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Boyes Drive

carynkaleido — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:54:20 +0000

This road is a 7 km stretch of road along the mountain above the False Bay coast. It provides stunning sunrise and ocean views as well as an abundance of wildlife spotting opportunities. The building of the road was first started in August 1896 and was completed in 1929. It is now a wonderful scenic drive that stretches from Lakeside, over Muizenberg and St James, and through to Kalk Bay. During autumn and winter, you can watch for whales from the lookout points along the drive. There are many hiking trails in the southern peninsula and several start from Boyes Drive. This route is known as the M75. Staircase up to Boyes Drive History of Boyes Drive click here Hikes from Boyes Drive Muizenberg peak (above Muizenberg and via Pecks Valley trail) Pecks Valley (above Muizenberg) Ou Kraal Hiking trail (above Muizenberg) Bailey’s Kloof hike (above St James) Echo Valley hike (above Kalk Bay) Silvermine hiking trail (above Muizenberg & Lakeside) Silvermine Amphitheatre (above St James) See some other scenic drives and road trips and browse the complete Western Cape guide

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False Bay Ecology Park

carynkaleido — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:45:54 +0000

The False Bay Ecology Park (FBEP) is a 290-hectare wetland park which is within the False Bay Nature Reserve, and it forms part of a network of protected wetlands that conserve global biological biodiversity. FBEP is home to more than 300 plant species and at least 21 mammal species. It is a protected area that consists of 6 parts: Rondevlei, Zeekoevlei, Strandfontein Birding Section, Pelican Park Section, Slangetjiebos Section, and Zandwolf Coastal Section. It forms part of a greater network of protected wetlands and the fauna and flora within them. The reserve is a great birdwatching venue, with over 240 bird species of which about 84 use the area for breeding. There are also reptiles and amphibians, including the highly endangered western leopard toad. The reserve is also home to 2 highly threatened butterfly species: the Barber’s Cape Flats ranger and the unique ranger.. The Western Cape is home to hundreds of bird species. For full identification and seasonal details, see this comprehensive Western Cape bird guide. Lakeside .

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Golden Arrow Bus Service

carynkaleido — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:43:12 +0000

Golden Arrow bus service has passed 160 years of providing road-based public transport to the community of Cape Town. The company is in its present form the culmination of an unbroken chain of mergers and acquisitions. It is uniquely positioned as one of a few privately owned companies providing public transport services. Our weekly and monthly products are perfect for passengers who travel to work and home regularly. Weekly 10-ride products are valid for 30 days and monthly 48-ride products for 90 days. – See bus schedules here. Pensioners discount applies To get your pass please call 021 466 7000. hello@gabs.co.za

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Main road South Peninsula

carynkaleido — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 18:38:52 +0000

Main road South Peninsula From Lakeside to Cape Point and return on the Atlantic Seaboard route If you would like to explore the South Peninsula, you could consider driving. There are also shuttles and tours, both group tours and individual tours are catered for. There is a lot to see, so it is a good idea to plan the trip in parts. You can plan a combination of transport. Possibly catch a train/Metro rail to Simons Town, from anywhere along the train route. Get a lift or park your car at the station. You could hop off the train and visit the small villages on the way, and hop back on the train to go to the next village. This is a practical option, as parking, especially on weekends, is a challenge. The train journey allows you to enjoy the Southern Peninsula scenery while you ride. The train follows the shore, so if you have a window seat on the left of the train, you can get some great views. Then you can meet an Uber or organised tour in Simons Town to visit Cape Point, or return to town the same way you got there. You can opt to do the complete circular route or just parts of it. The Metro rail runs from the city to Simons Town. From Muizenberg, it is possible to hop on and hop off the train, enjoying the Southern Peninsula scenery while you ride. Allow plenty of time, as there is much to see and do along this route. To get there by car, take the N2 from Cape Town’s city centre. When you get to Hospital Bend, move into the right-hand lane and take the M3 to Muizenberg. Pass Mostert’s Mill on your left, and the University of Cape Town on the slopes of Devil’s Peak on your right. The Rhodes Memorial exit is about 1.5 km past the Mill on your left. After passing Rhodes Memorial, return to the M3 and continue towards Muizenberg. The M3 ends in a T-junction at Westlake. Turn left onto the M42 and continue towards Main Road (M4). Turn right. Main road South Peninsula You can continue on Main Road towards Muizenberg, or about 600 metres later, turn right off Main Road up Boyes Drive. The views from up here are beautiful, and if there are whales in the bay (August through to November), this is a good place to view them. Continue to the end of Boyes Drive, where it curves to the left down to Main Road, Kalk Bay Kalk Bay is a quaint village. But parking is a challenge. Main Road has only one lane in each direction. Traffic can get quite congested, but slow down, enjoy the views and the vibe, stop for a stroll, explore the bookshops, antique and clothing stores or get a coffee/meal ( if you can find parking, this usually just calls for patience. The next suburb is St James with its small but safe beach and tidal pool. After that, pass Clovelly and on to Fishhoek. The main road here is lined with regular shops, banks, supermarkets and pharmacies. The beach is, however, lovely and great for a swim or a long walk. There is a traffic circle where Main Road continues after taking the first exit, ie, the road curves to the left. You will be driving along the coast past Sunnycove station, then on to Glencairn and Simon’s Town. There is so much to see and do in Simon’s Town. When you have seen all you want to see, carry on on the Main road following the coast. After you leave Simon’s Town, you will get to Bellevue Road (it is the second penguin signpost). Park at the bottom of the road. You find Boulders Beach, where you may want to stop and visit the penguins. The road continues along the coast with fabulous views all the way. You will reach Miller’s point, where there is a tidal pool. Stay on the road till you see signs for Smitswinkel. At Smitswinkel Bay, the road begins to climb the mountain and turns inland. Your first left is the entrance to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. The road curves to the right away from the coast on the M4. Soon you will reach the turn-off to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. The return journey can be the same way you came, or you can take the left fork onto Plateau Road. When you get to The Cape Farmhouse, turn left onto Red Hill Road. Drive on to Scarborough past Misty Cliffs and on to Kommetjie. Perdekloof Picnic Area is a secluded spot on Red Hill Road. Look out carefully for the entrance. It is a tranquil and pristine spot with braai areas and concrete benches, and a park for children. Smitswinkel Bay At the M6 intersection, turn left and left again onto Noorhoek Main Road. Follow the signs to Chapman’s Peak past Noordhoek Farm Village. Stop here for a meal or some shopping. Take in the views of the Atlantic. At the bottom of the drive, go on to Hout Bay. Turn Left onto Princess Street and right onto Victoria Avenue, and up Suikerbossie Hill. Drive uphill on Victoria Avenue on the slopes of Little Lions Head over Hout Bay Nek. Drive past Llandudno, Bakoven, Camps Bay and Clifton, on past Sea Point, Green Point and back to the city Driving the Western Cape See some other scenic drives and road trips and browse the complete Western Cape guide Main road South Peninsula

