Walk around in Cape Town

Cape Town’s secret spots

Cape Town has many recognisable landmarks and well known gems, however there are a few that offer all the same Cape Town-esque atmosphere but are lesser known. From chocolate to flowers and eccentric furniture to Turkish baths – a walk around Cape Town will lead you to plenty of gems in their own right.

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Visit Gansbaai

The popular seaside town of Gansbaai is mostly known for being the prime spot in South Africa to partake in great white shark cage diving. Cage diving in Gansbaai has become one of the most popular activities for tourists visiting the beautiful country, but is an extremely popular activity for locals too. The town is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday by the sea and has numerous bed and breakfasts and self-catering units for holidaymakers.

Gansbaai and its surrounding towns - which include Hermanus, Onrus and Vermont - offer many wonderful beaches for lazy summer days. The towns have a never-ending variety of amazing restaurants, cafes and lovely arts and crafts stalls for visitors to enjoy. Seafood is without a doubt the most popular food and with so many fishermen and harbours in the area this comes as no surprise – this is where you’ll find some of the freshest seafood in the country.

This area of Cape Town is known as the primary spot for whale watching in the world; the most popular time of year for whale watching is from September to December. Recently the whales have started to arrive earlier and can now be seen from  July each year. Hermanus devotes  two festivals to this exciting time: the Kalfie Fees during August and the Whale Festival during September each year. As this is an extremely popular time to visit this area, bookings for accommodation, great white shark cage diving and any other exciting activities should be done in advance.

For your next holiday to Cape Town why not consider the lovely town of Gansbaai and experience all it has to offer. Filled with friendly locals, an amazingly relaxed atmosphere and many extreme activities this promises to be an unforgettable holiday for you and your loved ones. There are plenty of tour companies which will assist you in planning this perfect holiday; bookings for all of your activities can easily be completed before you even arrive at your destination.

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The Perfect Occasions for a Helicopter Flight

Scenic helicopter tours in and around Cape Town are a popular tourist activity; this gives the visitor a chance to take all of Cape Town’s beauty in and see the city in a different way. Even though visitors to Cape Town enjoy and make use of this activity a lot, Capetonians are oblivious to this great experience they can enjoy.

But taking scenic helicopter tours in your own city calls for a special occasion and helicopter flights around a city this gorgeous promises amazing memories. But for what sort of occasions will you make use of an activity so delightful and unforgettable?

Anniversary:

Wondering what to do for that 30th anniversary that’s coming up? Well, no need to stress, scenic helicopter tours are the perfect anniversary activity; your other half will jump for joy when you surprise him or her with this great idea. Helicopter flights available from the V&A Waterfront are perfectly situated as you and your husband or wife can first enjoy a luxurious dining experience at one of the many first class restaurants at the V&A Waterfront. Why not keep the helicopter tour a surprise till after your amazing meal; this is sure to be one of the most memorable anniversaries during your marriage.

Valentine’s Day:

Once a year the men in Cape Town start scurrying around frantically trying to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift or activity. So, when the next Valentine’s Day rolls around and you’re in the mood to make this one really special for your loved one then why not take them on a romantic helicopter flight. This is sure to be unforgettable and your girlfriend or wife will be so impressed with your initiative; this is however something you should book in advance as chances are plenty of other men out there might stumble upon this idea too.

Just because:

If you’re a Capetonian and you love and appreciate your beautiful city these scenic helicopter tours are definitely something you should do soon. Seeing the city from the sky will renew your love for the place you call home and make you realise for the millionth time just how beautiful this place truly is. Keep a look out for specials on the many scenic helicopter tours available in Cape Town and take a group of friends to enjoy this experience with you.

We should all learn to experience and enjoy the activities available at our own home; South Africa is a beautiful country which offers many incredible things to see and do.

Original Source: NAC Makana