Cape Town Shopping Tips by luckyzen

Name of Shop: Cavindish Square

Most of the locals shop at the malls closest to where they live. So, that is where I shop! The one I prefer though, is Century city, which is much larger than Cavindish.Tygervalley Shopping mall, not to be missed, great for the divine cakes situated on nearly every corner of the mall. Then there is the very famous V&A Waterfront. The gifts are varied, arts and crafts galore, but expensive. This is because it is one of Cape Town's most popular tourist attractions, so, if the prices scare you, bear in mind that there are other malls.
The Food Hall at Cavindish is great to have a little bite, before or after shopping.

What To Buy: Gifts , gifts and more gifts! There are great cofee shops in this malls. Also restaurants in the mall and also outside. Most pleasant on a warm day.

What To Pay: As much as you want to!!

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Theme: Food and Drink
Address: Information desks at shopping malls.
Directions: Near the main road in Claremont . Cannot be missed!

Name of Shop: Ethnic Shops/ Games Arcade

If you are looking for great Ethnic Shops You will find it @ The Stadium on Main. This is a smaller mall where tired parents can also leave their kids to play while they do their shopping @ Cavindish Square!

What To Buy: Local beads, clothing........etc. Here you also play along with the kids i.e. if you wish not to leave them whilst you are shopping.There is a ten pin bowling alley, mountain climbing activities, a party playground, And als a karate school.
Stadium on Main also has a few coffee shops to relax and enjoy!
New on the block is a restaurant called "Wong".

What To Pay: As much as you want to.....Things are fairly cheap here.

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Theme: Toys and Games
Phone: 021-6711893
Address: Stadium on Main, Claremont. Cape Town.
Directions: On the main road in Claremont.
Tel. no. for the ten pin bowling alley is listed below.

Name of Shop: Tygervalley Centre

Tygervalley Centre is Cape Town's largest shopping mall. In this massive complex you can find 275 shops, cinemas, eating houses, coffee shops and much more.
The Good news is that Tygervalley Waterfront opened on the 27th October 2005. Here you can find Willowbridge Centre.
This will make this massive complex even more popular as a tourist destination.

What To Buy: Anything and everything!!

What To Pay: That you can decide.

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Theme: Department Store
Directions: Follow the N1- Turn of on the R23 . Tygervalley too huge to miss.

Name of Shop: On the side pavement!

Vendors on the Main Road, Claremont, Cape Town.

What To Buy: Buy just about everything or anything you need on the side pavements, outside the larger chain stores in Claremont. Whether it may be a radio, mobile covers, fruit and vegetables or whatever you need!
This is where most of the locals find their bargains.

What To Pay: Much less than the larger chain stores.

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Theme: Gifts
Address: Claremont, Main Road, Cape Town.
Directions: Near "The Link'"and "Stadium on Main."

Name of Shop: Informal Markets

Flower sellers are to be be found in nearly all of the suburbs in Cape Town. The most popular venue to find these flower sellers are on the Parade in Central Cape Town and have been around for years.
The flower sellers are normally very pleasant and friendly and will help you with whatever you need. Cape Town will almost seem strange without them.
You will also find your favourite pot plant in the street. Ready to take home!

What To Buy: Flowers!

What To Pay: Much less than the supermarkets and chain stores.

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Theme: Flowers
Address: In all Suburbs. Mainly on The Parade.
Directions: This picture was taken in the Southern Suburbs. (Rondebosch)

Name of Shop: Shopping Malls

Extension of "Stadium on Main". Please read my "Stadium on Main" section on my Cape town page.

What To Buy: Everything you need!


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Theme: Local Craft
Address: Stadium on Main.
Directions: On the Main Road, Claremont.

Name of Shop: Riverside Mall- Rondebosch, Cape Town.

Rondebosch is a haven for varsity students and the locals in the area. It is a small mall, focusing mainly on trade aimed at students. There is a student flight centre, student art gallery and also a few coffee shops. The whole area of Rondebosch is what you may call, 'sudent orientated." A vibrant, trendy and busy area.
Often they are seen making local crafts, or selling something or the other.
What is most convenient is a little branch of the local Post Office and a Pharmacy.
A nice area for the young and not so old to visit.

What To Buy: All you need!

What To Pay: Whatever you wish.

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Theme: Local Craft
Address: Riverside Mall, Main Road, Rondeboch.
Directions: On the main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town.

Name of Shop: Mountain bargaining. - Noordhoek

Where else in South Africa would you find gifts to buy for yourself, friends or loved ones on top of a mountain other than Cape Town. These little markets, mainly aimed at the tourists, you will find some of the finest local crafts.
Along with that, you will have a chance to stop your vechile and enjoy the most breathtaking view of Nordhoek Beach from this spot.
Who can ask for a better view while shopping!

What To Buy: The choice is yours!

What To Pay: Bargain....You might get your gift at a much lower price.

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Theme: Local Craft
Directions: On the mountain leading to Chapmans Peak.