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Metro Rail

carynkaleido — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:24:16 +0000

Metro Rail is a public transport provider in Greater Cape Town that operates train lines. The Metro Rail Western Cape has 6 train lines in Cape Town and services 124 train stations. Find the train Schedules here See schedules app here. Find out the train lines, schedules and stops of Metrorail Western Cape. The trains operate from 4 am to 7 pm Transport Information Centre: 0800 65 64 63 (all hours) Transport.Info@capetown.gov.za

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The Cape Flats Fynbos Nursery

carynkaleido — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 19:11:52 +0000

The Cape Flats Fynbos Nursery was established in 2006 for the sole purpose of growing local lowland fynbos. This was to supply the Rondevlei Nature Reserve and its surrounds. It began as a partnership between the City of Cape Town Nature Conservation and Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei. The nursery was subsequently privatised and expanded. The wholesale nursery is now a core supplier of fynbos. Environmental projects, Friends groups, schools, urban greeners, landscapers and home gardeners can buy plants here. Also, urban revegetation projects use plants grown here. Cape Flats Fynbos Nursery retail sells to the public every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 am-4 pm, and every Sunday, 10 am-2 pm 57 Promenade Rd, Lakeside

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Westlake golf course

carynkaleido — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 19:57:09 +0000

Westlake golf course is an 18-hole parkland-style course on the slopes of the Silvermine mountains was designed by its members with consultation and advice from professionals. Significant improvements have been made over the years. The greens are all Poa Annua grass that requires lots of “TLC” but, delivers an excellent putting surface. The rest of the course is mainly Kikuyu, The golf course is meticulously managed with the greens and bunkers maintained daily. 34.083755, 18.444953 Best golf courses in the Western Cape article

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Zeekoeivlei

carynkaleido — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:12:02 +0000

Zeekoeivlei is a freshwater lake on the Cape Flats. The first mention of Zeekoevlei by any settler comes from a visit by Jan Van Riebeek in 1656. He described the vlei as “quite a large lake, as broad as the River Maas, It is 258 hectares (640 acres) in area. The name means hippopotamus pond or marsh.. The Nature Reserve was established in June 2000 and is based on the lake. The total area of the reserve is 344 hectares. It is separated by a peninsula from the Rondevlei Nature Reserve and its focus is the preservation of the endangered Cape Lowland Freshwater Wetland ecosystems. Zeekoevlei is used for rowing sailing and fishing. It is unique in that it is a fully urban nature reserve where much of its boundary is openly shared with 136 private homeowners. Up to 230 different species of birds have been sighted at Rondevlei. The endangered Western Leopard Toad, Bufo pantheris, is found only in the Fishhoek Valley, Zandvlei, Rondevlei, and Kleinmond. Both Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei Reserves are part of the False Bay Ecology Park (FBEP). See also Princess Vlei Carp, Mozambique tilapia and sharptooth catfish are commonly caught at Zeekooivlei. Freshwater fishing species in the Western Cape are explained in our illustrated guide The Western Cape is home to hundreds of bird species. For full identification and seasonal details, see this comprehensive Western Cape bird guide. Zeekoeivlei Emergency on the reserve: 083 499 1717 Illegal Dumping Hotline: 021 596 1999 Coastal Park Dump, Baden-Powell: 021 788 2650 Rondevlei Nature Reserve: 021 706 2404 Zeekoevlei Tennis Club (Emma Oliver): 021 705 5502 or 073 605 407 Zeekoevlei Yacht Club (the manager): 021 705 3373

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