The Most Beautiful Place on Earth

'I believe that South Africa is the most beautiful place on earth. Admittedly, I am biased, but when you combine the natural beauty of South Africa with the friendliness and cultural diversity of our people, and the fact that the region is a haven for Africa's most splendid wildlife, then I think even the most scrupulous critic would agree that we have been blessed with a truly wonderful land. I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to come and see for yourself the splendour of South Africa. I know that my people will be delighted to welcome you and I think you will be enchanted by their warmth and hospitality. I am equally sure that you will enjoy our culture, our cuisine and the warmth of our people'. - Nelson Mandela - humanitarian AIDS campaigner and previous President of South Africa (1994-1999)

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Destinations of the world

So Many Things To Do!

Unless you tie on a blindfold and lock yourself in your hotel room, there is absolutely no way you can get bored in Cape Town. There are so many things to do. If you're into shopping, the V&A Waterfront is just one of many shopoholic's dream venues but it stands out as it has so much more - boat trips, the embarkation point for the Robben Island ferry, the Two Oceans Aquarium, loads of interesting historical buildings and some of the city's best hotels with possibly the best views in the world. Cape town offers a whole range of exciting adventure activities, great birding, awesome whale watching, historical buildings, and dozens of museums outlining the city's fascinating history and its many cultures. SafariNow has a selection of Self-catering, Guest House, Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Cape Town and surrounds.

Dazzling Orchestral and Piano Symphony

Be thrilled by a dazzling orchestral and piano symphony under the stars.

The Oude Libertas Amphitheatre has the privilege to present a piano concerto with Ben Schoeman and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Ben Schoeman is a brilliant pianist and the first South African pianist to win the prestigious UNISA International Piano Competition.

Liszt Piano concerto N1 e flat major S 124 and Liszt Piano concerto N2 e flat major S 125 will be played. Once the captivating performance of Ben Schoeman and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra is over, the orchestra is joined by the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra of 78 musicians. This will lend extra weight and strength to the grandeur of the evening while they play Respighi's Pines of Rome.

With such an astonishing amount of brilliant musicians on stage, Oude Libertas audiences will be treated to a real tour-de-force.

Tickets: R130/140/150 at www.computicket.com

Conductor: Yasuo Shinozaki

Soloist: Ben Schoeman on piano

Duration: 140 minutes with a 20-minute interval

Recorded on the night for kykNET

Green Point accommodation close to everything!

Jambo Guest House offers luxurious, yet affordable Cape Town bed and breakfast accommodation and Old World charm in the leafy suburb of Green Point.

This stylish Green Point accommodation is an oasis of peace and tranquillity, yet situated within 10 minutes walking distance of popular tourist attraction, the V&A Waterfront and various other attractions such as Table Mountain and the Cape Town city centre.

During your stay at Jambo Guest House, owners Barry and Mina will gladly assist with airport shuttles, car hire, day tours along the Peninsula, Winelands, and the West Coast, or simply provide friendly advice on places of interest.

Find out more about this charming Cape Town bed & breakfast by visiting the Jambo Guest House website, or forward any enquiries to Barry and Mina by filling out the convenient online enquiry form.

Jambo Guest House

Betta Car Hire

Cape Town car hire company, Betta Car Hire offer wonderful services such as free delivery and pick-up within Cape Town CBD, cash car rental, unlimited mileage, senior citizens discount and 1 month car rentals from R99 per day at the cheapest rates. Their affordable rates and convenient location in Diep River, Bergvliet and Tokai make them one of the cheapest car hire companies in Cape Town. Find out more about their discount car rental and wonderful services on the Betta Car Hire website.

Magical Cape Town Beaches

Cape Town offers some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, with sunny white beaches stretching east to west. It’s no surprise that many of South Africa’s beaches have been awarded the blue flag status, given only to the most perfect beaches of the world. Part of the allure of this area is that this is where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The Atlantic lies on the west side and is about 4 degrees cooler. Many of the most popular beaches lie on this side of the coast, with many referring to it as South Africa’s “Riviera”. These beaches are lucky to have longer days and protection for the Cape winds, making them a very pleasant experience indeed.

One of the most notable is Clifton which is comprised of 4 beaches all together, it is no doubt one of the most fashionable beaches. The wealthy all aspire to own homes fronting its snow white sands and people fly from all over to see and be seen against the backdrop of the bright blue water, decorated with gleaming white yachts.

The East coast however has the warmer water with many hidden and secluded gems, which tourists travel from far and wide to experience. These are also preferred by local families wanting to steer clear of the crowds along the west coast. Each beach has its own particular charm however, so it’s always best to go to a few and decide which is most suited to your tastes.

If you are thinking about visiting this side of the world you are sure to be left with more than just a glowing tan, but fond memories of this captivating region and the hospitable people which reside in it. There is a wide array of accommodation options you can take advantage of such as Self Catering Accommodation & Holiday Rentals or hotels. There is plenty to choose from and they line the coast, offering a wonderful way to experience the sun and surf offered by Cape Town, South Africa.

5 Reasons to Choose Drive Africa

With so many different car rental companies in South Africa, finding the right one can be a difficult task. Drive Africa, located in Cape Town, has provided 5 fantastic reasons why you should choose them as your car hire company. Exceptional service, quality vehicles and comprehensive insurance are just 3 of the reasons why.