Happy Birthday Zakumi on Youth Day 16 June 2010

16 June 2010 is a public holiday in South Africa to celebrate Youth Day. Whilst it may feel as though South Africa is having a month long festival, due to the small soccer event taking place in the country, Wednesday is actually the only public holiday in the month of June and July 2010.

South Africa will no doubt be celebrating their football team, Bafana Bafana who play Uruguay in a Group A match. Zakumi the official mascot for the World Cup Football tournament also celebrates his birthday on the same day – Happy Birthday Zakumi!

For those of you who don’t know – Zakumi is a teenage leaopard with spiky green hair and is never seen without a football! Zakumi means South Africa and Number 10. Za – represents the country code for South Africa and Kumi is a Swahili word meaning 10. His personal motto is “Zakumi’s Game is Fair Play” and his mission is to turn the World Cup tournament into a memorable party whilst showing visitors the warmth of South Africa and her people.

It is no real coincidence that Zakumi’s birthday falls on Youth Day in South Africa. Youth in South Africa form an important part of our society and Youth Day is a commemoration of the youth activists who died in the Soweto Uprising of 1976. We think Zakumi’s message and adventurous spirit resonates for all South Africans as he connects with people of all colours, religions, creeds and languages as a true South African ambassador.

On the Cape Point Route we honour our youth all year round, and pride ourselves on being one of the top family friendly destinations in South Africa. The Cape Peninsula has often been dubbed as Cape Town’s “playground” offering activities for the whole family to enjoy. In the youth kingdom of the Cape Point Route there is something for every kid – young and old!

Both Noordhoek Farm Village in Noordhoek and Imhoff Farm in Kommetjie have great kids areas and kid welcoming restaurants. Noordhoek Farm Village is running daily 2 hour craft workshops for kids during the World Cup period and they have regular Saturday morning activities for free between 10h30 – 12h30. Dunes in Hout Bay and Southern Right Hotel in Glencairn also offer a football friendly environment for parents and kids!

Family friendly beaches abound for kids and whilst the weather might be a bit chilly, the kids can still get a lovely run on the beach or as an alternative wrap them up warmly and go look at the rock pool near Dalebrook beach to find sea urchins and limpets! Search for sea shells, fly kites, build sandcastles!

Great spots include:
• World of Birds in Hout Bay (Africa’s largest birdpark) and make sure you don’t miss the Monkey Jungle,
• Cape Point Ostrich Farm near the entrance to Cape Point
• The ever popular Scratch Patch at Mineral World in Simon’s Town – where the kids can scratch for a bag of tumble polished gemstones from a patch literally covered in gemstones.
• Slangkoppunt Lighthouse in Kommetjie is another hit with the kids as they climb to the top of South Africa’s tallest cast iron lighthouse.
• The boat trip to Duiker (seal) island in Hout Bay is a fun excursion to see the Cape Fur Seals.
• Take a train ride from Muizenberg (train currently stopping at Fish Hoek with bus service to Simon’s Town). Try the Green Rail and Ride or Southern Line Hop-on Hop-off ticket.
• Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town - penguins are there all year round and the kids and adults love them!
• Cape Point Nature Reserve - look for the shipwrecks, the animals and ride the Flying Dutchman funicular to the old lighthouse.

For the slightly older kids try:
• Surf lessons in Muizenberg (the kids get wet suits & don't feel the cold!)
• Walk with baboons (take a warm jacket)
• Sea kayaking (when the north west wind blows the sea is usually calm in False Bay and the kayak departure point at Simon’s Town)
• Inshore fishing from Hout Bay.
• Sunscene Adventures at the Cape Farmhouse has a mid –year holiday camp in Scarborough for Gr 2 – Gr 7.

Cape Point Route offers a wide range of accommodation, activities, attractions, restaurants, venues, shops, tours and packages on the Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa. Look out for our family packages or call us for ideas and suggestions at the information office +27 (0)21 782 9356.

IMAGES:
1. Zakumi - Official mascot for the World Cup 2010
2. Kids enjoying the football festival at Noordhoek Farm Village
3. Family fun at Noordhoek Farm Village
4. Snake and Reptile park at Imhoff Farm (Photo c/o Imhoff Farm)
5. Inshore Fishing trip with kids (Photo c/o Hooked on Africa)
6. Kommetjie sunset (Photographer: Lucia Sugden)

The Black and White of it....

The 2010 event has begun and WOW what a weekend. The black and white of this major event may ultimately lie with the winning and loosing teams but Cape Point Route is living the colour through the spirit and the flags and the vuvuzelas and our support nation wide of Bafana Bafana.

