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Here are some links that you may find useful in planning your trip to sunny South Africa:

Useful links for Cape Town attractions

Places to stay while in South Africa

Tourist Tips for planning your trip to South Africa

Major upcoming events taking place in South Africa

Some of our favourite wildlife photographs



Useful links for Cape Town attractions:

Table Mountain – Table Mountain Aerial Cableway weather, rates and operating status
http://www.tablemountain.net/

Robben Island – Robben Island Museum and tour information
http://www.robben-island.org.za/

Wine Route Maps – Maps of the various Cape wine routes
http://www.wine.co.za/

Stellenbosch Wine Route – The oldest wine route in South Africa
http://www.wineroute.co.za

Cape Point – The most southwesterly point of Africa
http://www.capepoint.co.za/

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront – Shopping, restaurants, Robben Island Gateway
http://www.waterfront.co.za/

Greenmarket Square – Craft market on cobblestoned square in Central Business District
http://www.greenmarketsquare.com/

Royal Cape Yacht Club – Sailing in Table Bay
http://www.rcyc.co.za/

Kirstenbosch Gardens – Botanical Gardens on the southern slopes of Table Mountain
http://www.sanbi.org/frames/kirstfram.htm

District Six Museum – District Six memories of forced removal and relocation
http://www.districtsix.co.za/frames.htm

Cape Town Museums – Iziko - Museums of Cape Town
http://www.iziko.org.za/iziko/izihome.html



Places to stay while in South Africa.
We highly recommend the following places to stay. Please contact us for assistance with reservations and special rates:

Knorhoek – Working winery and guesthouse in the heart of the Stellenbosch wine route
http://www.knorhoek.co.za/

Savanna Lodge – Exclusive private Game Lodge situated in the world famous Sabi Sands Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park
http://www.savannalodge.com/



Tourist Tips for planning your trip to South Africa:

South Africa - The official gateway site
http://www.southafrica.info/

Southern Africa tours
Zipping Zebra specializes in tailor made tours, group tours and safari adventures in South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho


Major upcoming events taking place in South Africa:

World Cup Soccer 2010
http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.com/


Cape Jackass Penguins at Boulders Beach
Cape Jackass Penguin Cape Jackass Penguin

Young Shangaan dancers
Young Shangaan dancers

Blyde River Dam – in the North East of South Africa
Blyde River Dam – in the North East of South Africa

Victoria Falls, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
Victoria Falls, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
Some of our favourite wildlife photographs:

Leopard kill at Savanna Lodge
Leopard kill at Savanna Lodge

Early morning leopard sighting
Early morning leopard sighting

Curious baby elephant
Curious baby elephant

Cheetah lookout
Cheetah lookout