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UPDATED: Kosher Info from Beth Din in Cape Town (last updated Dec. 2020) http://www.uos.co.za/kashrut/ct_kosher.asp

Kashrus Note According to link above, all meat is glatt however milk is NOT Chalav Israel.

Restaurants

NameTypeHoursContactLocation & Description
Avron's Place (Sea Point)
Meat
S – T: 11am – 3pm; 5pm – 10pm; F: 11am – 2:30pm
+27 (0)21 439 7610 Link
19 – 33 Regent Road - Oldest kosher meat restaurant in SA. The humbly adorned, family-friendly eatery, serves a wide variety of dishes, including beef ribs, burgers, mixed grills, boerewors, Cape lamb curry, vegetarian platters, pastas and sushi. Prices rather reasonable. On Tuesdays there's a special on its beef burger and chips (R49 instead of the usual R59). Offers takeaways and catering and packed Shabbat meals for visitors. For the Sephardim the meat is Bet Yosef. But check to make sure.
The Press (Sea Point)
Meat
S – T: noon – late; F: 11am – 3pm; Sat: 1 hour after Shabbat till late
+27 (0)21 434 7724 Website
176 Main Road - Restaurant and Bar (many craft beers on tap).
Coffee Time (Gardens)
Milk
M – T: 8am – 3:30pm; F: 8am – 3pm
+27 (0)21 461 8414
20 Breda Street - Set in an old house in a lush, garden environment. Lawn seating with views of Table Mountain. Breakfast, brunch or lunch. Menu includes scrambled egg, salmon and humus wrap, fish bobotie with homemade chutney, tuna lasagne, sandwich, salad, quiche or smoothie. Early-morning special between 8am and 11am (a combo of two eggs, grilled tomato and mushrooms goes for R25) and also serves a delicious, and incredibly popular, buffet lunch every Wednesday between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Gluten-free and sugar-free options. Offers catering. Proceeds support the Astra Centre.
Café Riteve (Gardens)
Milk
S – T: 8:30am – 5pm; F: 8:30am – 3pm
+27 (0)21 465 1594
Website
88 Hatfield Street - Located on a piazza that’s part of the same centre as the historical Gardens Shul, the South African Jewish Museum, the Cape Town Holocaust Centre and the Jacob Gitlin Library. Large and varied menu includes three-egg omelette, sushi salad, grilled hake, falafel with dukkah wedges and humus, tuna and mushroom cannelloni, smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich and chocolate ganache-filled croissant. Also sells range of shakes and juices as well as kosher wine and liquors. Offers catering, takeaways, no delivery. They had some CY, just ask. The earlier you go the more likely the have.
Goldies Deli and Diner (Sea Point)
Meat & Pareve
S – T: 8:30am – 8pm; F: 8:30am – 4:30pm
+27 (0)21 439 3008
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174 Main Road - Meat and parev deli and bakery - next door and connected to The Press. Menu include burgers, steak rolls, schwarmas, bagels, salads, fish cakes, breakfast plates and more. Specials every Wednesday and Friday (deals like a three-course meal for four for R120). Delivery is free in Sea Point. Bakery treats include carrot cake, cinnamon twists, chocolate brownies, doughnuts, cupcakes, apple crumble, croissants and teiglach. Offers Shabbat meal orders.
Café B'tayavon @ Highlands House
Milk
021 461 1100
9 Gorge Rd, Highlands Estate - Snacks and Light Meals
Jean's Kitchen @ The Kaplan Centre
Milk
021 650 3064 info@jeanskitchen.co.za
The Kaplan Centre - University of Cape Town - Tea, coffee,
sandwiches, gourmet salads, falafel etc
Baskin Robbins @ Mojo Market (Sea Point)
Note: This is the only kosher B & R
All ice creams, ice cream cones, milkshakes and waffles are Kosher, milchik.
The following topping ONLY are kosher: Crushed Almonds, Crushed Cashews, Fudge, Mini Astros, Mint Crunch
NB: Cakes are NOT KOSHER

Bakeries, Groceries & Ice Cream
Checkers Sea Point- 76 Regent Road - They have a large selection of kosher products including a kosher take out and bakery.
Spar Sea Point - 96 Regent Road - They have a large selection of kosher products including a kosher take out and bakery.

