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Acoming-togetherofcultures,cuisinesandlandscapes,there'snowherequite like Cape Town, a singularly beautiful city crowned by themagnificentTableMountainNationalPark.Human creativity is also self-evident here. From the brightly paintedfacades of the Bo-Kaap and the bathing chalets of Muizenberg to theAfro-chicdecorofitsrestaurantsandbarsandthestrikingstreetartandinnovationincubatorsoftheEastCityandWoodstock,this isonegreat-looking metropolis. The informal settlements of the Cape Flats are asobering counterpoint, but these townships also have enterprisingprojects that put food fromorganicmarket gardenson tables, or stockgiftshopswithattractivesouvenirs.Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and traditional African beliefs coexistpeacefully in this proudly multicultural city. It’s a city of determinedpioneers–fromtheAfrikanerdescendantsoftheoriginalDutchcolonistsand the majority coloured community to the descendants of EuropeanJewish immigrants andmore recentXhosa (isiXhosa)migrants from theEasternCape.TheyallbringuniqueflavourstoCapeTown’srichmeltingpot.

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LANGUAGE:South Africa claims a whopping eleven official languages but themostcommonyou’llhear inandaroundCapeTown isEnglish—thelingo of business andmedia—followed by Afrikaans and Xhosa onthestreets.WEATHER:Cape Town is never out of season, with a particularly good, longsummer from November to March. These are the most popularmonths for visitors, who come to enjoy the 11 or more hours ofsunshineeveryday.TheaveragesummertemperatureinCapeTownis24.3degreesCentigrade,withJanuaryandFebruarytemperaturesaveraging26degreesCentigrade.Februaryisthedriestmonthoftheyear,with15mm(0.6inches)ofrain.MONEYANDSAFETY:Currency&ATM:ThelocalcurrencyinSouthAfricaistheRand,andForeignExchangeisavailablearoundthecity.Itgoeswithoutsayingthat when using the ATM, don’t ask strangers for help and don’tflashcasharound.Try toavoidusingmobilephonesand tablets in thestreets.Ratherstep into a restaurant or a shop to do so. Be aware of suspiciouspeople and avoid walking alone at night, especially if you do notknowyourwayaroundthecity.NIGHTLIFE:WhenthesunsetsonCapeTown,thecitycomestolife.Thereareanumberofrestaurants,barsandclubstotry.GETTINGAROUND:Firstly, we drive on the left hand side of the road and work inkilometreswhen it comes to speed anddistance!With that out ofthe way, there are a number of ways for you to get around ourbeautifulcity:Uber: A popular and easy way to travel around the city, Uber iseasilyaccessible.Downloadtheappandoffyougo!Cabortaxi:Therearealargenumberofmeteredtaxis.TheaveragerateifR10/kilometre.Car hire: All the major companies operate out of the airport andhavecitydepots.On foot, bus or bicycle: There are a growing number of toursavailablebyrun,bicycle,busorfootinthecity.TheCitySightseeingbus isagreatwaytoseethecityatyourownpaceasyoujumponandoffatyourleisure.TheMyCitibusisanotherquickandeasywayto get around the city and surrounds. Youwill need to purchase apre-paidmyconnectcardtouseitthough.Train: Trains run basic commuter routes into the city and alsostretchoutalongthescenicSouthernline,whichstretchesasfarasSimon’sTown.Itisanaffordableoptiontotravelaroundthecity.