Fans have been delighted with some fantastic football all over South Africa and they have soaked up the carnival atmosphere that has been evident on every street corner with an increased intensity in and around the stadia on match days. But practical issues, results and fixtures are still being requested so in this blog some of the black and white stuff in facts – weekend results, world cup matches this week and the stadium etiquette – what you can and can’t take into the stadium!

WEEKEND RESULTS:

1. South Africa vs Mexico (1:1)
2. Uruguay vs France (0:0)
3. Korea Republic vs Greecs (2:0)
4. Argentina vs Nigeria (1:0)
5. England vs USA (1:1)
6. Algeria vs Slovenia (0:1)
7. Serbia vs Ghana (0:1)
8. Germany vs Australia (4:0)

WORLD CUP MATCHES DURING THE WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 18 JUNE 2010:

MONDAY 14/06/2010

1. Netherlands vs Denmark: 13h30 in Johannesburg – JSC
2. Japan vs Cameroon: 16h00 in Manguang/Bloemfontein
3. Italy vs Paraguay: 20h30 in Cape Town

TUESDAY 15/06/2010

1. New Zealand vs Slovakia: 13h30 in Rustenburg
2. Côte d ‘Ivoire vs Portugal: 16h00 in Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth
3. Brazil vs Korea DPR: 20h30 in Johannesburg – JEP

WEDNESDAY 16/06/2010

1. Honduras vs Chile: 13h30 in Nelspruit
2. Spain vs Switzerland: 16h00 in Durban
3. South Africa vs Uruguay: 20h30 in Tswane/ Pretoria

THURSDAY 17/06/2010

1. Argentina vs Korea Republic: 13h30 in Johannesburg – JSC
2. Greece vs Nigeria: 16h00 in Manguang/Bloemfontein
3. France vs Mexico: 20h30 in Polokwane

FRIDAY 18/06/2010

1. Germany vs Serbia: 13h30 in Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth
2. Slovenia vs USA: 16h00 in Johannesburg – JEP
3. England vs Algeria: 20h30 in Cape Town.

STADIUM RULES & CODE OF CONTACT:

Very simply put one cannot take weapons into the stadium, no camera or technical equipment that will be used commercially, no food (as food is sold there); no alcohol, no drugs, no bottles or cans; no large objects, no umbrellas & no pets!

Here are the details as found on the FIFA website: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/ticketing/stadiumcodeofconduct.html

Entry to the stadium:

Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons shall cooperate with the Authorities, by:
a) producing a Ticket or an Accreditation and, as requested by the FIFA World Cup Stadium Authorities, proof of identity; and
b) submitting to inspections, body checks and removal of items that are prohibited to use, possess, hold or bring into the Stadium on Match days

Prohibited Items:

Unless otherwise authorized by the FIFA World Cup Authorities in writing, Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons are not permitted to use, possess, hold or bring into the Stadium the following Prohibited Items:

• No weapons.
• No bottles, cups, jugs or cans.
• No recording of sound images or footage other than for private use.
• No alcohol or drugs.
• No racist or xenophobic material eg t-shirts or flags.
• No entering the pitch or area around the pitch.
• No banners or flags larger than 2m x 1.5m.
• No promotional or commercial material.
• No umbrellas.
• No motorcycle helmets.
• No food or drink.
• No gas, spray cans, corrosives or anything that could cause fire.
• No fireworks.
• No standing on seats.
• No excessive noise; megaphone, hooters or gas powered horns. Vuvuzelas are allowed. Kuduzelas are not allowed.
• No selling of goods or tickets.
• No animals.
• No transmitting or broadcasting of sound, pictures, descriptions or results of the events via the Internet or other forms of media.
• No objects which could compromise public safety.
• No big objects which cannot be stowed under the seat.

Common Sense Conduct inside the Stadium:

All Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons shall, at all times during their stay in the Stadium, conduct themselves in a manner so as not to offend, endanger the safety, or unnecessarily hinder or harass other Stadium Visitors and/or Accredited Persons.

All Stadium Visitors must occupy only the seat indicated on their Ticket and shall access it only via the designated entrance unless otherwise directed by the FIFA World Cup Authorities. For security reasons and to avert danger, Stadium Visitors shall move to seats other than those allocated, whether in the same or another section of the Stadium, if instructed to do so by the FIFA World Cup Authorities.


All access stairways and emergency exits must be kept clear at all times to the best possible extent.

All Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons are requested not to drop litter, packaging or empty containers, but to dispose of such items in the appropriate litter bins inside the Stadium.

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. In any case smoking will be prohibited in the Stadium stands and in the area around the pitch.