Shuls
Sea point is the main Jewish area.
Green and Sea Point Hebrew Congregation (Marais Road Shul)
Chabad


Hotels with Points near a Shul (Walking Minutes)
Protea Sea Point

Airport Transfer Options
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Executive Bus -
Public Bus -
Train -

Major Activities
Name
Cost
Distance from CPT
Description and Notes
Boulders Beach
R17035 min• "I found that there were two different entrances, boardwalk and beach. The boardwalk has a higher density of penguins but if you want a better experience, I recommend visiting the beach side- especially at low tide. Because of the tide I was able to walk past the few dozen folks on the beach, climb under and over some boulders, and encounter effectively a different private beach- with penguins!!"
• For budget travelers, take the train to Simonstown and from there a cab to Boulders beach - R20.
Betty’s Bay
1.25 hoursAlso features African Penguins though less crowded than Boulders beach, though further.
Chapman's Peak Drive
R45/car45 min• Beautiful scenery, you have the mountain on one side and the ocean on the other side, great pics, great to make a BBQ come during daylight hours.
NOTE: You need Rand or an SA issued card to pay for the Chapman's Peak toll.
Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point
R360/pp1.5 hours• LONG but AMAZING drive
• almost a full day activity
Lions Head
• Hike - not difficult
• Paragliding - around $85 (prices might be outdated). Book ahead
Robben Island
Tours depart three times a day and take about 3.5 hours, consisting of a ferry trip to and from the island, and a tour of the various historical sites on the island that form part of the Robben Island Museum. These include the island graveyard, the disused lime quarry, Robert Sobukwe's house, the Bluestone quarry, the army and navy bunkers, and the maximum security prison. Nelson Mandela's cell is shown. Reviews are mixed
Table Mountain (Cable car or hike)
~R350• Follow on Twitter for updates on if open or closed
• Cableway costs ~R350 rand pp - depends if morning or afternoon
• Can repel down
• 895 rand pp (prices might be outdated)
• repel for like 15 mins
• hike back up is 25 mins
• Closes 6pm
• BOOK IN ADVANCE
Signal Hill
Go there for a sunset with bit more a "local" flavor. Views aren't great compared to Lion's Head and can be quite crowded at sunset.
V & A Waterfront
The Garden Route
long scenic drive

Kirstenbosch Gardens
Shark Diving
$88 +$34 for video (prices might be outdated)2 hoursCan do in Gansbaii. Links:1, 2, 3

Sandboarding
Bring goggles!
Skydiving
$170 (prices might be outdated)
Cheaper
Quad Biking (ATVs)

Hout Bay market

Kayaking at Hout Bay
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Amazing experience. Views may very but can often see Heaviside dolphins jumping right in front of you
Cheetah Outreach
Where you can go and pet cheetahs and other animals super cool. Website

Aquila Private Game Reserve

2 hoursPricey but quality accommodations for overnight stays. Good for people who aren't leaving Cape Town area but want to see wildlife. Some dismiss as a "glorified zoo"
Cango Wildlife Ranch

5 hours


Winelands
[Likely way more then listed but those are the few I remember]
(Might be worthwhile to make a trip to the winelands, even if one does not enjoy wine, for the scenery. Only about an hour or two from CPT)
  • Franschoek
  • Kleine Dracken - Kosher
  • Backsberg - Kosher

Johannesburg

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Restaurants
http://www.uos.co.za/kashrut/restaurants.asp

http://yeahthatskosher.com/2013/04/kosher-restaurants-travel-advice-for-johannesburg-south-africa-joberg/

