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Butterfly World

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:05:46 +0000

Butterfly World

Some info:
	Butterfly World is an enclosed tropical garden where exotic and colourful butterflies fly freely – an experience of nature at its best.
Address:	R44 Klapmuts
Where it is:	Take the N1 to Paarl, take the R44 to Klapmuts

Times:	09h00-17h00
Telephone:	021 875-5628
Fax:	021 875-5230
E-Mail:	esther@yebo.co.za
Age Group:	All Ages
Facilities:	Restaurant, craft shop, informative display room
Dress Code:	Any

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:41:34 +0000

Company Gardens

Some info:
	Take a leisurely stroll down a historical piece of our cosmopolitan city. Find trees older than your mother in law, cute squirrels, picnic spots and more. Visit the cultural museum at the entrance or bring the kids along to the planetarium. Plenty of benches for you to put your feet up and relax.
Address:	Entrance: Adderley St, Cape Town
Where it is:	At end of Adderley Street
Price:	Free!!!
Age Group:	All Ages
Facilities:	Tea Garden
Dress Code:	Anything

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:40:50 +0000

SAFCOL La Motte Plantation

Some info:
	The La Motte Plantation offers a wide range of ecotourism activities in an area of seclusion and immense beauty. Is close enough for access to those who have made arrangements for horse riding. And, with the upper reaches of the Berg River flowing through it, La Motte is probably the Western Cape fly-fisherman’s best kept secret.
Address:	Contact Franschhoek Vallee Tourisme Main Road Franschhoek
Where it is:	Take the N2 to Franschhoek, into Main Road
Telephone:	021 876-3603
Fax:	021 876-2768
E-Mail:	info@franschhoek.org.za
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:39:43 +0000

Sonstraal Dam

Some info:
	Quiet & serene with loads of space and water for the kids to enjoy
Address:	Hebron Street Durbanville
Where it is:	Drive out to Durbanville, into Hebron street
Age Group:	Kiddies
Dress Code:	Swimsuit

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:38:23 +0000

Kirstenbosch National Gardens

Some info:
	In one word, beautiful. Go for a picnic, lunch or just a walk in this amazing “garden”. Huge green grass lawns, breathtaking views and fresh mountain air is the order for the day. Nice spot for a romantic or relaxing stroll with your partner. The Kirstenbosch concerts are also excellent.
Address:	Rhodes Drive Claremont
Where it is:	From town on the M3 make a right at the Roads Avenue intersection (M63)keep going for about 2 Kilometres, the gardens are on your right.
Price:	R 10pp entry fee
Payment Options:	Any
Telephone:	021 799-8899 For concert info call 021 799-8783/8620
Facilities:	Kirstenbosch Restaurant
Dress Code:	Any

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:35:50 +0000

Intaka Island

Some info:
	Intaka Island lies right in the heart of Century City. This 16 ha wetland conservation reserve provides a haven for thousands of indigenous plants, an ever increasing array of bird life, as well as a green lung for burgeoning development in and around Century City
Address:	Century Boulevard Century City
Where it is:	Take the N1 out to Century City
Telephone:	021 555-4433
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:34:01 +0000

Sanccob

Some info:
	Visit this rehabilitation centre for penguins and other seabirds and get to watch them being fed every day at 10h00 & 15h00
Address:	20 Pentz Road Table View
Where it is:	Take Otto Du Plessis Drive (R27) out to Table View, turn right into Blaauwberg Road (M14) into Pentz Road

Times:	Feeding at 10h00, 15h00
Telephone:	021 557-6155
Fax:	021 557-8804
Age Group:	All Ages
Facilities:	watch the daily feeding
Dress Code:	Slack Wear

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:33:10 +0000

Paarl Bird Sanctuary

Some info:
	Enjoy a wonderful quite moment while spotting the colourful Malachite Kingfisher in this 45 hectare paradise with over 140 species of birds visiting the sanctuary throughout the year
Address:	Drommedaris Street Paarl
Where it is:	Take the R301 (Jan van Riebeeck) into Paarl and turn into Drommedaris street

Times:	07h00-19h00
Price:	Free
Payment Options:	Free
Telephone:	021 807-4500
Fax:	021 872-8054
E-Mail:	graham@drakenstein.gov.za
Age Group:	All Ages
Dress Code:	Any

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:31:48 +0000

West Coast Ostrich Farm

Some info:
	Meet, touch and maybe even ride an ostrich
Address:	Van Schoorsdrift Road Philadelphia
Where it is:	Drive out to the West Coast along Van Schoorsdrift Road, Philadelphia
Age Group:	Kiddies
Dress Code:	Slack Wear

stufftodo — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:30:34 +0000

Birds Paradise

Some info:
	For an unforgettable experience! With over 100 species such as Macaws, Hyacins, Conures, Pelicans and water fowl from Australia to Peru, Central-America to Africa and Asia to Northern Wales. The walkways take you through hundreds of Palm trees, past cages of Exotic birds, monkeys, swans, a Koi pond with a running fountain
Address:	Johan de Jong Rylaan POBox 343 Robertson 6705
Where it is:	Travel to Worcester, drive along Voortrekkerstraat towards Ashton/Montagu, turn left into Johan de Jong Rylaan

Times:	Mon-Sat 09h00 – 17h00
Telephone:	023 626-3926 / 083 898-2969
E-Mail:	rotadrill@lando.co.za
Age Group:	All Ages
Facilities:	Coffee and Curio shop
Dress Code:	Any