No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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Karibou is the perfect setting for a luxurious holiday. It is a tranquil place to relax & unwind set in one acre of landscaped gardens with a sparkling swimming pool. There is a sunken trampoline and tyre swing for children. The property enjoys a full maid service (Mon-Fri) and all services and linen are included within the rental price.
Stunning beaches, Table Mountain, the City Centre, International Conference Centre and renowned V&A Waterfront are within easy travelling distance. Famous vineyards, The Constantia Mall with its extensive, up market shopping facilities and numerous restaurants are on the doorstep. Other nearby facilities include horse riding, fishing, cycling, magnificent golf courses and mountain and forest walks.
The apartment is very large and is fully furnished to a "luxurious" standard. All reception rooms lead out, via french doors, to an extra large patio that overlooks The Constantiaberg Mountains.
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The Western Cape region
CLIMATE
Lying between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town enjoys mild winters and pleasant summers. Summer temperatures in December to February range from around 15 to 27 degrees Celsius (60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit), whilst in the winter months of June to August average temperatures are between 7 to 20 degrees Celsius (45 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rainfall is moderate throughout the year and there are refreshing sea breezes.
HISTORY
Cape Town is a unique city ,a blend of Asia and Europe in Africa. It is dominated by, and owes its existence to, the steep and gnarled slopes of Table Mountain that tower 1000m above the sea, surrounding it on three sides. A sandstone soil and small mountain streams gave life to prehistoric people and animals living on its slopes. The City also attracted sailors and farmers of the trading nations and today the city has a population of 3 million people descended from every corner of the world.
Relatives of the Bushmen, the Khoi, were maintaining a hunter/gatherer and herding economy around the mountain when in 1503 the first European saw, and then climbed Table Mountain. He was a Portuguese Admiral, Antonio de Saldanha, and he was navigating the route to India.
Van Riebeeck arrived in April 1652, constructed a wooden fort and laid out the Company gardens, part of which remain to this day. He set to work on vine growing and produced wine within four years . Work soon began on a stone Castle and a parade ground. These can still be seen today. Subsequent Governors, in particular, Simon van der Stel (1679-1699), expanded the settlement dramatically. Huguenot refugees from France helped to develop the areas of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Wellington as notable wine growing regions.
The Company provided slaves from the East to help with the work. The influence of Asia can be seen in the architecture of Cape Town, the taste of its spicy food, the style of its music and festivals, even in the grammar of the Afrikaans language that evolved in Cape Town from Dutch. Asian blood is also evident in much of Cape Town's population.
Under Imperial British rule the city grew. Among the whitewashed Dutch buildings large colonial, neo-classical buildings were arranged. The old farmlands became suburbs and, with the discovery of diamonds in the hinterland, the docks and city expanded rapidly. Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) made his home in Cape Town, buying vast tracts of the mountains slopes, which today are public forests, the Botanical Garden at Kirstenbosch and the highly acclaimed University of Cape Town.
Following the formation of the modern South Africa in 1910, Cape Town became, and remains, the nation's Legislature. The apartheid laws drafted in Parliament limited black migration to the city and divided white people and 'coloured' people . The mountain slopes became leafy 'white suburbs' while the townships on the sandy plain were variously designated 'coloured' and 'black'. The racial division of suburbs ended in 1990.
The city centre has changed, particularly the reclamation of land and subsequent development of the foreshore in the 1940s. The highly successful development of complexes such as the V&A Waterfront, followed in the 1990s. Many new hotels and the refurbishment of traditional attractions, such as the Cable Car, Kirstenbosch Gardens and Cape Point, have positioned the city as one of the world's prime tourist destinations and an important growth point in Southern Africa.
Cape Town / Constantia area
The Constantia Valley is conveniently located in the centre of Cape Town's Peninsula. The Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site, bounds this leafy valley on two sides. Here you will find the cradle of the Cape wine industry, the southern gate of the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, 18 hole golf courses; places to see and stay, play shop and eat.
Constantia with its award winning wine producers and restaurants, its tempting shopping area and colourful history is indeed the soul of Cape Town.
Embrace Constantia's country pace, take a stroll or a horsebak ride along her winding greenbelt trails, play a round of golf, or discover the world acclaimed beauty of "fynbos" along ambling mountain paths. If this is too strenuous why not relax and be pampered at a tranquil spa, then indulge your pallet and your curiosity among the many restaurants, art and antique galleries, boutiques and speciality shops in the village centre.
Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting, Constantia Uitsig and Steenberg – the five producers making up the Constantia Wine Route – are big in quality, rich in history and boast a unique terroir and boast a winemaking history dating back to 1685.
