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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

All You Need to Travel Cape Town Confidently

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Top Hotels

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Best Tours & Activities

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Top Restaurants & Bars

Currency and Culture Tips

Currency & Culture Tips

Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Cape Town

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Cape Town

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Cape Town

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Group Tour

Hit the road to the cape of good hope by joining a small group full-day guided tour. Skip the big tourist buses and see the endangered African penguins. You will see the Seals in Hout Bay before heading to the most scenic sightseeing drive to the Cape. Hotel pick up and drop off are offered.

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Duration:

8 hours

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Experience amazing views of Cape Town as you climb to the top of Table Mountain via the aerial cableway! Explore the top of Table Mountain at your own pace, soaking in all the amazing views of this beautiful city!

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Duration:

1-4 hours

Robben Island Ferry and Museum Tour

Explore Robben Island while hearing stories and experiences from a former political prisoner. See Nelson Mandela's prison cell and learn about the island's dark past.

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Duration:

2 hours

Cape Winelands Full Day Small Group Tour

Discover the vineyards of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschhoek on our guided wine tasting day tour. Get the perfect introduction to South Africa’s vibrant wine tasting experience at awards winning wineries on this full-day tour from Cape Town.

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Duration:

8 hours

Attractions

Table Mountain National Park

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V&A Waterfront

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Cape of Good Hope

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Boulders Beach

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Restaurants

TOP DINING & DRINKING

Fine Dining

Casual Dining

Bars

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS
Currency & Tipping Info
Tipping Etiquette

Tipping Etiquette

Restaurants: Tip 10-20% for good service Bellhops: r15/bag Housekeepers: r30-r50/night Taxi: Tip 10% of fare

Cash vs. Credit Rating

Cash vs. Credit Rating

3 on scale of 1 to 4 (Credit Usually Accepted)

Availability of ATMs

Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate

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Purchasing Power Rating

Purchasing Power Rating

$$ (Less Expensive City)

Currency Name

Currency Name

South African Rand (ZAR)

Culture Tips
Government Safety Rating
Government Safety Rating
2: Exercise Increased Caution
Percentage of English Speakers
Percentage of English Speakers
73%
Prevalance of Tourism
Prevalance of Tourism
3: Moderately High
Experience Level Needed
Experience Level Needed
2: Some Experience Recommended
Taxi Availability
Taxi Availability
4: Widely Available
Population Size
Population Size
3.8 Million (City) 4.1 Million (Metro)
Airports
Airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Type of Outlets
Type of Outlets
3 round pin plug
Train Stations
Train Stations
Cape Town Station
Vaccinations Needed?
Vaccinations Needed?
Yes. Yellow fever possibly required. Consult with travel doctor to confirm needed vaccinations.
Time Zone
Time Zone
South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2)
Visa Needed?
Visa Needed?
No, if visiting for 90 days or less
Language & Culture
Language Assistance
English/Afrikaans
Hallo
"Hal-low"
Hello
Dankie
"Dawn-Key"
Thank You
Asseblief
"Oss-Ah-Bleaf"
Please
Bier
"Beer"
Beer

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