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Parents + Gran + a twelve year old Not rated yet
What is the best possible route from JHB to Cape Town with a one night stop over both to and from?

We would like to spend some time in Knysna as well. …

A group of 18 year olds who are done with exams :-D Not rated yet
I would like to know which part of Cape Town is the area around Long Street called? Because I see things such as "Southern Suburbs" etc but...I don't know …

Multi generation family reunion in Cape Town! Not rated yet
We are a family who are gathering from different parts of the world and meeting in cape town. We are 13 of us from ages 3 to 73!

We are spending 6 nights …

1 NYC Gal... 
Hi Alison:

I came across your site on the SBI Forums and wanted to reach out to you (and the other amazing SBI Capetown sites)!

I have the opportunity …

Cape Town, Hermanus, Knysna with a 3 year old 
My husband, 3yr old son and me are planning a 11 day trip to Cape Town in October.

Could you look at my plan , and tell me, if it sounds good.

Arrive …

Should we go beyond Postberg? Reasonably priced accommodation? Couple - age 45 
We would like to see the Namaqualand flowers. We will be in CT from 17 - 18 September. I have done quite a lot of research and it seems the further North …

Just one, on a 2 month cruise via Cape Town 
Hi,

In October I will come to Cape Town on a cruise ship. We will stay in your city for three days before traveling on to East London and Durban. FYI …

Family of four from Italy, going up the West Coast from Cape Town Not rated yet
I'D LIKE TO GO IN WEST COAST BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IS NECESSARY TO RENT A 4X4 JEEP FOR THE STREET IN THE RESERVE .

I'LL BE THERE IN AUGUST WITH MY FAMILY …

Joburg, Garden Route, Cape Town by road, and self catering 
My name is Jibbo, I have lived in South Africa about 8 years ago.

This year, we (myself, husband and our two kids) will like to come back and visit …

Couple travelling to Cape Town, lots of the must-do sights Not rated yet
We wish to visit, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Game Park, Shark cage diving, Whale watching, Horse riding on the beach and similar activities …

Myself, my wife and our 16-year-old daughter. Three travelling Canadians Not rated yet
My wife is in Cape Town for business during the last two weeks of August and my daughter and I are tagging along. While my wife is at the conference, …

Where to stay near Groote Schuur Hospital? 
I want to know where's safe to stay on my own for 2 weeks (needs to be near Groote Schuur hospital).

Hubbie wants to play Texas Hold Em Poker (real …

Honeymoon! - March 2010 Not rated yet
Firstly I must thank for your most informative website! I stumbled upon the website by chance this afternoon and have thoroughly enjoyed its content. …

Bazbus beyond Cape Town - need Garden Route advice 
Hello there!

My name is Marion, I am 32yrs old and I will be working in Midrand for a few days at the end of Feb.

Then, on Feb 26th in the morning …

Cape Town to East London via Garden Route 
Leg 1: 24th March 2010

We hope to travel the Garden route from central Cape Town and finish at East london for two/three days (we used to live there …

Cape Town at Easter - mobility and wheelchair options? Not rated yet
Hi.... love your site.

My hope is to visit Cape Town at Easter (2 adults one 10 year old).

We want to see the penguins, go up Table Mountain, visit …

Cape Town - Garden Route - game reserve - back to Cape Town Not rated yet
My husband and I are travelling with our two boys aged 9 and 11 from 27th March to 18th April, arriving/departing Cape Town.

We plan to spend a week …

Johannesburg to Cape Town via Garden Route, return to Jhb 
Myself, husband and 13 month old want to go from Johannesburg to Cape Town through the Garden Route.

We want to start the journey on the 17 March 2010 …

Simonstown - large group - walking distance to amenities 
Simon's Town with my family - group of 8, including 2 young children (age 5 & 8) and 3 elderly (age 60+)

This would be our first trip to Cape Town. …

Mouille Point or green point? Quirky things to do? Great food? 
Hello Alison!

I have so many things floating around my head & I'm overwhelmed. LOL!

Basically, I need to come out with an itinerary for my 3 full …

Cape Town holiday - young family + safari and Sun City/Garden Route? 
We are family of four, the kids being a 6yr old and a 4yr old (our four-legged family member has to stay in the UK!)

We are wanting to visit South Africa …

Kruger, P.E., Garden Route and Cape Town in 16 days! 
We are planning a long-overdue trip to South Africa in May next year.

We are spending about 6 days to do the scenic drive and Kruger.

Then have 10 …

Cape town hotel with large grounds for jogging? 
Looking for nice hotel in Cape Town which has safe grounds so you can go jogging in the morning without worrying about security.

