Cape Town, South Africa
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Handy local info
Currency - The South African Rand
Visa requirements from UK - You can travel for up to 90 days without a visa.
Airport - Cape Town International Airport (code CPT)
Climate - highest temperatures tend to be Jan and Feb, average 29 degrees. Lowest temperatures tend to be July and August with average temp of 20 degrees.
Best time to go - October to March
Language - Afrikaans, Xhosa and English
Favourite places to visit in Cape Town
Chapmans Peak; one of the most scenic drives in the world. A really stunning place. It's a popular location for car advertisements.
Boulders Beach; otherwise known as penguin beach, you can see these beautiful animals in their natural habitat within touching distance.
The Victoria and Albert Waterfront; South Africa’s oldest working harbour. Another beautiful place with a lively atmosphere, it's vibrant with street dancers & performers. It's great for shopping & has incredible restaurants & bars with views of Table Mountain.
Must do in/near Cape Town
Wine tasting; experience wine tasting in the vineyards of Stellenbosh. Stunning scenery with beautiful wine and food.
Hike; take a hike up Table Mountain for the most incredible views of Cape Town.
Whale watching; an incredible experience not to be missed! The best time to see whales in Cape Town is July to December. The best place in the world to see whale is Hermanus - South Africa's whale watching capital. You can do a day tour there from Cape Town.
Safari; You cannot visit South Africa without going on a safari. There are so many to choose from, depending on how far you want to travel out of Cape Town. Kruger National Park is one of the most popular in Johannesburg, but there are great ones close to Cape Town that promise the big 5.