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  DEVILS PEAK, Cape Town
Devil’s Peak is one of the major landmarks of Cape Town and forms part of the mountainous backdrop to the city.
One can walk to the summit of this 1000 metre peak, originally known as Windberg - the peak is exposed to a great deal of wind and dust, making it easier to climb during the wet, winter months - and there are a number of easy walks on the lower slopes of the mountain.
Living in this beautiful part of Cape Town might mean that your cell phone reception leaves a little to be desired, but access to the heart of the city is excellent, the views alone are worth it, and the stillness at night might mean, furthermore, that you could do without the disturbance.
www.sa-venues.com /attractionswc/devils-peak.htm   (328 words)

  
  Encyclopedia: Cape Town
Cape Town was soon no longer the single dominant metropolis in the country, but as a major port it too was a beneficiary of the mineral wealth that laid the foundation for an industrial society.
Cape Town is the meeting point of three South African national roads: the N1 to Pretoria and ultimately the Zimbabwean border, the N2 to Durban and the N7 to Namibia.
Cape Town International Airport is the second biggest airport in South Africa and a major gateway for travellers to the Cape region.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cape-Town   (6770 words)

  
 CAPE TOWN - LoveToKnow Article on CAPE TOWN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
From the balcony of the town house, which overlooks the square, proclamations were read to the burghers, summoned to the spot by the ringing of the bell in the smalldomed tower.
Cape Town itself had a population in 1875 of 33,000, in 1891 of 51,251 and in 1904 of 77,668.
Cape Town is the seat of the legislature of the Union of South Africa, of the provincial government, of the provincial division of the Supreme Court of South Africa, and of the Cape University; also of an archbishop of the Anglican and a bishop of the Roman Catholic churches.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CA/CAPE_TOWN.htm   (2106 words)

  
 What Cape Town has to offer
Cape Town, affectionately known as the "mother city", is situated at the southern tip of Africa.
Cape Town, although relatively cosmopolitan, is a good preparation ground for the rest of Africa.
Bordering Cape Town is a large sea of tin shacks, where because of the past political setup, most of the fl inhabitants stay.
www.cloudbreakbackpackers.co.za /capetown.htm   (1253 words)

  
 South Africa Online -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Welcome to Cape Town, Mother City of Africa, and the Western Cape, an area which is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the world.
Cape Town boasts a multitude of entertainment, ranging from outdoor activities and adventures in the sun to a roaring night life under neon signs.
Cape Town is a city of culture, built on a history that reflects in the architecture, cuisine, music and dance.
www.southafrica.co.za /cape_town_79.html   (619 words)

  
 Devils Peak Property - Devils Peak Real Estate Agencies | Cape Property Guide.com
Devils peak is situated on the slopes above the city bowl adjacent to Vredehoek.
Devils Peak is conveniently situated to fine restaurants and the gardens shopping centre.
If you are not sure which Devils Peak agency to contact, or do not have time to browse their list of properties, why not email all Devils Peak estate agents and have them contact you to discuss your ideal property in Devils Peak.
www.capepropertyguide.com /capetown/suburb/59   (217 words)

  
 Cape Town 19thC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Reeking of effluent, the canals were a breeding ground of rats and mosquitoes.Down on the seashore were the fish market and the shambles, the town goal as well as patients languishing in the military hospital.
Inhabitants of the Town: 'There are probably few cities in the world which within so narrow a space, could show a greater variety of nations than Cape Town does', wrote Krauss.
Built in 1716, later demolished and reconstructed of hewn stone some forty years later, the Town House was, by the 1840's a handsome two story ediface fronted by a portico of three arches.
www.museums.org.za /bertram/1845.htm   (682 words)

