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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
In general Cape Town is a relatively safe city to visit. However, in common...
Last edited: 06 June 2009
Neighborhoods 
Cape Town has a wide range of suburbs from mill... coastal resorts, ... lined...
Last edited: 06 June 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travel Guide(s) - Country, Region or City Always glance through any Travel...
Last edited: 08 January 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Tourism information is available as soon as you step off the airplane, at the...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
Weather & When to Go 
By European standards the weather in Cape Town is extremely moderate...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Cape Town International Airport ( CPT ) There is only one airport in Cape Town...
Last edited: 07 January 2009
Getting Around 
Cape Towns public transport is not really extensive and is somewhat expensive...
Last edited: 17 February 2008
Public Transportation 
Public transportation in Cape Town seems to be a bit better than in neighboring...
Last edited: 21 January 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Cape Town is a vibrant city, with many things to do in the city and surrounding...
Last edited: 25 July 2008
Events & Festivals 
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CHARIOTS COMES TO THE MOTHER CITY FOR THE FIRST TIME...
Last edited: 22 October 2006
Family Travel 
There’s plenty here for the kids to do. At the Two Oceans Aquarium, fantastic...
Last edited: 24 December 2006
Nightlife 
Long Street: Long Street is the place to be for most of the club action in Cape...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
Most visitors to Cape Town visit the Waterfront, Camps Bay, Robben Island, Cape...
Last edited: 28 November 2006
Shopping 
There is something for every shopper in Cape Town. You can browse through...
Last edited: 25 July 2009
Sports & Activities 
Try abseiling off Table Mountain. Yes, seriously. Take the cable car up the...
Last edited: 19 January 2006
Birdwatching in and around Cape Town 
Patrick Cardwell of Avian Leisure is the ideal expert and companion to take you...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Edward Street 
Edward Street is Bellville's answer to Cape Town's Long Street.  Situated off...
Last edited: 28 November 2008
Bo-kaap 
There is just no way you can drive  through an area and say that you have...
Last edited: 05 May 2009
Cape Point 
Cape point is the south east corner of Cape Peninsula. Its the southernmost tip...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Cliffton Beach 
Clifton has 4 beaches, each of which is a little beach on it's own, separated...
Last edited: 25 November 2007
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens 
The gardens are well laid out but  visited in January when very few plants are...
Last edited: 20 January 2007
Muizenberg 
Visit http://www.muizen... Great place to have a surf, but watch out for the...
Last edited: 21 August 2008
Rhodes Memorial 
The Rhodes Memorial is wonderful for the view, the pine trees, and the...
Last edited: 15 August 2008
Robben Island 
If interested in prisons this is a "must do" trip when in Cape Town, however...
Last edited: 21 November 2009
Table Mountain 
Cape Town is surely in the top 5 of the world's best  cities and Table Mountain...
Last edited: 31 August 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Cape Town has a variety of great restaurants and some of them are: Mama Africa...
Last edited: 11 August 2009
Breakfast 
The breakfast spot in Cape Town is Beleza.  You can have a standard breakfast...
Last edited: 30 October 2009
Cheap Eats 
It pays to shop around in Cape Town because there are a lot of restaurants that...
Last edited: 11 August 2009
Outdoor Dining 
Cape Town really is one of the best places in South Africa for outdoor...
Last edited: 02 December 2008
Home Hosted Dinners 
...it's an experience Often the most time that travellers spend talking to the...
Last edited: 11 August 2009
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Inside South Africa: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). The Rand replaced...
Last edited: 06 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
Passport Make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 more months at...
Last edited: 18 September 2008
Emergencies 
If you have an emergency while traveling in South Africa, it is useful to know...
Last edited: 12 May 2009
Important Phrases 
South Africa has 11 official languages: English, Afrikaans (similar to Dutch...
Last edited: 01 August 2009
Telephones 
00 is the International Direct Dialing Code to call overseas from within South...
Last edited: 19 January 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Restaurants and Bars In a restaurant or bar it is polite to tip 10-15%. Be...
Last edited: 21 June 2008
Birdlife in South Africa 
South Africa is one of the best birding destinations in the world, with about...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Budget Safaris 
The boom in tourism to Southern Africa has led to increasing numbers of...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
Driving in South Africa 
Some tips and points for driving in S.A. For the most part, it’s safe and...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
Kruger vs Private Game Reserves 
Many overseas tourists are unaware of the differences between the...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Paying with Credit or Debit Cards 
The area around Cape Town and the Western Cape use chip and pin services on...
Last edited: 19 January 2006
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH AFRICA 
  1January         ... New Years Day 21 March            ... Human right's day...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
South Africa at a glance 
LAND AREA:  1 223 201 km2 LENGTH OF COAST LINE: 2954km PROVINCES: Gauteng...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
The 9 Provinces 
South Africa consists of 9 provinces: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern...
Last edited: 12 December 2006
Tipping on Safari 
Many Trip Advisor members ask about tipping on safari. Here are some guidelines...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Visit South Africa for the Lions Tour 
Travelling to South Africa is going to be one of the hottest tips over the next...
Last edited: 19 February 2009
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