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1 Trojan Horse Memorial
Trojan Horse Memorial
4 Wembley Roadhouse
Wembley Roadhouse
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Mzolis Place
Mzolis Place
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Guguletu Seven Memorial
Guguletu Seven Memorial
11 Edith Stevens Wetland Park
Edith Stevens Wetland Park
12 Look Out Hill
Look Out Hill
14 Khayelitsha Craft Market
Khayelitsha Craft Market
15 Baden Powell Drive
Baden Powell Drive16 Wolfgat Nature Reserve
Wolfgat Nature Reserve
17 Mnandi Resort
Mnandi Resort
13 The Philani Centre
The Philani Centre
5 Galaxy Disco Restaurant
Galaxy Disco Restaurant
7 Guga SThebe Centre
Guga SThebe Centre
8 Eziko Cooking & Catering School
Eziko Cooking & Catering School
6West End Jazz Club
West End Jazz Club
Athlone Stadium
Athlone Stadium
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Robert Waterwitch Memorial
THECAPE FLATS
1 TrojanHorseMemorial
2 ColineWilliams/RobertWaterwitchMemorial
3 AthloneStadium
4 WembleyRoadhouse
5 GalaxyDiscoRestaurant
6 WestEndJazz Club
LANGA
7 GugaSThebeArts& CultureCentre
8 EzikoCookingandCateringSchool
GUGULETU
9 MzolisPlace
10 GuguletuSevenMemorial
PHILIPPI
11 EdithStephens WetlandPark
KHAYELITSHA
12 Look OutHill
13 ThePhilani Centre
14 KhayelitshaCraftMarket
MITCHELLS PLAIN & SURROUNDS
15 BadenPowell Drive
16 WolfgatNatureReserve
17 Mnandi Resort
THE CAPE FLATS
CAPE FLATSTOUR A TOWNSHIP
Well, of course the essential Cape Flats experience is one of the many
tours to the local townships. Its a whole other side of the Cape toexplore. And dont stop at just one tour each township has its own
unique culture and flavour, and there are plenty of different experiences
on offer, from walking or cycling tours to jazz or sport-themed days out.
SING THE BLUES
The Cape Flats is bursting wi th vibrancy and unique culture. Many of
SAs best musicians come from hereabouts, so explore the jazz c lubs
and live music venues and perhaps encounter one of tomorrows or
todays greats.
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
Places like Mzolis in Guguletu arent just for filling your stomach fill
up on culture as well, and experience a Cape welcome you wont find
elsewhere. Be adventurous and your tastebuds are guaranteed an
experience as well.
FILL YOUR SUITCASE
Theres no better place to find all those gifts and souvenirs than the
wonderful craft projects on the Cape Flats and whats more, you can
feel good about where your moneys going.
REMEMBERScene of some of the fiercest resistance to apartheid, the Cape Flats is
a great place to explore South Africas fascinating past. Take a tour with
a local and learn all about this compelling history and keep your eyes
peeled for monuments and reminders of days gone by.
MAKE A DIFFERENCEThere are plenty of opportunities to do your bit for the community. Visit a
project, make a donation or support one of the many wonderful initiatives
in the townships. Ask Visitor Information for ideas on ways you can help.
GO GREEN
The Cape Flats may be notorious for its urban sprawl, but there are some
wonderful pockets of green in the reserves. Enjoy a lovely walk but its
not advisable to venture off the beaten track into is olated areas.
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Avoid carryinglarge sums ofcash, camerasorothervaluablesin plainsight, andneverleavebelongings unattended.
Heed the adviceofCape Town TourismVisitorCentre stafforlocals onwhere to goafterdark. Try nottowalkalone, and take specialprecautions at lonely lookoutpoints.Atnight,park in a secure, well-lit area.
Donot allowstrangers to assist youinanywayat ATMs.
Do not give moneytostreet children andbeggars. Ifyou wishtodo good, rathergive foodordonate yourchangetoa registered charity.
Keep photocopies ofall valuable documentsina safe place.
Report any safetyincident at thefollowingnumbers:
All emergencies: Mobilephone112/ Landline 107
South African Police Service(SAPS) 10111
Cape Town Tourism 021 487 6800.
