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    WOODSTOCK

    MILNERTON

    BLOUBERGSTRAND

    MELKBOSSTRAND

    TABLE VIEW

    ROBBENISLAND

    PINELANDS

    SALT RIVER

    CLIFTON

    SEA POINT

    GREEN POINT

    ATLANTIS

    MAMRE

    LANGA

    EPPINGINDUSTRIA

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    CITY CENTRE

    MAITLAND

    MODDERDAMBONTEHEUWEL

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    Table Bay

    Milnerton Lagoon

    Sunset Beach

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    Ysterplaat Airforce Base

    Ysterplaat Airforce Base 12 Milnerton Flea Market

    Milnerton Flea Market 3Lagoon Beach

    Lagoon Beach

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    5Woodbridge Island

    Woodbridge Island

    Milnerton Playhouse

    Milnerton Playhouse

    8The Paddocks

    The Paddocks

    9Rietvlei Nature Reserve

    Rietvlei Nature Reserve

    SANCCOB

    SANCCOB

    Killarney Motor Racing Track

    Killarney Motor Racing Track 10

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    Bayside Mall

    Bayside Mall

    Ons Huisie

    Ons Huisie 14Blue Peter Hotel

    Blue Peter Hotel 15Big Bay

    Big Bay

    16 Blaauwberg Conservation Area

    Blaauwberg Conservation Area

    17 Atlantic Beach Golf Club

    Atlantic Beach Golf Club

    18 Koeberg Nature Reserve

    Koeberg Nature Reserve

    Milnerton Golf Club

    Milnerton Golf Club

    Milnerton Lighthouse

    Milnerton Lighthouse

    19 Mamre Moravian Mission Station

    Mamre Moravian Mission Station

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    Camphill Village

    Camphill Village

    Witzands Conservation Area

    Witzands Conservation Area

    BLAAUWBERG COAST SNAP!

    Thereitis,thepostcardviewofTableMountain.Itsworththetrip toBlaauwbergjusttocaptureamagicalsunsetandone ofthebestvistasthereis.

    LEARN TO FLYIfyouenjoygettingyourfeetwet,theresno betterplacethanBigBayto learntheexhilaratingsportof kitesurng.Itsoneofthe topspotsintheworld,anda fewhappyhourscanbespentwatchingthebravetacklethewaves.

    LIFES A BEACHYoudonthaveto beanadrenalinejunkieto lovethebeachesalongthiscoastline.Despitethelongstretchesofwhitesandforwalkingandmakingsandcastles,andthe crashingwavesforpaddling,theselovelybeachesarent usuallycrowded.

    PUT ON YOUR WALKING SHOESWithitswindsweptdunes,thisareaoftheCapeis oneofthe besttogohikingormeetsomeofour localfeatheredfriends,fromsand-dwellerstothecomicalpenguinsrehabilitatedattheSANCCOBsanctuary.Thesandysoilalsomakesforsomeinterestingvegetation.AskVisitorInformationto pointyouinthedirectionofsomelovelywalksinoneof themanyconservationareas.

    TUCK INWhileyoureadmiringthe beautyof TableBay,llyourtummyatone ofthemanyrestaurantsalongthebeachfront,orheadinlandtodiscoverafewsuburbangems.Watchtheseabirdswheelingovertheoceanwhileyoutuckintobreakfast,oradmirethetwinklinglightsofCapeTownovera sundownercocktailanddinner.

    GO WESTTheBlaauwbergcoastisthegatewaytothefamousWestCoast,astringofshingvillagesthatwillwhiskyouawayto anothertimein quaintstreetsandcutelittleeateries.Ideally,takeafewdaysto meanderup thecoast.Ifitsspringtime,youllbe treatedto arainbowcarpetof vividspringowers.

    GET OFF THE BEATEN TRACKThehamletofMamreisworthavisitforthe sliceofthepastyoullndthere.Thisoldmissionstationgivesyouawindowintovillagelifeon theCapecoast.