The Valley was the cradle of quality wine-making in South Africa and the name Constantia is linked with the most famous wines ever produced in this country. For over two centuries these natural sweet wines were sought after by royal courts and the aristocracy of Europe.
Today, Constantia is still seen as a benchmark of South African wine, identified as one of the fine wine regions outside Europe. The significant awards garnered by the route over the last decade is testimony to the quality and consistently high standard of the wines.
Other activities that can be enjoyed in the area include:-
Hiking, running, cycling and mountain biking, horse riding. Golf – Westlake and Steenberg golf courses. Bowls, tennis, cricket and gym. The Constantia Wine Route The Constantia Historical Route The Table Mountain National Park Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Shopping Excellent Restaurants – Many in the Top 100 Restaurant Guide Waterfront and Cape Town Central – 15 minutes Table Mountain Cableway – 15 minutes University of Cape Town – 10 minutes Mostert’s Mill – 10 minutes Newlands Rugby and Cricket Stadiums – 10 minutes Golf Courses, Mowbray, Rondebosch, Royal Cape and Clovelly – 10 to 20 minutes Rondevlei Bird Sanctuary – 15 minutes Hout Bay Fishing Harbour and Beach – 15 minutes Chapman’s Peak scenic drive – 15 minutes Kommetjie and Noordhoek beach – 20 minutes Sandvlei and Zeekoevlei (for sailing and canoeing) – 10 minutes Muizenberg Beach – 15 minutes Kalk Bay (for its harbour, and art and craft shops) – 20 minutes Simonstown (historical naval town) – 30 minutes Boulders’ Beach penguins – 30 minutes Cape Point Nature Reserve – 40 minutes
… and to the east Stellenbosch and its Wine Route – 45 minutes
How to get there
Fly to Cape Town International Airport. British Airways, South African Airways and Virgin have direct flights from the UK. Qatar Airlines have excellent value flights via Doha. Lufthansa and KLM fly to Cape Town via Frankfurt & Amsterdam respectively.
Airport transfers can be booked through Karibou Guest Lodge or hire cars can be collected at the airport. All major car hire companies are represented at the airport.
Approximate transfer time from airport to Karibou Guest Lodge is 20 minutes
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Cape Town International Airport: 15 km
Activities near Cape Town
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 9
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: High quality linen and towels are provided with the apartment which is fully serviced. Additional maid and or chef service can be provided upon request (additional charge).
The three bedroom apartment has one king size double bedroom and two twin bedrooms. It has two en suite bathrooms.
Family room has snooker table and ADSL/Broadband email and internet WiFi connection.
Total apartment size 310 square metres.
Further details outdoors: Stunning views of Constantiaberg Mountains . Just over one acre of gardens which include a full sized sunken trampoline and tyre swing for children.
Further details
No smoking permitted inside apartment Full security system intalled Amex, Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club accepted but there is a 6% service charge for accounts paid using a credit card
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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5 May 08
1 Sep 08
600£600
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1 Sep 08
22 Sep 08
900£900
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22 Sep 08
2 Oct 08
1050£1,050
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2 Oct 08
1 Dec 08
900£900
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1050£1,050
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13 Jan 09
1500£1,500
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26 Jan 09
1050£1,050
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15 Mar 09
900£900
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1500£1,500
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1050£1,050
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
PEAK
15/12/2007 - 12/01/2008
15/03/2008 - 29/03/2008
HIGH
21/09/2007 - 01/102007
01/12/2007 - 14/12/2007
13/01/2008 - 25/01/2008
30/03/2008 - 04/05/2008
MID
01/09/2007 - 21/09/2007
02/10/2007 - 30/11/2007
26/01/2008 - 14/03/2008
LOW
05/05/2007 - 31/08/2007
All rates for accommodation are inclusive of all taxes
Rates can be negotiated for long stays during low season
Nightly rates are available
3 night minimum stay
Guestbook for Karibou Guest Apartments
Grosshandler Family , Oregon, USA - April 2005 "We had a wonderful time in Cape Town - thanks for everything - you were brilliant. We loved your recommendation to climb Lion's Head. It was a bit daunting but well worth it when we reached the top!!! We will be back in 2006"
The Mak Family, Surrey, UK - April 2006 "Lovely apartment, stunning views and great city! Thank you. For future visitors the Township Tour at Hout Bay was really interesting - well worth while!"
Carol & Camilla du Toit, Durban, SA - April 2006 "Thanks for a wonderful break in gorgeous surroundings and the warm friendly hospitality. We'll definitely be back"
Availability
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 7063
Name:
Maureen Smeeton
Tel:
+27 (0)21 7948320
Fax:
+27 (0)21 7948321
Mobile:
+27 (0)722 957265
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