Furthermore, unless otherwise authorized by the FIFA World Cup Authorities, Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons shall not:
a) enter the pitch or the area around the pitch;
b) stand on seats in the spectator areas or unreasonably obstruct the view of other spectators;
c) throw objects or liquids of any kind, particularly in the direction of another person or in the direction of the area around the pitch or the pitch itself;
d) start a fire, let off or launch fireworks, flares, smoke powder, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnics;
e) engage in conduct which expresses racist, xenophobic, cause, charity or ideological concern related views, which could impair the enjoyment of the Event by other spectators, or detract from the sporting focus of the Event;
f) act in a way which may be interpreted by others as provocative, threatening, discriminatory or offensive;
g) offer for sale or sell goods or Tickets, distribute printed material or make collections;
h) create any threat to the life or safety of oneself or others, or harm anyone else in any way whatsoever;
i) cause damage to anyone or anything at any time;
j) climb on or over structures and installations not intended for general use, particularly facades, fences, walls, fencing, barriers, lighting masts, camera platforms, trees, masts of any kind and roofing;
k) restrict or impede circulation, footpaths and roadways, entrances and exits to visitor areas and emergency exits, or obstruct or interfere with zones open to traffic;
l) access areas (e.g. function rooms, VIP and media areas, etc.) which are closed to the public or for which access is unauthorised (except with proper access passes);
m) write or paint on or affix anything to structural elements, installations or pathways;
n) relieve oneself anywhere other than in the toilets, or litter the stadium by discarding objects such as rubbish, packaging, empty containers, etc;
o) record (except for private purposes), transmit, or in any other manner disseminate over the internet or any other media, including mobile devices, any sound, image, description, or result of any event taking place within the Stadium, in whole or in part, or assist any other person(s) conducting such activities; commercially exploit any photographs or images taken within the Stadium;
p) engage in other activities which could compromise public safety and/or harm the reputation of the Event, as assessed at the sole discretion of the FIFA World Cup Authorities and/or any other legally-authorized persons.

Launch of the Flying Dutchman Funicular

There is so much action in Cape Town! The first game at the Cape Town Stadium is TODAY 11 June 2010 at 20h30. Bafana Bafana is playing at soccer city in Johannesburg at 4pm and South Africa is having a national party! Cape Town is ready to welcome all our visitors. There is nothing like a major deadline to get things spruced up and finished off, upgraded and cleaned!

Cape Point Route was privileged to attend the launch of the Flying Dutchman on Tuesday 8 June 2010. “The Flying Who? The Flying What?”, I hear you ask.

“The Flying Dutchman” is the funicular at Cape Point, which apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, saves visitors a long uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views.

The Funicular was named after the Legend of the Flying Dutchman – a ghost shop that haunts the coastline of the Cape Point Route. As legend has it, the Flying Dutchman was captained by a Dutchman, Hendrik van der Decken, and was headed home from Batavia (now Jakarta) to Holland in 1641.

As van der Decken approached the Cape, stormy weather shredded the ship’s sails and waves flooded the deck. The captain had rounded Cape Point on several occasions previously, but this time, a terrified crew implored him to turn back. He refused to submit to the elements and lashed himself to the wheel, swearing that he would sail around Cape Point, even if it took him until Doomsday.

One version of the story goes that an angel appeared on the deck and the enraged captain drew his pistol and shot her. Van der Decken’s wish to round the point was granted that night, but he and his crew were doomed to sail these waters for ever more.

Over the past three-and-a-half centuries a ghostly sailing ship, that glows red in the night and has a mad, bald captain, has been sighted by a number of mariners.

Those who have seen her say she lets down row-boats that approach with ghostly men aboard, desperately seeking a Good Samaritan to take their letters back home, where they haven’t been for more than 300 years. But those who entertain these approaches are doomed…

Aside from the legend – Tuesday was a special day at Cape Point and a fun filled event. There was a tasty breakfast at the Two Oceans restaurant with entertainment from the Two Oceans Restaurant staff choir who were fabulous with some songs they had written themselves! Goosebump stuff.
Keynote speakers were:
• Mr Solly Fourie (PGWC)
• Ms Wanda Mkushulwa (SAN Parks)
Both captivated the audience with interesting and relevant topics to the tourism industry as well as long term economic development and protection of our national resources – people and landscape!

A traditional sobrage marked the official opening of the Flying Dutchman and guests went for a ride in the new Flying Dutchman to the top lighthouse, where the highly talented Masiphumelele school choir entertained guests as the Sangria flowed.

The funicular, which transports visitors up the steep slope to popular lookout points just below the lighthouse, was upgraded at a cost of R6-million, and now boasts a new body, safer braking technology and bigger windows that allow visitors a 360 degree view throughout their ride. The new system has been designed to minimise the funicular’s carbon footprint; with low solar powered batteries charged by photovoltaic panels while in transit, the new Flying Dutchman is more environmentally friendly than ever.

The Flying Dutchman takes 35 people per ride.
Price per adult is R43 return and operates between 09h00 and 17h00.

