Out and About in Camps Bay
Just seven kilometres from the centre of Cape Town, South Africa's Mother City, is the beautiful village of Camps Bay.The gorgeous white sands of Camps Bay beach offer inviting walks while you take in the salty sea air and enjoy the beauty a coastal town has to offer.
There are many activities and attractions within short distance from the ideally located Camps Bay area.
For those who are interested in South Africa's natural treasures, the Western Cape has the smallest, yet richest floral kingdom on the planet.
Magnificent Table Mountain is a mere 5 kilometres away where cable cars to the tabletop allow visitors a spectacular view of the area. Walks and hikes, as well as abseiling can be arranged for those who prefer to become one with the mountain.
The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town are renowned for their great diversity of indigenous South African plants. Have a picnic to share in these beautiful gardens and enjoy a lazy stroll through the perfumed plants. These charming gardens also include a variety of different proteas as well as gardens filled with plants that are of medicinal value. Tours are on offer that explore more than just the developed gardens, reaching out into fynbos as well as a captivating forest.
The beautiful coastline of the Cape provides wonderful scenic drives. There is a winding road up to Chapman's Peak with magnificent views of the bay and city at your feet. The southernmost point of the African continent is a 40 kilometre casual drive where one can enjoy a meal at the restaurant at Cape Point overlooking the splendour of False Bay below.
There is also much to keep the family occupied and entertained. Take a drive across to the gorgeously warm Indian Ocean and the Strand. The promenade running the length of the beachfront hums with the hustle and bustle of traders, curios, eateries and cafés. There's also a supertube, swimming pool and Putt-Putt for those keen to participate in the games! However, if it is action that gets your blood pumping, there is much from which to choose. Water-skiing, surfing and deep-sea fishing are all readily available and for the brave, a shark encounter may just add that additional thrill to your adventure! Whale watching is also a great way to spend your day, delighting in the awesomeness of the world's large aquatic beasties.
Relaxing rounds of golf can be played at nearby golf courses as well as time well spent partaking of the award-winning wines on offer at the various vineyards a little further inland.
Vibrant Cape Town city can fill your nights with theatre, superb restaurants and jazz up your evenings with music and dancing. Make glorious memories to take home with you from your fabulous visit to Camps Bay in the beautiful and unspoilt Western Cape.
Local Tips:
* Picnics are a great way of taking advantage of a lazy afternoon!
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, Chapman's Peak and the beach are super venues.
Find some exciting cheeses and biscuits, pack a bag with a fine wine and glasses, then tantalise your taste buds whilst taking in a splendid view!
* Remember that the African sun is a scorcher, so pack a hat and sunscreen so as not to burn and find a cool, shady spot to enjoy your afternoon.