We are 2 women in …

Cape Town holiday - baby safety for our daughter 
We are a couple traveling with our ten-month-old baby daughter

I am looking for advice on safety for her during our two week holiday in Cape Town, specifically …

2 adults, 2 year old and 9 month old children 
I am going to my cousins wedding at the end of March 2010. We are staying in Paarl for 4 nights at the wedding location.

We are then looking for somewhere …

House/cottage - Simonstown/Franschhoek - kids 6, 3 and 2 years old 
I am looking for accommodation for our family 17 to 24 October 2009.

Something safe for kids, a house or cottage.

The kids are 6, 3 and 2.

Simonstown..... …

Me and my Wife, and our sons of 4.5 and 3 years old 
We're flying to Johannesburg where we will visit a few malaria-free National Parks in the North. Then we will fly to Cape Town or Port Elizabeth to visit …

Gordons Bay House for 2 Families
- Dec 2009 - 
We have friends already booked into the Gordon's Bay Guest House accommodation in Gordon's Bay and would like to stay in self catering accommodation …

Four Travelling for the World Cup 2010 
I'm travelling with 4 friends next June for the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

During our visit, we are planning to do the shark dive adventure in Gansbaai. …

Electric plugs in SA 
I am wondering about how easy it may be to find adaptors for European 2-pin plugs (type C) at the hotel/B&B -- any idea?

Just a remark on the info …

2 Adults 
Accommodation from the 10th November 2009, until the 14th November 2009. We would like to stay in Stellenbosch, and travel around the surrounding areas …

Budget accom/holiday house to sleep 11 - Cape Town and George 
We are 11 adults in total,and are looking for accomodation (either budget or renting a home).

We will be arriving in Cape Town on 31st August 2009 and …

CapeTown - GR - East London -- My wife and myself 50+ but look in 30's :-) 
We are starting at Cape Town and heading to East London along the Garden Route. We have a Timeshare in Cape Town that we may use for the first 4 days …

Winter 2009 in Cape Town - multi-generational family party 
We are planning to visit 8 - 10 days in Capetown and suitable time frame for us is any time between last week of June to Aug end.

Can you please suggest …

CapeTown in May - 2 adults and a 7/8 mth baby 
Planning our first family holiday to Cape Town in the first week of May for 7-10 nights. My family think I am mad to even consider going this far afield …

Luxury resort with gardens and beachfront? 18 month old in group 
Hi,

We will be in Cape Town for an event from the 18 - 21st of March.

There after I am looking to spend a 2- 3 days in Cape Town at the Cape Grace. …

Plett and safari for 2 married 30-somethings! 
Would you be able to tell me the distance from Plettenberg to Amakhala game reserve region? Could you stay in the night Plettenberg and the drive for a …

South Africa - Lowveld to Cape Town via Garden Route? 
We want to travel from the Lowveld to Cape Town via the Garden Route.

I am planning this for March 2009

2 adults, 1 teenager and 1x 11 year old

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Capetown, Garden Route, Addo -
Hubby, wife, 5year old and gulp 3 year old 
My two children have coeliac disease so are on a gluten free diet. I understand (from another superb web site) that Pick n Pay has gluten free - as i am …

Two weeks in Cape Town 
We are arriving in Cape Town on Saturday 25/10/2008.

We will relax that first day but would like to take in the Open Top Bus Tour on Sunday.

Monday …

The Ashmawi`s would love to live in Cape Town! Not rated yet
I love to bring my family & formally settle in your Cape …

We are American citizen, Egyptian born family of 4.

We did visit almost half of the …

Kruger - Port Elizabeth - Cape Town... help?! 
i m the captain of the national israeli roller hockey team. we r coming to s.a to play in world champion between 25-10-08 untill 31-10-08 near jo burg. …

Boat based whale watching and deep sea fishing - Family of 5 
Boat based whale watching preferably from Hermanus, and deep sea fishing. 28 September - 2 October.

Family of 4 - January 2009 +- 10 days - we need wheelchair friendly accommodation! 
I would like some personal advice if thats possible.

Our 13 year old son is wheelchair bound - Very bright and cheery young chap who starts high school …

Family of 3 with 11 month old baby 
My name is Aravinda and I am based in Mumbai, India.

Our family of three (myself, my husband and our eleven month old baby) are planning to visit Cape …

Family with toddler looking for a beach! 
Hi, I found your site and think it is great.

We are planning to come to CT in Oct/Nov and have a 2 year old.

I am desperately trying to find …