Wild Flowers of the Cape Peninsula – Quick ID Guide

Wild Flowers of the Cape Peninsula – Quick ID Guide

Author: Hugh Clarke

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 1775846415

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Written with the non-specialist in mind, this guide is a must-have for flower lovers, hikers, tour guides and tourists – anyone interested in identifying the wild flowers that grace the Cape Peninsula. Quick ID Guide: Wild Flowers of the Cape Peninsula covers the most remarkable and commonly seen wild flowers of Table Mountain, Silvermine and Cape Point. The book was originally published as Common Wild Flowers of Table Mountain in 2007, then revised in 2013 to include the flowers of Silvermine. This new edition offers: 360 (previously 208) of the region’s most remarkable and commonly seen wild flowers; clear photographs of all featured flowers and concise, informative text; flowers grouped according to colour, to help with quick ID; walking routes in the Peninsula’s famed reserves, plotted on 3 clear maps; illustrated glossary of terms. Sales points: Easy-to-use, colour-coded format for quick ID; colour photograph of each flower described; well-plotted flower walks with clear route maps; all the flowers most likely to be seen on these walks; no previous botanical knowledge is necessary!


Mike Lundy's Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula

Mike Lundy's Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula

Author: Mike Lundy

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2013-02-07

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1920545506

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A bestseller for 21 years, Mike Lundy’s Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula remains one of the most popular books on hiking in Cape Town. Each of the 30 walks in this guide has been carefully chosen because of a particular point of interest, be it a waterfall, cave, indigenous forest, shipwreck or spectacular viewpoint. This classic selection of routes ranges from challenging climbs to the top of Table Mountain to leisurely strolls among the fynbos (and everything else in-between). Practical advice on mountain safety, local weather conditions and how to deal with snakes ensures that the hiker is given a clear idea of what to expect. For this eighth edition, all route descriptions and maps have been brought up to date and photographs have been added for lively interest. Each route includes: • Easy-to-follow directions • Accurate route map • Average hiking time • GPS coordinates for start and finish points • Grading that covers difficulty and exposure • Notes on the availability of water • Advice on whether dogs can be taken along • Fascinating information on historical sites, plants, trees and birds en route The GPS tracks for each walk can be downloaded from www.gpstravelmaps.com/bestwalks.php Veteran hiker Mike Lundy has written several books and more than 200 magazine features and newspaper articles on walking in the Western Cape and has presented weekly hiking reports on GoodHope FM, 567 CapeTalk and 94.5 KFM. In 1996 he received a merit award from the Hiking Federation of Southern Africa for exceptional services to the hiking community. He lives in Hout Bay, Cape Town.


Cape Town

Cape Town

Author: Liz Bradley

Publisher: Modern Overland

Published: 2011-05

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1609871227

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With detailed city maps and plenty of relevant photographs, this is the perfect guide for navigating Cape Town's unique neighborhoods or exploring one of the surrounding wine estates for an afternoon of wine tasting and gourmet meals. The guidebook is also packed with recommendations for adventure activities, including practical advice on which route to ascend Table Mountain to the best destinations for riding an ostrich or cage diving with great white sharks. Along with insider tips and detailed coverage of Cape Town’s coastal cities and vibrant townships, accurate satellite-based maps and GPS coordinates are provided for every listing to make finding destinations as easy as possible.


Cape Town

Cape Town

Author: Nigel Worden

Publisher: New Africa Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780864866561

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This richly illustrated history of Cape Town under Dutch and British rule tells the story of its residents, the world they inhabited and the city they made - beginning in the seventeenth century with the tiny Dutch settlement, hemmed in by mountains and looking out to sea, and ending with the well-established British colonial city, poised confidently on the threshold of the twentieth century. This social history of Cape Town under Dutch and British rule traces the changing character of the city and portrays the varied lives and experiences of its inhabitants e" black and white, rich and poor, slave and free, Christian and Muslim. The story told in these pages is both immensely readable and endlessly interesting, and is sure to remain for long the definitive history of the city. The volume is illustrated throughout with a wealth of paintings, maps and photographs. The book is written for the general reader as well as academics.


Cape Town: A Place Between

Cape Town: A Place Between

Author: Henry Trotter

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2020-01-01

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 1946395285

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Cape Town is a place between two oceans, between first and third worlds, between east and west. The majority of its citizens: a people between black and white, native and settler, African and European. How can we understand a city that is most assuredly in Africa, though not””seemingly””of it? By exploring this city’s tween-ness, we can begin to understand the soul of this town””haunted by its past, unsure of its future. A short book just over 100 pages, it allows readers to quickly identify the unique pulse of the city, its throbbing historical, social, cultural and political beat that underlies the transactions between all Capetonians. This is not a substitute for a traditional guidebook, but a perfect companion to one, filling in the intimate details that other books leave out.


The Rough Guide to Cape Town

The Rough Guide to Cape Town

Author: Tony Pinchuck

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 9781858288413

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A guide to this city, including accounts of all the attractions from the historic city centre and Robben Island, to the African townships and Table mountain. It includes details on trips around Cape Town including whale spotting, the Winelands, and Cape Point. The best hotels, restaurants, bars, beaches and shops are reviewed and complemented by the colour maps with grid references for every sight and recommendation.


The Rough Guide to Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route

The Rough Guide to Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2018-01-04

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0241343844

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"Discover Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to admire the panoramic views from the top of Table Mountain, indulge on a wine estate tour or spot the Big Five in a wildlife reserve, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route - Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate Cape Town's city centre or find your way around Stellenbosch without needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: the city centre; the V&A Waterfront; Robben Island; the Cape Flats; the Atlantic Seaboard; Stellenbosch; Paarl; Franschhoek; Somerset West; the Whale Coast; the Garden Route and Overberg Interior; Route 62 and the Little Karoo; Port Elizabeth and the private reserves. Attractions include: Table Mountain; Boulders Beach; Cape Point; Chapman's Peak Drive; De Hoop Nature Reserve; the wine estates; Tsitsikamma National Park; the Cango Caves; Addo Elephant Park. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, health, the media, festivals, parks and wilderness areas, crime and personal safety and more. - Listings chapters - from accommodation, food and drink to shopping and Cape Town for kids. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route"