'Shopping till you drop' is not an uncommon phenomenon in Cape Town, where your hunt for that special something can lead you on a trail right around the mountain and back...
Retail therapy is one of Cape Town's favourite pastimes, enjoyed by local residents and visitors alike, mesmerised by the sheer variety of goodies to be purchased. One of the best things about shopping here, however, is the enjoyment to be had from browsing itself - the city's intricate streets, enticing markets and cool, glamourous malls offer a splendid way to wile away entire days!
Saturday, Sunday or week-day, plot a course that includes such retail pleasuredomes as the Victoria Wharf at the V&A Waterfront complex and Cavendish Square in the leafy Southern Suburbs. One should not, of course, forget the enormous Tyger Valley Centre and the opulent Somerset Mall - a short drive from the city centre. Cape Town Tourism: http://www.cape-town.org
An Ukwamkela Southern African experience retail therapy safari, will ensure that all shoppers will fulfil their shopping dreams. Ukwamkelas retail therapy guide has a wealth of shopping knowledge which she will utilize to expertly guide you to all Cape Town Venues.
Our Selection of exclusive Retail Therapy outlets.
II Retail Therapy Safaris Shopping Experience Cape Town South Africa | Jewellery, Gold &Diamonds | Leather, Curious, Fashion, Gifts & Restuarants Cape Town II
Charles Greig Jewellers - V & A Waterfront Cape Town
Olga Jewellery Design Studio
Haute Culture of Fine Jewellery. Olga, one of South Africa's leading Jewellery Designers. Olga's creations are personally designed to her clients specific taste and manufactured by her own team of master goldsmiths and diamond cutters
Shimansky Collection
Unique amongst jewellers, we cut & polish own own diamonds and manufacture jewellery on the premises. As the platinum pioneers, our platinum quality is of the highest standards. Unique designs, best value for money. Visit our showroom in the Clock Tower and witness the artful process of jewellery manufacturing and diamond cutting and polishing.
Uwe Koetter Jewellers
Uwe Koetter Jewellers design and manufacture
custom jewellery pieces. We design both expensive
and affordable pieces for people from all walks of life.
Our designs and products are always unique, attractive
and durable.We do not mass produce, in fact we never duplicate the same piece of jewellery.
Jewellers Consortium
We offer you the opportunity to custom design your unique piece of diamond jewellery. With an on site studio we add a personal touch. For those requiring transport, a courtesy vehicle will be on call. We speak German. We offer top quality diamonds at wholesale prices, direct from the cutters.
Diamonds
The Big Six Diamond Dealers
Hein Ferreira is a licensed diamond dealer who presents South Africa's most precious stones to customers from the heart of the 'Mother City' Cape Town to anywhere in the world. Our customers are assured of the best quality and value for money because we buy rough diamonds direct from the mines throughout South Africa.
Gold
The Waterfront Mint
One of only two privately owned mints in South Africa. We are situated on the tip of Africa in the beautiful city of Cape Town. We deal mainly in limited edition gold and silver coins, Krugerrands and gold coin pendants, and invite you to take a look at some of the beautiful coins we have to offer. Krugerrands - The Krugerrand is probably the most famous and sought after gold coin in the world.
Leather (Clothes / Handbags ect..)
Cape Cobra Leathercraft
This vibrant and internationally renowned business situated in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa was established in 1972. It aims is to preserve the tradition of handcrafteding accessories and leather goods in all exotic skins. A tour of the product range will feature exquisite products, fashioned with great care and pride by South Africans.
Leather and Suede
Founded by Mr. D. Samsodien in 1969 as a specialist design shop producing one jacket at a time for clients from around the world. Today, Leather & Suede offers the widest range of Ostrich, Leather and Suede products with continued focus on providing personalised service and customised garments of superior quality.
