EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

A coming-together of cultures, cuisines and landscapes, there's nowhere

quite like Cape Town, a singularly beautiful city crowned by the B
magnificent Table Mountain National Park.

Human creativity is also self-evident here. From the brightly painted

facades of the Bo-Kaap and the bathing chalets of Muizenberg to the
Afro-chic decor of its restaurants and bars and the striking street art and
innovation incubators of the East City and Woodstock, this is one great-
looking metropolis. The informal settlements of the Cape Flats are a
sobering counterpoint, but these townships also have enterprising
projects that put food from organic market gardens on tables, or stock
gift shops with attractive souvenirs.

Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and traditional African beliefs coexist

peacefully in this proudly multicultural city. It’s a city of determined
pioneers – from the Afrikaner descendants of the original Dutch colonists
and the majority coloured community to the descendants of European
Jewish immigrants and more recent Xhosa (isiXhosa) migrants from the C
Eastern Cape. They all bring unique flavours to Cape Town’s rich melting
pot.
LANGUAGE:
South Africa claims a whopping eleven official languages but the
most common you’ll hear in and around Cape Town is English—the
lingo of business and media—followed by Afrikaans and Xhosa on
the streets.

WEATHER:
Cape Town is never out of season, with a particularly good, long
summer from November to March. These are the most popular
months for visitors, who come to enjoy the 11 or more hours of
sunshine every day. The average summer temperature in Cape Town
is 24.3 degrees Centigrade, with January and February temperatures
averaging 26 degrees Centigrade. February is the driest month of the
year, with 15 mm (0.6 inches) of rain.

MONEY AND SAFETY: (item # XXXX) $000.00

Currency & ATM: The local currency in South Africa is the Rand, and
Foreign Exchange is available around the city. It goes without saying
that when using the ATM, don’t ask strangers for help and don’t
flash cash around.

Try to avoid using mobile phones and tablets in the streets. Rather
step into a restaurant or a shop to do so. Be aware of suspicious
people and avoid walking alone at night, especially if you do not
know your way around the city.

NIGHTLIFE:
When the sun sets on Cape Town, the city comes to life. There are a
number of restaurants, bars and clubs to try.

GETTING AROUND:
Firstly, we drive on the left hand side of the road and work in
kilometres when it comes to speed and distance! With that out of
the way, there are a number of ways for you to get around our
beautiful city:
A B C
Uber: A popular and easy way to travel around the city, Uber is
easily accessible. Download the app and off you go!

Cab or taxi: There are a large number of metered taxis. The average
rate if R10/kilometre.

Car hire: All the major companies operate out of the airport and
have city depots.

On foot, bus or bicycle: There are a growing number of tours

available by run, bicycle, bus or foot in the city. The City Sightseeing
bus is a great way to see the city at your own pace as you jump on
and off at your leisure. The MyCiti bus is another quick and easy way
to get around the city and surrounds. You will need to purchase a
pre-paid myconnect card to use it though.

Train: Trains run basic commuter routes into the city and also
stretch out along the scenic Southern line, which stretches as far as
Simon’s Town. It is an affordable option
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KEEPING IN TOUCH:
Mobile: Locals call it a cell phone and you can hire one for your time
with us. If you have your own, buy a local sim card. You will need
identification to do this.

Internet access: Internet cafes are relatively inexpensive, while a lot of

coffee shops and accommodation offer wireless services. There are
also a number of free wireless hotspots around the city. You can but
data at any cellular shop. Save yourself some cash by asking if there is
free Wi-Fi available!

SUN, SEA AND SAND:

It gets hot in Cape Town, so make sure you plan accordingly when you
hit the beach. Lots of water and plenty of sunscreen!
When swimming in the sea, make sure you use safe beaches where
lifeguards are on duty. (item # XXXX) $000.00

There are shark spotters deployed at several of Cape Town’s beaches

along the False Bay coast line and use a flag and alarm system to warn
beach users of a shark’s whereabouts.