    YSTERPLAAT

    1 YsterplaatAirforceBase

    MILNERTON

    2 MilnertonFleaMarket

    3 LagoonBeach

    4 WoodbridgeIsland

    5 MilnertonLighthouse

    6 TheMilnertonPlayhouse

    7 MilnertonGolf Club

    8 ThePaddocks

    TABLE VIEW

    9 Rietvlei NatureArea

    10 BaysideMall

    11 SANCCOB

    12 Killarney MotorRacingTrack

    SUNSET BEACHANDWEST BEACHBLOUBERGSTRAND

    13 Ons Huisie

    14 BluePeter Hotel

    15 BigBay

    16 BlaauwbergConservationArea

    MELKBOSSTRAND

    17 Atlantic BeachGolf Club

    18 KoebergNatureReserve

    MAMRE

    19 TheMamre MoravianMissionStation

    ATLANTIS

    20 Camphill Village

    21 Witzands ConservationArea

    BLAAUWBERG COAST

    TAKE A WALK

    SNAP

    To book any of the experiences on this mapor get more information, please contactCape Town Tourism call centre on 021 487 6800

    LEARN TO FLY

    GO WEST

    Av o i d c a r r y i n g l a r g e s u m s o f c a s h , c a m e r a s o r

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    b e l o n g i n g s u n a t t e n d e d . H e e d t h e a d v i c e o f C a p e T o w n T o u r i s m V i s i t o r C e n t r e

    s t a f f o r l o c a l s o n w h e r e t o g o a f t e r d a r k . T r y n o t t o

    w a l k a l o n e , a n d t a k e s p e c i a l p r e c a u t i o n s a t l o n e l y

    l o o k o u t p o i n t s . At n i g h t , p a r k i n a s e c u r e , w e l l - l i t a r e a .

    D o n o t a l l o w s t r a n g e r s t o a s s i s t y o u i n a n y w a y a t AT M s .

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    y o u w i s h t o d o g o o d , r a t h e r g i v e f o o d o r d o n a t e y o u r

    c h a n g e t o a r e g i s t e r e d c h a r i t y . K e e p p h o t o c o p i e s o f a l l v a l u a b l e d o c u m e n t s i n a s a f e p l a c e .

    R e p o r t a n y s a f e t y i n c i d e n t a t t h e f o l l o w i n g n u m b e r s :

    Al l e m e r g e n c i e s : M o b i l e p h o n e 112 / L a n d l i n e 10 7

    S o u t h Af r i c a n P o l i c e S e r v i c e ( S AP S ) 10 111 C a p e T o w n T o u r i s m 0 2 1 4 8 7 6 8 0 0 .

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    P r o g r a m m e t o a s s i s t y o u f u r t h e r , s h o u l d y o u b e i n v o l v e d

    i n a n i n c i d e n t .

    S EN S IB LES AF ET Y T IP S

    O F F T H E B E A T E N

    T R A C K

    Witzands Conservation AreaWest Coast RanchBloubergstrand

    Bloubergstrand

    West Coast

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    NOORDHOEK

    STRAND

    GORDONS BAY

    DURBANVILLE

    GOODWOOD

    CENTURY CITY

    EERSTERIVIER

    KHAYELITSHAMITCHELLS

    PLAIN

    NEWLANDS

    WOODSTOCK

    MILNERTON

    BLOUBERGSTRAND

    MELKBOSSTRAND

    TABLEVIEW

    LANGA

    GUGULETU

    CAPETOWNINTERNATIONAL

    CONSTANTIA

    KIRSTENBOSCH

    LLANDUDNO

    CLIFTON

    SEA POINT

    CAMPS BAY

    FISH HOEK

    SCARBOROUGH

    KOMMETJIE

    CAPEPOINT

    ATHLONE

    ATLANTIS

    MAMRE

    SIMONS TOWN

    HOUTB AY

    MUIZENBERG

    BELLVILLE

    SOMERSETWEST

    Table Bay

    CAPETOWN

    Cape Flats5

    Atlantic Seaboard2

    CityCentre1

    Southern Suburbs4

    Helderberg6

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    Northern Suburbs7

    TYGER VALLEY

    KUILS RIVER

    Blaauwberg

    Peninsula3False Bay

    Atlantic Ocean

    B R E A K F A S T BEAC HES

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    Blaauwberg, also known as

    Blouberg literally meansblue mountain, and it isfrom here you can see theiconic picture-postcard viewof Table Mountain acrossTable Bay. This coastlineboasts some of the nestkite surng and wind surngin the world, as well asimmense natural beauty, and,of course, ne restaurantswhere you can enjoy localproduce and seafood whilewatching the wind whipacross the waves.

