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Sports and Adventure
Cape Town and the surrounding landscape, with all its dramatic contrasts, is a paradise for adventure seekers.
Go horseback riding on Noordhoek beach or through West Coast farmland. Take a scenic flight over the Cape Peninsula. Embark on a four-wheeled adventure, as you drive quad bikes through the sand dunes. Achieve the world’s highest commercial abseil off the face of Table Mountain. If you enjoy hiking, Table Mountain also offers trails for all levels of experience.
Mount Nelson Hotel offers half- or full-day sports and adventure tours. For more information or to book, contact our concierge » | | |
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Shopping in Cape Town
Explore a large selection of shops showcasing true South African talent, ranging from antiques and collectables to arts and crafts.
From 60s-inspired furniture to home-grown wine, Kloof Street offers an inspiring range of shops. A short stroll away is Long Street where you’ll find the Pan African Craft Market showcasing a diverse collection of African art and artefacts. In the historic De Waterkant district upmarket shops sell authentic textiles, jewellery, ceramics, tribal arts and contemporary crafts.
You may also want to visit Street Wires, a working artist studio, where over 100 wire and bead artists create beautiful works. Watch some of them in action or join a 90-minute workshop.
Mount Nelson Hotel can provide advice on where to shop in Cape Town. For more information or to book, contact our concierge » | | |
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Oceanscape Discovery
Cape Point, just 60 km from Cape Town, offers visitors dramatic scenery, a rich diversity of flora and fauna and a riveting maritime history.
Swim with penguins off Boulders Beach, hop on a powerboat and explore ocean caves, stunning cliff faces and spectacular views. Set off from Cape Town harbour, just 15 minutes from the hotel, on a Sunset Cruise with a glass of champagne in hand or experience Table Bay's natural marine wildlife on a luxury yacht.
Spot different bird species, seals and dolphins or go whale-spotting (in season), while the skipper relates tales of shipwrecks and daring escapes.
Inshore sea fishing and deep sea fishing tours can also be arranged.
Mount Nelson Hotel offers half- or full-day ocean discovery tours. For more information or to book, contact our concierge » | | |
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Natural Discovery
Discover Cape Town’s natural beauty, enjoy the view from the top of Table Mountain, take a stroll through the colourful botanical gardens of Kirstenbosch or delight in the flora and fauna of Cape Point Nature Reserve.
You could also take to the road and enjoy the Atlantic Seaboard Drive, a spectacular 9km trip between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.
Mount Nelson Hotel offers half- or full-day natural discovery tours. For more information or to book, contact our concierge » | | |
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