IMAGES:
Thanks to Portfolio collection and Cape Point Route
1. Flying Dutchman funicular
2. Beautiful Cape Point
3. Hands on the Flying Dutchman
4. Cathy Alberts (Cape Town Tourism) ; Andre Kearns (SAN Parks); Shayne Brownlie (Cape Point Route)
5. Nikki ; Hapiloe Selloe (Thebe Tourism); Sally Grierson (Cape Point Route)

Making Sense of Cape Town

It’s almost time! It’s really here. Friday is Kick Off date and the excitement is palpable all over Cape Town. Today we blew our vuvuzela’s and hooted in support of our National side- Bafana Bafana. Our cities and airports, our train stations and even our funicular at Cape Point have been upgraded as South Africa shows its readiness to host this incredible football tournament. What an amazing country we have and we are so thrilled to be hosting visitors from all over the planet! Wow! Our endeavour is to make every visit as easy as possible and a memorable experience that will be talked about for years to come in every corner of the globe.

Being proudly Capetonian, Cape Point Route thinks that Cape Town is a simple city to navigate and explore so it is sometimes with amazement that I hear visitors announce their confusion. So here is our attempt to demystify the city of Cape Town for our guests and make sense of the city so that it becomes a straight forward destination.

Think of Cape Town as an upside down triangle. At the top of the upside down triangle there is a flat mountain. (Capetonians call this Table Mountain for obvious reasons). At the base of the mountain is the city centre. The pointed bit at the bottom of the triangle is a steep cliff with jagged rocks – we call this Cape Point – because it is pointed and at the bottom of the Cape!
To the left of the triangle is ocean – the Atlantic Ocean and to the right is more ocean – False Bay. In the middle is a mountain range (called Table Mountain National Park). As you head eastwards (and just off the triangle) you will come across vast wine estates and this area is called the winelands – which are easily accessible from the top or the bottom of the triangle!

There is basically one road running down the left side and one road running down the right side. (When you get closer to the city centre you have a top road (M3), a middle road (M4 or Main Road) and a lower road (M5 – a highway).

That’s it in a nutshell – a mountain facing north with a city centre at its’ base; a jagged point at the bottom and ocean on either side! Not very complicated really!

Cape Town city centre is arguably the most well known hub with all the big city action – from restaurants to nightlife, from museums to the Cape Town stadium.

We think that the Cape Point Route (the pointy triangular bit) is the coolest. Down in the south we have baboons, we have seals on an island on the left and seals on an island to the right - and a few geat white sharks! We have penguins in the bottom right and in season we have whales all around the coast.

The Cape Point Route is diverse, bohemian, with vibrant energy, barefooted folk, big smiles and untapped energy. The towns on the Cape Point Route are seaside villages with a friendly welcome that lie between the mountain and the sea. We hope you will visit us and hang out with the real folk and not merely drive through on a speedy day tour from the city centre.

Hout Bay has a lively active harbour, gorgeous swimming beach, spectacular mountain peaks, a sociable village centre, loads of activities (World of Birds, Mariner’s Wharf, Boat trips, fishing, hiking, museums and art galleries, a Sunday craft market and Imizama Yethu township).

Chapman’s Peak Drive is a spectacular road that connects Hout Bay to Noordhoek.

Noordhoek is Cape Town’s rural treasure, famed for its long white sandy beach, vast wetlands and ancient mikwood forest. Noordhoek Farm Village is the heart and soul of Noordhoek and Cape Point Vineyards is the area’s wine estate and open for tastings and sales 7 days a week.
Kommetjie and Scarborough are renowned for their beaches, surfing and birdwatching. Kommetjie is distinguished by it’s lighthouse but look out for Imhoff Farm on the way – a historic Cape Dutch homestead with a multitude of activities. Nearby Masiphumelele and Ocean View are diverse communities that reflect Cape culture. In Scarborough it is worth stopping at Cape Farmhouse which doubles up as a live music venue.

Simon’s Town is South Africa’s third oldest town, where penguins and the Navy share sand and sea. Simon’s Town has history, museums, characters, colours, boats and beauty. Visit the penguin colony, stop at Mineral World and Scratch Patch, hang out at the Simon’s Town waterfront, visit Just Nuisance statue on Jubilee Square, take one of many boat trips or try sea kayaking!

Fish Hoek has a family friendly bay where early morning swimmers (all year round) greet traditional “trek” fisherman and water sport enthusiasts encounter Southern Right Whales. This is also the commercial hub of the Cape Point Route for shopping and banking and supplies. Stroll along Jager’s Walk, golf at Clovelly Country Club, go hiking up Elsies Peak or visit Peers Cave – an historic stone age cave site.