    BLAAUWBERG

    The Blaauwberg coastalarea offers a host of outdooractivities to please even themost adventurous visitor.On the sea and in the water

    there is, of course, kitesurng and wind surng, aswell as kayaking and surfskiing, waterskiing, diving,snorkelling, sailing, surngand even shark cage diving.If youre a landlubber, checkout the 4x4 trails; abseiling;mountain and rock climbing;cycling paths and mountainbike trails; quad biking you name it, and VisitorInformation can help you do it.

    ADVENTURE SPORTS

    If youre into ying, thenthis suburb might justbe of interest.

    YSTERPLAAT

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    YSTERPLAAT AIR FORCE BASEMembers of thepublic canvisittheSouthAfrican AirForce Museum branchatYsterplaattolearnmoreaboutaviationinSouthAfrica. Thereis alsoabi-annual aerospace show. Oryx andAlouetteIII helicopters areoperated fromthebaseandoftenassistinreghtingandsearch andrescue operations. TheyalsolendsupporttotheSouthAfricanAntarctic Programme.

    08h00-15h30weekdays;08h00-12h30Sat

    KoebergRoad, Ysterplaat0215086576www.af.mil.za

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    MILNERTON FLEA MARKETThis is theultimate eamarket, sogetthere early tond oddities, funantiques, uniquekitsch andtheoccasional treasure.

    07h00-17h00Sat&SunOttodu Plessis, Milnerton

    0215211080

    The suburb of Milnerton,with its lagoon, beach andgolf course, is the perfectspot for some well-earnedrest and recreation. Thebeaches, on the AtlanticOcean seaboard, are greatfor long walks and watchingthe sun sink behind TableMountain, and there aresome great beachfrontrestaurants to kick back in.

    MILNERTON

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    LAGOON BEACHThecomplex atLagoonBeachhasrestaurants thatspill outonto thebeach,all withthatgreatTableMountainview.Watchthesungodownwhilesippingacocktail orhavingdinnerandnishofftheeveningwithastroll alongthesand.

    LagoonGate Drive, Milnerton0215282000

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    WOODBRIDGE ISLANDSituatedona narrow peninsulaoflandbetweenthebeachandtheRietvleiLagoon, this residential areaboasts somelovely walks andgood birdwatching,especially from themany jetties aroundtheisland. Thelagoonis alsosuitableforcanoeing, andis spannedby theoldestwoodenbridgein SouthAfrica.

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    MILNERTON LIGHTHOUSEMilnertonhas afascinating marinehistory andthis 21m lighthousehasprotectedships since 1960. This stretchofcoastlineis saidtohavemoreshipwrecks thanany otherin SouthAfrica over150ships overthepastfewhundredyears. Thereareno tours ofthelighthouse.

    WoodbridgeIsland, MilnertonLagoon0215211080

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    THE MILNERTON PLAYHOUSEMembers stagepopular am-dramproductions several times ayear, aswell as hostingvisitingperformers andproductions.

    87Pienaar Road, Milnerton0215553180

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    MILNERTON GOLF CLUBThis 18-hole72-parcourse is surroundedby natural beauty, borderingthe Rietvleiriver. The highwinds insummercanprovidean additional challenge.

    BridgeRoad, Milnerton0215541047

    www.milnertongolf.co.za

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    THE PADDOCKSDosomeshopping, haveameal orgrabacupof coffeeatThe Paddocks, ahandylocal shoppingcentre.

    CnrRacecourseRoad&GrandNationalBoulevard

    0215529147www.thepaddocks.co.za

    Table View is named afterits fabulous view of TableMountain. This suburbsnakes along the coast,encompassing beautifullagoons for boating and birdwatching. There are alsosome great spots for enjoyinga meal or a drink overlookingthe crashing Atlantic waves.

    TABLE VIEW

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    RIETVLEI NATURE AREAThis wetlandarea is perfectfor viewingadiverserangeofbirdspecies, includinglargeocks ofamingoandpelican. Youcanalsocanoeandwaterski onthelagoon.

    Grey Avenue, offPentz Drive,Tableview

    0215575509

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    BAYSIDE MALLThereare masses ofshops, restaurantsandthecinemacomplex tokeepyouoccupiedatthis popularmall.

    CnrBlaauwberg&WestCoastroads,TableView

    0215574350www.baysidecentre.com

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    SANCCOBSANCCOB (theSouth AfricanFoundationforthe Conservationof Coastal Birds)is dedicatedto theconservation andrehabilitationof seabirds. Its aninterestingandinformativeplacetovisitforthewholefamily. Tours mustbebookedin advance.