Map of Kosher Johannesburg

NameTypeContactLocation & Description
Corner Cafe (Glenhazel)
Milk
+27 11 440-3160 Link
Corner of Queens square and cross road in Glenhazel. Corner Café is the best place to go (or maybe the only) for kosher gluten free muffins. I’m told they’re very good. They also have great breakfasts and pastas, but I usually stick with a toasted cheese and chips.
Dee-Jays (Sandton)
Milk
+27 11 883-2265 Link
Morningview Shopping Centre, 100 South Road, 2196 - Dee-Jays provides casual dairy food that is perfect for a breakfast out with the family. Their fishballs are really good and if you need a cake in the Sandton area, they’re the place to go.
Market Cafe (Norood Mall)
Milk
Cholov Yisroel cafe
KosherWorld, Mi Vami Kosher and Chop N Wok (Glenhazel)
+27 11 440 1402 Website
1 Long Avenue, Johannesburg, 2192
Gelatisimo (Glenhazel)
Across the road from Kosher World, authentic Italian gelato. Chalav Yisroel. Absolutely fantastic.
Michelos (Glenhazel)
Milk
+27 11 885-1500 Link
17 Northfield Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Michelos is the second best pizza restaurant. They are very centrally located (in the Jewish area of Glenhazel) and their food is nice. Never go there the night after Pesach because you’ll wait hours but most other times are good, plus they serve chalav yisrael.
Nandos Kosher (Savoy)
Meat
+27 11 885-1496 Website
553 Louis Botha Ave, Savoy, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa - Nandos is a large chain of Portuguese chicken restaurants, but there is only one kosher Nandos in South Africa, so be aware that you can’t step into any of them! They serve top notch chicken but be sure to also try their beef burger (and order extra sauce).
Next Door "Non-CY" (Norwood)
Milk
+27 11 728-2577 Link
80 Grant Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Next Door is rated as a top restaurant in Johannesburg, kosher and not, so you know it must be pretty good. It is usually full so booking is highly recommended. While their sushi may not be top class, their pizzas certainly are and, if you’re around in Summer, definitely try their fish braai (barbeque in South African).
Pie Works (Sandringham)
+27 11 485 2447 Website
74 George Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Their pies (clearly) are the best kosher pies in the country and are perfect if you want to buy some to take home and reheat. Their burgers are delicious and the have a milk side with pizza that is really good. They’re situated on what is known as the Kosher Strip, so any Jew will be able to direct you.
RTG "Ready to Go" (Norwood)
A fast food place next door to ... Next Door. While they do offer steak and a Chinese menu, the focus is their extensive burger and hot dog menu.
The Deli Store (Sandton)
011-656-3142 / 4915  info@thedelistore.co.za, http://thedelistore.co.za/menus/main-menu/
Shop 52, (opposite Woolworths) Morning Glen Shopping Mall Cnr Bowling & Kelvin Road Gallo Manor - Reviewed in CBS's TR, as having excellent food for very low prices. According to Google is "Permanently Closed".
So Sushi (Glenhazel)
Jozi Blue (Glenhazel)
Milk
They have some items Cholov Yisroel, which they will serve on disposables on request


Bakeries, Groceries & Ice Cream
Kosher World - http://www.kosherworld.co.za/

Shuls

Hotels with Points near a Shul (Walking Minutes)

Airport Transfer Options
Cab - Uber
Executive Bus - Shuttle from HLA airport to anywhere in Sandton for R80 per person.
Public Bus -
Train - Gautrain from JNB airport is R135-155 depending on destination. Must purchase gold card before for R13.

