Muizenberg

Muizenberg is situated on the shores of False Bay on the east coast of the Peninsula of the Western Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. The water temperature of the Indian Ocean is a few degrees warmer compared to the Atlantic on the west coast. For this reason the most popular bathing resorts, some of them still exhibiting their Victorian flair, are situated along the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Cecil Rhodes bought a summer residence in Muizenberg in 1899. Numerous wealthy citizens followed suit by establishing residences and creating what today is known and admired as Millionaire's Mile. Today Cecil Rhodes' Cottage serves as a museum. Visitors are welcome.

Besides the famous bathing beaches the areas near Muizenberg offer numerous possibilities in sporting activities and sight-seeing. Riding, surfing, sailing, diving and windsurfing, to name but a few.  From Kalk Bay Harbour boats regularly take keen deep-sea fishermen out into the open ocean. Rock climbers can attemtpt to ascend Table Mountain via the famous Jacobs' Ladder.   Numerous reasonably prices restaurants, often recommended by connoisseurs, offer local and international menus.

Being centrally situated, Muizenberg is an ideal starting point for excursions into the entire Cape Peninsula. Places of interest like Cape Town City Centre or the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the World of Birds in Hout Bay, the Gemstone Scratch Patch, the Penguins at Boulders Beach, various wine farms and - not to be forgotten - Cape Point are easily and quickly reached.