes, Thai curries with rice, through to freshly-prepared sushi, Yo Eastern Fusion has it all. Sit outside in their alfresco dining area, order a cold beer and sushi for starters and share your favourite dishes with everyone at the table.
Yo Eastern Fusion
With a menu comprising of a fusion of flavours from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, Yo Easter Fusion in Bloubergstrand will satisfy any craving you have for Eastern food.
From noodle dishes, to perfectly succulent meat dishes, Thai curries with rice, through to freshly-prepared sushi, Yo Eastern Fusion has it all. Sit outside in their alfresco dining area, order a cold beer and sushi for starters and share your favourite dishes with everyone at the table.
Cape Town Fish Market is a vibrant restaurant, fish bar, teppanyaki, and sushi bar with contempory decor and a vast menu of freshly prepared seafood and sushi.
South African favourites are often given a Japanese twist, including fusion dishes and delicious seafood and meat combinations. Customers can also choose their seafood from the fresh fish market, and all dishes are prepared according the customer’s favourite cooking style.
Every seafood dish you could possibly desire will probably be on the menu! Sit at the sushi bar and choose your favourite sushi dish or ask the sushi chef to prepare your favourites. End off with a speciality coffee or a liqueur and order of CTFM’s decadent desserts or slices of cake.
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Cape Town Fish Market Bloubergstrand
Cormorant AvenueCape Town Fish Market is a vibrant restaurant, fish bar, teppanyaki, and sushi bar with contempory decor and a vast menu of freshly prepared seafood and sushi.
South African favourites are often given a Japanese twist, including fusion dishes and delicious seafood and meat combinations. Customers can also choose their seafood from the fresh fish market, and all dishes are prepared according the customer’s favourite cooking style.
Every seafood dish you could possibly desire will probably be on the menu! Sit at the sushi bar and choose your favourite sushi dish or ask the sushi chef to prepare your favourites. End off with a speciality coffee or a liqueur and order of CTFM’s decadent desserts or slices of cake.
The Daily is a regular meeting place for many of the locals, who love it for the trendy décor (which combines Karoo chic with city slick), friendly service and the delicious range of food. The menu offers a comprehensive selection of sweet and savoury dishes, including low-carb options. Breakfasts include a breakfast burger or a breakfast wrap, omelettes, eggs Benedict, comforting oats with toasted nuts, muesli and yoghurt, and some more traditional bacon-and-egg options.
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Big Bay Cafe
0C Otto du Plessis DrThe Daily is a regular meeting place for many of the locals, who love it for the trendy décor (which combines Karoo chic with city slick), friendly service and the delicious range of food. The menu offers a comprehensive selection of sweet and savoury dishes, including low-carb options. Breakfasts include a breakfast burger or a breakfast wrap, omelettes, eggs Benedict, comforting oats with toasted nuts, muesli and yoghurt, and some more traditional bacon-and-egg options.
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Ubers & MyCiti
Ubers are very affordable and convenient.
MyCiti busses are great and can connect you most place including the City.
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Big Attractions
Definitely book Table Mountain & Robben Island in advance! Weather permitting, these activities always have long lines and if you have a ticket, you will still stand in a line, but a much shorter one!
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Tipping
10% Tip is customary, however, if service was better than average 12% is a good amount and if service was absolutely outstanding, you can give 15%.
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EVERYTHING!
Cape Town loves to change it's weather on a daily basis. Always carry a light jacket with you as it can get windy and chilly in the evenings. Even when the sun is out, the wind can be very cold.
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General Grocery Stores
Pick n Pay/Checkers/Spar are great grocery stores. Buy ingredients to cook meals yourself so that you don't have to go out every day for meals and spend lots of money.