  
 Nature & Eco-Tourism, Cape Town - Fynbos and Nature Reserves, Cape Town
NATURE and ECO-TOURISM IN Nature and outdoor lovers are sure to find Cape Town and surrounds of great interest with its rich flora and fauna, its unique fynbos and the variety of animal and birdlife which can be seen and enjoyed.
There are a number of parks and nature reserves in and around Cape Town each displaying a different aspect of the Cape's biodiversity.
Cape Peninsula National Park - found at the south-western tip of Africa, the Cape Peninsula National Park (CPNP) encompasses the beautiful Peninsula mountain chain stretching from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point in the south - a distance of 60km.
www.aboutcapetown.com /nature-ecotourism.htm   (477 words)

  
 World Print and Communication Congress Cape Town South Africa 24-28 January 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A centrally located hotel at the gateway to the vibrant and dynamic V and A Waterfront, within walking distance of Cape Town's CBD, close to the N2 motorway and 15 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
Centrally situated, the hotel is adjacent to the N2 motorway, 8 minutes from Cape Town's CBD and only 15 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
The Protea Hotel Cape Castle is positioned directly adjacent to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and enjoys magnificent views of the Waterfront and the ocean.
www.wpc8.com /accom2.asp   (501 words)

  
 Cape Town South Africa Directory - Guide
Tourism in Cape Town peaks between November and March when the city lazes through mid summer.
Another of the popular attractions are the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - a legacy from Cecil John Rhodes, who wanted to preserve Devils Peak and the eastern slopes of Table Mountain as a national Park.
Cape Town also boasts a magnificent night life, with a variety of restaurants of various cultures throughout the city as well as pubs and other night spots.
www.gardenroute.co.za /capetown   (301 words)

  
 City of Cape Town - Press Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A number of farms in the Bottelary and Faure area have successfully applied to be excluded from the City of Cape Town's municipal boundaries and to be re-incorporated into the Stellenbosch and Boland districts.
The City of Cape Town has dismissed objections by two Sea Point ratepayers to a proposed 10% increase in City Improvement District levies for ratepayers in the area.
The City of Cape Town has approved an amount of R1,38 million for the construction of a new sports complex in Delft-South to serve about 25 000 residents.
www.capetown.gov.za /press/Newpress.asp?itemcode=475   (1257 words)

  
 Study in Cape Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Some visitors have described Cape Town as the most beautiful city in the world.
What makes Cape Town unique is the majesty lent to it by flat-topped Table Mountain and its geologically different companions, Lions Head and Devils Peak.
Cape Town offers visitors a host of activities and events to participate in.
www.newhorizonsct.co.za /outsidecape/page2.html   (149 words)

  
 Devils Peak Holiday Cottages and Chalets, Cape Town
Devils Peak Self Catering Cottages and Chalets Devils Peak, Cape Town, South Africa
Devils Peak Self Catering Accommodation ยป Devils Peak Holiday Cottages / Chalets: Self-contained chalets and cottages available in Devils Peak for holiday rental year-round.
These are private, fully equipped and furnished units, with their own entrances, often in a garden or forest type setting.
www.sa-venues.com /westerncape/cottages/devilspeak.php   (184 words)

  
 Manuscripts & Archives
Thornton-White was also adviser on the development of the Cape Town Foreshore Scheme, 1937-1954 and to the Grahamstown 1820 Settlers Monument Foundation.
By 1859 the school had become too small and was moved in 1860 to Zonnebloem farm on the slopes of Devils Peak.
It was taken over by the See of Cape Town `in trust for the education of children of all races of Southern Africa'.
www.lib.uct.ac.za /mss/index.php?action=showsubjects&subjid=4   (648 words)

  
 Anne Porter Properties :: Real Estate in Cape Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Its lush green valleys, awe-inspiring mountain peaks, pristine white-sand beaches and lazy meandering rivers are just a few of the pieces in a majestic puzzle — a kaleidoscope landscape that is guaranteed to leave you speechless.
On the tip of Africa lies the Western Cape’s largest city, Cape Town, a cosmopolitan melting pot of nations known by all who visit as the Mother City.
It is a city closely guarded by the majestic beauty of Table Mountain, the rolling plains of the Cape Flats and the rippling currents of the mighty Atlantic.
www.anneporter.co.za   (194 words)