Kalk Bay is a fishing village where trendy diners mingle with bohemian artists. Hikers stroll down cobbled streets and surfers ride waves past great colonial mansions of “Millionaire’s Mile”. Hang out at Kalk Bay Harbour especially when the fishing boats come in with the catch of the day. Take the water taxi to Simon’s Town, shop, eat and browse. Catch some theatre or walk to St James beach – well known for it’s coloured bathing boxes and safe tidal pool.

Muizenberg is a hot spot of surf culture in the Cape and is also home to grand architecture, fascinating museums and an annual kite festival. Visit Dalebrook Marine Reserve for a rock pool safari, hike up the mountains to the Kalk Bay caves or simply use the Muizenberg – St James walkway for a stroll along the Ocean Front. Westlake Golf Course is a panoramic 18 hole course.

Cape Point Route offers a wide range of Accommodation, Activities,
Attractions, Restaurants, Venues, Shops, Tours and Packages on the
CAPE PENINSULA, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Hout Bay; Noordhoek; Kommetjie; Scarborough; Cape of Good Hope; Simon’s Town; Fish Hoek; Kalk Bay; St. James; Muizenberg

If you can't find what you are looking for then please complete our Personal Planner form and we will be happy to advise you!

Vuvuzela Moment - 9 June 2010 at 12 noon

VUVUZELA MOMENT
The moment has come for Mzantsi to stand up and create history
Lets go out there and do what Mzantsi does best... blow our Vuvuzelas.
"Vuvuzela moment" is an initiative which will bring Mzantsi to a standstill, make the world stand up and take notice of Mzansi's pride, its own heritage!!

On the 9th of June 2010 2 days before kick-off at exactly 12 o’clock, for 5 minutes, stop what you are doing, get your Vuvuzelas, and blow on it like never before. If you are in the car, hoot and let the sound be heard from Cape to Mpumalanga to KZN and from KZN to Limpopo!

Spreading the word, let's ensure that within the next week, all South Africans are ready to give the world a unique pre-world cup moment. This is it. Spread the word, get it around.

The Vuvuzela moment is here, let it be felt. This is our year to shine and shine we will.The next step is yours, and Cape Point Route is certainly looking forward to June 9, at 12h00 noon.

If you are not a fan of the Vuvuzela sound maybe you need a lesson and to know how easy it is to make it sound fabulous!What needs to change is not the vuvuzela but the player and this is exactly what the Rainbow Vuvuzela demonstrates so sweetly and simply.Check out the follow links and practice!

Official Sony 2010 World Cup Soccer Website Re: Rainbow Vuvuzela
The Rainbow vuvuzela ensemble comprising students from the Muizenberg High school and featured in this clip are now after only a few hours practice, producing sweet music, sounds, songs, rhythms and dances. Their first public performance was at the AfriOceans Warriors Conference in Cape Town on 6 May 2010. They will also be showcased on ARD German television, South Korean National television and featured in the popular SABC 2 Rainbow Rhythm series

You Tube: Rainbow Vuvuzela: a Timeous Discovery for the 2010 World Cup.
In this clip Dr Bruce Copley demonstrates the large variety of sweet sounds that can be produced with a conventional vuvuzela

You Tube: Learn to Play the Vuvuzela

Cape Point Route is joining the initiative and asking all South Africans to blow their vuvuzelas at 12 noon Wed 9th June in support of Bafana Bafana.

Dr Bruce Copley pioneer of corporate drumming in South Africa has made an exciting discovery that transforms the vuvuzela into a sweet sounding multi-noted musical instrument. This revolutionary discovery a world first, offers a simple, creative and effective solution to the controversial white noise produced by the vuvuzela. With a few simple techniques, a little practice and without instrument modification any Vuvuzela enthusiast can learn to play the RAINBOW VUVUZELA producing multiple trumpet notes, a delightful range of sweet sounding African Penny Whistle notes and tunes, use it as a megaphone to amplify singing and whistling sounds, create simple rhythms and riffs and even play conventional tunes such as our national anthem, amazing grace, sweet chariot, etc.

Neil van Schalkwyk the father of the vuvuzela he introduced to South Africa in 1998 has this to say about the Rainbow Vuvuzela…

"You have done fantastic work developing the Rainbow Vuvuzela and have come up with a solution to create sweet music with it....traditional football supporters have only known one way of blowing the vuvuzela......we look forward to working with you in taking the vuvuzela to a new level through the beautiful music it will now create....considering the potential impact your revolutionary method will have, I see the rest of the world embracing our culture for years to come “

A QUESTION YOU MAY HAVE CONSIDERED : WHY WOULD SOCCER FANS WANT TO PLAY THE VUVUZELA DIFFERENTLY ?

