Pre-events.
Morning Walk at Kirstenbosch Gardens
Costs - Entrance fees : Adult R230, SA Citizens R100 (ID Required), Kids aged 6-17 R40, Under 6 FREE
Acclaimed as one of the great botanical gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. We will meet at the main entrance and make our way to the Boomslang Canopy Walk, from there we can decide what areas we would like to see or split up and catch up later, the Boutique and many other visitor venues are worth exploring! Please wear suitable shoes, bring a coat and your camera - it truly is a beautiful place.
This special place holds many childhood memories for Roz ( ask her about a certain waterfall… ) and when she shared it recently with Chris, he too fell in love with the awe inspiring vistas.
Suggestions for the rest of the day: (we wish we could join you!)
PRE: If you’re an early riser and keen to get as much in as possible - the Saturday Old Biscuit Mill Markets are a vibe and a great place to grab some souvenirs and breakfast!
Lunch at Moyo
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Costs - Estimated R385 Per Person - Ex Drinks
MOYO at Kirstenbosch offers a unique and modern twist of African flavours, that are sure to delight your tastebuds and inspire you to try their local favorites as well as some unusual cuisines that all lend themselves to the authentic experience that is MOYO.
A uniquely African experience - with traditional face painting, African music and entertainment alongside the breath taking views this is a must do - you may even end up trying a mopane worm!
Kids friendly with a play area and special menu
Suggestions for the rest of the day: (we wish we could join you!)
POST: After a rest at your accommodation hit Long Street and Loop Street in the CBD, this is a great foray into Cape Town’s night life, you can grab some low key but fantastic Vietnamese at Saigon ( Roz’s literal favorite - the crispy ginger fish and the spring rolls are TO DIE FOR!) the restaurant has views of Table Mountain and is a walk from Long Street, late night drinks at the Art of Duplicity - a secret speak easy that will require booking ahead - if only to get the entry password :)
Brunch at Mount Nelson
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Costs - R675 per adult, R400 per child (under 12), R300 per person to add unlimited bubbly
Sundays are for swinging musical feasts at The Nellie ( as the hotel is affectionately known ). Savour an irresistible brunch menu to the tune of live jazz music and add a champagne sparkle with an option for unlimited bubbly. Access to the professionally supervised Children’s Club is also included for little ones, so you can sit back and start your Sunday in style.
The Mount Nelson or the Pink Hotel is a Cape Town institution and so worth a visit or stay! Roz’s childhood favorite for high tea with her father, a special place more recently imbued with a fresh energy by Liam and his team with restaurants and bars that are fit for the most discerning guest.
Suggestions for the rest of the day: (we wish we could join you!)
The choices in Cape Town are truly endless, but if we could join you we would perhaps, if weather permits, make our way up Table Mountain on the last cable car for a spectacular sunset from on high, and then we would make our way to Salon ( one of the best restaurants in Africa ) or their sister restaurants, so many choices!
Church at Shofar
About
Costs - Free
With over 50 churches in South Africa, Namibia, Burundi, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom that get together for Sunday celebration services and meet in small groups during the week, this community is thriving. Roz’s spiritual home in South Africa and all round great bunch of humans who love God and love the world.
Please note this venue is in Stellenbosch, not Cape Town.
Shofar (pronounced ‘show far’), is the Hebrew word for the ceremonial ram’s horn. In Biblical times, the shofar had several uses (all of which are significant to who we are). It was used to announce the advent of times and seasons. It was a pitcher for the oil used for anointing and inducting kings and priests. It also signalled a summons to war. The shofar is a metaphor for prophetic urgency, authority and mobilisation.
Walking Tour of District Six
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Costs - R650 Per Person
Modern coffee culture meets poignant storytelling on this guided tour. Kick-start your experience with a cup of coffee at one of Cape Town's quirkiest coffee houses known for its futuristic steampunk outfits and industrial vibe.
Enter the District Six Museum to learn and discover the remnants of what was once a mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisans, immigrants, and laborers. Learn how over 60,000 of its non-white residents were forcibly removed during the 1970s under South Africa's Apartheid regime.
Next, make your way to the famous Table Mountain Frame and take photos with the mural of former South African president Nelson Mandela in the background. Enjoy a sweet treat from a nearby bakery to keep you energized for the next leg of the tour, a street art walk.
Learn about the artist who paints the walls of District Six with powerful messages. Mak1One is one of Cape Town's most famous self-taught graffiti art pioneers and pursued graffiti as a platform to express his thoughts and inspire others to question the governance of that time.
The tour will take you through iconic spots in the area where your guide will give you context into the History of South Africa ranging from: - Apartheid - Land Reform - Nelson Mandela - Anglo Boer War to name a few of the topics covered on the tour.
Suggestions for the rest of the day: (we wish we could join you!)