CapeTown Tourism, in partnershipwithProtection andEmergency Services, runs asuccessful VisitorSupport Programme toassist you further,shouldyou beinvolvedin an incident.
SENSIBLESAFETY TIPS
FILLYOURSUITCASE
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
To book any of the experiences on this map
or get more information, please contact
Cape Town Tourism call centre on 02 1 487 6800
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TOUR ATOWNSHIP
Khayelitsha
Guga SThebe Art & Culture Centre
Mzolis Place
Guguletu
Khayelitsha
Visitor Information Centre
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NOORDHOEK
STRAND
GORDONS BAY
DURBANVILLE
GOODWOOD
CENTURY CITY
EERSTERIVIER
KHAYELITSHA
MITCHELLS
PLAIN
NEWLANDS
WOODSTOCK
MILNERTON
BLOUBERGSTRAND
MELKBOSSTRAND
TABLEVIEW
LANGA
GUGULETU
CAPETOWN
INTERNATIONAL
CONSTANTIA
KIRSTENBOSCH
LLANDUDNO
CLIFTON
SEA POINT
CAMPS BAY
FISH HOEK
SCARBOROUGH
KOMMETJIE
CAPEPOINT
ATHLONE
ATLANTIS
MAMRE
SIMONS TOWN
HOUTBAY
MUIZENBERG
BELLVILLE
SOMERSETWEST
Table Bay
CAPETOWN
Cape Flats5
Atlantic Seaboard2
CityCentre1
Southern Suburbs4
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Northern Suburbs7
TYGER VALLEY
KUILS RIVER
Blaauwberg
Peninsula3False Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Designated a coloured
area by the apartheid
government, Athlone still
celebrates its Cape Malay
roots while embracing the
multi-cultural community.
Tuck into traditional fare
and party the night away,
or visit one of the thought-
provoking memorials to
the events of the apartheid
years. The adjoining suburb
of Rylands was established
as a designated Muslim
area during the apartheid
era and developed its own
special identity.
DISCO
SUN&FUN
ATHLONE AND RYLANDS
The Cape Flats region of
the Cape did not, despitepopular belief, get its name
from the government-
erected apartment blocks
that are common here
rather, the name refers to
the flatness of the low-lying
land. The Flats are not only
home to some of the Capes
most vibrant communities,
but also to some fantastic
natural beauty 76 plant
species found here grow
nowhere else on earth.
One of the best ways to
explore this area is on
one of the many township
tours available contact
Visitor Information for more
booking enquiries.
Please also check with
Visitor Information if you
have any security concernsabout this area and when
in doubt, hop on one of the
many tours available.
THE CAPE FLATS
Dotted around this area
are several memorials to
the many young activists
who risked and lost
their lives in the struggle
against apartheid. Take a
moment to contemplate
their courage.
REMINDERS OF APARTHEID
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TROJAN HORSE MEMORIAL
Thememorial recalls theTrojan Horse
Massacrein 1985, whenprotesters were
ambushedand3 peoplekilledand15
injuredby thepolice.
cnrSt Simons &Thorton Roads, Athlone
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COLINE WILLIAMS / ROBERTWATERWITCH MEMORIAL
A tributetotwo ANC freedom fighters
wholaiddowntheirlives inthe
struggleyears.
OppMagistrates Court, OldKlipfontein
Road, Athlone
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ATHLONE STADIUM
HomegroundofAjax CapeTownand
Santos CapeTownfootball teams,
AthloneStadium was builtin1972
tohold30000 people. Its alsothe
traditional homeof theannual Kaapse
KlopseCarnival.
Thestadium has recently beenrenovated
andis oneof themaintrainingvenues
forthe2010FIFA WorldCup TM.
JohnsonRoad, Athlone
0216376607
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WEMBLEY ROADHOUSE
GrabtheWembleyWhopperBurgerora
steak sandwichat this classic roadhouse.
Fora tasteexperiencerightoutof
anotherera, park yourcar andsomeone
will bringyourmeal righttothe window.
23Belgravia Road, Athlone
0216971435
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GALAXY DISCO RESTAURANT
Athloneis famous forits vibrantnightlife,
andGalaxy is oneofCape Towns oldest
andhottestclubs, featuringaline-upof
thebestlocal DJs.
