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Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Bontebok
Table Mountain
Cape Winelands
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 HIGHLIGHTS
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Table Mountain – a global icon in its own right |
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Cape Town, known as the ‘Mother City’ for very good reason |
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Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens |
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Cape Point Nature Reserve – home to over 1000 species of flowering plants and the endangered Bontebok antelope |
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Boulders Coastal Park for African Penguins |
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Robben Island |
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Cape Winelands |
 BEST TIME OF THE YEAR
April to October for botanising and birding following the onset of the winter rains, also for viewing Great White Sharks in False Bay.
September to October for the annual influx of Southern Right Whales.
November through to March are summer holiday months with several beaches to choose from.
 BUDGET
Cape Town has much to offer in the way of accommodation options across the price spectrum from back packers to luxury international hotels.
Self-catering is a popular option. Click here to view an example of Accommodation on offer by Avian Leisure.
 GETTING THERE
Cape Town’s completely refurbished airport is the international gateway and is well placed to service all domestic routes within SA.
Self-drive or guided day tours for getting around.
 THINGS TO DO
Over 200 species of birds occur within the Greater Cape Town area.
Pelagic birding off Cape Point , Great White Shark and whale watching in False Bay
Seal Island outings.
Botanising and game viewing in the Cape Point National Park.
Scuba diving, sport fishing, surfing, hiking, paragliding and kayaking.
Guided birding and photographic tours.
Exploring the extensive and scenically extensive wine lands.
Excursions to the West Coast, South Coast and inland to the dry Karoo to sample the different culture, habitats, and scenery
 WHERE TO STAY
Numerous options exist in relation to budget and specified requirements.
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