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About Cape Town

Introduction

Getting there

Getting around

Don't miss

Shopping

Eating & drinking

Sightseeing

Type of holiday destination

Climate

When to go

Places to stay

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Thinking of jetting off to the sunny shores of Cape Town? Now’s a greater time than ever to find the perfect holiday deals to enjoy your Cape Townn holiday. Find all there is to know and more with our guide to Cape Town holidays.

Cape Town Introduction

Vibrant, welcoming, entertaining and inspiring are some of the many words to describe Cape Town. Cape Town is one of the Africa’s gems nestled at the base of the continent steeped with history, rich culture, beauty and charisma.

Getting there

Begin your holiday in Cape Town by arriving in Africa’s third largest airport, Cape Town International Airport. Major airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates all operate from the award winning South African airport. Situated approximately 12 miles from the city center and serviced by good transportation links including a 24 hour shuttle service, starting your South African holiday will begin with ease.

Getting around

Exploring the delights and sights Cape Town has to offer is paramount on your holiday. With well developed roads in Cape Town, hiring a car to move around the city with ease is highly recommended. If you would much prefer the choice of someone else doing all the driving on your holiday, then there are many Cape Town shuttle services which will be a great option to discovering all Cape Town has to offer.

Don't miss

If there is one thing that you shouldn’t miss out on your holiday to Cape Town, then it would have to be Table Mountain. Passionately acclaimed as one of Cape Town’s most defining landmarks, taking a cable car ride up to the summit of Table Mountain will reveal spectacular breath taking panoramic views.

Shopping

Cape Town boasts some of the continents best malls, boutiques and markets, so if shopping is a high priority on your South African holiday then you’ll be in for a treat. The V&A (Victoria and Alfred) Waterfront Mall is one of the jewels of Cape Town housing a menagerie of shops, boutiques and restaurants to cater to every holidaymakers needs. If you’re somewhat of a collector of fine handmade items such as jewellery, arts and crafts, then you will love Cape Town’s Pan African Market.

Eating and drinking

Widely known as the culinary capital of South Africa, there’s no wonder why Capetonians are affectionately referred to as a nation of food lovers. Cuisine in Cape Town truly reflects the diverse culture of its people, with food from India, France, Italy and Africa making up some of the vibrant flavors of the food. Cape Town is famed worldwide for its high class cuisine, with restaurants including “Abubergine”, “95 Keerom” and “Moja” creating fantastic mouth watering dishes you’ll remember forever.

Sightseeing

One of the best ways to see all the wonders Cape Town has to offer is by taking a tour on an open top bus. The “Go Cape Town” tours offer great value tickets for adults and children, and also offer discounted entrance to some of Cape Town’s top tours destinations including, Two Oceans Aquarium and Table Mountain to name a few.

Type of holiday destination

Cape Town is truly a great destination for anyone and everyone. So whether you’re choosing to go on a family holiday or considering an ideal location for a romantic and tranquil honeymoon get away, be sure to have all you boxes ticked with a holiday in Cape Town.

Climate

Cape Town has a climate which resembles much that of a Mediterranean climate. Summer season in Cape Town are predominately warm and dry with maximum temperatures reaching the high 30’s. Cape Town winters are typically wet with heavy rain falls.

When to go

With so much happening in Cape Town each year, choosing the best time to go can be a tricky one. There truly is something for everyone to discover and explore. Lovers of fashion and style will love Cape Town Fashion Week in August. January/February is a great time to head to South Africa if you love the glitz and glamour of horse racing at the much converted J&B Met.

Places to stay

Be close to the shopping delights and stay at Harbouredge Apartments, situated at the entrance of the famous V&A Waterfront. Or the Townhouse Hotel is a popular choice for holidaymakers in Cape Town and is ideally located within the shadow of Table Mountain.