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Results of a recent BBC television programme "50 Places To See Before You Die" proved Cape Town's leading position internationally.Cape Town was the only city in the world featured in the top five on the list of 50, beaten only by World Heritage sights and attractions such as, the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef and Walt Disney World. Cape Town was placed at No. 5 on the list, ahead of Sydney, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, Rome and Barcelona. Cape Town is further considered to be the world's best value for money city.
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| City Centre |
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Skyscrapers and freeways have dramatically changed the face of Cape Town over the past fifty years, yet the city remains full of history. Its gracious buildings, old stone streets and monuments provide a fascinating insight into the romantic history of the city and the cultures that have shaped it. The city centre has become a very safe place for visitors thanks to the 24h surveillance cameras. In the city centre you will find:
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- The Company Gardens, which cover six hectares, contain more than 8000 different tree and plant species, museums, the South African library, the National Gallery and the Houses of Parliament
- Green Market Square, a vibrant African flea market, where hundreds of traders sell everything from teaspoons to T-shirts
- Long Street and Adderley Street - lined with dozens of clubs, bars and restaurants form the centre of the city's nightlife. Antique shops, the flower market, the original slave lodge and much more make these streets favourite tourist destinations
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| The Beaches |
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The popular Clifton and Camps Bay beaches are a 10 minute drive from the school and easily accessible by public transport. After school many of our students go to one of the four Clifton beaches to get a tan, meet each other and watch the sunset. Camps Bay is not only famous for its beautiful long white beach, but also for its trendy bars, cafes and restaurants. South Africa's beaches are not only beautiful but swimming is exceptionally safe and hygienic. Tests conducted by the CSIR show that sea water off South Africa's beaches is among the cleanest in the world.
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| Green Point |
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Because Green Point is situated between the city centre, the Waterfront and the beaches it is one of the most popular parts of Cape Town. This area has a variety of different facilities. For example, a large fitness centre, tennis and squash courts, a golf course, football fields close to the beach, the Green Point stadium where artists such as Michael Jackson, U2 and Whitney Houston have performed, shops, restaurants, bars, clubs and much more
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| There is lots to do in the Cape, here are some examples: |
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- Go up Table Mountain and get a spectacular panoramic view of the Cape
- Walk up Lions Head and Signal Hill
- Go to Cape Point where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.
- Take a walk through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, one of the largest botanical gardens in the world.
- Visit South Africa’s parliament.
- Enjoy the fine restaurants and bars.
- Go shopping at Century City, the biggest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere.
- Walk through the cages of the World of Birds, where you can also play with monkeys.
- Take a boat trip to seal island and see thousands of seals.
- Visit the world heritage site of Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.
- Enjoy African shopping experience at one of our outdoor flea markets.
- Taste our world famous wine in the magestic areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschoek.
- Have a thrilling experience on the cobra rollercoaster at Ratanga Junction. A large amusement park just outside the city.
- Go up the west coast and see the stunning Namaqualand flowers and if you are lucky you can buy crayfish for €2.
- Go clubbing in one of the various clubs that Cape Town is famous for, you might even be lucky enough to spot one of the many celebrities or super stars that visit us each year.
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