Major Activities
Apartheid Museum
Flea Market
Gold Reef City - amusement park, along with other African themed attractions (tribal dancing, old "gold mine tour")
Lion Park - see lions from your car up close, pet lion cubs.
Monte Casino - Casino and shopping mall, with cool "outdoor" Tuscan style
Soweto Tour
Pilanesberg Safari- If you can't make it to Kruger for malaria, time or other concerns,  this is a much smaller park with less wildlife, and not as good of an experience, but definitely well worth it. About 2 hours out of Joburg, it can be done in your own vehicle, but will be a lot better with a guided game drive.
Sun City Right outside of Pilansberg
Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary- About an hour out of Joburg. Get close to elephants, touch, feed and ride them. The monkey sanctuary has a massive enclosure with hundreds of various monkeys and lemurs. No feeding or touching, unless one jumps on you. If you do go to Pilansberg, this can be done on the way.

Kruger National Park

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Tour Options

Major Activities

Near Kruger:

The Panoramic Route includes a half dozen waterfalls; Lisbon, Horseshoe, Bridal Vail, Mac Mac, Sabie and others; The Potholes, G-d's Window, Wonder View, The Pinnacle, The Three Rondawels and views of the stunning Blyde River Canyon (third largest canyon in the world).

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« Reply #63 on: December 27, 2014, 11:22:30 PM »
Cape Town is simply the most beautiful city in the world.  It is flanked by striking mountains and the bluest sea.  If you go to Seapoint too, and kosher eating is of interest to you, there are five synagogues in walking distance and three very nice kosher restaurants.  The best time of year to go is dec-March.  I have lots of family there and have always had a very nice experience.  If you are concerned about safety, go out with others at night.  But I personally never experienced any issues. :)

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« Reply #64 on: December 27, 2014, 11:27:40 PM »
Cape Town is simply the most beautiful city in the world.  It is flanked by striking mountains and the bluest sea.  If you go to Seapoint too, and kosher eating is of interest to you, there are five synagogues in walking distance and three very nice kosher restaurants.  The best time of year to go is dec-March.  I have lots of family there and have always had a very nice experience.  If you are concerned about safety, go out with others at night.  But I personally never experienced any issues. :)

Thanks. Any nice and affordable hotels within walking distance to the shul and kosher area? Any recommendations?

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« Reply #65 on: December 27, 2014, 11:28:33 PM »
Thanks. Any nice and affordable hotels within walking distance to the shul and kosher area? Any recommendations?
Yes.
I like the Atlantic Affair Boutique hotel
I was there last January and am returning there in less than a month
Around the corner from the main meat place and 5-7 minutes from the shuls. I felt safe and welcome there

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« Reply #66 on: December 27, 2014, 11:29:20 PM »
Yes.
I like the Atlantic Affair Boutique hotel
I was there last January and am returning there in less than a month
Around the corner from the main meat place and 5-7 minutes from the shuls. I felt safe and welcome there

Affordable = points options? :)

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« Reply #67 on: December 27, 2014, 11:31:27 PM »
Affordable = points options? :)
No its a small place.
But a regular room runs less than $120 a night and the penthouse is less than $150 a night. It is really the best location for food and shul. 2 minute walk to the grocery store that has kosher take-out

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« Reply #68 on: December 28, 2014, 02:32:45 AM »
I just got back from there a few weeks ago.
I am a bachur as well and went with a friend. We stayed in the Atlantic Affair Boutique Hotel in Sea Point. The hotel is good for the price and is the best location you will get. Literally one minute to their best restaurant and 3-5 minutes to 2/3 grocery stores that have good (extremely cheap) take out and other products.
I went to Kruger with a company that I would highly recommend- Nohngo Safaris. If you pay them for a tour they include the transportation and housing. Beer and snacks can be purchased in the park at any camp site. The real benefit of going with a guide at this time of year is that it is a raised vehicle and you will see over the grass, they also communicate with other guides to help you see the animals. Also the guides are extremely knowledgeable and learning about the animals as you watch them is invaluable.
Please PM me and I can talk over the phone. I spent a lot of time planning the trip and it worked out very well.
Best of luck.
I will write up a trip report when I am bored in class one day.

Can you write a little more about how you researched to find a good and affordable trip to Kruger? I am in contact Nohngo now too and 2 others that I found online. How long was the tour you did, and how much did you pay per person?