    22Pentz Drive, Tableview0215576155

    www.sanccob.co.za

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    KILLARNEY MOTORRACING TRACK

    HomeoftheWesternProvinceMotorClub, Killarney is CapeTowns premierracetrack andtheoldestinthecountry.Check out thescheduleforracedaysforcars, karts andmotocross. Youcanevenarrangetodrivea FormulaOnecararoundthis legendary track.

    Potsdam Road, nearKillarney0215571639

    www.wmpc.co.za

    Blaauwberg CoastVisitorInformation Centre

    1Marine Drive, Tableview0215211080

    [email protected]

    This stretch of coastline,with its beaches meanderingvirtually uninterrupted as faras the eye can see, boastssome great restaurants,convenient shopping andplenty of places to stay. Itsone of the fastest growingurban areas in Cape Townand was one of the rstplaces to acquire the handyBus Rapid Transit System.

    SUNSET BEACH AND WEST BEACH

    The main beach here isperfect for long walksalong the white sand,all the while admiringthat incredible view ofTable Mountain withhistoric Robben Island inthe foreground. Severalrestaurants and wateringholes take advantage ofthe unique setting andmajestic outlook.Its a very populardestination with surfers.The whole area falls in amarine nature reserve toprotect the once-abundantsh and seafood found here.

    BLOUBERGSTRAND

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    ONS HUISIELiterally ourlittle house, this historicbuilding now houses arestaurant. Itwas builtinthenineteenthcentury andis anational monument. It retains itsold-worldshingvillagecharm andis alandmark alongthe seafront.

    Cornerof Generaal Jansens Road&StadlerRoad, Bloubergstrand

    [email protected]

    www.seascapecollection.co.za

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    BLUE PETER HOTELA real CapeTown institution, theBluePeterhas threerestaurants, includingathrivingpubthats alocal favouritetowatchthesunsetoverafew coldbeersattheendof alongday outon thewater.

    Popham Street, Bloubergstrand0215541956

    www.bluepeter.co.za

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    BIG BAYThewater may bechilly here, thanks totheBenguelacurrent, butwhenthewinds arefavourable, kitesurfers andwindsurfers ock toBigBay toride thelegendary waves. BigBay alsohosts highlyratedsurng competitions every year.

    Ottodu Plessis Drive, Bloubergstrand

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    BLAAUWBERGCONSERVATION AREA

    Visittheeducationcentretolearnmoreaboutthe uniquelocal vegetation,comprisingCape Flats sandfynbos,CapeFlats dunestrandveld andSwartlandshale renosterveld. Theareaincludes thesiteofthehistoric BattleofBlaauwberg(1806) duringwhichtheBritishdefeated thedefending Dutchforces andeventually took control oftheCapeColony.

    EerstesteenResort,Ottodu Plessis Drive, Blouberg

    0215540957www.bca.org.za

    This is the rst village youcome across when drivingnorth from Cape Town alongthe beautiful West Coast.The 7km white sand beachis perfect for long walksand watching for whales.Its also a great distinationfor keen surfers, swimming,crayshing, kitesurng andchilling out watching thesunset. Melkbos refers tothe many milkwood treesthat grow on the dunes.

    MELKBOSSTRAND

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    ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF CLUBThis ve-starcourseis set ina naturereservewith breathtakingviews ofTableMountain, RobbenIsland andthe

    Atlantic.1Fairway Drive, Atlantic BeachGolf

    Estate, Melkbosstrand0215532223

    [email protected]

    The quaint village ofMamre is one of the mostpicturesque and historicplaces on the Cape coast.It was rst settled in 1701,and, at the beginning onthe nineteenth century,became a Moravian missionstation, the buildings ofwhich remain today. Mamreis also famous for its WildFlower Show, which takesplace each spring when theWest Coast bursts intofull bloom.

    MAMRE

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    KOEBERG NATURE RESERVESituatedneartheKoebergNuclearPowerStation inMelkbosstrand, thevisitors centrehereprovides interestinginformationonthepowerstationas wellas routeguides forthe twowalkingtrailsinthe reserve, wherevisitors canview arangeoffaunaandora.

