Cape Town Experience - General

After winning flights to Johannesburg with Air France I thought I would take the opportunity to fly to Cape Town for my holiday, I am really glad that I did. Cape Town is the third most populted city in South Africa and is famous for its harbour, mountain and many many more attractions. *~*Getting There*~* There are many ways to fly to Cape Town most regional airports now offer an indirect service via Paris or Amsterdam with the likes of KLM or Air France or you can get a direct flight from London with British Airways, South African Airlines or Virgin Atlantic. Johannesburg is the main hub for ... more

I had been looking forward to this holiday for many a month for it was my return to my birth country, South Africa. The trip was even more special to me because i was taking my wife with me who has always boasted of the beauty of her country, Australia, and i wanted to show her some of my roots. First stop was the city of Cape Town set beneath the beautiful Table Mountain. We stepped off the plane at the International Airport and immediately felt the heat against our faces, even though it was only 28 degrees it was a huge difference from the rainy Gatwick airport we had departed from 10 hours ... more

Cape town is an aersome place. i love it so much and would highly recommend anyone visit it. From pristine wite beaches, the awesome mountan and the V&A waterfront, this is the place to be! It is also very cheap whe nyou are coming over from the united states or europe bercause of the exchange rate. a beer costs around $1 - $1.50. Cape town is relatively safe compared to most south africa ncities, especially johannesburg, mostly due to the huge tourist industry. cape town is pretty small and easy to travel around. there is no trains or decent bus service, but you can hire a car for really ... more

Cape Town is undeniably the crème de la crème of picturesque cities to visit in South Africa. Even as you walk around in the city's central business district, the air is still pure enough to feel as if any of the beautiful first world buildings and constructions, breathe at one with nature as a certain palpable, hazy warmth wraps around you in calm, quiet magnitude. Tarry awhile to listen to the gentle cooing of doves overhead and you may just find yourself hopelessly addicted. Locals are friendly, and can be a little too friendly if you find yourself in certain parts that only locals know how ... more

On your arrival in Cape Town, you straight away become familiar with the sheer divide of the rich and poor as you make your way past row after row after row of townships (shanty towns). You should be aware that as you drive around Cape Town, people will come up to your car and try sell you things. It is worth keeping doors locked at all times and at night time try to prevent stopping completely because there is a high crime rate during this time. There is plenty to do and see during a stay in Cape Town, I have experienced a few which I believe are definately worth a trip to. A must is Table ... more