Download or read book The Cape Peninsula Pen and Colour Sketches written by Réné Hansard and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cape Peninsula: Pen and Colour Sketches is a book by Réné Hansard. It provides descriptions of a mostly rocky neck of land that extends out into the Atlantic Ocean at the south-western edge of the African continent.
Download or read book The Orchids of the Cape Peninsula written by Harry Bolus and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wild Flowers of the Cape Peninsula Quick ID Guide written by Hugh Clarke and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with the non-specialist in mind, this guide is a must-have for flower lovers, hikers, tour guides and tourists – anyone interested in identifying the wild flowers that grace the Cape Peninsula. Quick ID Guide: Wild Flowers of the Cape Peninsula covers the most remarkable and commonly seen wild flowers of Table Mountain, Silvermine and Cape Point. The book was originally published as Common Wild Flowers of Table Mountain in 2007, then revised in 2013 to include the flowers of Silvermine. This new edition offers: 360 (previously 208) of the region’s most remarkable and commonly seen wild flowers; clear photographs of all featured flowers and concise, informative text; flowers grouped according to colour, to help with quick ID; walking routes in the Peninsula’s famed reserves, plotted on 3 clear maps; illustrated glossary of terms. Sales points: Easy-to-use, colour-coded format for quick ID; colour photograph of each flower described; well-plotted flower walks with clear route maps; all the flowers most likely to be seen on these walks; no previous botanical knowledge is necessary!
Download or read book Cape Peninsula List of Serials written by South African Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adventure Walks and Scrambles in the Cape Peninsula written by Karen Watkins and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2003 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook for the adventurous walker and mountaineer looking for something new and unusual.
Download or read book Mike Lundy s Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula written by Mike Lundy and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bestseller for 21 years, Mike Lundy’s Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula remains one of the most popular books on hiking in Cape Town. Each of the 30 walks in this guide has been carefully chosen because of a particular point of interest, be it a waterfall, cave, indigenous forest, shipwreck or spectacular viewpoint. This classic selection of routes ranges from challenging climbs to the top of Table Mountain to leisurely strolls among the fynbos (and everything else in-between). Practical advice on mountain safety, local weather conditions and how to deal with snakes ensures that the hiker is given a clear idea of what to expect. For this eighth edition, all route descriptions and maps have been brought up to date and photographs have been added for lively interest. Each route includes: • Easy-to-follow directions • Accurate route map • Average hiking time • GPS coordinates for start and finish points • Grading that covers difficulty and exposure • Notes on the availability of water • Advice on whether dogs can be taken along • Fascinating information on historical sites, plants, trees and birds en route The GPS tracks for each walk can be downloaded from www.gpstravelmaps.com/bestwalks.php Veteran hiker Mike Lundy has written several books and more than 200 magazine features and newspaper articles on walking in the Western Cape and has presented weekly hiking reports on GoodHope FM, 567 CapeTalk and 94.5 KFM. In 1996 he received a merit award from the Hiking Federation of Southern Africa for exceptional services to the hiking community. He lives in Hout Bay, Cape Town.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cape Town The Winelands and the Garden Route Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to admire the panoramic views from the top of Table Mountain, indulge on a wine estate tour or spot the Big Five in a wildlife reserve, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route - Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate Cape Town's city centre or find your way around Stellenbosch without needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: the city centre; the V&A Waterfront; Robben Island; the Cape Flats; the Atlantic Seaboard; Stellenbosch; Paarl; Franschhoek; Somerset West; the Whale Coast; the Garden Route and Overberg Interior; Route 62 and the Little Karoo; Port Elizabeth and the private reserves. Attractions include: Table Mountain; Boulders Beach; Cape Point; Chapman's Peak Drive; De Hoop Nature Reserve; the wine estates; Tsitsikamma National Park; the Cango Caves; Addo Elephant Park. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, health, the media, festivals, parks and wilderness areas, crime and personal safety and more. - Listings chapters - from accommodation, food and drink to shopping and Cape Town for kids. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cape Town Winelands Garden Route written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to admire the panoramic views from the top of Table Mountain, indulge on a wine estate tour or spot the Big Five in a wildlife reserve, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route - Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate Cape Town's city centre or find your way around Stellenbosch without needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: the city centre; the V&A Waterfront; Robben Island; the Cape Flats; the Atlantic Seaboard; Stellenbosch; Paarl; Franschhoek; Somerset West; the Whale Coast; the Garden Route and Overberg Interior; Route 62 and the Little Karoo; Port Elizabeth and the private reserves. Attractions include: Table Mountain; Boulders Beach; Cape Point; Chapman's Peak Drive; De Hoop Nature Reserve; the wine estates; Tsitsikamma National Park; the Cango Caves; Addo Elephant Park. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, health, the media, festivals, parks and wilderness areas, crime and personal safety and more. - Listings chapters - from accommodation, food and drink to shopping and Cape Town for kids. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route"
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cape Town the Winelands the Garden Route Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route guidebook covers: The City Centre; V&A Waterfront, Robben Island and De Waterkant; Table Mountain and the City Bowl, Southern Suburbs and Cape Flats; Atlantic seaboard; The False Bay seaboard to Cape Point; The Winelands; The Whale Coast and Overberg Interior; The Garden Route; Route 62 and the Little Karoo; Port Elizabeth, Addo and the private reserves. Inside this Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route – Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Ocean Safaris, Township Tours, Zeitz Mocaa, Cape Point, The Bo-Kaap, Winelands, Mother City Queer Project Party, Neighbourhood Markets, Chapman's Peak Drive, Canopy Tours, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Robben Island, Cape Town International Festival, V&A Waterfront Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Essential Afrikaans dictionary and glossary of local terms Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cape Town The Winelands and The Garden Route written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route is the ultimate travel guide to South Africa's most captivating city and it's surrounding region. With dozens of colour photos to illustrate the finest of Cape Town's colonial architecture, vibrant neighbourhoods and iconic setting, this guide will show you the best this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Now available in ePub format. From fascinating museums, cutting edge fashion and fine dining, to whale watching, mountain hikes and wine tasting, it's no wonder that Cape Town is an award-winning city, and The Rough Guide to Cape Town uncovers it all. Easy to use maps for each neighbourhood make getting around easy. With detailed chapters featuring all the best hotels, restaurants and bars, live music and clubs, shops, theatre, kids' activities and more, you'll be sure to make the most of your time in the city with The Rough Guide to Cape Town, The Winelands and The Garden Route.