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It's 22 storeys up at the top of the Ritz hotel and looks like an alien spaceship has landed on top of the building to the casual observer. Inside it's well decorated with an open kitchen and candles on the tables.

There is nowhere else you can get this standard for so little money (mains from 90 rand). A pianist plays while you dine which, combined with the great food and super service, makes for an unforgettable experience.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15501 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14027
September 2005 we stayed at two, Danger Point near Gansbaai/Hermanus - excellent location with a good restaurant a few minutes away, very handy for shark and whale watching, lighthouse keeper couldn't have been friendlier.

CapeColumbine, Northern Cape, another excellent location with the village of Paternoster nearby with a choice of quality eateries. Lighthouse keeper's a real character.

Accommodation very high quality and we would say good value from a European viewpoint. Danger Point - sleeps 4, from R581 per night not per person.

Danger Point, by the way, was the site of the wreck of HMS Birkenhead which gave us Birkenhead drill, ie women and children first.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14027 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13452
The whole lunch experience starts at 12pm when you pitch up on the beach with your own cooler box filled with wine and ice cold beer.

From there, a 12 course seafood meal gets served along with homebaked African bread made in the cast iron ovens on the beach.

All in all this experience will have you playing in the sun and sea while dining in a five-star location with the best meal. You're kindly asked to leave by 6pm but I'm sure if you ask nicely they will let you stay for the dinner session which is from 7pm - 2am.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13452 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13326
Hike to 'Elephant's eye' and enjoy stunning views over Hout Bay or go for a swim in the dam.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13326 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12528 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12528 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12517 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12517 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9631
I recommend it because I lived and worked with the San in southern Africa until recently and this is the BEST thing I have seen out there, that really, practically helps the San and teaches tourists about some of the real issues still alive in South Africa today...

What's more it's as cheap as chips if you are coming from Europe!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9631 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2017 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2017 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1999 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1999 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1996 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1996 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1977
It is on the route for a drive to Simon's Town/Cape Point and near to Muizenberg beach for those who want to swim or stroll on the sand. The best place for a meeting of old friends.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1977 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1954 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1954 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1950 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1950 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1948 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1948 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1937 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1937 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1921
The beach is quite good too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1911 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1911