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    Introduction

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Cape Town is a fascinating mosaic of Asian, European and African traditions. These streams of history flow together in the city but, particularly because of the legacy of the apartheid system, visitors to Cape Town are often amazed by the dra... Continue reading »

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    History

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Cape Town is a unique city—a blend of Asia and Europe in Africa. It is dominated by, and owes its existence to, the steep and coarse grizzled and gnarled slopes of Table Mountain that tower 1,000m above the sea, surrounding it on three sides.... Continue reading »

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    Where to stay

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Most visitors prefer not to stay in the centre of Cape Town since there are more attractive areas in the surrounding suburbs, and the city is well served by fast freeways. Families may wish to be within walking distance of the Victoria and Al... Continue reading »

  • Food

    Eat drink

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Unbeknownst by many visitors to Cape Town, there is a superb tradition of cuisine in the city. The Malay slaves transformed the traditional dishes of Europe and Britain into a unique "Cape Malay" style, using the spices from the passing boats... Continue reading »

  • Entertainment

    Entertainment

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Cape Town is by its nature a playful city (materialists left for Johannesburg or London long ago). But the diversions of Cape Town tend to be the beaches, sports, mountain walks, day-trips, wine tasting and by evening, sunsets and fine dining... Continue reading »

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    Tours

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Tours of Cape Town cannot be readily undertaken on foot or by public transport. However, there are many companies offering tours very similar to the ones below, using microbuses and qualified guides. These are excellent value for money. Othe... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    By Air Cape Town International Airport (+27 11 453 9116 / http://www.airports.co.za/home) is the second largest airport in South Africa and offers transportation to destinations throughout the world. The following airlines provide service... Continue reading »

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    Fun facts

    by Wcities Travel Guides

    Cape Town Country: South Africa Cape Town by the Numbers: Population: 2,980,000 Average Winter Temperature: 11 to 16 degrees C Average Summer Temperature: 18 to 20 degrees C Quick Facts : Electricity: 220/230 volts... Continue reading »

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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Cape Town, the oldest city in southern Africa, is regularly heralded as one of the most beautiful on earth. The massive sandstone bulk of Table Mountain, often draped in a flowing "tablecloth" of clouds, forms an imposing backdrop, while minu... Continue reading »

  • Planning

    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    You'll find a Cape Town tourism desk at the airport (tel. 021/935-3166; international terminus daily 7am-5pm, domestic daily 8am-midnight), but the best place to gather information is at Cape Town Tourism (tel. 021/426-4260; www.tourismcapeto... Continue reading »

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    Fast facts

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    American Express -- Main local offices are in the city center at Thibault Square (tel. 021/425-7991) and at the Waterfront, Shop 11A in Alfred Mall (tel. 021/419-3917). City center hours are from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Waterf... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    By Plane Hot on the heels of its R250-million ($35-million) upgrade, Cape Town International Airport (tel. 021/937-1200 or 086/727-7888) is gearing up for another expansion in preparation for 2010. Cape Town's popularity has led, unfortuna... Continue reading »

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Cape Town from Table Mountain On top of Table Mountain Almost sunset at Camps Bay: the 12 Appostels View of Table Mountain from the waterfront in CapeTown.
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