Sports
Football
South Africa is proud to be hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The new stadium in Mouille Point is in its final stages of completion and looks fantastic. Make sure you find yourself in Capetown during June and July to catch the electric atmosphere and all the football action.
Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Reef Fishing in False Bay, off Cape Point or along the Atlantic seaboard offers a wide species of fish to catch. You can expect to find Kabeljou up to 30 kilograms, Cape Salmon of up to 12 kg and the usual white and red Stumpnose, Roman, Elf, Mackeral, Skates, the occasional white Steenbras, Silverfish, Hottentot, Hake, and Tuna.
The seasons are year-round and the skippers carefully monitor conditions so that they can recommend the best spots to go to and what you can expect of the day.
Prices vary depending on the size of the charter and what kind of fishing you have in mind, but we can say that you can look at least R3,500 for the smallest boat for a full day's fishing. Half day excursions will set you back around R2,500. Just give us a call on 021 424 3353 and we will arrange for your fishing spot on the boat.
Fly-fishing or Rock Angling
Why not try something completely different and head to the spectacular Cape mountain rivers and streams to fish for Brown and Rainbow Trout.
All fly fishing packages can be tailored to suit your needs, whether it's a one day outing or a five day fishing safari. The type of fishing will depend on your fitness level as to whether you will fish the easily accessible dams or some of the more remote river gorges.
If you are keen on staying out in the mountains for 5 days you can either camp at the river gorges or stay at guest houses in or near the mountains. The safari includes accommodation, off road vehicle, all meals, a field guide and fishing tackle.
Rock Angling is also tailored to your interests and fitness levels. You can either fish along the West or East coasts of Southern Africa.
If you are keen, please give us a call on 021 424 3353.
Tennis
Camps Bay Lawn Tennis Club
Tel: 083 269 1715
Address: The Drive, Camps Bay (behind the Bay Hotel)
Price: R50
Squash
Camps Bay Sports Club
Tel: 021 438 8971
Golf
There are many golf courses in the Cape Town area, some with spectacular mountain and ocean views. All welcome visitors subject to restrictions on club days. We are happy to book on your behalf, which should be done at least a week in advance, and further ahead during the summer season.
Atlantic Beach
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 855m
An extremely challenging course close to the sea and on a nature reserve. This course has superb views of Table Mountain across Table Bay. The fairways are very thin, and the fynbos rough makes finding errant balls a hopeless task.
Tel: 021 553 2223 Fax 021 553 2224
Arabella
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 6 385m
Arabella Country Estate in the Western Cape claimed the title for the best new course among those opened for play in 1999. It is built in a spectacular setting overlooking the Bot River Lagoon near Hermanus, and is a challenging layout, with exciting finishing holes on each nine running alongside the water.
Tel 028 284 9383 Fax 028 284 9385
Bellville
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 6 008m
This hilly course, which is completely surrounded by houses, was recently upgraded. It offers a change from many courses in the Cape Town area, which tend to be flat.
Tel 021 913 3100 Fax 021 913 5121
Clovelly
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 908m
A rural course set in the Clovelly Valley, surrounded by dunes and overlooking False Bay in the Indian Ocean. The fairways are immaculately kept with bent grass greens.
Tel 021 782 1118 Fax 021 782 6853
Devonvale
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 6 008m
Situated next to Hartenberg estate, outside Stellenbosch, with mountains and wine farms as a backdrop, the setting is memorable. The course is part hilly and part flat.
Tel 021 882 2080 Fax 021 882 2113
Durbanville
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 916m
This flat and manicured course with a charming layout is in Durbanville along the N1 towards Paarl.
Tel 021 976 8120 Fax 021 976 0191
Erinvale
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 892m
A superb course of two different moods; the first nine holes built on flat terrain and the second nine built on undulating high ground.
Tel 021 847 1906 Fax 021 847 1070
Helderberg
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 6 000m
Located in a successful retirement village these nine holes are worth a visit.
Tel 021 855 1200 Fax 021 855 1200
Hermanus
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 6 025m
Located just 120 kilometres from Cape Town the Hermanus Golf Club offers the keen golfer eighteen incredible holes of golf. It offers privacy to the members, yet accessibility to the public. Hermanus is a soft spikes only course!
Tel 028 312 1954 Fax 028 312 2333
Langebaan
Links / 18 holes / 72 par / length 6 184m
This is a links type course, designed as a figure eight winding around residential stands. Located on the unspoilt Cape west coast about 70 minutes drive from Cape Town, the clubhouse offers panoramic views of Langebaan lagoon, which is part of the West Coast National Park, and Saldanha Bay harbour.
