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Cape Point Ostrich Farm

There is plenty for the whole family to see and do here: informative guided tours are offered, there is a tea garden for moms plus a leather and egg shop, where beautiful products can be bought.

Kleinmond - Just 1hr 20 from Cape Town

Why not get out of the city into a more relaxing, idyllic environment. Kleinmond in the Overberg is one of these lovely gems just a short trip from Cape Town. Come for the day, the weekend, even the week. Kleinmond beach has been nominated with a Blue Flag status which means its one of the cleanest beaches in the country not to mention the lovely mountain range which forms the back drop of Kleinmond. About 15 mins drive down the road is Stoney point which is home to one of the largest pengiun colonies in South Africa.

To see more on Kleinmonds attractions take a peek at http://www.accommodationcapesouthafrica.com/Activities.html

Abseiling

Abseil Africa
Offers the abseil off Table Mountain, a Kamikaze Kanyon abseiling, kloofing and hiking trip down the Steenbras River Gorge with a 65m abseil through Thunder Falls, and custom-made adventures. Based in Cape Town.

• Website: www.abseilafrica.co.za
• Tel: 021 424 4760

Ashanti Travel Centre

Offers a wide range of packages for the adventure junkies, including abseils off Table Mountain.

• Website: www.ashanti.co.za
• Tel: 021 423 8721

Climbing

Mountain Club of SA ' Cape Town

Founded in 1891, and one of only two clubs in Africa to be affiliated to the world mountaineering body UIAA, the MCSA offers climbing, mountaineering and hiking opportunities to its members and is involved in mountain search and rescue, training, conservation of mountain areas, procurement of access for mountaineering, and competition climbing.

• Website: http://cap.mcsa.org.za...
• Address: 97 Hatfield Street, Cape Town
• Tel: 021 465 3412

South African Climbing Info Network

Comprehensive, updating information and news on crags and routes, events, climbing gyms, competitions, climbing stores and resources.

• Website: www.saclimb.co.za

Cape Town School of Mountaineering

Mountaineering training company offering a wide range of activities, from kloofing (canyoneering) to rope access to guided trips and client-specific coaching.

• Website: www.ctsm.co.za

Active Africa Adventure Tours

This adventure tourism operator offers rock climbing tours in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

• Website: www.active-africa.com

City Rock

The first indoor climbing gym in Cape Town, and the largest in South Africa. Its has 24 different topropes, 10m high, 400 m² of wall climbing area, a dedicated beginner's and kid's wall and 10 lead routes for experienced climbers.

• Website: www.cityrock.co.za
• Address: Cnr Collingwood & Anson, Observatory
• Tel: 021 447 1326

Cycling

Cape Epic

A gruelling eight-day mountain bike race from the town of Knysna to Cape Town.

• Website: www.cape-epic.com

Live 2 Ride

Offers mountain bike tours trail and holidays from Langebaan and Cape Town to the wide open, tranquil and untouched Cape West Coast. Destinations include Malmesbury, Piketberg, Beaverlac and the remote and scenic Cederberg.

• Website: www.live2ride.co.za

South African Mountain Biking Tours

Twenty-one-day tours covering the Magaliesburg, Drakensburg, Knysna and Cape Town. Accommodation and transport provided.

• Website: http://myweb.webmail.co.za

Daytrippers

An escorted, vehicle-supported trip through Cape Point, so you can ride only the bits you fancy. They also do escorted MTB rides in Tokai Forest, which has some fun single track routes and hectic hills.

• Website: www.daytrippers.co.za

Deep-sea game fishing

Cape Fishing

Cape Fishing specialises in in-shore fishing, deep-sea fishing, spear fishing and cruises for those who desire sunset cocktails, False Bay, Seal Island and majestic Cape Point from a different perspective.

• Website: www.capefishing.co.za

Two Oceans Sport Fishing

Operating out of the Simon's Town waterfront in Cape Town, Two Oceans Sport Fishing Charters offer a professional charter service for sport fishing, spear fishing and pelagic birdwatching.

• Website: www.twooceanssportfishing.com

Gordon's Bay Boat Charters

Offers a range of services from fishing, corporate fun days, sunset cruises and more.

• Website: www.gbboatcharters.co.za

Classic Cape Charters

Luxury cruises, big game fishing and watersports.

• Website: www.capecharters.co.za

Hiking

Mountain Club of SA ' Cape Town

Founded in 1891, and one of only two clubs in Africa to be affiliated to the world mountaineering body UIAA, the MCSA offers climbing, mountaineering and hiking opportunities to its members and is involved in mountain search and rescue, training, conservation of mountain areas, procurement of access for mountaineering, and competition climbing.

• Website: http://cap.mcsa.org.za...
• Address: 97 Hatfield Street, Cape Town
• Tel: 021 465 3412

Hike Cape Town

A comprehensive site focusing on day hikes in the Cape Peninsula.

• Website: www.hikecapetown.co.za

Scuba Diving

Africa Shark Dive Safaris

Great white shark cage diving, white shark breaching, whale watching and scuba diving tours in South Africa and Mozambique, as well as Cape Town and Garden Route tours, aerial tours and wildlife safaris.

• Website: www.africasharkdivesafaris.com

Dive the Big Five

All kinds of diving around South Africa, from reef to wreck, shark and cage diving. Tour packages and safaris can be arranged.

• Website: www.divethebig5.co.za


 
 

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