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HELLO TO ALL OUR FRIENDS!
Magnificently mighty MAY wishes to all our club members!
It was wonderful to see so many of our very special Kids Club members enjoy their free birthday trip on our Blue Mini Peninsula Tour during the April school holidays.
Do you have any special scenic photo’s that you would like to share with us from these trips? Email us at kidsclub@citysightseeing.co.za
What does May hold in store for you? The start of our great winter campaign: 2 Kids Free (under 18) with every Full Paying Adult!
No need to book! Go to Stop 1 outside the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront to join our tours.
Looking forward to the start of a great winter season with all our friends aboard the bus.
Top-of-Cape-Town GREETINGS
Your City Sightseeing Cape Town Crew
STOP OF THE MONTH
Stop 5 – The Company’s Gardens
Why not hop off at our Stop 5 and explore the Company’s Gardens and numerous other landmarks that surround it. You will find the Lodge House for the slaves that built large parts of Cape Town, St George’s Cathedral, the National Library of SA, the Houses of Parliament, the Iziko Museum and Planetarium and many other attractions.
Or simply stroll through the Gardens, visiting the oldest pear tree in South Africa from about 1652, the rose garden, fish pond, aviary or the Garden Tea Room. Hop back onto our bus at either Stop 6, 7 or even 8.
WHERE DO I TAKE THE PARENTS?
Take a look at the fabulous events:
THE GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS IN CAPE TOWN:
Billed as one of the finest circuses in the world, each performance keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with breathtaking acrobatic, aerobic and juggling acts. Be transported into a fantasy world of clowns, jugglers, trapeze artists, tight-rope walkers, acrobats, gymnasts and contortionists.
Where: Grand Arena, Grandwest
When: Until 27 May 2010
Time: 10h00 - 21h00
Cost: R65 - R 260
Contact: 083 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
THE RAINBOW PUPPET THEATRE
The only permanent Puppet Theatre in South Africa can be found at the Constantia Waldorf School. Children and adults soon fall under the enchanted spell of well known Grimm’s Fairy Tales. For the month of May the show is Hansel and Gretel. Ample parking with tea, coffee, juices and eats on sale!
Where: Constantia Waldorf School, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia
When: Every Saturday at 10h00 and 11h15
Contact: 021 783 2063
Email: therainbow.puppettheatre@gmail.com
MOUILLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
The lighthouse is large, square, friendly and candy striped in broad nautical red and white stripes. Home to the haunting foghorn of misty moments this is the oldest operational lighthouse of its kind in South Africa.
Where: 100 Beach Road, Mouille Point
When: Monday to Friday 09h00-12h30 and 13h00-15h30
Contact: 021 449 5172
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FROGS BEYOND
THE POND. Giant arum lilies, mushrooms and clivias tower above you when
you enter the Frogs-Beyond the Pond - a themed and highly interactive
gallery that was created to raise awareness of the plight of frogs.
“Your Friend the Frog” puppet show tells you about the journey of a
Western leopard toad from a suburban garden to a wetland.
Become informed
on what you can do to create frog-friendly environment.
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WHAT ANIMAL WAS SPOTTED ON TABLE MOUNTAIN THIS MONTH?
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Cape Francolin: This bird is widespread in the Southwestern Cape. It is easily recognisable by its red legs. It lays 6 – 8 eggs in a grass-lined patch under a bush. On occasion two females will lay eggs in one nest. If disturbed the Francolin will run rather than fly away. They can become very tame if disturbance is limited and will feed in gardens, by roadsides or with farmyard chickens.
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Did you know that we have GAMES FOR FUN on our Kids Club website page? Get to know the sounds our wildlife make. The lion sounds really scary, but we love the sweet, gentle whinny of the Zebra!
Try building the puzzle picture by sliding pieces around. This is not as easy as it sounds. Let us know if you have mastered it!
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Did you know that Robben Island historic Jetty 1 is part of a heritage site? The site on which this building stands has been the departure point to Robben Island since the 1800’s. For prisoners Jetty 1 offered glimpses of normal life and a hint of freedom. For prison warders and their family this site was associated with mixed emotions – the organised prison village versus the joys of island life.
Visit exhibits installed in the cells and waiting rooms.
Find Jetty 1 on the Quay 5 at the V&A Waterfront.
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April 2010