The Safari Club
We offer the most comprehensive range of beautiful, exotic skin gifts and accessories designed and manufactured for us by German craftsmen from the Cape Cobra company, for the discerning and sophisticated traveller. These products, internationally recognised for their outstanding quality together with our attentive service, have secured us the position of being one of the top tourist orientated retail stores
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
The Cape Point Ostrich Farm is a productive breeding farm. A family-run business which in it's existing form, was acknowledged in 1996. The 65 hectre farm is owned and supervised by Angelika and Dr. Ernst Coelle. See our exquisite selection of ostrich leather products, from the skin to the most exclusive handbags.
Curious & Gifts
Spilhaus
Established in 1876, Spilhaus is a retailer and wholesaler of the finest quality house and giftware, comprising world renowned producers of lead crystal, porcelain, silver and stainless steel items. Spilhaus has twelve stores spread throughout Cape
CaRRoL BoYeS Functional Art
CarroL Boyes Functional Art is a manufacturing company specializing in innovative, contemporary designs for the kitchen and home. With our emphasis on "functional art" , we produce a variety of distinctive and uniquely South African items that are both useful and beautiful to own.
Ngwenya Glass
An exclusive Ngwenya Glass boutique is in the hub of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town has established itself as a leading world class destination. Despite it’s cosmopolitan feel, visiting the Waterfront is to experience the diverse cultures of the Western Cape. The variety of activities on offer ensures that there’s something for everyone.
Sunglasses Eyewear Occhiali Eyeglasses
Leaders in fashion and luxury eyewear
Fashion
"Cape Town is home to many talented Local and International Fashion designers offering great fashion. You will get to Visit fashion stores at our up - market shopping malls on our Retail Therapy Safaris"
Restaurants
Belthazar Restaurant and Wine Bar
Wine, wine everywhere, tempting wine-lovers with the largest wine bar in the world. Welcome to Belthazar, a veritable theatre of fine food and wine on the cutting-edge of "shoppertainment". A multi-purpose restaurant, grill, wine bar and gourmet home accessory shop, Belthazar brings a chic new concept in the culinary arts to Cape Town.
Den Anker Bar & Restaurant
Traditional Belgian cuisine has transplanted happily to Cape Town and the climate and setting garnish your eating appetite. At home in South Africa’s prime leisure and shopping spot, the V&A Waterfront, Den Anker has been attracting locals and tourists since 1994, when Belgian master brewer and restaurateur Denis Boukaert took his talents down south.
Balduccis Restaurant
Sophisticated, comspopolitan and trendy restaurant, cafe, bar, sushi eatery in Cape Town's V & A Waterfront also an award winning restaurant with a blend of Californian & Mediterranean-style food.
Greek Fisherman
Situated at the heart of Cape Town's world-famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is The Greek Fisherman, a slice of taverna-style fare in a festive setting that is incomparably South African. Savour the delightful combination of traditional 'meze' appetisers and a wide variety of the freshest seafood, whilst the views of the harbour and Table Mountain enrich your spirit.
Spier Vintage Trains
The Spier Vintage Train is a unique rail service offering a leisurely three-day journey through the Cape winelands, day-long charters and scheduled excursions out of the city, and sunset trips along Cape Town's Table Bay.
The train combines modern service with old-style luxury - the vintage coaches were previously owned by Rhodesia Railways and later National Railways of Zimbabwe.
Madame Zingara
Full to capacity night after night, and this is due solely to the energy and enthusiasm of its talented chef, Richard Griffin. The food is simply superb with daring combinations of ingredients, such as the magnificent chocolate and chilli fillet, or the unusual broccoli and berry soup. Richard puts his heart and soul into each dish he creates and food presentation is faultless - he will even create the perfect cake for your private function using his wealth of confectionary skills.
Marimba Restaurant
A uniquely decorated restaurant which embodies African Origin and Global Energy. European and African chefs will delight your taste buds with local culinary adventures. Marimba offers contemporary and sophisticated live music nightly - African, Big Band, Blues, SuperJazz and more. (Free parking available at the entrance.)