CollegeRoad, Rylands
0216379132
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WEST END JAZZ CLUB
Fora morelaid-back vibe, check outthe
jazzattheWestEndon Thursday through
toSaturday nights.
Cine400 Building, CollegeRoad, Rylands
0216379132
The biggest attraction of
the Cape Flats is its vibrant
mix of cultures.
One institution is the
Kaapse Klopse or Cape
Minstrels, troupes of
musicians, primarily from
the so-called Cape Coloured
Community, who practise
all year to participate in
their annual carnival on 2
January. The Klopse dress
up in vivid, spangled outfits,
with painted faces, and
dance and sing their way
through the streets of Cape
Town.
The Flats is also home to
people from all over South
Africa and further afield
migrants from Zimbabwe,
Malawi and other countries
come to Cape Town to look
for work and bring with
them their cuisine, their
music, crafts and their
traditions.
Many township tours will
introduce you to important
people in the community,
including traditional
healers. Medicines that
have been trusted for
thousands of years are still
often the first port of call for
many people and healers
are often happy to consult
with visitors and offer some
time-tested advice.
Also keep an eye out for
evidence of the many
faiths in the area, from the
minarets of mosques to
well-loved little churches to
Hindu temples, and even a
centre for the local Bah
community.
CULTURES IN THE COMMUNITY
JAZZ
Langa is the oldest
township in Cape Town
and was a centre of
resistance to apartheid.
It was built with only one
entry and exit point so
that police could monitor
movement. Meet sangomas
and traditional healers;
shop at local markets;
sup on African delicacies
and party township style,
while supporting one of
the poorest areas of the
Mother City. The best way
to discover the area is
on a guided walking tour.Contact Visitor Information
for operators.
Langa VisitorInformation CentreGuga SThebe CulturalCentre, CnrWashington and Church Streets
LANGA
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GUGA STHEBE ARTS &CULTURE CENTRE
Ifits shoppingforanunusual craftpiece
thatyoureafter, headtoGugaSThebe.
Housedinamagnificentaward-winning
building, this community centre, like
many businesses inLanga, is dedicated
totheempowermentofthelocal people.
Thereare regularexhibitions, artstudios
andaresourcecentre.
CnrWashingtonandChurchStreets
0216953493
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EZIKO COOKING ANDCATERING SCHOOL
Theaim oftheschool is to teach
members ofthelocal community tocook,
andsoprovidethem withmarketable
skills. Theres arestaurant, openfor
breakfast, lunchand dinner, thats a
popularstopwithtouroperators.
CnrWashingtonStreet&
JungleWalk, Langa
0216940434
www.ezikorestaurant.com
While this long roll can
be stuffed with anything
from steak to chicken to
polony (processed meat),
the steaming chips and
lashings of ketchup should
be considered obligatory.
GATSBY
Guguletu, or Gugs, as
its often called, is a
colourful combination
of vibrant life and the
problems associated with
poverty, making a visit to
the township poignantlyunforgettable. Tourism
provides much-needed
jobs for the people of the
township, and there are
numerous restaurants, jazz
clubs and B&Bs, as well as
fascinating walking tours.
Guguletu VisitorInformation Centre
Sivuyile Campus, cnrNY1& NY4,Guguletu
GUGULETU
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MZOLIS PLACE
Foratasteoftownshiplife, headto
Mzolis, abuzzing hang-outwhere you
buy yourmeatandpay someonetocook
itforyouoverhotcoals. Theres usually
livemusic andavibrantatmosphere.
OffKlipfontein Road, Guguletu
0216381355
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GUGULETU SEVEN MEMORIAL
Thememorial commemorates seven
youngblack activists from thetownship
whowerekilledina policeambush
in1986.
CnrNY1& NY111, opposite
GuguletuPolice Station
0216378449
0216381355
The farms in Philippi provide
the bulk of Cape Towns
vegetables and theres still
a pleasant rural feel to the
area. You can go horse
riding here, with several
trails suitable for all levels
winding through the dunes
and down to the beach at
Strandfontein.