    Situatedoff theR27, Melkbosstrand0215532466

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    THE MAMRE MORAVIANMISSION STATION

    This national monumentfeatures aLongHouseformerly usedas a barracks by theVOC, as well as awatermill andtheoldMamreMoravian Church.

    R307betweenDarlingandAtlantis0215761117

    Engineered during the

    apartheid years as anindustrial and dormitorytown, Atlantis suffers fromhigh levels of poverty. Youcan do your bit and getoff the beaten track bychecking out some of theinteresting social projectsthat aim to benet thecommunity and protectthe precious local fynbos.Contact the West CoastEnvironmental Cooperativeon 021 572 0272 to arrangeguided nature trails andlearn about this uniquecorner of the Cape. Sandboarding is a popularactivity of surng the dunesin this area.

    ATLANTIS

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    CAMPHILL VILLAGEThis farm helps mentally andphysicallychallengedpeopleby creatingahomeforthem wherethey canndemploymentandskills training. Enjoy anenlighteningvisitandtakehomesomeofthefarmsexcellentorganic products. Theirdairyproducts aresold insupermarkets aroundCapeTown; theirteas areexcellentandtheir rangeof cosmetics offers anatural approach.

    KleinDassenberg Road, nearAtlantis0215718600

    www.camphillwestcoast.org.za

    WITZANDSCONSERVATION AREA

    Theconservation areaincludes theAtlantis duneelds. Itis perfectforsandboarding, drivinga4x4, camping,hiking, picnicking, whalewatchinginseasonorcastingoutaline(withapermit).

    07h00-19h00dailyCnrR27andDassenbergDrive, Atlantis

    0215775000

    The Blaauwberg Coast is thegateway to the villages of thelovely West Coast. Historicallyhome to shing communities,there are plenty of places tostop and admire the view, eatsome fresh seafood right onthe beach or take a bed for

    the night in a whitewashedcottage. Highlights includethe picturesque village ofPaternoster, the lagoon atLangebaan and the WestCoast National Park. TheWest Coast is also famous forbursting into vibrant colourevery spring when the wildowers put on a spectacularshow (August-October).

    TAKE A DRIVE

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    City CentreAtlantic SeaboardPeninsulaSouthern SuburbsCape FlatsHelderbergNorthern SuburbsBlaauwberg

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    Ons Huisie

    Killarney

    Bloubergstrand

    Big Bay

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    K IT E S URF ING

    For this map in detail refer to the Cape Town Map or visit

    http://www.capetown.travel/guide/maps/

    DETAILEDMAP OVERLEAF

    map 8 of 8Collect them allincluding theCape Town map.

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    C OA S T

    Book your experience at 021 487 6800 or www.capetown.travel

    LIVEIT! LOVE IT!

    BE A RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLER

    1 Researchthecultureofthe areayouintendtovisitbeforearrivingatyourdestination.

    2 Talktolocals,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,butif thepriceisnegotiable,payapricethatis fairforthesellerandmaker.

    1 Pleaseusewaterasefcientlyaspossible.Drinktapwater.SouthAfricastapwaterqualityisrankedasthirdbestintheworld.Donot leaveyourtowelsinyourhotelroomto bewashedunlessnecessary.Trytousebiodegradableshampoosand soaps.

    2 Takecarenottostarta rewithyourcigarettebuttsormatches.

    3 Pleaseuseelectricityasefcientlyaspossible.Switchoffthelights,electricfan,airconditionerandtelevisionwhenyouarenotin yourroom.

    4 Donotapproachorfeedbaboons.Theyarewildandpotentiallydangerous.

    5 Donottakenaturalkeepsakeslikeshellsandindigenousowerswhenspendingtimeinnature.

    6 Whendrivingor hiking,sticktomarkedpathsandroads.

    7 Makesuretheseafoodyouwanttobuyandeatisnot onthelistof endangeredspecies.SMSthenameof theshto+27(0)794998795andyouwillreceiveananswerwithinseconds.

    8 Disposeof rubbishcarefully,recyclewherepossibleandreuseyourbeveragebottlesandshoppingbags.

    9 Makeuseofpublictransportwhenpossibleortakea walkingtour.

    Holidaycloserto homeoroffsetyourcarbonfootprintbyplantingatreeorbuyinglocalproducesupportsomeofthegreatlocalorganicmarketsinCapeTown.

    10 tips to be responsiblein our communities

    10 tips to be responsibletowards our environment

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