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Cape Town - South Africa
Cape Town is the cultural and political capital of South Africa. It is arguably the most important of the cities in South Africa. Today too, Cape Town’s natural beauty has been well preserved [Table Mountain, Cape Town’s many beaches, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point have been maintained beautifully] as well its architectural treasures [the Slave Lodge, Castle of Good Hope, Koopmans De Wet House etc]. It has become a tourist destination and the tourism industry has experienced a real growth in the last few years. Because of the revenue that it brings in it is probably the...Read More

Places To Visit

Hotels In Cape Town

This is a lovely hotel with an excellent location. The ambience is down to earth, rooms and...
This hotel is close to the city centre and yet is secluded. It is located across one of Cape...
Probably the most well known of Cape Town’s luxury hotels, this hotel dates back to the turn of...
This hotel is close to the city centre and at the same time away from it. It is not plagued by the...
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The Cape Metro Rail runs 3 local ...		 Driving Tips
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Cape Town - South Africa

Cape Town History
Historically Cape Town has always been an important city. Due to its status as a port/harbor it attracted the Dutch East India Trading Company who established their posts here in the early 1650s to facilitate trade with India, the Far East and the rest of Africa. The same trading company brought a number of slaves to Cape Town to perform menial jobs.  The mansions and buildings erected by the Dutch during this period survive even today.
Cape Town then fell to the British in 1795 and then again in the early 1800s who then eventually founded the Union of South Africa in 1910. read more

The Westin Grand Arabella Quays
This hotel is arguably the best in town; it is both extravagant and luxurious. The location is...		 Bay Hotel
This hotel is close to the city centre and yet is secluded. It is located across one of Cape...
Cape Grace
This is arguably the best of Cape Town’s luxury hotels. The location is picturesque- the...		 Ellerman House
The ambience of this hotel is wonderful- the setting is Bantry Bay and the rooms offer a stunning...
Mount Nelson Hotel
Probably the most well known of Cape Town’s luxury hotels, this hotel dates back to the turn of...		 Coral International Cape Town
The Coral International Cape Town is the first dry (alcohol-free) and Halal hotel in South Africa....
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Amulet Goldsmith
Buy a lovely piece of jewelry from this famous shop.

Address: 14 Kloof Nek Road		 Everard Read Gallery
A wonderful selection of South African art is available here- although prices are exorbitant.
Louise Hennigs
This is the best store to buy leather products- the handbags are made using excellent quality...		 N.C.M Fashions- African Pride
This shop is renowned for the beautiful traditional African attire which is its specialty....
Waterfront Craft Market
This market consists of a number of stalls where jewelry, arts and crafts, pottery, glass and rugs...		 Green Point
This flea market sells everything you can possibly conceive of, from shoes and clothing to music...
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Cape Times V&A Waterfront Wine Affair
This event takes place annually. The venue is the water front. This is quite an interesting...		 · Cape Town International Comedy Festival
This three week long festival takes place annually in Baxter Theatre Centre. Local and...
Cape Town Book Fair
This annual event lasts about three days. The venue is the Cape Town International Convention...		 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon
This event takes place annually in March and has become the most famous ultra-modern marathon in...
My Coke Fest
This event takes place annually though there is no fixed date for it. It is a 12 hour long concert...		 International Kite Festival
This event takes place annually. There is no fixed venue; the festival takes place all over Cape...
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Aubergine
The décor of this restaurant is chic and sophisticated. Timber and glass are the materials that...		 African Cafe
The décor and the dishes are distinctly African and showcase cooking styles from all over the...
Buitenverwachting
The setting of this restaurant is beautiful. Located on a wine estate, tables look out onto the...		 Cape Colony Restaurant
This restaurant is located in the luxury Mount Nelson Hotel. The interior is extravagant and...
Constantia Uitsig
The location of this restaurant is lovely and tables look out onto the surrounding mountains and...		 95 Keerom
Excellent quality ingredients are used to churn out excellent quality traditional Italian dishes....
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Fast Facts
Location:
Cape Town is located in the Northern part of the Cape Peninsula surrounded by a number of mountains including Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and the Devil’s Peak.

Area:
2455 sq km
Dialing code:
+27
Area Code:
021
Emergency Numbers:
Emergencies: 107
Fire: 021-535-1100/ 021-461-5555
Police: 10111 [flying squad]; 021-467-8000
 Ambulance: 10177
Tourist Assistance [Police]: 021-418-2852
Lifeline: 021-461-1111
Sea Rescue: 021-405-3500
Vehicle Breakdown: 082-161-11
Telephone directory enquiry: 1023 [Local Numbers]; 1903 [International Numbers]
Airport Enquiry: 021-934-0407
Railway Enquiry: 080-065-6463

Population:
3 million approximately

Languages:
English, Afrikaans, French, German, Swazi, Zulu

Time zone:
GMT/UTC +2

Electricity: 220/230 Volts
                        Plug sockets accept the old British style plug with three round pins.
Currency:
South African Rand [R]

Average January Temperatures:
21 °C


Average July Temperatures:
12.5 °C

Annual Rainfall:
515 mm
 
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When To Go

When to go
The best times of the year to visit Cape Town are the months of March, April and May. The weather is wonderful in these months with cool days and nights; the wind too is not too strong. Winter months ...

Kids In Tow

What to do with Children in Tow
South African Museum and Planetarium
The fossil gallery and the whale well ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety
Do not walk alone late at night. Cape Town has a relatively high crime rate. Stick to areas that are well lit.

Do not carry ...

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