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| Cape Town Travel: Important
information for Visitors and Tourists to Cape Town and the Western Cape Province of South
Africa, including outlying areas, Cape Winelands and the Cape Peninsula. (For General
Information on Visas, Exchange rates etc. please visit our South Africa Tourist
Information pages. |
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Town Accommodation | Western Cape Accommodation |
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Town Day Tours and excursions in and around the Western Cape |
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Town Car Hire and Transport |
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Town Golf Courses and Golf Tours |
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Town Attractions and Destinations |
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With
its majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the
world. From the Cedarberg Mountains to the wild Agulhas coast to the expansive Cape
Winelands and the glorious Garden Route, the Western Cape is a province of extraordinary
diversity. Click here for detailed information about Cape Town and the Western Cape
Attractions and popular destinations. |
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| The Climate
in Cape Town and the Western Cape |
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| September to March is the peak
season for good weather and for tourism. High temperatures range from 19º C in September
(highest recorded is 33º) to 27º C in February (highest recorded is 38º C). In spring
and summer (September to February) there is little rain, and strong south-easterly winds
occur during November and early December. Please click here for detailed information about
the Cape Town Weather and the Western Cape Climate. |
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| Shopping
in Cape Town and the Western Cape |
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Cape
Town Shopping and its suburbs can be an exciting experience. For the international
Tourist, shopping in Cape Town is relatively inexpensive due to the favourable exchange
rate and comparatively low production costs. For the Tourist, jewellery is particularly
inexpensive and as many of South Africa's most talented goldsmiths and jewellery designers
live in Cape Town and their sought after creations will delight the jewellery shopper.
Textiles are well priced, in particular leather goods, sports and outdoor wear. The same
applies to art works, antiques, books and wine.
The Arts and Crafts Map and the Antique Route Brochure, obtainable from Captour, feature
an electric range of specialist shops. Four of the most popular flea markets are held at
the following venues: Green Point (Sundays), Greenmarket Square (Monday - Friday all day,
as well as Saturday mornings), the Grand Parade (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and the Victoria &
Alfred Waterfront Arts and Crafts Market (Saturdays and Sundays).
Click to view more comprehesive information » Cape Town Shopping |
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Town Night Life and Restaurants |
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Good theatres and movie houses,
pubs with live music, and discos cover a wide spectrum. There are many venues where good
jazz can be heard. Opera, ballet and symphony concerts are presented periodically. Daily
newspapers publish the details. The peninsula has scores of fine restaurants offering a
wide range of menus, from French to Chinese, Italian, Greek and Indian to local cuisine.
Delicately spiced Cape Malay dishes are part of the Western Cape culinary tradition and
well worth sampling.
Cape Town
Restaurants: Fine Dining and Eateries in the Cape: SA-Venues.com
presents a directory of hand selected Cape Town Restaurants for your dining pleasure.
Select from fine dining restaurants, trendy, family eateries and wine estates. Restaurants
in the Cape offer the diner an extraordnarily wide range of food types to choose from
including traditional South African fare, German, Greek, Italian, Thai, Cajun, French and
Vegetarian to satisfy your culinary desires. |
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Town International Airport |
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Several international airlines
fly directly to Cape Town International Airport, 25 km east of the city centre. A 24-hour
shuttle service runs at regular intervals between the airport and the terminal in Adderley
Street, close to the Railway Station. All the major car hire companies have rental kiosks
at the airport. Taxis are also available.
Banks: Cape Town International Airport offers the following banking services:
» International Arrivals: Bureau de Change (Master Currency)
» International Departures: Bank Bureau de Change (ABSA); ABSA ATM
» Domestic Arrivals; ABSA ATM and Nedbank ATM.
» Domestic Departures: ABSA ATM; Nedbank ATM Bank & Bureau de Change
(ABSA) and Standard Bank ATM.
Post Office: There is a Retail Postal Agency offering full Post Office
counter facilities situated alongside the Domestic Arrivals Terminal.
The Smokers Lounge: Only in the International Departures -
Managed by British American Tobacco, available at no charge and offers Internet
facilities.
Baby care: Changing facilities and other areas of assistance for parents
of young children, are situated in all ladies rest-rooms in Domestic and International
Terminals.
Medical services: The Airport Surgery is situated on the mezzanine level
of the International Arrivals Terminal and operates as a full medical practice, serving
the needs of passengers and visiting air crew.
Special needs: Cape Town International Airport has a policy of ensuring
that facilities for the physically challenged are included in all new buildings and
developments. All existing buildings and facilities are also being upgraded to ensure that
Cape Town International Airport is a user friendly environment for all physically
challenged passengers and visitors.
VAT Refunds: The VAT Refund Administrator office is situated on the
ground level of the International Departures Terminal. Once having checked-in and passed
through Passport Control, the value of the VAT, less the administrator's commission is
paid back to the traveller. This office is situated on the ground level of the
International Departures Terminal, airside. Click here
for detailed information about VAT Refunds. |
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September to March is the
peak season for good weather and for tourism. Temperatures range from 19º C in September
to 27º C in February In spring and summer there is little rain, and strong south-easterly
winds occur during November and early December. |
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| Car Hire Cape Town - Hire from
international and local companies, which offer a wide range of cars, from budget to
luxury. For the best deals we recommend you book your car before travelling. |
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