IF to Cape Town and had only a short time, how so you can enjoy the beauty of the city's most prominent tourist attractions in South Africa to get a comprehensive view? Lianne question was answered Burton, Marketing Manager of Tourism Cape Town, when found in the Media Center Green Point Stadium, Cape Town. "You have to take a 'Hop-On Hop-Off'," he said.
The bus stopped at 17 stops and will take you back to the Waterfront.

Is Hop On-Hop-Off or the abbreviated "Ho-Ho" is? It is a bus-story with an open roof that surrounds the city of Cape Town, stopping from one point to another point sights. The bus was painted bright red so easily recognizable. If it does not rain and the weather was sunny, perfect chose a seat at the top.

Residence armed with a thick coat or jacket, cap, plus sunglasses antisinar sun, the view of Cape Town can be devoured in no time.

From the top of the bus with the roof open, the view can sweep the area every corner of the city passed the Ho-Ho. Burton indicated starting point and the nearest of the Green Point Stadium is the Two Oceans Aquarium V & A Waterfront.

"The bus was stopped at 17 stops and will take you back to the Waterfront, past the Castle of Good Hope, Camps Bay Beach, and other tourist places," said Burton.

From one bus to another is only 15-20 minutes apart. While waiting for the kick-off semi-final versus Uruguay, Netherlands, Tuesday (07/06/2010), Compass tried to catch Ho-Ho to prove Tourism Cape Town officers greeting them.

Just the Two Ocean Aquarium at the V & A Waterfront, a two-story red buses with open roof parked and ready to go. Passengers can buy tickets at the box office or directly to the driver, can be by cash or credit card.

For once the tour, ticket price 200 rand (USD 240,000) for adults, 60 rand (USD 72 000) for children aged 5-15 years, while children under five free.

Besides the driver, the bus there was an officer who helped serve the passengers. That evening, Ho-Ho has not filled the passenger. However, there are no waiting passengers ngetem full term. When the schedule should go, Ho-Ho is one step on the gas. Every passenger gets a brochure or leaflet that is passed the route guidance and a set of red headphones.

Headphones, which is plugged in sockets on the wall beside the chair, used to listen to a guide about tourism objects, complete with its history. It's very effective to give guidance information, without having to hire officers who cas-cis-CUS speaking through a microphone. Who do not want the hassle of voices speaking live off the headphones and can satisfy themselves with the "eye wash".

According to the guidelines, there are 14 languages used in the guide it through the headphones. Besides English, are available, for example, the guide in French, Portuguese, Arabic, and languages Scandinavian countries.

"Please when the bus is moving passengers to remain seated," said one of the sound guide, which is often repeated.

Smooth streets

His name also to the tour bus tours, Ho-Ho was not speeding. With medium speed, even a little climbing, a hat would not have to worry about flying. Coupled with a smooth road conditions, without a speed bump, not felt much shock when enjoying the view from the top of the bus with the roof open.

From the Waterfront, the bus moved along the streets of Cape Town, passing through some point of tourism objects, such as the Clock Tower (Clocktower), Cathedral Church of St. George, South African Museum, Fort Good Hope, the central jewel of Africa, and stopped a moment at the Table Mountain to give opportunities for passengers to eat and drink lightly or just go to the toilet.

Travel a little thrill when the bus towards Table Mountain. The road uphill and a little bit meandering. However, the feeling of pounding it paid off with treats landscape of Cape Town city skyline from the heights. If you feel drunk or dizzy, passengers should come down to the bottom.

"You go down because of nausea and dizziness yes?" Said the officer told the two girls since the Waterfront sitting in the front seat at the top.

"I do not. We just felt cold on top, "said one of them. In the middle of winter in South Africa as of now, passengers at the top must be strong indeed withstand the cold.

Very complete

One thing is amazing from the Ho-Ho's services is the completeness of the information presented through headphones via the automatic guidance. Guide contains about things that can be enjoyed from a tourist attraction, historical background, and all things related to tourism that.

Accompanied by local music, a guide that tells of a situation such as South Africa during apartheid policy implementation, as well as about the history of the beginnings of the City of Cape Town, and others.

The name "Indonesia" is called when the guidelines mention the slaves who brought the era of Dutch colonialism. "Cape Town is the point of confluence of three elements of civilization: East, West, and Africa," the claims in the guidelines.

Complete information so that, when passed by a old movie theater, spoken, "Until now, the cinema was still open, and each visitor was given a drink of wine. So, you can watch movies while sipping wine. "

Thus, two or three hours around Cape Town with a Ho-Ho as such has been devouring the whole town's tourism. No need to stay for days, which certainly cost more, city tour with Ho-Ho is a perfect solution for those who only a short stay in Cape Town, nan charming beautiful city.