Area

CAPE TOWN

Many of Cape Town's most famous tourist attractions are mere minutes from Carmichael Guesthouse.

Table Mountain is undeniably one of the best known tourist attraction in South Africa. The summit can be reached by  cable-way, or by walking on different trails, one of them starting  a few minutes walk away from Carmichael Guest House.

One of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront is a 10 minutes drive away. Much of its charm lies in the fact that this busy commercial harbour is set in the midst of a huge entertainment venue with pubs, restaurants, specialty shops, craft markets, theatres and movies. Daily tours to Robben Island depart from the V & A Waterfront.

Also in close proximity are the beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno. Further afield are the Cape Winelands, the beaches of Noordhoek and Kommetjie, and Cape Point.

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

Carmichael Guest House is the ideal place to stay, for those visiting students or for those attending conferences on the campus of the University of Cape Town, as it is in walking distance from the House.

NEWLANDS CRICKET GROUNDS

only 10 minutes up the road from us.

GOLF

Cape Town boasts a number of world class Golf Courses. Golf Courses in close proximity to Carmichael House are Mowbray Golf Course and Rondebosch Golf Course,both being 18 holes.

KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN

Beautifully situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, this world-renowned garden is dedicated to the preservation of the indigenous plants of Southern Africa. Some 6 000 different species are grown here, including ancient cycads and many species of protea, erica and ferns. Throughout the year, the garden is a colourful blaze of flowers, shrubs and trees. Knowledgeable guides are available to conduct groups around the garden. On summer evenings, concerts are held at Kirstenbosch while audiences picnic on the lawn.

RHODES MEMORIAL

Designed by Sir Herbert Baker and built in 1912 on the slopes of Devil's Peak , this Memorial to Cecil John Rhodes resembles a Grecian temple. Eight bronze lions flank an imposing staircase and an equestrian statue.

SHOPPING

Shopping in Cape Town and its suburbs can be an exciting experience. Craft and pottery shops, art galleries and antique shops abound. Carmichael Guest House is nearby the shopping districts of Claremont and Rondebosch.

BUSINESS

Carmichael Guest House is conveniently situated near many of the head offices of leading businesses in Cape Town making it the ideal place for such businesses to hold a smaller, more personalised conference. This also make Carmichael Guest House very convenient for delegates needing overnight accommodation.