THE MOUNTAIN:
Table Mountain is undoubtedly one of the city’s biggest attractions,
but you need to be cautious when visiting. Follow the safety
precautions below to ensure you don’t run into problems.
Steer clear during bad weather. The rocks on the mountain get very
slippery in wet weather.

Do not hike alone – the ideal party size is four; travel at the pace of the
slowest member. Always inform someone of your intended route and
your expected time of return.

The use of a qualified mountain guide is highly recommended. Make

sure to take an up to date map, comfortable walking shoes, a few
friends, a cellular phone, water, food,
A sun block, and something warm. B C
On Table Mountain National Park, Skeleton Gorge & Nursery Ravine is
a dangerous and slippery route when it rains.

When hiking Table Mountain, key 021 480 7700 into your cellular
telephone before you begin your hike so that an emergency number is
always on hand.

Keep to well used paths and do not descend unknown ravines or cliffs.

Chacma Baboons can be dangerous – do not approach them or feed

them.

Please be mindful that Cape Town’s festive season coincides with the
Cape’s long, dry summer season i.e. please make sure that cigarette
butts and/ or fires are put out properly before leaving the area, and
please exercise caution when taking an action that could result in the
ignition of a fire.
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 TOP ATTRACTIONS TO SEE WHEN VISITING CAPE TOWN

The Mother City, as Cape Town is affectionately known, boasts an endless list of exciting things to do. From climbing the
one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature -Table Mountain - to shopping at one of South Africa’s most popular shopping
centre’s , the V&A Waterfront, this city has it all. Discover Cape Town’s unique culture, people and history through
outdoor activities, restaurants and bars and museums.

So to make sure that you experience some of the best things that this sea-side metropolis has to offer, we have listed the
top attractions to see when visiting Cape Town. You can decide what to visit dependent on your available time and
interests.

Table Mountain Kirstenbosch Gardens Company Garden

You have to visit the top of Table Check out the Kirstenbosch Botanical Take a stroll through the Company’s
Mountain, which is now officially one Gardens. There’s also a great treetop Garden. Here you can visit the SA
of New7Wonders of Nature. Cable canopy walkway - the ‘Boomslang” Museum, National Art gallery and a
Car runs between 08h00 and 19h30 - that has recently been declared the variety of museums in the area. In
weather permitting. Most Beautiful Object in South addition you can view the
Africa. Parliament Building.

SA Brewery Hop on Hop Off Bus Clifton 4th Beach

Check out the South African Brewery Take a Hop On Hop Off City Go for a swim at Clifton 4th beach.
in Newlands. It is here that you can Sightseeing Bus – this service is a This gorgeous stretch of sand and sea
enjoy an insightful beer tour that tried and tested form of seeing has been awarded Blue Flag Beach
delves deep into the history of the attractions in the City. There is a stop status, which means the water,
almost 200 –year- old establishment right outside of the CTICC. safety and marine quality is of high
standard.

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Old Biscuit Mill Boulders Beach Robben Island
Check out the Old Biscuit Mill in Visit Boulders Beach Simon’s Town. It Take a trip to the historic Robben
Woodstock. This hotspot (which is is here where you will find a colony Island, which is most commonly
‘the place to be’ amongst locals and of penguins that settled there in known as its past use of being a
tourists alike), is home to a few well- 1982. political prison during South Africa’s
known markets and events, apartheid. (One of the most famous
restaurants and lots more. prisoners being Nelson Mandela).

Camps Bay Beachfront Long Street Kalk Bay

Have a meal on the Camps Bay And while we’re on the subject of Head on over to Kalk Bay. This quaint
beachfront. The trendy hangout spot great vibes, it is of course imperative seaside town is known for its
is known for attracting Hollywood A- that you check out Cape Town’s beautiful views of the False Bay
Listers and is also an ideally situated famous Long Street. The CBD coastline and is also a top spot for
location for sundowners, good food roadway is known for its endless getting tasty fish and chips at well-
and a great vibe. offering of clubs, pubs and eateries. known fishery Kalky’s.

