Highlights of Things To Do while staying with us at La La Khaya Luxury Guest House

Cape Town North - Bellville

Goodwood, Parow, Bellville, Durbanville, Brackenfell, Kuilsriver & Kraaifontein.

Cape Town North includes Goodwood, Parow, Bellville, Durbanville, Brackenfell, Kuilsriver and Kraaifontein of which most are situated along or close to the N1 motorway, the main national highway into Cape Town and gateway into the Western Cape's interior.

Local attractions include world class shopping malls such as the Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre, Tygervalley Centre, N1 City and Sanlam Centre. One of the most formidable wine routes are situated within minutes from Bellville where one can enjoy some of the finest wines and cuisine on offer in South Africa.

Grand West Casino and entertainment world with a range of bars and restaurants in addition to numerous excellent local restaurants, bars, clubs, theatres and entertainment centres are available in the Cape Town North area.

Places To See & Things To Do

THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND BELLVILLE, DURBANVILLE AND CAPE TOWN

We include a guide of places to see and things to do in and around Bellville, Durbanville and Cape Town. Click on the live links to see the details and let Ruslamere arrange a day trip for you to any of these destinations. Please arrange with the front desk in advance.

AQUARIUM

Exhibits simulate local condidtions of our 2 oceans surrounding our magnificent shores & include specimens e.g. sharks, penguins, seals, sun fish and much more. This is specatacle not to be missed. Open daily 365 days a year 09H30 to 18H00

BEACHES

Blouberg:
2 Beaches. Little Bay and Big Bay both an absolute pleasure on a windfree day. Big Bay is better known as a Windsurfer paradise on those windy days.

Campsbay:
Excellent family venue with a tidal pool near the BBQ facilities. Eateries abound along the coastline.

Clifton:
4 Small beaches on the "Platinum MIle", extremely well protected from the South Easter. The beaches become extremely crowded during season time and parking a near impossibility. Out of season the beaches are a must for every visitor to our shores.

Gordons Bay:
2 Beaches: Bikini Beach a small and wind protected beach which can become overcrowded during season time. The larger beach offers more parking and picnic facilities.

Hout Bay:
An extremely safe beach with interesting shops, eateries and ablution facilities. Beautiful on a windfree day.

Noordhoek:
Horserides and sunset walks. Stunning stretch of beach not to be missed. Wreck of the Kakapo.

Strand:
Long very flat and safe swimming. Plently of eateries along the beach road and ablution facilities at regular intervals.

Tableview
Very popular beach for kiting, a stunning long stretch of beach where the sea can become really rough when the wind blows.

BOATING, CHARTERS & SAILING

For boating, vessel charters, sailing and island ferries.

CAPE POINT

Cape Point is one of South Africa's most famous landmarks and a spectacle not to be missed. Take a day tour on a beautiful scenic coastal trip to visit this spectacular site.

CANAL WALK

World class shopping and recreational centre with over 380 shops, restaurants and cinemas, the renowned MTN Science Centre and Ratanga Junction Theme Park.

CAPE PENINSULA NATIONAL PARK

One of the most spectacular drives in the world. From Cape Town around the Peninsula along the False Bay coastline via Cape Point and back along the Atlantic coast via Hout Bay, Clifton's famous beaches and Sea Point.

COMPANY'S GARDEN

Situated at the very top of Adderley Street in Cape Town City Centre, the Company's Garden was originally established to provide fresh fruit and vegetable for the seamen sailing from Holland to Indonesia. The beautiful Garden is home to several landmark buildings including Parliament, SA Museum, SA National Gallery, Slave Lodge, St George's Cathedral, the Jewish Museum and the university of Cape Town's City Campus

DURBANVILLE NATURE RESERVE

This reserve, in the heart of Durbanville, is unique in that it is situated in an entirely endangered veld type. Nature lovers will find species of Renosterveld Coastal fynbos and Mountain fynbos side by side. Rare and endangered species like Aristea lugens and Serruria Brownii are found here. This is a birdwatcher's paradise, with unusual species that thrive in this combination veld. Picnicing is permissible and guided walks can be organised.
Rust & Vrede 021 - 970 3174

GOLF CLUBS

Bellville Golf Course:
Tel: 27 (0) 21 913 3100

Durbanville Golf Club:
Tel: 27 (0) 21 976 8121

DEVONVALE GOLF CLUB
Tel: 27 (0) 21 865 2080

Erinvale Golf Club
Tel: 27 (0) 21 847 1144

Parow Golf Club
Tel: 27 (0) 21 930 2160

GOLF DRIVING RANGES

Bellville
Tel: 27 (0) 21 948 5673

GRAND WEST CASINO

Sun International's Inner City Casino and entertainment world.

HORSE RACING

Durbanville Race Course offers weekly horse racing.
Bowlers Way
Durbanville
Tel: 021 - 975 2524 / Fax: 021 - 976 8191

Kenilworth Race Course
Gate 7 Rosmead Avenue
Kenilworth
Tel: 021 - 700 1600 / Fax: 021 - 762 1919

IMAX THEATRE

SEE MORE, HEAR MORE, FEEL MORE - IMAX is the ultimate movie experience. With crystal clear images up to eight stories high, and wrap-around digital surround sound, IMAX takes you to places you only imagined.

KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS

60 Hectares covering the SE slopes of Table Mountain dedicated to indigenous flora. Open air concerts and recitals on Sundays, breakfasts and teas.

ROBBEN ISLAND

Just 12 kms from Cape Town, this world heritage site is not to be missed. Take a ferry ride from the V & A Waterfront to Robben Island for and informative and funfilled day.

TABLE MOUNTAIN

Magical views, winding walkways, inquisitive rock rabbits and masses of indigenous flora. An unequalled cable car ride!

V & A WATERFRONT

A vibrant fusion of shopping, entertainment and nightlife. See the website for details.

WINE ROUTES

CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE:
Constantia is the birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa.

DURBANVILLE WINE ROUTE:
Visit 9 of the most unique wine estates in the beautiful Durbanville Winelands right here on our doorstep.

FRANSCHOEK WINE ROUTE:
Franschhoek Valley is known as one of the premier destinations in the World of Wine comprising 30 wine farms including some of South Africa's most respected names.

HELDERBERG WINE ROUTE:
Not far from the southernmost tip of the vast African continent, amidst the villages of the Boland, sprawl the vineyards of the Helderberg Wine Route, guarded by the majestic mountain from which they take their name.

PAARL WINE ROUTE:
One of the most established wine routes in the province.

STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTE:
Representing more than 300 wine and grape producers within the boundaries of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin classification.

SWARTLAND WINE ROUTE:
Meander through the scenic Swartland Wine Route; savour some of the finest wines, meet hospitable friendly people, revel, spellbound in the wonder of its natural beauty.