PHILIPPI
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EDITH STEPHENSWETLAND PARK
Hometo37 birdspecies anda variety
ofreptiles, this is animportant
wetlandconservation area. Thestar
ofthe show, however, is thefern-like
plant Isoetes, whichhas its origins
200millionyears ago, andis found
only inthis wetland.
LansdowneRoad, Philippi
02169180700216381355
The Cape Flats is one of the
best places to find unusual
treasures. Look for unusual
art made of found objects
like telephone wire and
plastic bags, or beautiful
traditional beadwork
youll treasure forever.
GET CRAFTY
Even the most serious
hunger can be sorted with a
plate of mielie pap thats
a kind of corn porridge to
the uninitiated and a
coil of boerewors, or beef
sausage. For extra oomph,
serve with chakalaka, a
tomatoey relish thatll have
your tongue tingling.
PAP AND WORS
Khayelitsha (meaning new
home) is one of Cape
Towns largest townships,
and is situated some 40km
from the City Centre. It
consists of both formal
accommodation (houses of
bricks and mortar) and infor-
mal settlements (makeshift
shacks). The township was
created in the 1980s and
today is home to over two
million people.
There are many overnight
accommodation options
and even more places to
grab an authentic and
delicious meal.
Khayelitsha VisitorInformationCentre
Look OutHillTourism FacilityCnrMewWay& SpineRoad,
Khayelitsha0213876189/082 4547312
KHAYELITSHA
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LOOK OUT HILL
Thetouristfacility heregives agood
insightintolifeinthesettlement. Theres
anarts andsciencecentre, arestaurant,
giftshopandinformationkiosk.
Thefacility has a look-outpointon
thehighestdunewitha360-degree
view thatincorporates FalseBay, the
Hottentots HollandMountain range,
Helderbergand GrootDrakenstein.
CnrMew Way &
SpineRoad, Khayelitsha
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THE PHILANI CENTRE
Givesomethingback to thecommunity by
visitingthe Philani DevelopmentCentre,
partofanorganisationthatuplifts and
supports thepoorest people. Youcan see
theschool andcraftworkshops, andpickupsomefeel-goodsouvenirs ofyourday
intheirshops. Visitas anindividual oras
partofatour. Thepatronoftheprojectis
ArchbishopEmeritus DesmondTutu.
08h30-16h30weekdays;
09h00-13h00Sat
Phaphani Street, SiteC, Khayelitsha
0213875124
www.philani.org.za
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KHAYELITSHA CRAFT MARKET
Here, youcan buy all sorts ofhand-made
curios, pottery, beadwork, baskets and
fabric paintings. Themarket is aimedat
alleviatingpoverty intheareaandall
goods aremadeby thelocal community.
Youmightevenbelucky enoughtobe
serenadedby a marimbabandas you
browse.
StMichaels andAll Angels Anglican
Church, BukwayoRoad, Khayelitsha
0213615246
www.stmichaels.org.za
A suburb engineered by
the apartheid government,
Mitchells Plain was
supposed to be a model
township. Today, home
to nearly 2 million people,
the suburb rolls right
down to the beaches at
Strandfontein.
MITCHELLS PLAIN & SURROUNDS
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BADEN POWELL DRIVE
Theroadhuggingtheshorelineall the
way from Muizenbergin thePeninsulatothewinelands of theHelderbergis
oneoftheloveliestdrives inCapeTown.
HoponBadenPowell Drive(R310) and
cruisepastthewaves crashingonone
sideandtheevidenceoftownshiplifeon
theother. Stopat craftstalls orpick up
dinneringredients from oneof thelocal
fishermenwhoply theircatch
alongtheroute.
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WOLFGAT NATURE RESERVE
Wolfgatderives its namefrom acave
foundinthe1960s thatwas usedas
adenby hyenas. Thesitewas richin
fossil finds. Thelimestonecliffs offer
unequalledviews ofFalseBay. It is the
largestreserveontheCapeFlats, and
protects thecoastal flora. Youmight
belucky whileoutwalkingandsee a
grysbok orporcupine. Rememberto
exercisecautionwheninisolatedareas.
