The categories in this section covers guidance on flights, accommodation, car rental, restaurants, tours, etc and also highlights some of the wide range of activities available in Cape Town. We have been very careful to only include and promote reputable individuals and companies many of which we have had personal experience of. In most cases we can arrange, secure bookings or refer you to the local Cape Town company.
Please use the CONTACT US page should you require assistance with bookings or any other individual requirements.
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Cape Town TOP ATTRACTIONS AND WORLD CUP 2010 Description
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There is a wealth of things to do and places to visit in and around Cape Town. Recently promoted as the Cape Town "Big 6" unforgettable experiences are -:
* Table Mountain Cableway.
* Robben Island.
* Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point.
* Constantia Vineyards.
* The Victoria & Albert Waterfront.
* Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
NOTE - Robben Island trips are very popular and in season you can wait upto a week to get a place. You can only book at the Mandela Gateway situated in the Clocktower part of the Waterfront. If you are keen to go on this interesting trip, my advice is to book tickets as soon as you arrive in Cape Town.
The V & A Waterfront is the main area for most people with bars,restaurants etc, and so many shops ! Many boat trips leave from here as do the helicopter rides. There is much to do here, it's also a great meeting place, have a drink and people watch !
Other V & A Waterfront attractions are -:
* Two Oceans Aquarium.
* Helicopter flips around the Peninsular / Cape town.
* Semi rigid boat ride (1 hour ) around the harbour and local bays (opp Hildebrands restaurant )
* Sunset / Sundowner evening cruise - Tigger 2 & Tigger 2 Royale.***
* Ice Bar. Novel, Pricey and very chilled ! ( Please check Waterfront website below for availability)
* Shopping........so many shops !!!
*** For daily scheduled SUNSET CRUISES on the latest state of the art cruise boats, leaving from the Waterfront opposite Hildebrands restaurant, please call Philippe or Wanco on 0027 (0) 21 425 1720 or cell +27 (0)82 852 4383................... BOAT CHARTERS with onboard activities such Golf and Clay Target Shooting are available For full information please visit their website - www.tigger2.co.za
Full V & A Waterfront information is available on - www.waterfront.co.za
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DO NOT FORGET
HOP ON - HOP OFF Sightseeing Open Top Bus - RED Route - City Tour 13 stops. BLUE Route - Mini Peninsular Tour 13 stops. Great Value for money at R100 per person !
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Please click on the sub categories below to obtain further information / website links regarding attractions listed above and other interesting attractions & venues.
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FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Description
THE CLOCK IS TICKING NOW FOR THE 2014 WORLD CUP IN BRASIL
In 2010 South Africa will host The FIFA World Cup, it will be the first time the world's premier sporting event will be held on African soil.
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DATES TO NOTE
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FEBRUARY 2009 - Tickets were on sale and could be obtained via the FIFA website- Please visit --- www.fifa.com ---for further details.
WHEN APPLYING / PURCHASING TICKETS PLEASE NOTE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH REFERENCE TO THE 'NON TRANSFERABLE POLICY" IN PARTICULAR THOSE APPLICABLE TO THE "TST" APPLICATIONS (TEAM SPECIFIC TICKETS )
TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE BEEN OVERSUBSCRIBED. AT THIS LATE STAGE YOU WILL BE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE TO GET ONE
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4th DECEMBER 2009 - Final group draw takes place at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town.
THE EVENT - Takes place 11th June to 11th July 2010
The whole of South Africa has the buzz about this spectacular event and the Rainbow Nation will put on a show to remember. The 32 participating teams will be hosted in 9 cities.They are -
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Cape Town
Durban
Port Elizabeth
Bloemfontein
Rustenburg
Polokwane
Nelspruit
Matches will be played at the above locations.
Some stadiums have been refurbished & some are state of the art - Brand New !!! (see World Cup Gallery link below )
The second round "last 16" will be played at Johannesburg (Soccer City & Ellis Park ),Rustenburg,Bloemfontain,Cape Town,Durban,Port Elizabeth and Pretoria.
The Quarter Finals will be played at Johannesburg (Soccer City & Ellis Park) Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
The Semi Finals will be played at Cape Town and Durban.
The 3rd & 4th Place play off will be played at Port Elizabeth.
THE FINAL will be played at JOHANNESBURG - SOCCER CITY.
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THE GROUPS, TEAMS & PLAYING VENUES - An up to date FIFA webpage is dedicated to keeping you in touch with the latest results.
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Please click -- HERE to keep up to date.
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For up to date information on what is happening in South Africa with this event please visit - SA World Cup News
Or you can visit the Project 2010 website for issues and developments pertaining to this event. www.project2010.co.za
For a photo gallery view of the South African World Cup venues please visit - World Cup Gallery
Then click on image to enlarge and for further details.
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A brand new stadium is being constructed in the Green Point area, very close to the main V&A Waterfront area. It will have a capacity of 68,000. It is on course to be completed by the scheduled date of 14th December 2009.
The Green Point stadium will host FIVE first round matches, ONE second round match, ONE quarter final and ONE semi final.
For latest images of the Green Point stadium construction please click - HERE
Then click on image to enlarge
ZAKUMI THE 2010 WORLD CUP MASCOT
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