A captain who continued to live on the wreck of the Kakapo for three years, Table Mountains most exclusive hiking, a restaurant in a maximum security prison, the arboreal evidence of apartheids earliest manifestation, a woman disguised as a man for 56 years in order to be a doctor, a beach on top of Table Mountain, a fascinating secret collections of vintage and classic cars, a magical tree renowned for its spiritual healing properties, a heated pool on a military base thats open to the public, a secret night-time nature tour, a hamster wheel for humans ... Far from the crowds and the usual clich s, Cape Town is still a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether residents or visitors. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Cape Town well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of the city.
