HAVE YOU TAKEN A SHO’T LEFT!

Tourism isn’t only for international visitors, take a sho’t left and discover how much of jewels u have not yet discovered.  We live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, proclaimed by many. The internet is full of articles that speak of the accolades that it has achieved.

 Recently I had the privilege to address a group of Capetonians at a tourism workshop.  My research on the day proved that many inhabitants of this city has not enjoyed what it has to offer.

Table Mountain recently became one of the Seven Wonders of the World. To behold and experience this great icon is so inexpensive. On your birthday you can take the cable car and do a return journey for free, just bring your identity document along. Or do a sunset special and pay half the price. There are certain months of the year where they offer groups a programme called, “Class in the clouds”. This is offered for less than R50 and includes a guided tour.

Did you know that Iziko Museums are free for children under 18 years of age? It is a place to explore art, nature, people and more. During the year they have many open days that are completely free to the public. Slave Lodge has stories to be told that will intrigue every visitor.

When last have you taken a picnic basket and relax in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or just taken a walk in Newlands forest. Did you know that San Parks sells a special card only to South African at R80 that allows twelve visits to any of their sites? This means when you visit Cape Point, instead of paying R75 per person, they take visits off the card. What a huge saving this is to your pocket.

Before we venture elsewhere, let’s take a look at what our backyard has to offer. So come on take a Sho’t Left and discover.

Picture resource: City of Cape Town Marketing Department - World Cup 2010