Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guest House & Spa

Few establishments can authentically claim unbroken, sweeping sea views but Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guest House certainly isn't one of them. With the ocean quite literally on your doorstep, and carefully considered interior comfort and style, it's an ideal off-the-beaten-track place to unwind. Facilities include an intimacy lounge and cocktail bar, an eclectic corner library, a solar heated pool, and an in-house spa. Hosts Gavin and Deon are happy to assist with insider knowledge of the town...

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SA Naval Museum

This is a must for naval enthusiasts. The South African (SA) Naval Museum contains a host of continuously expanding exhibits and naval associated artifacts. It's filled with vintage navigational and Navy diver's equipment, ship and submarine models. It also includes naval guns, torpedoes, and an anti-submarine mortar. You'll even find a life-size submarine's operations control room. See the real faces of people who've served in the South African navy, and the uniforms and diving gear they wore...

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Rhodes Cottage

This is where Cecil John Rhodes, industrialist, imperialist, mining magnate, politician and philanthropist spent his final days. Rhodes was an English-born South African, well known for his contribution to the formation of the sub continent. He was also a co-founder of the De Beers diamond mining company. Rhodes was a staunch believer in British colonialism and used his influence to colonise Mashonaland, which was renamed "Rhodesia". Northern and Southern Rhodesia later became...

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Het Posthuys

Het Posthuys quite literally means "the posthouse" in Dutch. Dating back to the mid 1700s it's one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town. It was built by the Dutch East India Company and has been in continuous use since then. Het Posthuys has served as a lookout post, an ale house, a private residence, and as a watch post to stop illegal trading. The building was restored in the 1890s and was reopened as a museum. Het Posthuys features early photographs of the Muizenberg area...

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Malebo's Bed and Breakfast

After your township tour stay in Khayelitsha to experience the warm, hearty hospitality for which Malebo's B&B is well known. Malebo means "Mother of Lebo" and Lebo is the name of owner / host, Lydia Masoleng's firstborn son. Situated in Graceland, Khayelitsha, Malebo?s has five rooms, which together comfortably sleep six. Three of the rooms are ensuite with showers. Two of the rooms have their own toilet with a shared bathroom. Continental breakfast is served but Lydia will happily prepare dinner on request...

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Battle of Muizenberg

The Battle of Muizenberg took place in 1795. It was more of a scuffle than a battle but its impact was significant. The Dutch East India Company lost the fight and the Cape Colony went to the British. Some of the fortifications (a rock fort) probably built by the Dutch can still be seen today. Trained guides tell the fascinating story involving ships from Admiral Nelson's navy and the red coats (British foot soldiers). Prior to the battle France and Britain had been squabbling over the right to protect...

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