Virtually all soccer fans are under the mistaken impression that they can only produce a single, loud note on their vuvuzela’s with the only variables being volume and rhythm. This is akin to a driver who uses only the first gear of his car because he does not know others are available. A growing number of players including Neil van Schalkwyk the father of the vuvuzela, share our view that the vuvuzela is only being played as a single note instrument because fans do not know what is possible with some simple techniques and a little practice. It is our contention that with few exceptions, human beings will always prefer to produce or listen to melodious music rather than to only play or listen to white noise. We are confident that when the millions of vuvuzela fans in South Africa and abroad become aware of the sweet sounds, riffs and music possible with the vuvuzela, many of them will take up the challenge and begin this much needed musical transformation. Unfortunately the Rainbow vuvuzela discovery was only made very recently so it is unlikely to feature prominently in our stadiums during the world cup. It will however be showcased at many soccer fan clubs during the world cup and in this way be introduced to the masses.


Cape Point Route offers a wide range of Accommodation, Activities,
Attractions, Restaurants, Venues, Shops, Tours and Packages on the
CAPE PENINSULA, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

:: Hout Bay :: Noordhoek :: Kommetjie :: Scarborough :: Cape of Good Hope ::
:: Simon’s Town :: Fish Hoek :: Kalk Bay :: St. James :: Muizenberg ::

If you can't find what you are looking for then please complete our Personal Planner form and we will be happy to advise you!

Thank you to Cape Town Tourism for their team Cape Town Vuvuzela Photos! Check out their 2010 mini website for more information and useful tips.

World Cup Activities on the Cape Point Route

Football is the talk of the town and the Cape Point Route is no exception. Here are some of the World Cup activations that are happening in and on the Cape Point Route so if you are not near Cape Town Stadium, do not despair! The Cape Point Route has got the World Cup covered and we will be having a football festival!

1. Monkey Valley Resort:
Party time at MV – beautiful log thatched Treetops hall overlooking the sea is the main focus of all the action. Log fires, big screens and live music along with wine tastings of all their featured wine estates.

Saturdays: early afternoon braais
Sundays: huge traditional breakfast and special Sunday lunches – including at least ONE roast dish and a South African hot pudding. Live music every Sunday afternoon until sun sets.

Wine Weekends: Last weekend of the month – June 25th
Gourmet dinner on Friday night, on Saturday go from cottage to cottage and taste different estate wines without leaving the resort.
Saturday – big party with wines from each estate
Sunday – champagne breakfast and live music afternoons with a LE VIN, LE PAIN ET LE FROMMAGE presentation i.e 6 wines, bread and cheese – open to the public.

Accommodation specials: full board options - R800 per person sharing including 3 meals a day. Children under 12: from R170 – R525. Self-catering options are also available!

Brave Green Kids: use the holiday to learn how you and the family can help save the planet. What different foods do in your body; how to build a shelter, find food, water, handle emergencies and even kids birthday parties. Classes and activities and a range of age appropriate movies

2. Rioja: in Kommetjie
Rioja is turning their 'other side' (Barocca and the function room) into a soccer village. Big screens etc and after the matches there will be dancing with their resident DJ. They will most definitley be flying all flags high!!!

3. Empire Café in Muizenberg

R49 World Cup specials:
a. Cheesebuger and Beer (juice/filter coffee/glass o wine)
b. Sticky pork ribs and Chips with a beer

Open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch; Mon – Sat 7am – 4pm.
Breakfast and lunch venue with a surfing and beach life link!
Art works for sale

4. Drumbeat Charters in Hout Bay

Standard cruise to Duiker Seal Island – commentary in 25 languages! 35 minutes for just R60! Fo the World Cup they are adding their extra hour long cruise at 12h00 or 13h30 which travels further along the Karbonkelberg Range to Maori Bay to view the Shipwreck of the BOSS 400 which ran aground in 1994 in one the Cape’s winter storms. At the time the ship was one of the Strongest Crane Barges in the World.

5. Southern Right Hotel in Glencairn

Rene is a Swiss Tourist who is staying at the Southern Right Hotel and has been to every world cup since he left kindergarten. He says world cup is not about the “folk” and not about the potential money to be made from Visitors! That’s why he is staying at Southern Right – to experience local South Africans! The Southern Right has been in football mode for a while with all 32 flags flying proudly every day. During the tournament they are offering...
•Their famous food special for R 29.00 - Roast or Seafood Curry and dessert
•Weekly International and local cuisine specials
•A flag recognition competition - Customers will get a card with five World Cup countries flags. If they correctly name the countries they go into a weekly draw for a spot prize and also into the final draw to win a VIP package on the day of the final which includes - one nights accommodation for two at the Southern Right Hotel, VIP seating for themselves and five friends for the final including snacks and their very own waiter plus gift bags
•Their tented Courtyard will be showing World cup soccer live 24/7 on three 50 inch plasma screens.
•In the Courtyard there will also be various pub specials, face painting, live music, fish braais and food specials.