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KEEPINGINTOUCH:Mobile:Localscall itacellphoneandyoucanhireoneforyourtimewith us. If you have your own, buy a local sim card. You will needidentificationtodothis.Internetaccess:Internetcafesarerelativelyinexpensive,whilealotofcoffee shops and accommodation offer wireless services. There arealsoanumberof freewirelesshotspotsaroundthecity.Youcanbutdataatanycellularshop.SaveyourselfsomecashbyaskingifthereisfreeWi-Fiavailable!SUN,SEAANDSAND:ItgetshotinCapeTown,somakesureyouplanaccordinglywhenyouhitthebeach.Lotsofwaterandplentyofsunscreen!When swimming in the sea,make sure youuse safe beacheswherelifeguardsareonduty.TherearesharkspottersdeployedatseveralofCapeTown’sbeachesalongtheFalseBaycoastlineanduseaflagandalarmsystemtowarnbeachusersofashark’swhereabouts.THEMOUNTAIN:TableMountain is undoubtedly one of the city’s biggest attractions,but you need to be cautious when visiting. Follow the safetyprecautionsbelowtoensureyoudon’trunintoproblems.Steer clear during badweather. The rocks on themountain get veryslipperyinwetweather.Donothikealone–theidealpartysizeisfour;travelatthepaceoftheslowestmember.Alwaysinformsomeoneofyourintendedrouteandyourexpectedtimeofreturn.Theuseofa qualifiedmountainguide ishighly recommended.Makesure to take an up to date map, comfortable walking shoes, a fewfriends,acellularphone,water,food,sunblock,andsomethingwarm.OnTableMountainNationalPark,SkeletonGorge&NurseryRavineisadangerousandslipperyroutewhenitrains.When hiking Table Mountain, key 021 480 7700 into your cellulartelephonebeforeyoubeginyourhikesothatanemergencynumberisalwaysonhand.Keeptowellusedpathsanddonotdescendunknownravinesorcliffs.ChacmaBaboons canbedangerous –donot approach themor feedthem.PleasebemindfulthatCapeTown’sfestiveseasoncoincideswiththeCape’s long, dry summer season i.e. pleasemake sure that cigarettebuttsand/ or firesareput out properly before leaving thearea,andpleaseexercisecautionwhentakinganactionthatcouldresultintheignitionofafire.

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You have to visit the top of TableMountain,whichisnowofficiallyoneof New7Wonders of Nature. CableCarrunsbetween08h00and19h30-weatherpermitting.

TableMountainCheckouttheKirstenboschBotanicalGardens.There’salsoagreattreetopcanopy walkway - the ‘Boomslang”that has recently been declared theMost Beautiful Object in SouthAfrica.

KirstenboschGardensTakeastrollthroughtheCompany’sGarden. Here you can visit the SAMuseum,NationalArt gallery and avariety of museums in the area. Inaddition you can view theParliamentBuilding.

CompanyGarden

CheckouttheSouthAfricanBreweryin Newlands. It is here that you canenjoy an insightful beer tour thatdelves deep into the history of thealmost200–year-oldestablishment

SABreweryTake a Hop On Hop Off CitySightseeing Bus – this service is atried and tested form of seeingattractionsintheCity.ThereisastoprightoutsideoftheCTICC.

HoponHopOffBusGo for a swim at Clifton 4th beach.Thisgorgeousstretchofsandandseahas been awarded Blue Flag Beachstatus, which means the water,safety and marine quality is of highstandard.

Clifton4thBeach

TheMotherCity,asCapeTownisaffectionatelyknown,boastsanendlesslistofexcitingthingstodo.Fromclimbingtheone of the New 7Wonders of Nature -TableMountain - to shopping at one of South Africa’smost popular shoppingcentre’s , the V&A Waterfront, this city has it all. Discover Cape Town’s unique culture, people and history throughoutdooractivities,restaurantsandbarsandmuseums.Sotomakesurethatyouexperiencesomeofthebestthingsthatthissea-sidemetropolishastooffer,wehavelistedthetop attractions to see when visiting Cape Town. You can decide what to visit dependent on your available time andinterests.

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Have a meal on the Camps Baybeachfront.Thetrendyhangoutspotisknown forattractingHollywoodA-Listersand isalso an ideally situatedlocation for sundowners, good foodandagreatvibe.

CampsBayBeachfrontAnd while we’re on the subject ofgreatvibes,itisofcourseimperativethat you check out Cape Town’sfamous Long Street. The CBDroadway is known for its endlessofferingofclubs,pubsandeateries.

LongStreetHeadonovertoKalkBay.Thisquaintseaside town is known for itsbeautiful views of the False Baycoastline and is also a top spot forgetting tasty fish and chips at well-knownfisheryKalky’s.

KalkBay

Whileyou’re in the South Peninsula,make sure you visit MuizenbergBeach. The popular sandy featuresthosewell-known colourful changingbooths that appear in many CapeTown-relatedtourismphotos.

