Teambuilding on the Cape Point Route!

With a winter chill descending on the Cape Point Route, many of us withdraw into a cocoon of hibernation. This is the time to take advantage of the natural assets of our region and explore and discover our own backyards. With plenty of winter specials on offer, individuals can have a sneaky “getaway” in their own backyard.

This is also a fantastic period for businesses to boost team morale and motivate staff through group events. Having a high performance team with clear focused goals and good interpersonal relationships gives that extra edge in the business environment.

Keeping your company teambuilding event local has the added benefit of being more cost effective and the compliance in participation is enhanced. There are some superb team building events and activities to be found in the area – each with a variable focus. Some are based on finding the balance between personality types; some promote strategic thinking and some are just plain fun for facilitating group interaction.

Challenge the rest of your group on an adventure orienteering course to score the most points. The group has to work out calculated tactics as a single unit. Working with a selection of puzzles, mental tests and other brain teasers in a Mind Muncher situation will keep your team occupied for hours on end. Exploring the surrounding mountainside with a thrilling subterranean caving experience is an outstanding event for group relationships. Try an “amazing race” adventure rally round the Cape Peninsula, or attempt deep sea fishing. How about going to Cape Point on a Harley? Or simply surrendering to a wellness package?

Whether you need to motivate your team, get Management to think 'outside the box', or simply host a relaxed corporate event to say 'thank you', the Cape Point Route team have the knowledge and experience to design a team building event to suit your company objectives. For local area suggestions on conference venues or teambuilding activities to motivate your staff and beat the winter blues, please contact the Cape Point Route on 021 782 9356 or visit www.capepointroute.co.za

Teambuilding Options on the Cape Point Route:
Abseiling & Rock Climbing
Adventure Challenge
Beach Olympics
Coastal Amazing Race
Conference & Teambuilding
Cook-a-teering
Corporate Breakaway
The Masterpiece

Bastille Day Salute on the Cape Point Route

The French as a nation have some magnificent traditions and in many ways have perfected the art of good living incorporating excellent food, fine wine, art, literature and sport into their daily living. In honour of their national holiday, Bastille Day, which takes place today the 14th July, we share how you can access the finest French- style cultures on the Cape Point Route.

Wine – an age old French classic. Wine is alive and well on the Cape Point Route with specialist wine stores in HoutBay, Noordhoek, Glencairn and KalkBay. Manuka wine boutique at Noordhoek Farm Village is open 7 days a week. The wine shop at Mariners Wharf is also open on a Sunday and they have a vast collection that is stored alphabetically!

La Vallée Deli and wine shop in Glencairn has a comprehensive wine cellar and a deli to make the French proud. Croissants and breads, cheeses and homemade produce are begging to be bought and savoured in true French tradition. The well known Olympic Bakery is another great spot to pick up French type breads or try the Food Barn at Noordhoek Farm Village and the Meeting Place in Simon’s Town for great deli options. For cheese – head for the Cheesery at Imhoff Farm in Kommetjie!

For sit-down dining, The Foodbarn at Noordhoek Farm Village specializes in French cuisine. The Two Oceans Restaurant in the Cape Point Nature reserve offers superb fare and an almost unbeatable view. Fish Hoek Galley offers some of the best Seafood platters on the south side of the equator – the French can do escargot but the Galley can do it all.

So celebrate Bastille Day on the Cape Point Route – you don’t have to be French to enjoy the crème de le crème of the region, and you can have loads of fun trying! For more information on Joie de vive on the Cape Peninsula – call 021 782 9356 or visit the website: www.capepointroute.co.za