6. Zizamele Ceramics in Kommetjie

Zizamele is about art making a difference and transformation in action. South Africa has no shortage of talented individuals but the challenge lies in finding ways to use the raw skills to create a sustainable better life. zizamele has a range of World Cup soccer products like Bafana Bafana bowls which are Bambanani Bowls featuring 2 – 6 players. They have Soccer candlesticks and soccer inspired heros.

Toni and the team are fabulous – corner of Chasmay and Kommetjie road (near Rioja) – look out for their signs on the Kommetjie road!

7. Cafe Pescados in Simon's Town

Cafe Pescado, situated in the centre of Simon's Town opposite Jubilee Square is going festive through out the World Cup. All matches will be shown on big screen and on Television in both sections of the restaurant.

•Special Kids Competitions and raffles
•Best dressed supporter gets prize on match days
•Our own Match for Match special Menu including the Bafana Bafunna Pizza
•Voucher Draws- All Bills every day go into a draw and three bills per match will receive a 50% replacement voucher valid over the World Cup period until 31st July 2010. If you are in the restaurant and your bill is drawn you will receive a 100% replacement voucher (terms and conditions applicable)
•Spot prizes and specials on for every match
•Live Music every Tuesday and Saturday after soccer matches where applicable

We will also be hosting the 196th anniversary dinner of the Anglican Church on the 25th June. (Cafe Pescado is situated on the site of the 1st Anglican Church in South Africa)

8. Noordhoek Farm Village in Noordhoek
Football fever is alive and well with flags flying from the shops and the restaurants, the bandstand is decorated, memorabilia is for sale and the staff proudly wear their Football shirts. They are even having a staff competition to see who is Noordhoek Farm Village's greatest fan and one staff member will be going to see Netherlands versus Cameroon on the 24 June 2010!

Foodbarn – 3 course Winter Bistro Meal – R205 with free bottle of AA Badenhorst Family Wines for every table of four throughout the World Cup. Franck will be doing specials meals related to countries that are playing in Cape Town and will continue the cooking demonstrations Tuesday and Thursday lunch and Weds evening. Free with your meal.

KIDS:
Daily kids CRAFT workshop programme 10 – 12 except Weds – 2 – 4pm. Price R85 – R100!

Noordhoek Farm Village has free kids activities every Saturday and these will continue throughout the World Cup but with a soccer flavour
Sat 5 June 2010: Puppets play soccer
Sat 12 June 2010: Flag Craft Day
Sat 19 June 2010: Mini soccer tournament
Sat 26 June 2010: Hot chocolate and cookies
Sat 2 July 2010: Activity Tables
Sat 9 July 2010: Soccer finale
With the 2010 World cup soccer drawing to a close, we invite the kids to show us how much they have learnt about the game of soccer. We have a “know your game” and “pick the lucky ball and win” competition at Noordhoek Farm Village. Meet at the enclosed Bandstand for the soccer finale at Noordhoek Farm Village! Let’s support the soccer.

9. Toad in the Village
Th Toad is having a “World cup Festival” with a commentary and football and music mix! Dan and Tony of "Me and Mr Brown" fame are making The Toad their home for the entire month of the World Cup - which is awesome. They will be rocking the days away EVERYDAY, so if you ever wondered what a month long music and soccer fest would be like now is your time to find out!
Dan will also be doing a "soccer chat studio" where he will be sharing his thoughts with all and sundry on what is happening and when the time is right he will jump into song making sure the theme is continuous FUN at The Toad!
So if you are looking for some entertainment and a venue to watch all the soccer action then look no further and come down and enjoy the fun at a place where it is all about "where people want to be".

Cape Point Route wishes everyone an enjoyable World Cup and encourages every one to show their spirit, wave the South African flag as proud hosts and Bafana Bafana Supporters. If you have some time off look at some of the day package options that Cape Point Route has on offer!

Cape Point Route accessibility during the World Cup

It is less than a week to go until kick-off and the atmosphere and excitement is building at a rapid rate! Flags are flying from buildings and from cars. Football Friday shirts are being worn on days other than Fridays! Memorabilia is sold at every traffic light, the news reports are about arriving teams, final selection squads and at every dinner table World Cup seems to get a mention in some form or another.

Cape Point Route is no exception to the fever and the frenzy and if this exquisite weather is anything to go by – the World Cup is going to be a cracker! Fingers crossed for the weather to continue in a glorious state throughout the tournament. With a 26°C sunshiny day with no wind, who would have thought it is winter in Cape Town! (Cape Point Route has mentioned that May and June are a secret season more than once, but we don’t like to be smug or say “I told you so”).

