Western cape activities

From Casper

There are many activities in the Western Cape to keep you entertained between presentations:

Options include:

• Hikes up Table Mountain and Lion's Head.

• Wine tours.

• Weekend trip to Oudtshoorn to visit Cango Caves, see some crocodiles, pet a cheetah and maybe even get to ride an ostrich.

• Local tours of Cape Point, Hout Bay, Camps Bay, the Clifton Beaches etc.

• Tour of Karoo Array Telescope site.
• Game drives and other wildlife viewing at a local private game reserve.
• Steak (The Wooden Shoe, and Nelson's Eye)

The NY Times has several articles that may be of interest:

• Bagging Bargains in Cape Town (published: 22 February 2009)
• South African Wines Step Onto the Stage (published: 21 January 2009)
• 36 Hours in Cape Town (published: 27 January 2008)
• In South Africa, Vintages That Match the Views (published: 15 April 2007)

For those passing through Johannesburg, there is one good reason to stick around for a day:

• Carnivore