PRE: If you’re an early riser and keen to get as much in as possible - try a walk around Lions Head or a cable car ride up Table Mountain
Lunch at Bo-Kaap Kombuis
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Costs - Approximately R500 Per Person
'The Kombuis' as the restaurant is affectionately known, is owned by Yusuf and Nazli and they call themselves total Bo-Kaapers –they were born and raised there and have made a life there.
Bo-Kaap Kombuis is an authentic Cape Malay Restaurant that embodies the culture, beauty and uniqueness of the area. Frequented by locals and even our finest politicians, this a Cape Town tradition, come and enjoy a babotie with us!
Afternoon at Zeitz MOCAA
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Costs - Entrance - R250 Per Person, Kids under 18 - Free (ID Required)
Specific Exhibition Entrance Fees TBA
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is a public, non-profit museum in Cape Town, South Africa. Zeitz MOCAA was designed by Thomas Heatherwick and opened on September 22, 2017, as the largest museum of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. The museum is located in the Silo District at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town. A feast for the eyes - in both its art and architecture, this a must do!
Chris proposed to Roz at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art and as they both are passionate about design, art and architecture - this instalment on the itinerary is an ode to that love.
Suggestions for the rest of the day: (we wish we could join you!)
POST: the sunsets in Cape Town are legendary - Zeitz is short walk from the Waterfront - a worthy spot to spend some time ( the lobby bar of the One and Only Hotel is one of many a great spot to grab a drink and enjoy the sunset over Table Mountain), the markets, eateries, live entertainment and shopping are a great way to spend an evening! La Parada, Belthazar, Sevruga, PIER and Willoughby’s are all worth while for dinner :)
Lunch at Mariners Wharf
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Costs - R85-200 Per Person
See where Roz grew up, the sleepy hollow of Hout Bay, and join us for some fish and chips at the harbour! Wharfette Bistro opened in 1984, and it has been hugely successful, with people flocking from near and far for a taste of their acclaimed seafood, which many say is the best in the southern hemisphere. Mariners Wharf and the Harbour have a few curio shops, some live entertainment and more often than not the seals are out and about, a quick walk on the beach after feeding left overs to the sea gulls is a great way to finish off lunch.
Scenic Drive from Chapmans Peak to Noordhoek then onto Clifton
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Costs - TBA - we will hire a driver for ease and it will depend on the amount of people that register interest, estimated currently to be around R400 per person
Initially constructed during the First World War, this 9km route with its 114 curves, skirts Chapman's Peak, the 593m high southerly extension of Constantia Berg, and follows the rocky coastline to unfold breath taking views in both directions. We will stop along the way for photos and also at Noordhoek Beach. From there we will return the same way ( a completely different experience! ) and continue on along the Twelve Apostles to Clifton, a worthwhile drive with jaw dropping views.
Sunset Picnic at Clifton 4th
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Costs - R500 per person
Considered to be among the world’s best beaches, the walk through the lush vegetation and bungalows down to the beach is worth every step, a family tradition for Roz growing up and a quintessential Cape Townian past time, sunsets on Clifton 4th are a must do, pack a coat as it can get chilly, but with yummy food and drinks and cozy blankets, surrounded by candles, we will have a lovely time.
Suggestions for the rest of the day ( we wish we could join! )
Make your way to Café Caprice a Camps Bay icon and Cape Townian right of passage That combines artisan cocktails, a café-style menu, relaxing lounges, and sidewalk seating to experience the epitome of Cape Town’s cosmopolitan social scene.
Wine Tour Day in The Winelands
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Costs - R3500 per person ( to be confirmed closer to the time )
Explore some of our favourite wineries and taste their delicious offerings, we will meet at Meraki in Kerk Street Stellenbosch to be whisked away on our private tour - included are the tastings, transport and a scrumptious lunch at one our favourite spots. Not included are any purchases of wine and any upgrades to tasting flights.
A few of the wineries we will visit:
DELAIRE GRAFF ( LUNCH )
Suggestions for the rest of the day ( we wish we could join you )
Spend the late afternoon perusing the streets of Stellenbosch with it’s stunning stores, art galleries and eateries. Stop in at WijnHuis for dinner, their courtyard seating is beautiful and the food sublime, after that…a well deserved sleep will be order.
Day at Babylonstoren - Farm Excursions & Lunch
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Costs -
Entry - R100 per person;
Farm Excursions - approx. R1000 per person;
Lunch - approx. R750 per person
Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and evokes a sense of wellbeing.
Join us in exploring the farm and all it has to offer from garden guided tours, workshops, farm shop to cellar tours and even a wine museum, to name a few options. We will all meet for lunch at the The Greenhouse and then those who would like to further enjoy the estate can make an afternoon of it.
A truly unique experience that will stay with you for years to come.
Suggestions for the rest of the day: ( we wish we could join you )
Make your way to Franschhoek and enjoy the main strips art galleries, shopping and history, the top of the street culminates in a beautiful monument. The plethora of choices for dinner are just amazing but our choice would be Protégé at Le Quartier Francais or La Petite Colombe.
