A la découverte       de Cape Town Joyau de l'Afrique du Sud             Cape Town is the mother city of all cities. Spoilt for choice; Cape Town is a wonderland of staggering natural beauty, warm hospitality and a kaleidoscope of culture, heritage and adventure.You are invited to over-dose on fun, sun... the cosmopolitan lifestyle of your wildest dreams.

Spurred on by a passion to be part of South Africa’s miraculous story of transition, Cape Town has developed the cutting edge for indulgence of the most sophisticated kind. Imagine a place that oozes decadence and intoxicating sensory pleasures...Let Cape Town Captivate you…

Adventure and Nature is the real heart and soul of a trip across the Equator… it offers something for everyone; whether you want to be pampered, energized or de-stressed.

The highlights of the city are plenty and all within short drives. Dream of sunkissed days; soak up the vibrant energy of eclectic markets, trendy shops, stroll through the tranquil parks and forests, lunch at the first class Uitsig Estate (resplendent with award winning spa, hotel) overlooking the lush Constantia winelands, spend afternoons scouting the poignant museums. Alternatively, experience the whale watching or explore the many secluded bays and white sanded beaches of the affluent Clifton (designer residence and beach area). There is plenty of opportunity to discard xtra clothing and bask in the rays.

Get a taste of the hip centre, Camps Bay, with upscale restaurants, bars overlooking the Atlantic framed by palm trees… it’s the perfect spot for al fresco sundowners. Fulfilled and triumphant, relax in one of the luxurious 5 star hotels (The Cape Grace voted the world’s top hotel for service) and boutique guest houses.

Warning; once here, you may never leave! Common is the fleeing European story. “just came for a month’s holiday and that was 5 years ago…” Mother Earth has blessed this city; the Table Mountain Range is the heart center. Rising 1087m above the city; for sheer majesty, it’s a must by cable car; within minutes picture a breathtaking 360 degree panoramic view of Cape Town and for the more robust, hike it! Beneath, marvel at the rain forest slopes of one of the world’s top Botanical Gardens, Kirstenbosch, it’s the perfect family outing: renowned for the diversity of South African flora, and memorable musical sunset concerts. Absolute magic.

The V &A Waterfront is shopping bliss, with up-market outlets and dining delights on the water’s edge. From here you can access chartered boat trips, exciting helicopter flips and our essential heritage site, Robin Island. It’s prominence in the story of the liberation struggle; place it in the top ranks of visitor attractions.

Take a journey onto Chapman’s Peak Drive with heart stopping views then onto the more rural Noordhoek, perfect for a beach canter on horseback. The scenic Winelands are situated just 45minutes from Cape Town. Among the vine covered valleys of Stellenbosch and Paarl there are the quaint villages with plenty on offer to enchant. Franschoek is the prosperous ‘french corner’ of the wine and fruit farms, founded by a party of Hugenot émigrés. Their legacy can be experienced in the award-winning restaurants catering for a devoted clientele of national and international gourmets.

The Cape Of Good Hope Nature Reserve is the Peninsula’s southern most point; apart from walking amongst the tranquil landscape, its trump card is the spectacular headland. The turbulent Atlantic and Indian Oceans simultaneously mesmerize the eyes and swell the heart of any traveler seeking a world with fewer bureaucratic barricades. 

If you like your toys, opt for the quad bike safaris, visit the pristine polo estates, catch the thermals with your paraglide or surf along the beaches on the West coast of the city for the best kite surfing in the world. Choose from the delicious range of chartered cruises, yellow fin tuna fishing bringing grown men to tears. Never far from the drama of outdoors, surfing is part of the school curriculum here (why not, it’s only 10 minutes down the road!) For the golfers, an incredible range of world class courses are available with the perfect climate and service, ideal for corporate functions and incentive trips.

Cape Town is a sensational haven for travel and investment. The Atlantic Seaboard is one of the most sought after property coastlines in the world. On the road to the 2010 Soccer World Cup, it’s ripe for economic development and a hotspot for sublime residential properties and land… Don’t wait; take your place under the African Sun. 

Untouched, untamed and only half a day’s drive on undulating freeways, the picturesque Garden Route is exhilarating and in a league of its own. Gaze at the uninterrupted horizon, star-gaze at the Milky Way, with no light pollution for hectares, experience total serenity… Game Reserves, where the Big Five roam, are plentiful. With pure safari charm, warm hospitality and every creature comfort that creates an extraordinary wilderness experience. The Greater Addo Elephant Park boasts the world’s first 5 star luxury reserve for the big seven, with Southern Right Whales and Great White Sharks there’s something to roar about!! Embark on a journey of discovery through this sun-drenched Utopia, from the tip to the top, South Africa is a jewel, so take the day/night flight, Paris is in the same time zone, London one hour behind.

Walk on the Wild Side; take the step towards the African Experience of your Dreams. Let yourself be nurtured by The Mother City…