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Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike to the panoramic view at Table Mountain, see where Mandela was imprisoned, or experience the diverse plant species at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cape Town and the Garden Route and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, dance, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, and wine
- Free, convenient pull-out Cape Town map (included in print version), plus over 42 neighbourhood maps
- Useful features - including Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), With Kids, and Day Trips
- Coverage of Table Mountain, Robben Island, Simon's Town, Cape Flats, East City Corridor, Sea Point, Hout Bay, City Bowl, Foreshore, Bo-Kaap, De Waterkant, Green Point, Waterfront, , and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route, our most comprehensive guide to Cape Town and the Garden Route, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.
- Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Simon Richmond, and Lucy Corne .
About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
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