There's just a month or two left of summer, so strap on your walking shoes and hit the streets of Cape Town's city centre.

Shop: Pan African Market
Stock up on funky souvenirs for the folks back home at the Pan African Market in Long Street. You'll find art, sculptures and artefacts from across Africa in this three-story treasure trove. Take your time, smile and get ready to bargain. 76 Long Street. www.panafrican.co.za.

Stroll: Company's Gardens
Shew! For a break from the hot summer sun and the storming south-easter take a stroll through the shady Company's Garden, laid out by Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 to provide fresh produce to passing ships of the Dutch East India Company. Grab a bench and watch the world go by or tuck into a toasted sarmie at the shady café.

Stars: Planetarium
Ever wondered what lies beneath Orion's Belt? The daily star shows at the Iziko Planetarium will leave you starry-eyed with wonder. This star-spangled attraction is a great way to explore the skies above, so settle into your comfy seat and let the Milky Way flow above you. South African Museum, Queen Victoria Street. 021 481 3900. Shows take place daily. Adults: R20, Children: R6.

Sip: Church Street
There's no better place to quench your thirst (and appease those tummy rumbles) than the pedestrianised Church Street. Pull in for breakfast at the delightful Café Mozart, or go local at the Nzolo Brand Café.

Stone: St. George's Cathedral
Designed by Sir Herbert Baker and built out of Table Mountain sandstone, St. George's is one of South Africa's most beautiful churches. Wander in (quietly) and gaze at the largest stained-glass window in the country, or come by on Sunday evenings to hear the church bells in full cry. 5 Wale St. 021 424 7360.

» This article was originally published in Mango airline's in-flight magazine, February 2009.

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