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Cape Town – A Must See Spectacular Destination
Cape Town and the Western Cape are located at the tip of the African continent, it is a truly premier destination, and one of the most beautiful places in Africa if not the world. The cape is a vibrant and diverse place recognised across the world for its events calendar which is packed full of fantastic events. |
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Cape Town is blessed with natural beauty, brilliant scenery and amazing wildlife to see just to top it off. Cape Town is also well known for its wine, agricultural and fishing industries that are world famous. The city is a very endearing place, with welcoming and happy people, a rich and diverse culture with lots to see from arts to culture, music, a bubbly nightlife and great wine lists and cuisine. The impressive presence of Table Mountain, flanked by the legendary Devil's Peak and historical Signal Hill, stands proudly above the city. Beautiful white sandy beaches along a peaceful coastline frame the Cape Peninsula, which is famed for its unique floral kingdom, bountiful rivers, vleis and dams and magnificent countryside. The surrounding area extends far into the winelands, green in summer and red-gold in autumn. The diversity in the services suit all needs irrespective of cost, there is always a bargain to be found, with great service and quality. Cape Town is internationally recognised as great value for money, in particular by the business community around the world. |
All types of accommodation are available from small hotels and guest houses to five star international hotels. The locations are very scenic and some hotels even have commanding views of the sea and city. The Cape and Cape Town are as safe as many international cities. You can view the type of accommodation through one of our partner’s hotels listings sections. Shopping is a real pleasure in Cape Town, and our featured shopping destination is Victoria Wharf, with its fantastic ocean side setting. Victoria Wharf is home to designer label stores and craft markets, and offers visitors the best of everything Cape Town and the Western Cape have to offer. Below a picture of Victoria Wharf
Opening hours in general in Cape Town are between 8 am and 17pm. Most chain stores in shopping centres, cities and suburbs accept a variety of payment options – cash, credit card (including Visa, Master Card, Diner’s Club and American Express), and most debit cards. It is always best to check with your bank before you leave. Visitors can also make the most of the duty free shopping. All stores must charge the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 14%, but foreign visitors can claim back VAT on purchases over R250 (see VAT Refund). Cape Town is one the great wine destinations, with its famous wine yards on the door steps of Cape Town, which are set in awe inspiring setting. Additionally, the city’s great restaurants that serve both traditional and modern African cuisine that will make your visit even more memorable.
Cape Town International Airport is served by 20 international airlines, linking the city to global hubs including London, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Atlanta and Singapore. Cape Town has a mild climate all year around, similar to the Mediterranean. The sunsets in Autumn are legendary, and the winters are usually mild with a fair bit of rain. Spring brings out the wild flowers and wildlife and annual migration of whales to the oceans surrounding the Cape. The summer period stretches from October to March, and sun bathers can enjoy up to eleven hours of sunshine. For information on visas you should visit the South African embassy or consular, or contact the South African Department of Home Affairs website or visit the South African Department of Foreign Affairs website. If you are subject to visa requirements, you will need to apply for your visa at least 4 (four) weeks before you depart. You will have to await the outcome of your visa application before you depart You may also visit South African Tourism for more information. Banks offer a wide range of services, including cash withdrawals, foreign exchange, electronic transfers (wiring), cashing of traveller’s cheques and PIN withdrawals.
The coin denominations are; 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2 and R5. The notes are R10,00, R 20,00, R 50,00, R 100,00 and R 200,00. |
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