SPECIAL WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW FRIENDS!
Staggering seagulls! This winter is flying by like Salty. We've passed the winter solstice, which is the shortest day and longest night of the year.
This means we are now heading towards summer. You should all be back in school by now but that's no reason to be glum, don't forget about the exciting competition we're running. Look out for details below. |
TOP-of- Cape-Town Greetings
Your City Sightseeing Cape Town Crew
PS: Listen to Abie and his friends from the Kids Club on
our 16-Channel
Multi-language system, to
tell you more about Cape Town and add to your Adventure!
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Stop of the Month: Stop 20 – The Kirstenbosch Gardens
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| With all these different plants it is important to have a place that protects them and educates people about how lucky we are in Cape Town. Kirstenbosch Gardens sits on the slopes of Devils Peak and Table Mountain overlooking the Southern Suburbs. With its' hidden hedges and secret shrubberies the gardens are a perfect place for a young explorer to get off the bus. |
Spotted on Table Mountain National Park
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The Table Mountain National Park has a new resident!
A zebra foal was born in the park last month. The first foal in 10 years! According to the Snr. Section Ranger, the group, consisting of 2 mares, the foal and a stallion, is still very nervous and protective. This is great news for wildlife all over the peninsula and a good reflection of all the hard work all the men and women of the National Parks Board are doing. |
SPOTTED at the Two Oceans Aquarium
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Longsnout pipefish
Pipefish are related to seahorses and just like seahorses, the males have a special pouch where they carry the fertilised eggs. When the eggs hatch, the male pipefish "gives birth" to live young. |
Cape Town Facts
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All the plant life in the world is divided into six floral kingdoms. Most are found in lots of different countries. South Africa is the only one whose floral kingdom is contained purely within the country.
Cape Town has 9,600 plant species, 70% of which are not found anywhere else in the world. So keep your eyes peeled on your next tour, there is lots to see. |
FACTS about the Red Bus
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| Have you noticed the new picture on our bus? The soccer player has been replaced by "We speak your Language" with all the flags of the different languages available on our bus. What a fun way to get to know the flags of the different countries. Why not have your picture taken with the bus and flags in the background? |
Where do I take the Parents?
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What’s not to be missed? What MUST you get tickets for? City Sightseeing bring you a selection of great events that we feel are sure to make your time in the Mother City that much more enjoyable and memorable.
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The Springboks and their coach have promised rugby fans that he would make sure the Springboks win the world cup IF they all vote for Table Mountain. So help the Springboks win the world cup and tell your parents to vote. The good news is that voting just got easier.
You and your parents can now vote for only 20c on MXIT. For more information go to www.votefortablemountain.com
Tell mom and dad to follow them on Twitter @Vote4TableMount or look for them on Facebook. Remember: It's Your Mountain, It's Your Vote!
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Escape from the cold this winter in the Big Top at the Zip Zap circus. The Caretaker, an original Zip Zap Circus School show, choreographed by Adele Blank of Free Flight Dance Company, combines theatre, dance and circus. Set in a quaint apartment block inhabited by a kaleidoscope of young people.
The show will be running over the first weekend of August in the Zip Zap dome behind the Artscape Theatre. Tickets cost R60. Visit the site for more details.
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Get Ready to Spring Into Action
Well it might still feel like winter but you can be sure that spring is just around the corner and that means lots of fun activities are starting to fill up our calendar. Here are the ones we think you'll enjoy the most. |
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City Rock
If the spring rain chases you indoors head on over to City Rock and start getting some practice for summer. City Rock is Cape Town's premier indoor climbing gym and an excellent place for energetic kids and adrenaline junkies. There's a bouldering cave for un-roped climbing, roped climbing on the main wall and a ladder climb.
Corner of Collingwood and Anson St, Observatory
Contact: +27 21 4471326 |
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Telkom Exploratorium
Whether you get off at stop 1 or 2 at the V&A Waterfront you will be a short walk from the Telkom Exploratorium. This exciting world is a must visit on any visit to Cape Town for all curious minds. And what's more your parents will love it too. From virtual reality games to Formula one Grand Prix simulator, have fun, explore and learn. More information. |
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Splash Swimming
With Summer around the corner now would be the perfect time to start practicing your swimming, but we wouldn't blame you for being a bit scared of getting in the chilly water just yet. Luckily Splash Swimming has a heated indoor pool for you to practice in. Whether you're just learning to swim or want to join a training squad, they have a program for you.
Contact them on 021 762 9357 /072 432 6118
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Little Cooks
Whether you enjoy peanut butter and cheese sandwiches or consider yourself the next Gordon Ramsey the Little Cooks Club will have an enjoyable and educational experience for you. Open at branches nationwide for toddlers and moms and at selected branches for older kids and aspiring chefs. If you love food and you love making a mess, visit their website to find a class near you.
www.littlecooksclub.co.za |
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Recommended By
Cape Town Kids recommended the City Sightseeing Bus Tours for Family fun in Cape Town. Cape Town Kids is a great guide to CHILD FRIENDLY activities, accommodation, entertainment and great tips in their blog articles.
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