  
 Slide #235 Monograph
In the interior the position, extent, chief divisions, towns and rivers of China and the Mongol Empire are approximately represented.
This town [Beijing] has an extent of 24 miles, is surrounded by a very thick outer wall and has a square ground plan.
Herein lies a succession of physical features: mountains, rivers, lakes and towns with corrupt but recognizable forms of their medieval names as given in the narratives of the great travellers of the 13th century.
www.henry-davis.com /MAPS/LMwebpages/235mono.html   (6448 words)

  
 BootsnAll.com - Cape Town, South Africa - February 2000
This is one serious party town - the epicentre of the nightlife is found in the vicinity of Long Street.
Just as Table Mountain and Devils Peak did last year, this year's fires took hold of a significant proportion of the surrounding area causing huge damage to both the landscape and homes.
The average Cape Tonian males' idea of romance is a begrudged bunch of flowers (roses.red.single or dozen) and a cliched candle-lit dinner, with a definate underlying goal to it all.
www.bootsnall.com /africatravelguides/capetown/feb00capetown.shtml   (1015 words)

  
 CityIndex Travel: B&B - Guesthouse in Cape Town, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Nestled on the slopes of Signal Hill, and overlooking the Bay, City and Mountain, De Waterkant Lodge is situated in the characterful and historic area of De Waterkant.
The White Cottage is a restored Cape Dutch house with large rooms and beautifully manicured gardens.Bed & Breakfast with 3 spacious double suites, each with DSTV, mini bar and tea & coffee facilities, and en-euite lounge & bathroom.
Cape Town: Green Point, High Level Rd Once you have stayed at the Sir Francis, you will know what a difference pleasant surroundings and a breathtaking sea view can make to a business trip or family holiday.
cityindex.com /travel/south_africa/cape_town/b_b_guesthouse   (1109 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - PEE-WEE's Cape Town Travel Page
Your focal point will be Cape Town, the 'Mother City', a city with a rich history and innumerable charms.
Cape Town,the mother city of South Africa,nestles in one of the most dramatic scenic settings of any city on earth.
Cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devils Peak and Lion's Head, this is the famed Tavern of the Seas- a vital haven for the world's seafarers.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/50069/21f560   (804 words)

  
 come2capetown.com ::online magazine on Cape Town & South Africa ::sevens::
Cape Town is home to the famous Argus Cycle Tour of the Peninsula, which takes place in March every year.
Support the Cape Town stormers during your stay and friends will be made easily.
Scuba diving is one of the largest growing sports in Cape Town and there are many areas suitable for this exciting sport.
www.come2capetown.com /sevens/outdoor_activities_cape_town.asp   (885 words)

  
 Routes Travel Info Portal: Cape Town
The City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality includes: Blaauwberg, Helderberg, Oostenberg, South Peninsula, Tygerberg.
Cape Town offers all the entertainment and things to do that any large city does.
It is a 1'086m high flat top sandstone mountain, flanked by peaks known as Devils Peak, Lions Head, Signal Hill.
www.routes.co.za /wc/capetown   (202 words)

  
 Great hikes in the Western Cape
The Olifants River Dome (1621m) is a spectacular peak which is very hard to get to, along a tortuous traverse and a huge descent and ascent just when you thought you were there.
The peak is an 8-hour round trip from base camp at the top of Naauwkloof (where a shepherd's hut provides shelter if not warmth for 3 to 4 people, or 15 in a storm), and from the farm Schoongezicht to the camp takes 2 hours.
First Waterfall is a little-used climb up Devils Peak not marked on the new Mountain Club map, but the path has been in existence since the blockhouses were built at around the turn of the 19th Century.
cw.scouting.org.za /greathikes   (1491 words)

