Explore Cape Town

Cape Town is one of South Africa,s most cosmopolitan and vibrant cities. It is a diverse and facinating city, and is very popular for beautiful beaches and wine farms. A proudly multicultural city, Cape Town blends Afrikaner, native, and European sensibilities in an intoxicating blend of architectural, musical, and culinary styles.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
South Africa has 11 official languages, but English is understood in all 9 provinces.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
South African Rand (ZAR)
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for 2 people at an inexpensive restaurant will be R140, and a midrange restaurant around R600.
Drinks
Local and international beers range CHFom R35- R55, depending on the bar or restaurants location. Usually seaside restaurants are more expensive than inland restaurants.
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi tariffs start at R20 and R12 per kilometer thereafter. Uber can also be used in Cape Town
General Transport
Local busses can be found at the most popular tourist destinations and can cost anywhere from R7 per 0-5km per person, and up to R15 per 0-5km in rush hour.

Things to do in Cape Town

Table Mountain; Beaches; Robben Island; Kirstenbosch Gardens; Aquila Private Nature Reserve; Hout Bay; V & A Waterfront; Lions’ Head; Signal Hill; Visit the Cape of Good Hope; District Six Museaum; Boulders Beach; Colours of Bo-Kaap; Wine Tourism; Whale Watching; Shark Diving; The Garden Route

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Yellow Fever
  • Cholera
  • Rabies
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Hiking shoes
  • Raincoat/windbreaker
  • Sunscreen
  • First Aid Kit
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Camera
  • Water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Waterproof bag
  • Sun hat
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

No travel documents needed.