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« Reply #69 on: December 28, 2014, 09:28:20 AM »
Can you write a little more about how you researched to find a good and affordable trip to Kruger? I am in contact Nohngo now too and 2 others that I found online. How long was the tour you did, and how much did you pay per person?
I went to tripadvisor and they were ranked number 1. I emailed them and a few other companies and they were very kind and responsive to my questions. They picked me up from a residence in JoBurg and returned me to that area as well. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and energetic.

The best compliment I can give this company is that I am using them again in a month for another safari.

I did the four day adventure safari and it was perfect. You spend half of the first day on the way to the safari in a nice air conditioned van and you have a stop half way up there to stretch and move about. (whole thing takes about 3 1/2 hrs). Then we had the rest of that day and the following 2 days for safari. The last day we drove around in the morning and returned to JoBurg by early afternoon.
The current price is 8950 Rand which is about $775. I think I paid around $740 a year ago. They are giving me a discount this year since I am a returning customer.

Another point to add: The adventure option comes with a private bathroom and a small kitchenette area with a burner (electric) and a fridge. While the budget option is cheaper but has shared bathrooms, no kitchenette and you dont get the night drive included.
Truthfully, the best drive we had was the night drive because of the lions that were hanging out on the street and the wild dogs that were running around.

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« Reply #70 on: December 28, 2014, 09:30:16 AM »
Affordable = points options? :)
There are other hotels that do take points, but overall this is a better value and definitely a better location. Some people like renting apartments, but I am taking a garden route tour so will be spending 5 nonconsecutive days at the hotel.

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« Reply #71 on: December 28, 2014, 11:03:26 AM »
I went to tripadvisor and they were ranked number 1. I emailed them and a few other companies and they were very kind and responsive to my questions. They picked me up from a residence in JoBurg and returned me to that area as well. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and energetic.

The best compliment I can give this company is that I am using them again in a month for another safari.

I did the four day adventure safari and it was perfect. You spend half of the first day on the way to the safari in a nice air conditioned van and you have a stop half way up there to stretch and move about. (whole thing takes about 3 1/2 hrs). Then we had the rest of that day and the following 2 days for safari. The last day we drove around in the morning and returned to JoBurg by early afternoon.
The current price is 8950 Rand which is about $775. I think I paid around $740 a year ago. They are giving me a discount this year since I am a returning customer.

Another point to add: The adventure option comes with a private bathroom and a small kitchenette area with a burner (electric) and a fridge. While the budget option is cheaper but has shared bathrooms, no kitchenette and you dont get the night drive included.
Truthfully, the best drive we had was the night drive because of the lions that were hanging out on the street and the wild dogs that were running around.

So I would only have 2 days to do safari tour, Sunday and Monday. Have return flight Monday night. They quoted me and a few friends for the most basic tour R3,000 per person. Though this will be more communal and will not include a night drive. What do you think?

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« Reply #72 on: December 28, 2014, 11:11:18 AM »
So I would only have 2 days to do safari tour, Sunday and Monday. Have return flight Monday night. They quoted me and a few friends for the most basic tour R3,000 per person. Though this will be more communal and will not include a night drive. What do you think?
The reason for the price is the pick-up and crop-off in Johannesburg.
When are you going?
I would not miss going on a safari after traveling all the way there. Are they taking you back late on the second day?
Make sure you leave Johannesburg early and return late if you do it this way. Also tell them you don't need an hour break for lunch at the pit-stop. They will not guarantee any sightings, but I saw 4 of the big 5 multiple times on my safari. If you will be disappointed if you dont see every animal then a private game reserve may be better, but it will cost you a bunch more.