BadenPowell Drive, Mitchells Plain
0213925134/5
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MNANDI RESORT
This is oneofonly six CapeTown
beaches tohaveattainedBlueFlag
Status. Thereis anenclosed water
park, playground, picnic areaand other
facilities. Thelongsandy beachis
goodfor walking. Nearby Monwabisi
BeachResortis well-knownforits
rollickingparties, butbewareofa
very strongcurrent.
BadenPowell Drive, Mitchells Plain
0213925520
They say the way to a
Capetonians heart is
through his stomach and
theres no better place
to learn about the Capes
favourite food than the
Flats. Sometimes those
menus can be confusing, sohere are a few top picks to
help you...
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
Many people choose todelve into the secrets of
the Cape Flats on one
or more tours. Visitor
information can help you
pick from myriad options
with licensed, reputable
operators wholl take
you into the heart of the
community. Sit back on a
bus, jump on a bike or get
up close and personal on
a walking tour. Many tours
focus on specific interests,
so whether youre into
sport, food, culture or want
to learn about the moving
history of the struggle
against apartheid, therell
be an expert to guide you.
TAKE A TOUR
City Centre
Atlantic Seaboard
Peninsula
Southern Suburbs
Cape Flats
Helderberg
Northern Suburbs
Blaauwberg
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http://www.capetown.travel/guide/maps/
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Monwabisi
Galaxy Disco Restaurant
Strandfontein
APEFLATS
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Langa Guguletu
PhilippiKhayelitsh
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MitchellsPlain
www.capetown.travel
Book your experience at 021 487 6800 or www.capetown.travel
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BE A RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLER
1 Researchthecultureofthe areayouintendtovisitbeforearrivingatyourdestination.
2Talktolocals,makeuseoflocaltourguidesandstayinaccommodationestablishmentsthatareinvestedinthelocal community.
3 Learnsomeofthelanguagea simplegreetingandthankyouin thelanguageofourpeoplewillseeyouembracedasaguestandnotonlya visitor.
4 Respectthedignityandprivacyofotherspleaseaskpermissionbeforeyoutakeaphoto.
5 Ratherthangivingmoneytobeggarsandstreetchildren,makeanefforttodonatetoalocalcharitythatsupportscommunityprojects.
6 Purchasesouvenirsdirectlyfromcommunitymarkets andhandcrafterssothatthemoneygoesdirectlytolocalbusinesses.
7 Takeyourtastebudsonajourneybyexperiencinglocalandregionalcuisine.Thiswillgiveyouinsighttothecultureoftheareaand youwillsupportthelocaleconomy.
8 Practisesafeandresponsiblesexandbevigilantaboutchildprostitution.
9 Questionestablishments wherechildrenofschool-goingageareworking.
Bargainingforgoodsmaynotalwaysbeappropriate,butifthepriceis negotiable,payapricethatis fairforthesellerandmaker.
1 Pleaseusewaterasefficientlyaspossible.Drinktapwater.SouthAfricastapwaterqualityisrankedasthirdbestintheworld.Donot leaveyourtowelsinyourhotelroomto bewashedunlessnecessary.Trytousebiodegradableshampoosand soaps.
2 Takecarenottostarta firewithyourcigarettebuttsormatches.
3 Pleaseuseelectricityasefficientlyaspossible.Switchoffthelights,electricfan,airconditionerandtelevisionwhenyouarenotin yourroom.
4 Donotapproachorfeedbaboons.Theyarewildandpotentiallydangerous.
5Donottakenaturalkeepsakeslikeshellsandindigenousflowerswhenspendingtimeinnature.
6 Whendrivingor hiking,sticktomarkedpathsandroads.
7 Makesuretheseafoodyouwanttobuyandeatisnot onthelistof endangeredspecies.SMSthenameof thefishto+27(0)794998795andyouwillreceiveananswerwithinseconds.
8 Disposeof rubbishcarefully,recyclewherepossibleandreuseyourbeveragebottlesandshoppingbags.
9 Makeuseofpublictransportwhenpossibleortakea walkingtour.
Holidaycloserto homeoroffsetyourcarbonfootprintbyplantingatreeorbuyinglocalproducesupportsomeofthegreatlocalorganicmarketsinCapeTown.
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