2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour: 6 March

Several of our regulars at An African Villa are riding again this year. Welcome back guys! Cape Town – The world’s largest individually-timed cycle race is happening on Sunday 6 March and this year it won’t be the shortened version but the whole 109km – the 2015 race was shortened due to raging fires at the time.

For all guests of An African Villa who are departing our shores on Sunday the 6th of March, BE WARNED, THERE ARE EXTENSIVE ROAD CLOSURES ON THE AIRPORT ROUTE TO ACCOMMODATE THE THROUSANDS OF CYCLISTS WHO WILL BE RIDING THIS YEAR. BEst to make use of the alternative N1/M5/M3 route option and leave at least an hour early!

South Africa vs Australia

9 March 2016
International t20: South Africa vs Australia.

Venue: Newlands Cricket Stadium, 146 Campground Rd, Newlands, Cape Town (some 11 km from An African Villa – 8 minutes by cab – fare approx R150).

Time: 6pm
Cost: R200 – R280

BOOK TICKETS 

GET YOUR PULSE RACING

Step off the top at 1000 metres above sea level, and Abseil into mind-blowing vertical space. The panoramic views from the top of Table Mountain are breath taking, but the views from the abseil are even better. Descending down the side of a sheer cliff you will have Camps Bay, the Atlantic Seaboard

and the deep blue ocean at your feet with the Twelve Apostles at your side. The Table Mountain Abseil is guaranteed to get your pulse racing.

As a guest at An African Villa, our staff will gladly reserve a flight for you with one of the top abseil companies in the city.

PARAGLIDING IN CAPE TOWN,

Here’s your chance to do a tandem paraglide from the iconic peak which looms behind An African Villa! Perfectly safe and perfectly exhilarating! The staff at the Villa will recommend a company and book a flight for you. Have the ride of your life!

Why not spice up your Cape Town trip with a little adventure!

The Springbok Experience (a short ride from An African Villa)

A world-class, modern interactive museum telling South Africa’s story through the eyes of its most powerful sport.

“There are two main elements that come through whilst touring the museum: the fun side aimed at kids and families, and the historical side of South African rugby” Read Lauren Vogt’s review of the Springbok Experience Rugby Museum.

Venue: Portswood House, Dock Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: R 65 | R 40 scholars | R 180 family ticket

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CRICKET

2016 SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKET FIXTURES IN CAPE TOWN

TICKETS TO THE 2016 SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKET FIXTURES IN CAPE TOWN

Tickets to the matches can be purchased online via Ticketpros.co.za or at the gate and from viagogo.co.za, a global source of live event tickets. Costs range for each game and are as follows:

http://www.ticketpros.co.za/portal/web/index.php/category/cricket

The West Indies cricket team are out to entertain us with their calypso style cricket in South Africa.
Games being played in Cape Town at Newlands are;

–   The 3^rd 5 day test against SA starts on 2 Jan to 6^th Jan.
–   The 1^st T20 game is on 9^th Jan.
–   They wrap up their tour to SA on 28^th Jan 2015.

For a list of all the matches, go to http://www.supersport.com/cricket/sa-team/fixtures

CRICKET
Domestic

The local provincial team, the Cobras, have just won the T20 trophy, BIG smiles on all the Capetonian’s faces.

RUGBY

The Super Rugby series starts in February, with the first game at Newlands taking place on 21^st Feb.
For a fixtures list, go to http://www.supersport.com/rugby/super-rugby/fixtures

FOOTBALL
Unfortunately no games until February.
http://www.supersport.com/football/fixtures.aspx?id=794&y=2015&m=2

GOLF

Bring your own sticks or hire some for a memorable round of 18 holes.
Steenberg Golf course http://www.steenberggolfclub.co.za/content/contact.html
Royal Cape Golf course http://http://www.royalcapegolf.co.za/contact

CYCLING

The Argus Cycle Tour, held a week before Easter weekend each year, is the world’s largest timed cycle ride with approximately 35,000 entrants each year. The next one is on 8 March 2015.
www.cycletour.co.za/  If you have your wheels with you, Keith is always game for a ride, or join him on a weekend club ride.

RUNNING

Home to the second biggest South African ultra marathon, the Two Oceans. The marathon has a large international contingent of top runners that participate each year. The scenic route takes in Chapmans Peak and spans the two oceans. The ultra marathon takes place over the Easter weekend and is one of a runners highlights. http://http://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/