Basingstoke RFC

Cape Town Suggested Attractions


Camps Bay
Table Mountain forms the backdrop to this normally uncrowded family beach. A tidal pool, a shady barbeque (braai) spot and facilities including shops, restaurants, a hotel, chemist, banks and police station make Camps Bay a wonderful place to spend the day.


Table Mountain
The Table Mountain Cable Car, known as the Rotair because it slowly rotates as it ascends and descends Table Mountain, begins its first ride up the mountain at 08:00 every morning. The last ride up is at 20:00, and the last car down is at 21:00. Don't miss the last car down, as you'll be stuck on the top of the Mountain with the only way down a very long walk! The view from the top is incredible. Footpaths will lead you on an unforgettable scenic walk after which you can retreat for an excellent meal in the mountain-top restaurant.


Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Entertainment Centre
Situated in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour with the dramatic backdrop of the majestic Table Mountain, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is widely acknowledged as Cape Town's premier shopping and tourist destination and a well known entertainment hotspot. Here, an innovative fusion of history and modern convenience has resulted in a multi-purpose, dockside environment unlike any other in the world. We invite you to share the experience...to live, work and play.
Shops cover gemstones, curios and fancy fashions to the silliest souvenirs. It is also well stocked with restaurants, taverns, cinemas, theatres and a variety of entertainment including boat trips and charters. Try the historical walks.


Ratanga Junction Theme Park
Africa's largest theme park can be found in the Cape Town suburb of Milnerton. Ratanga Junction offers more than 30 attractions ranging from adrenaline-pumping roller-coasters (including the notorious Cobra), to more sedate family and children's rides. A variety of live entertainment includes stunt shows and snake and bird shows.


Robben Island
Robben Island's most famous prisoner, Nelson Mandela, was not the island’s first: the island was first established as a place of banishment in the 17th century. In President Mandela's autobiography, 'Long walk to freedom" he writes "...travelling to Robben Island was like going to another country". The island is today a World Heritage Site, the island's prison having been turned into a museum where you can see the tiny cell, which Mandela called home for 27 years, and have a photograph taken of you behind the cell bars.


Century City
One of Cape Town's newest attractions is Century City on the outskirts of the city. It is home to both the thrilling Ratanga Junction theme park and the Canal Walk shopping centre. Ratanga Junction features over 30 attractions, the most exciting being the Cobra roller coaster. There are plenty of tame rides for children and less adventurous adults. The park also has numerous restaurants and bars and a variety of evening entertainment in the grand hall, theatre rooms and cinemas.
October 2000 saw the opening of Canal Walk, the largest regional shopping centre in Africa, with a huge range of shops, restaurants, cinemas and a bird conservation area, Intaka Island. Kids of all ages should not miss the MTN ScienCentre in the shopping centre - a fascinating hands-on experience with the latest technology.


Magic Castle Karting
Grand West karting in Magic Castle offers you the opportunity to test your racing driver skills around the track. The double seated racing karts allow anyone that trusts your driving the opportunity to ride along with you and share in the fun of the fast straights and the tight hairpin bends.
Whether you challenge your friends to a race or just come along for some competitive fun, karting will get your heart racing.


Paintball
Imagine hiding behind a giant stone mummy, your comrades flanking to the left and right in support, and you spot the enemy hiding in the centre of the giant pyramid. You focus your aim, steady your gun and fire 7 rounds per second to capture your target and win the game! This is just one battle scenario you will experience in a full day of paintball action.


Currie Cup
The Currie Cup tournament (also known as the Currie Cup for sponsorship) is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. Although it is the premier domestic competition, South Africa also competes in the international Super 14 competition.
The Currie Cup has been competed for since 1899 and is one of the oldest rugby competitions in the world. It has been held on an annual basis since the 1968 season. It is presently contested by eight teams, and the current champions are the Free State Cheetahs.
Should fixtures be in your favour a full evening of rugby with the big boys will be on the cards.