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cape Town The Winelands The Garden Route written by Barbara McCrea and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Cape Town, The Winelands & The Garden Route is the most comprehensive and informative guide available to this spectacular region. You'll find detailed information on everything from sandboarding in De Hoop Nature Reserve to sampling wine in the many Western Cape's estates. Whether you want to wander the pastel-coloured streets of the Bo-Kaap, explore the Garden Route's dramatic Storms River Mouth, or catch a glimpse of the rare Cape mountain zebras or African penguins in the craggy Table Mountain National Park, this guide will lead you to the best attractions in this diverse region of South Africa. Updated specifically for travellers visiting for the football World Cup in 2010, this edition is packed full of in-depth information and up-to-date reviews of all the hottest new places to stay in Cape Town from hotels to community-minded accommodation and tour companies. Find the best restaurants, shops, bars and clubs across every price range giving you balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions. Explore the region with authoritative background on everything from local cuisine to desert wildlife, relying on comprehensive maps and practical language tips.
Download or read book Cape Town Travel amp Photo Guide written by and published by Xentral Methods Sdn Bhd. This book was released on with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cape Town written by Nigel Worden and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly illustrated history of Cape Town under Dutch and British rule tells the story of its residents, the world they inhabited and the city they made - beginning in the seventeenth century with the tiny Dutch settlement, hemmed in by mountains and looking out to sea, and ending with the well-established British colonial city, poised confidently on the threshold of the twentieth century. This social history of Cape Town under Dutch and British rule traces the changing character of the city and portrays the varied lives and experiences of its inhabitants e" black and white, rich and poor, slave and free, Christian and Muslim. The story told in these pages is both immensely readable and endlessly interesting, and is sure to remain for long the definitive history of the city. The volume is illustrated throughout with a wealth of paintings, maps and photographs. The book is written for the general reader as well as academics.
Download or read book Cape Town written by Liz Bradley and published by Modern Overland. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With detailed city maps and plenty of relevant photographs, this is the perfect guide for navigating Cape Town's unique neighborhoods or exploring one of the surrounding wine estates for an afternoon of wine tasting and gourmet meals. The guidebook is also packed with recommendations for adventure activities, including practical advice on which route to ascend Table Mountain to the best destinations for riding an ostrich or cage diving with great white sharks. Along with insider tips and detailed coverage of Cape Town’s coastal cities and vibrant townships, accurate satellite-based maps and GPS coordinates are provided for every listing to make finding destinations as easy as possible.
Download or read book Cape Town written by Rob Bowden and published by Evans Brothers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History - People - Living in the city - Economy - Management - Transport - Culture, leisure and tourism - Environment - Future of Cape Town - Megacities.
Download or read book The Cape Town Book written by Nechama Brodie and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-11-12 with total page 809 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cape Town Book presents a fresh picture of the Mother City, one that brings together all its stories. From geology and beaches to forced removals and hip-hop, Nechama Brodie, author of the best-selling The Joburg Book, has delved deeply into the hidden past of Cape Town to emerge with a lucid and compelling account of South Africa’s fi rst city, its landscape and its people. The book’s 14 chapters trace the origins and expansion of Cape Town – from the City Bowl to the southern and coastal suburbs, the vast expanse of the Cape Flats and the sprawling northern areas. Offering a nuanced, yet balanced, perspective on Cape Town, the book includes familiar attractions like Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch and the Company’s Garden, while also giving a voice to marginalised communities in areas such as Athlone, Langa, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha. Many of the images in the book have never been published before, and are drawn from the archives of museums, universities and public institutions. This beautifully illustrated, information-rich book is the defi nitive portrait of the wind-blown, contradictory city at the southern tip of Africa that more than three million people call home
Download or read book Cape Town Travel Guide written by Daniel Windsor and published by Interactive Media Licensing. This book was released on 2024-05-27 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Cape Town, where the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean meets the rugged embrace of Table Mountain. In this picturesque city, every corner tells a story of resilience, diversity, and natural splendor. Before delving into the depths of its rich history and vibrant culture, let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer magnificence that is Cape Town. Nestled on the southwestern tip of Africa, Cape Town is a city like no other. Its unique geography, with Table Mountain towering over the skyline and the Cape of Good Hope marking the continent's southernmost point, has captivated travelers for centuries. The city's natural beauty is simply unparalleled, offering breathtaking views at every turn. But Cape Town is more than just a postcard-perfect destination. It's a melting pot of cultures, where the influences of African, European, and Asian heritage blend harmoniously. From the vibrant colors of the Bo-Kaap neighborhood to the rhythmic beats of township life, diversity is woven into the fabric of Cape Town's identity. As you embark on your journey through this captivating city, prepare to be enchanted by its people, its landscapes, and its stories. Whether you're exploring the historic streets of the city center, savoring local delicacies at bustling markets, or soaking up the sun on pristine beaches, Cape Town promises an experience that will stay with you forever.