Tel 022 872 2112 Fax 022 872 2460
Milnerton
Links / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 788m
This course is 8 kilometres from Cape Town’s Waterfront wedged between the royal blue Atlantic Ocean with white sandy beaches on one side and the Rietvlei Lagoon and wetlands on the other. The lagoon and wetlands are a haven for many bird species
Tel 021 552 3108 Fax 021 551 5897
Mowbray
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 903m
This course has awesome views of Table Mountain, and is designed to provide a testing round of golf. It has also very recently been expertly reshaped and contoured and a few additional water features added.
Tel 021 685 3018 Fax 021 686 6008
Parow
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 775m
Located in the Northern suburbs this course with memorable water hazards is popular all year round with residents of Parow and Bellville.
Tel 021 930 2160 Fax 021 939 7756
Rondebosch
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 712m
Visitors are most welcome at this magnificent eighteen hole champion course. The latest South African PGA Tour venue lies just 15 minutes from central Cape Town. Pro golf shop, restaurant, bar & function facilities.
Tel 021 689 4176 Fax 021 685 1447
Royal Cape
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 787m
Established in 1885 by Sir Henry d’Oyley Torrens, this is South Africa’s oldest golf club. The South African Open has been held at this challenging course eight times, notable winners being Gary Player in 1965 and most recently Ernie Els in 1996.
Tel 021 761 6551 Fax 021 797 5246
Simon's Town
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 007m
There are wonderful views from this sometimes windy course set on a sloping landscape overlooking False Bay.
Tel 021 786 1233 Fax 021 786 4712
Somerset West
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 787m
This course is considered one of the more forgiving in the Western Cape. There are a few testing holes but it is one place where the average golfer can expect to play two or three shots under his handicap. It is one of the few traditional country clubs still in existence with facilities for tennis, squash and bowls as well as golf.
Tel 021 852 2925 Fax 021 852 2925
Steenberg
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 6 115m
Steenberg has a reputation of having the most magnificent greens and lies nestled under the Constantiaberg Mountains. The golf estate lies amongst South Africa’s long established vineyards surrounded by the indigenous pines, Cape bush and mountain flora. The course has been designed by Peter Matkovich who has created a challenge by introducing large waste bunkers, running creeks and water hazards.
Tel 021 713 1632 Fax 021 713 2241
Stellenbosch
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 6 264m
Situated at the foot of the imposing Simonsberg mountain, close to the university and wine making town of Stellenbosch, this course is sheltered from the infamous south-easterly wind that can create havoc for the amateur golfer. An afternoon round will award a player superb views of the setting sun and Table Mountain in the distance.
Tel 021 880 0103 Fax 021 880 0260
Strand
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 6 185m
The course is separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land so it is exposed to fresh and strong breezes and even gales. It is also known for its water features. The golfer will encounter no less than eleven of them during a round. There is a bird sanctuary adjacent to the course, and the Helderberg provides a breathtaking backdrop.
Tel 021 853 6268 Fax 021 854 6281
Westlake
Parkland / 18 holes / 72 par / length 5 750m
Westlake golf course is situated on the shaded slopes of Silvermine Mountain, near the seaside town of Muizenberg. The towering flat pines create natural avenues for the fairways. The lush, beautifully groomed course, is described as being quick when freshly cut, requiring accuracy even at the best of times.
Tel 021 788 2020 Fax 021 788 2530
Cricket
Sahara Newlands Cricket Ground
Address: 61 Campground Road, Newlands
Tel: 021 674 4146
Price: R25 - R45 for Provincial Games
R60 - R175 for International Games
Newlands Cricket ground is host to Cape Town’s provisional, test and one-day international matches. It is a truly beautiful ground nestled under old Oak trees with Devils Peak towering in the background. A great way to spend the day in the sun if cricket is your thing.
Rugby
Newlands Rugby Stadium
Address: Boundary Road, Newlands
Tel: 021 689 4921
Prices: R40 - R400
Newlands Rugby Stadium if home to Cape Town’s rugby. Provincial, International and Super 12 matches are all played here. Expect an exhilarating atmosphere when the stadium gets packed.
Horse Riding
Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding
Address: Sleepy Hollow Lane, Noordhoek
Tel: 021 789 2341
Price: From R130
Experience Cape Town’s outdoors on horse back. A popular choice is riding along the long, white, spectacular beach in Noordhoek.
Cycling
Another great way to experience Cape Town’s splendid scenery is on a bicycle. Cycling is popular all over the Peninsula and many suburban roads have special cycling lanes.
The Cape Argus Pick n’ Pay Cycle Tour is the largest timed bike race in the world, taking place in March each year. Cyclist of all ages and capabilities join to tackles this 108 km route around Cape Town and the Peninsula.
Other fun rides are organized from September to May by Pedal Power Associates Tel (021) 689 8420.