Muizenberg Beach Rhodes Memorial Shark Cage Diving

While you’re in the South Peninsula, Check out Rhodes Memorial, which is Do something thrilling and go Shark
make sure you visit Muizenberg stationed on the slopes of Devil’s Diving in Gansbaai. Just two hours
Beach. The popular sandy features Peak Mountain (at the University of away from Cape Town, this location
those well-known colourful changing Cape Town). This location lends itself is known as the Great White Shark
booths that appear in many Cape to great views of the city. capital of the world.
Town -related tourism photos.

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Helicopter Ride Hout Bay Market African Markets
Go on a helicopter ride. This is one Check out the Bay Harbour Market in Visit the Pan African Market on Long
of the best ways to see the beautiful Hout Bay. This weekend shindig has Street or the open market at
Atlantic, as well as majestic over 80 trader stalls filled with Greenmarket Square. You'll find
landmarks like Table Mountain, delightful goods and also features beautifully crafted artwork here.
Robben Island, Lion’s Head, Signal live music and more!
Hill and the beautiful Winelands

Two Oceans Aquarium Cape of Good Hope Castle of Good Hope

View over 3000 creatures at the Two Explore the Cape of Good Hope. This Check out the Castle of Good Hope.
Oceans Aquarium. This gem is home rocky headland is on the coast of the Built between 1666 and 1679 by the
to thousands of aquatic species. Cape Peninsula and is known as one Dutch East India Company, this
Located in the V&A Waterfront of the great capes of the South building is oldest surviving colonial
Atlantic Ocean. building in South Africa.

Bo Kaap – Cape Malay Quarter Township Visit Kloof Street

Visit the Bo Kaap. This area, which A visit to one of the many townships Eat at any restaurant on Kloof Street.
was formerly known as the Malay surrounding the city is an experience This area boasts eateries that range
Quarter, is a brightly coloured that is completely interactive and from fine dining style to more laid-
historical area of the Cape Malay encompasses the history of the lives back diner style restaurants.
culture. It is now a modern and development of one of the
residential area. disadvantaged communities in Cape
Town.
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Seapoint Promenade V&A Waterfront Big Wheel
Take a walk on the Sea Point Visit the V&A Waterfront. Popular Go on the Cape Wheel at the V&A
Promenade. This Atlantic Seaboard amongst tourists and Capetonians Waterfront. This roundabout feature
based area is a great spot for casual alike, the Waterfront boasts gives phenomenal 360 degree
cycling, a workout (there's an restaurants, local and international panoramic views of the Mother City.
outdoor gym). shops as well as entertainment.

St Georges Cathedral District Six Museum Cape Winelands

Check out St George’s Cathedral Take a step back to history at the Explore the Cape Winelands - head
(which was designed by Sir Herbert District Six Museum. Located in the out to the Constantia, Stellenbosch,
Baker). It is the oldest Cathedral in former inner-city residential area of Paarl or Franschhoek Wine Valley
Southern Africa and is the mother District Six in Cape Town, where over and experience some of the
church of the Anglican Diocese of 60 000 inhabitants were forcibly outstanding wine produced on the
Cape Town. removed. many estates.

Big 5 Safari Adventure Activities Restaurants

Enjoy a day visit at one of the Game If you are an adventure seeker and Cape Town has many great
Reserves 2 hours from Cape Town. prefer the outdoors, many sporting restaurants ranging from local
The experience includes road options are available such as eateries to fine dining options. You
transfers, a 2,5 hour safari and lunch Mountain Biking, Hiking up Table will find many options at the V&A
Mountain, Sky Diving but to name a Waterfront. The hotel Concierge will
few. be able to assist with bookings.