Drive in Africa

Just 35 minutes drive from Cape Town and 20 minutes from the Cape Town International Airport, Gordons Bay combines the flavour of an international resort with the charm of an old-style coastal town. In summer, its narrow streets and bustling beachfront come alive with the sounds of happy holidays in progress. Gordon’s Bay boasts two harbours, with beautifully clean, safe swimming beaches as well as golf, tennis and bowling clubs. The Cape Winelands and the wine and fruit routes are only ten minutes away, and glorious hiking trails as well as breathtaking scenic drives lie along the coastline. Whether you wish to soak up the sun on one of the famous Blue Flag beaches, watch Southern Right whales that come to the shores between June and December each year, set sail and enjoy a sunset cruise, play a game of golf, tennis or bowls; it’s all here right on your doorstep.

Gordon’s Bay also boasts Harbour Island, an internationally recognised Waterfront Development that is considered a millionaires playground and a yachtsman’s paradise. This development offers a slice of Cape tradition spiced with a taste of the Mediterranean. Harbour Island offers a number of residential options, from free hold villas right on the seafront, to luxury sectional title apartment blocks, all of which are set along the navigable waterways or built on individual islands. Adequate moorings accommodate yachts and motor launches. Harbour Island is set in well-maintained landscaped gardens and walkways. Most complexes have their own swimming pools and/or squash courts. There are also a number of access points directly onto the beaches.  Residents at this elite Gordons Bay area have private access to the Harbour Island Waterfront and boardwalk which offers seafood restaurants, pubs, coffee shops and the Villa Via Hotel. Al fresco dining on the water is a favourite pastime by day or night for both locals and marina residents alike. The marina as a whole is fully enclosed and access is tightly controlled at manned security checkpoints, ensuring the ultimate in secure living on the False Bay coast.

As the ‘Jewel of False Bay’, nestled on the shores of False Bay, scenically wedged between the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains and the golden, sun kissed beaches – Gordons Bay property offers a dream destination for those seeking the ideal coastal living.

Charming Cape Town bed & breakfast, David’s, offers luxurious contemporary guest house accommodation in the heart of the Soho of Cape Town, Green Point. An elegantly modernised Victorian terrace exterior, supremely comfortable en suite rooms, warm hospitality and an array of excellent services and facilities, including car hire and self-catering apartments, have helped earn David’s a reputation as the best accommodation in Green Point, and one of the top guest houses in Cape Town.

The Roundhouse is a 4-star guest house offering luxury accommodation in the heart of Gansbaai, the great white shark capital of the world. With its four elegantly decorated en suite bedrooms, charming self-catering cottage, prime location and wonderful services and facilities, it’s no surprise this Gansbaai bed & breakfast has received a 4-star grading from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. To discover more about this uniquely designed Gansbaai accommodation and the terrific services and facilities it offers visit The Roundhouse website.

Villa Blu guest house, located in the beautiful whale watching town of Hermanus, offers visitors supremely comfortable and relaxed bed & breakfast accommodation in a spectacular coastal setting. This cosy Hermanus guest house combines spectacular panoramic views, extremely comfortable rooms and warm hospitality, ensuring guests possible Hermanus accommodation experience. For an intimate glimpse into this delightful guest house, their terrific facilities and excellent setting visit the Villa Blu website.

Specialist adventure tour operators, Extreme Scene offer a wide range of Cape Town adventure tours for all those adrenalin junkies and daredevils seeking heart stopping thrills and unforgettable adventures in one of the greatest cities on earth. Activities and tour packages range from 2 day bungee jumping and shark cage diving tours, abseiling, quad biking, tandem skydiving and 7 day Cape to Addo Park tour packages. Find out more about these and other adventure tours in Cape Town and various areas in South Africa on the Extreme Scene website.

Boasting exquisite white sandy coastlines, stunning azure tropical waters and incredible marine life, the southeast African country of Mozambique combines all the elements of a world class diving destination. Scuba Mozambique is the premier tour operator of Mozambique dive tours and accommodation in this spectacular coastal country. Offering a wide range of guided dive tours, combination packages and Mozambique accommodation, Scuba Mozambique has something for everyone. For a detailed overview of the dive tours and Mozambique accommodation on offer, visit the Scuba Mozambique website.

Long term car hire, senior citizens discount, unlimited mileage, no extra charge for baby seats and extra drivers, free delivery and pick up within the CBD and the most competitive Cape Town cash car rental rates make Betta Car Hire the most reliable and cheapest car hire in Cape Town. With their incredible rates from R99 per day Betta Car Hire are undoubtedly the most affordable discount car rental company in Cape Town. Navigate to the Betta Car Hire website to find out more about their Cape Town cash and credit card hire.