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Sun Bell Lodge
Accommodation Services in Cape Town

www.sunbell.co.za
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8 Leipoldt Street Belgravia. Bellville. Cape Town. Western Cape. 7530
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The institute provides knowledge and information, gives planning and policy advice and pilots best-practice management models in partnership with stakeholders. SANBI engages in ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, leads the human capital development strategy of the sector and manages the National Botanical Gardens as 'windows' to South Africa's biodiversity for enjoyment and education. South Africa is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, after Indonesia and Brazil. Our country is comprised of 9 biomes (unique vegetation landscapes), 3 of which have been declared global biodiversity hotspots. Knowledge of biodiversity leads to better understanding, to better management, and thus to better conservation and protection of our biological resources. By day, it was a navigational landmark and by night, and in fog, it was a menace beset by violent storms and dangerous rocks that over the centuries littered shipwrecks around the coastline. In 1859 the first lighthouse was completed; it still stands at 238 metres above sea-level on the highest section of the peak and is now used as the centralised monitoring point for all the lighthouses on the coast of South Africa. It includes the majestic Table Mountain chain, which stretches from Signal Hill to Cape Point, and the coastlines of the Cape Peninsula. This narrow stretch of land, dotted with beautiful valleys, bays and beaches, contains a mix of extraordinarily diverse and unique fauna and flora. Cape Point has a long and colourful history, largely due to the search for a sea route to the East, instigated by Prince Henry the Navigator. By day, it was a landmark of great navigational value until the introduction of radar. Ships had to approach closely to obtain bearings and thereby were exposed to the dangers of Bellows Rock and Albatross Rock. This made it very ineffective in mist which mandated the establishment of the second lighthouse at 87 meters. The old lighthouse still stands here and is now used as a centralized monitoring point for all the lighthouses in South Africa. Thebe Tourism Group manages the facilities at Cape Point in the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park and promotes it as one of South Africa’s key tourism attractions. Facilities include the Flying Dutchman Funicular, the Two Oceans Restaurant, Food Shop and three retail shops. Formed in 2001, the group is the oldest black-empowered South African tourism group and has a significant portfolio in tourism and related industries, offering innovative, integrated market-driven products. Thebe Tourism Group has subsidiaries in car rental; travel agency; tour operators; foreign exchange; retail; event and exhibition management; even one of South Africa’s iconic tourist attractions. Thebe aims to be a trusted, world-class, African company that develops and invests in sustainable businesses for the long-term benefit of communities. Passionate about sharing Africa with the world and influenced strongly by African heritage, Thebe Tourism Group aspires to be a world-class pan-African group of companies, providing five-star treatment for every budget. There are a number of facilities and services available at Cape Point, including a world-class restaurant, superb curio stores, and a fascinating funicular to visitors up to the lighthouse.
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