Podcasts
Cape Town is bursting with history, culture, entertainment and an extraordinary array of things to see and do. To give you a glimpse of what the Mother City has to offer we’ve put together a series of podcasts. The first tells the story of the historic buildings that the Taj Cape Town now occupies. In the second Cape Town radio host, Aden Thomas, tours the city centre. The final podcast comprises individual snapshots of what we think are Cape Town’s Top Ten attractions.
History and heritage of the Taj Cape Town, with John Maytham
Cape Town broadcaster John Maytham goes behind the scenes of the Taj development and discovers the hotel’s rich heritage. Have a look at our enhanced podcast to find out just where our guests are really staying.
Taj Cape Town Doorstep Tour, with Aden Thomas
It’s time to go and explore Cape Town’s historic heart. Radio personality Aden Thomas takes you on a tour of the many things to do just outside our doors.
Taj Top Ten
Welcome to the Taj Top Ten.
To help you get the absolute best out of your visit, we’ve brought you what we believe are the ten best and most authentic Cape Town experiences. Here you can find out what makes each place an essential part of your trip. Just click on the play buttons below to see and hear more.
1. The Cape Town Stadium
Purshoth Chetty, CEO of Sail Stadefrance, operator of the Cape Town Stadium, gives us an inside look at the new stadium in Greenpoint. This podcast includes detailed information about the stadium’s unique design, capacity, facilities, history and future.
2. The V&A Waterfront
Set in a working harbour with Table Mountain as a backdrop, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town offers a wide variety of shopping and entertainment outlets. From leisure and adventure activities to numerous restaurants and eateries – there’s something for everyone at the Waterfront.
3. Long Street with Aden Thomas
Aden Thomas takes us on a brief tour from the Company’s Garden down onto Long Street, by day and by night one of Cape Town’s most vibrant locales! Find out where to eat, dance and shop on Cape Town’s most popular thoroughfare.
4. South African National Gallery
The South African National Gallery is the premier site for artworks in South Africa. As such it holds the country’s visual heritage. The collection includes traditional African art, photography, historical works and contemporary art.
5. Robben Island Museum
A landmark in South African history, Robben Island is a must-see for visitors interested in the country’s past. This podcast tells us about the experiences, sites and sounds visitors can expect on a tour to Robben Island.
6. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch has been lauded as one of the seven most magnificent gardens in the world. The Western Cape is one of the world’s unique floral kingdoms and most of the vegetation in Kirstenbosch is indigenous – just one of the many features that make this garden unique.
7. The District 6 Museum
Former residents of District 6, and other areas which experienced forced removals during Apartheid, give visitors an understanding of the effect Apartheid had on people and their lives as they were dispossessed due to the colour of their skin.
8. The Castle of Good Hope
Captain Francois Morkel, Castle Manager at The Castle of Good Hope, gives us a brief overview of the Castle’s 350-year history. Attractions include the Castle Military Museum and the William Fehr Collection which showcases various artworks and period furniture.
9. Table Mountain Cableway
Collette van Aswegen, Marketing Manager for the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, talks about the facilities and activities atop Cape Town’s most famous landmark. This podcast includes information about the walks, animals and views that can be experienced on the mountain.
10. Cape Town Beaches
Saul Kropman, Cape Town-born podcaster, gives us his recommendations for the best beaches to see and be seen at along Cape Town’s trendy Atlantic Seaboard.