  
 Further information on Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
He saw False Bay and Cape Point to the south and realised that he was well short of the southern tip of Africa.
Devils’ Peak was previously called Windberg by the Dutch and Charles Mount by the English.
Cape Town was designed around the shape of Table Mountain and the mountain remains the city’s best known feature and most visited landmark.
www.sfc.wcape.school.za /InfoTableMt01.htm   (694 words)

  
 Ask A GeoGeek
Xaçmaz is a town in Azerbaijan, which is a former republic of the Soviet Union and is now a independent nation.
It is also dotted with mountain peaks such as the Serrania de Santiago, which is the highest at 5,102 feet or 1,555 meters.
Devils Island, one of a set of three islands, is long and narrow and covered mainly by palm trees.
geography.berkeley.edu /BUGs/GeoGeeks/GeoGeekQA.html   (4932 words)

  
 Abodeaway - Your gateway to Cape Town - Self-catering accommodation in the Cape Town area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Well-known as the Riviera of the Cape, this stretch of the Atlantic coastline is without doubt the most fashionable place to be.
After The City Bowl, the oldest village communities are to be found here, presided over by the University of Cape Town on the slopes of Devils Peak.
The towns of Somerset-West, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington and others are thriving centres for the farming industries, while retaining their special culture in the old Cape Dutch architecture, and the mature pace of life.
www.abodeaway.co.uk /self-catering   (608 words)

  
 Courtyard Cape Town - Rates, Reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Courtyard Cape Town provides guests with exclusive and gracious accommodation in a converted historical Cape Dutch Manor house.
From Cape Town International Airport, follow the N2 to Cape Town - towards the V&A Waterfront.
Towns and Regions in Cape Town and Surroundings
www.bookinafrica.com /courtyard-cape-town   (195 words)

  
 Rand-Air - LUXURY APARTMENTS ON DEVILS PEAK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Property development at the top end of Cape towns residential sector is continuing on the back of foreign demand.
Although the surge of property purchases that followed the 1994 elections has deminished, demand from foreign investors taking advantage of the soft rand is still strong enough to warrant development in prime areas.
Combining spacious living with high quality finishes and a proximity to recreational facilities, the R10,5-million development is typical of several projects targeting the top end of Cape Town.
www.rand-air.co.za /PressRelease/devils_peak.asp   (358 words)

  
 Cape Town Property For Sale Pictures and Descriptions
Here is a selection of the many exclusive residences on the property market in Cape Town
It is set at the foot of some of the most impressive mountains in the Western Cape.
Tastefully renovated freestanding home in quiet position.free flowing open living spaces,strip wooden flooring and a jetmaster fireplace.this property offers gorgeous views of table mountain and great outside space for entertaining.The property is fully alarmed and has secure parking for 2 cars.
www.capetown-traveladviser.com /cape-town-property-for-sale.html   (331 words)

  
 Accommodation Cape Town Olive Branch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The VandA Waterfront in Cape Town's old harbour, The Alfred Basin, is one of the world's most successful leisure developments and the city's most ambitious man-made tourist attraction.
Founded for the purpose of preserving Devils Peak and the slopes of Table Mountain as a national park.
The greater part of The Point's rugged promontory is contained within the 7 750 hectare Cape Of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to a treasury of bird, animal and plant life which thrive along its shores and within the vast interior of varied topographys.
www.olivebranch.co.za /activities   (445 words)

  
 cape town pretoria train safari, classic africa rail tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Pretoria ~ Kimberley ~ Matjiesfontein ~ Worcester ~ Cape Town
Cape Town offers a blend of cosmopolitan city life, magnificent mountains and superlative wine lands, while the twin cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg form the economic heartland of South Africa and the ideal departure point for Mpumulanga's world-famous Game Reserves.
A stop is also made in Kimberley with an opportunity to enjoy a city tour, the Mine Museum and visit the world's largest man-made excavation, the 'Big Hole'.
www.uyaphi.com /safaris/rail/rovosCPTpta.htm   (517 words)

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