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« Reply #73 on: December 28, 2014, 11:16:10 AM »
The reason for the price is the pick-up and crop-off in Johannesburg.
When are you going?
I would not miss going on a safari after traveling all the way there. Are they taking you back late on the second day?
Make sure you leave Johannesburg early and return late if you do it this way. Also tell them you don't need an hour break for lunch at the pit-stop. They will not guarantee any sightings, but I saw 4 of the big 5 multiple times on my safari. If you will be disappointed if you dont see every animal then a private game reserve may be better, but it will cost you a bunch more.


They would take us from Johannesburg and return us to the airport. This is for beginning of March. So you would say the price is right at about US$258 for the two days per person?

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« Reply #74 on: December 28, 2014, 11:19:46 AM »
They would take us from Johannesburg and return us to the airport. This is for beginning of March. So you would say the price is right at about US$258 for the two days per person?
Yes. If you break down the price it is really good.
3 1/2 hr drive each way and gas is not cheap!
2 days of guided tour
1 night in a hotel
You are paying about $125 a day which is very reasonable.
Tip will be an additional 300R a person ($26)

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« Reply #75 on: December 28, 2014, 11:23:13 AM »
Yes. If you break down the price it is really good.
3 1/2 hr drive each way and gas is not cheap!
2 days of guided tour
1 night in a hotel
You are paying about $125 a day which is very reasonable.
Tip will be an additional 300R a person ($26)


I guess so. When I was fishing for prices I was comparing to how much I paid for a 2-day guided tour in the Amazon. They also included pickup and dropped from manaus and all the transportation to get deep inside the jungle, many outings during both days and night, and communal room. They charged us about US$150 per person.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #76 on: December 28, 2014, 11:30:37 AM »
Cape Town is simply the most beautiful city in the world.  It is flanked by striking mountains and the bluest sea.  If you go to Seapoint too, and kosher eating is of interest to you, there are five synagogues in walking distance and three very nice kosher restaurants.  The best time of year to go is dec-March.  I have lots of family there and have always had a very nice experience.  If you are concerned about safety, go out with others at night.  But I personally never experienced any issues. :)

Definitely true. CPT is gorgeous. Kosher food is cheap (but make reservations during their summer, it gets super busy), hotels are not.

But the Westin CPT with C+P was a great deal and a very nice hotel. 8.6 CPP.
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #77 on: December 28, 2014, 11:38:20 AM »

Definitely true. CPT is gorgeous. Kosher food is cheap (but make reservations during their summer, it gets super busy), hotels are not.

But the Westin CPT with C+P was a great deal and a very nice hotel. 8.6 CPP.

Would you recommend the Westin based off of its location? We're trying to decide between the Westin and an AirBnb listing. The only thing about the Westin that concerns us is that it seems somewhat far from the waterfront. Is there action around the Westin or does it require taking a cab to get to the popular destinations in Cape Town from the Westin?

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #78 on: December 28, 2014, 11:41:13 AM »
Would you recommend the Westin based off of its location? We're trying to decide between the Westin and an AirBnb listing. The only thing about the Westin that concerns us is that it seems somewhat far from the waterfront. Is there action around the Westin or does it require taking a cab to get to the popular destinations in Cape Town from the Westin?

cabs are cheap and you should take them to see the best destinations.  You can also take the hop on/off bus to table mountain and other destinations from that area.
I would prefer to be closer to the food by staying in sea point. 

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #79 on: December 28, 2014, 11:41:39 AM »
Would you recommend the Westin based off of its location? We're trying to decide between the Westin and an AirBnb listing. The only thing about the Westin that concerns us is that it seems somewhat far from the waterfront. Is there action around the Westin or does it require taking a cab to get to the popular destinations in Cape Town from the Westin?

20 min walk, 5 min drive. We drive one night to see what it was all about but were underwhelmed (perhaps because we decided not to get out of the car). We mostly used the Westin as a base for driving to Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point (perhaps THE most stunning drive in the entire world), great white shark diving in Gaansbai, driving for kosher food (10 min drive to Seapoint), driving to Table Mountain etc.

For us, we prefer nicer accommodations and are willing to drive a bit farther.
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