But I get distracted – today we are talking about getting around and of course access to the Cape Point Route during the tournament and particularly access on match days!

Getting to the Cape Point Route on arrival at the airport:

1. Hire a car and drive yourself around the city
2. Book an airport transfer to your accommodation (From R350 per person from the airport to the Cape Point Route)
3. Hop in a metered taxi (About R10 per kilometer. Airport to Simon’s Town is 42 km – so you looking at a minimum of R420) http://www.capepointroute.co.za/map.php
4. Take the Airport – City Shuttle Bus. This operates daily and takes people to the main Civic Centre transport hub on Hertzog Boulevard for R50 one way. The Shuttle is integrated with flight schedules and will run every 6 – 30 minutes. From the transport hub you can link up with other shuttles or transport options.

Getting around Cape Town and to the Cape Point Route:

1. Hire a car and drive yourself
2. Take a metered taxi (great for short journeys but can add up in price if you are going further afield)
3. Guided tours – these could be scheduled trips or with a private guide – the latter gives you more flexibility
4. Train – Metrorail offers a Southern Line Tourism route from Cape Town to Simon’s Town. A one day hop-on hop-off ticket is R30 and a two day hop-on hop-off ticket is R50. The line has a dedicated coach with guides on the train. On a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday you can do a one day trip on the Southern Line with a transfer to Cape Point and Boulders Penguin colony with the Green Cab for R600.

Getting to Cape Town Stadium from the Cape Point Route on MATCH DAYS:

NO private vehicles are permitted anywhere near the stadium on match days so don’t even think about it! Some private tour operators have registered but varying restrictions apply so check with your tour operator directly!

Your best bet is to get to the main transport hub at the Civic Centre:
1. Free stadium shuttle bus for all ticket holders from the transport hub to the stadium where there are 2 loading points. Shuttles will run from 4 hours before the match to 4 hours after the match.
2. Fan Walkway: this 2.2km walk is a pedestrian zone which starts in Adderley Street near Cape Town Station and ends at the stadium precinct. This vehicle free zone is recommended to avoid traffic congestion and should be a fun and festive way to reach the stadium. The path is well lit and should take approximately 30 minutes to walk the distance!

Park ‘n ride Options:

1. TRAIN: If you are staying on the Cape Point Route we recommend parking at the beach at Fish Hoek Station where there is a dedicated park ‘n ride set up. Train tickets are free for ticket holders on match days only! The trains will be running extended services until approximately 02h00 – yup that’s 2 o’clock in the morning!

2. BUS: three park and ride venues have been set up to serve areas with limited rail access. Of particular interest to residents and visitors on the Cape Point Route are:

2a) UCT Upper Campus in Rondebosch – free bus shuttle to the main transport hub for ticket holders.
2b) Kronendal Primary School in Hout Bay – This is a pay as you go service based on the distance travelled and is operating on the Atlantic Seaboard Bus Service which operates from Hout Bay to Granger Bay. Good news for those travelling from Hout Bay as you won’t need to go to the main transport hub at the Civic Centre!

Other notes on Getting Around:
Inner City Shuttle: These operate on 4 circular routes around the inner city. The cost of this shuttle is R8 per trip or based on distance travelled. There are several shuttle pick-up points on the circular route so that visitors can get around the city. These route maps will be available on the Cape Town City website under 2010/ Getting around.
These routes include:
• Civic Centre to Waterfront and Sea Point* along the Atlantic seaboard to Queens beach - cost based on distance travelled;
• Inner City Bowl area* - cost R8 per trip and scheduled every 10- 30 mins;
• UCT to the Civic centre (on match dates only) - Cost free of charge with match ticket;
• Atlantic seaboard service (on match dates only): Houtbay to Granger bay. This is a pay as you go service based on the distance travelled.

*On non-match days and after the World Cup, the Inner City Shuttles will continue to operate as a Hop-On Hop-Off system to get around our beautiful city.

TO SUMMARISE:

This is going to be a spectacular event, with fanfare and exciting events, people, characters and no doubt vuvuzelas! Enjoy the ride, enjoy the journey but be prepared. Take refreshments with you, wear comfortable shoes for walking or waiting, have a jacket with you and don’t forget your flags and your spirit!

Cape Point Route recommends finding accommodation on the Cape Point Route to suit your needs - either close to the train station for match day access or to ask us for assistance if you want to be out of the main buzz and arrange a transfer to one of the transport hubs on a match day, leaving you free to enjoy the rest of your holiday in a quieter zone, close to amenities and the city should you desire.

Watch this space for news and happenings on the Cape Point Route with details of where to watch games and who is doing what and where and when!