MuizenbergBeachCheckoutRhodesMemorial,whichisstationed on the slopes of Devil’sPeakMountain (at the University ofCapeTown).Thislocationlendsitselftogreatviewsofthecity.

RhodesMemorialDo something thrilling and go SharkDiving in Gansbaai. Just two hoursaway from Cape Town, this locationis known as the Great White Sharkcapitaloftheworld.

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Check out the Old Biscuit Mill inWoodstock. This hotspot (which is‘theplace to be’ amongst locals andtouristsalike), ishometoafewwell-known markets and events,restaurantsandlotsmore.

OldBiscuitMillVisitBouldersBeachSimon’sTown.Itis herewhere youwill find a colonyof penguins that settled there in1982.

BouldersBeachTake a trip to the historic RobbenIsland, which is most commonlyknown as its past use of being apolitical prison during South Africa’sapartheid. (One of themost famousprisonersbeingNelsonMandela).

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Viewover3000creaturesattheTwoOceansAquarium. This gem is hometo thousands of aquatic species.LocatedintheV&AWaterfront

TwoOceansAquariumExploretheCapeofGoodHope.ThisrockyheadlandisonthecoastoftheCapePeninsulaand is knownasoneof the great capes of the SouthAtlanticOcean.

CapeofGoodHopeCheckout the Castle ofGoodHope.Builtbetween1666and1679bytheDutch East India Company, thisbuilding is oldest surviving colonialbuildinginSouthAfrica.

CastleofGoodHope

Visit theBo Kaap. This area, whichwas formerly known as the MalayQuarter, is a brightly colouredhistorical area of the Cape Malayculture. It is now a modernresidentialarea.

BoKaap–CapeMalayQuarterAvisittooneofthemanytownshipssurroundingthecityisanexperiencethat is completely interactive andencompasses thehistory of the livesand development of one of thedisadvantaged communities in CapeTown.

TownshipVisitEatatanyrestaurantonKloofStreet.This area boasts eateries that rangefrom fine dining style to more laid-backdinerstylerestaurants.

KloofStreet

Goon a helicopter ride. This is oneofthebestwaystoseethebeautifulAtlantic, as well as majesticlandmarks like Table Mountain,Robben Island, Lion’s Head, SignalHillandthebeautifulWinelands

HelicopterRideCheckouttheBayHarbourMarketinHout Bay. This weekend shindig hasover 80 trader stalls filled withdelightful goods and also featureslivemusicandmore!

HoutBayMarketVisitthePanAfricanMarketonLongStreet or the open market atGreenmarket Square. You'll findbeautifullycraftedartworkhere.

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Check out St George’s Cathedral(which was designed by Sir HerbertBaker). It is the oldest Cathedral inSouthern Africa and is the motherchurch of the Anglican Diocese ofCapeTown.

StGeorgesCathedralTake a step back to history at theDistrict Six Museum. Located in theformer inner-city residential area ofDistrictSixinCapeTown,whereover60000 inhabitants were forciblyremoved.

DistrictSixMuseumExplore the Cape Winelands - headout to the Constantia, Stellenbosch,Paarl or Franschhoek Wine Valleyand experience some of theoutstanding wine produced on themanyestates.

CapeWinelands

Enjoyadayvisitatoneof theGameReserves 2 hours from Cape Town.The experience includes roadtransfers,a2,5hoursafariandlunch

Big5SafariIf you are an adventure seeker andprefer the outdoors, many sportingoptions are available such asMountain Biking, Hiking up TableMountain, SkyDiving but to nameafew.

AdventureActivitiesCape Town has many greatrestaurants ranging from localeateries to fine dining options. Youwill find many options at the V&AWaterfront. The hotel Concierge willbeabletoassistwithbookings.

Restaurants

Take a walk on the Sea PointPromenade. This Atlantic Seaboardbased area is a great spot forcasualcycling, a workout (there's anoutdoorgym).

SeapointPromenadeVisit the V&A Waterfront. Popularamongst tourists and Capetoniansalike, the Waterfront boastsrestaurants, local and internationalshopsaswellasentertainment.

V&AWaterfrontGo on the Cape Wheel at the V&AWaterfront.This roundaboutfeaturegives phenomenal 360 degreepanoramicviewsoftheMotherCity.

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