Cape Town

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September 30

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Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and the provincial capital of Western Cape, as well as the legislative capital of South Africa (houses of parliament are located here). The city is located in the southwestern corner of the country near the Cape of Good Hope and is the southernmost city in Africa. That is, it’s worth going here at least for one fact: to visit not just in the south, but in the most southern south!

Cape Town International Airport, CPT

The third busiest airport in Africa is 22 km from the center of Cape Town. In 2009, it was recognized as the best airport of the continent. And still remains a favorite among many tourists.

 

Although Cape Town Airport was built back in the 50s, it still looks good enough. In appearance it is an absolutely modern building, equipped with everything necessary for travelers. It has spacious and clean waiting rooms, there are all standard entertainment packages in the form of restaurants and shops. Pleasant and friendly staff is one of the advantages of the airport, which is noted by most tourists.

 

The only problem that may arise is a long wait at the passport control if you are not lucky to land at the same time as another flight.

How to get from the airport to the city center?

In about 30 minutes you can get from the airport to Cape Town. A maximum of an hour if you have to stand in traffic jams.

 

A bus leaves the airport every half hour. The station is located near the main exit from the terminal. A ticket costs about $ 7. This is the best option for a trip. Moreover, it is almost the only one.

Only a taxi can serve as a replacement bus. The trip cost $ 20. You can call a taxi directly at the airport. Or take care of this in advance by asking the administrator of your hotel to arrange a transfer.

Quick facts about Cape Town

Car rent
from $ 9 per day
Hotel booking
from $ 12 per night
Currency
ZAR
South African Rand

Reference average prices in Cape Town

🌭 Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$ 9,31
🍕 Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$ 33,26
🍺 Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$ 2
🚌 One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$ 1
🏠 Apartment rent per month (1 bedroom in City Centre)
$ 730

Best time to visit Cape Town

Best season to travel: March to May and September to November
Prices
Hotel from $12
Temperature
The average temperature during the year ranges from 7°C to 28°C
Precipitation
The average rainfall per year is 537 mm
Weather

Soft and pleasant seasons in Cape Town need to be caught in spring and autumn. At the same time less rainfall or, conversely, unbearable heat.

Cape Town Sightseeings

For tens thousands of years, people of the Kho tribe lived in this area (and, by the way, their descendants still live here). But suddenly in 1652 the Europeans established a trading post for the Dutch East India Company here. Since then, Cape Town began to grow and hurry to upgrade.

 

Today it is the legislative capital of South Africa. A cosmopolitan city with many historical sights, lively nightlife and cultural diversity.

Table Mountain

The mountain got this strange name due to its convenient flat peak, from which a fantastic view of the city opens. You can get here by walking route. But no one will blame if you take the cable car and save energy for further adventures. But keep in mind that sometimes Table Mountain is covered with a "tablecloth". That's what they call a dense cover of clouds that can suddenly hide the whole panorama of Cape Town.

Kirstenbosch

Immediately from Table Mountain, you can get to the huge Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Everything here is thought out so that you can enjoy the views, it is convenient to watch the birds and, of course, take the best selfies on the Internet. In general, there are not many places in the center of Cape Town where you can just relax and enjoy the surrounding space. And here, in addition to this, you can still get to some jazz concert or find yourself in the artisans market.

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art

Across the African continent, there is no greater collection of contemporary African art than here. The museum presents works from different countries, villages, tribes. Moreover, this is not primitive work, as a stereotypical idea of Africa can suggest. In the museum you can find afro-futuristic glasses, anti-patriarchal needlework, cowhide sculptures and much more.

Boulders Beach

This small stretch of coastline with rocky ledges and strong waves is extremely popular among tourists, although it is completely unsuitable for relaxing or swimming. So what is unique about it? The most important is the colony of wild African penguins living here. They live here, swim, hunt, constantly scream and smell a little strange. Hundreds of penguins are always ready for visitors who respect their privacy.

Robben Island

Nelson Mandela served most of his 27-year sentence in a local prison along with hundreds of other political prisoners. Now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, turned into a museum. Tourists are brought here with organized groups. And the guides are often former prisoners who can tell from personal experience how the Africans actually lived during apartheid and how important the struggle for freedom was for them.

Neighbourgoods Market

It is the most fashionable and popular food market in Cape Town. It is located in the Biscuit Mill complex in the Woodstock area, where dozens of small independent businesses are concentrated. The coolest thing about the Neighbourgoods Market is the opportunity to taste the modern cuisine of South Africa. And at the same time to understand how much Europeans influenced it. Because in this market you can even find a local variation of the classic cake "Black Forest".

What to eat in Cape Town

Cape Town’s unique multicultural heritage has had a big impact on local cuisine. But there are a few dishes that are considered “traditional”. This is still a skillful combination of styles, tastes and techniques, from Dutch to French and Indian.

The long years of British rule have made fish and chips a favorite dish of locals, which are sold exactly the same on every corner, as is the case in Britain. Interestingly, in London you are unlikely to be able to try the fish and chips of the same fresh fish as in Cape Town.

Africans in this part of the continent are very fond of meat. And they know how to cook it perfectly. Often you will be served banal beef, pork or chicken. But in some restaurants you can order game. And by the word "game" in Africa they mean a zebra, an antelope or a warthog.

Bunny Chow is a classic South African food that has come under the influence of Indian settlers. From the half of a loaf of bread they pull out the middle and fill in with a spicy curry. The usually used meat is chicken or beef, so no bunnies are eaten here, despite the name. Few people can handle the whole dish (bread also needs to be eaten, of course). Therefore, it’s better to order a serving in a quarter of a loaf.

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