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
Time Zone: GMT +2
Country Dialing Code: 27
Area Code: 21
Did You Know?
Cape Town was established in 1652 as a supply outpost for the Dutch East India Company. Since this time, the city has had an extended history of imperial occupation culminating the apartheid state that lasted from 1910 to 1994. Although one of the safest destinations in South Africa, visitors are advised to exercise caution when traveling.
Orientation:
Cape Town is located on the southwestern tip of South Africa. The Cape of Good Hope is located 70 km/45 miles south of the city.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Cape Town Travel Experiences
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The Winelands Tour
Winelands Tour of South AfricaJanuary 4 – 10th, 2007The Winelands are an easy and scenic few hours drive away from Cape Town and were our... Continue reading »
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Hiking Barrydale - forthcoming attraction
December 30/31st and Jan 1stNEW YEAR in BARRYDALEBarrydale only 350km from Cape Town and on the famous (or infamous) Route 62 is a wonder... Continue reading »
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Hiking Cairn-Grotto-Fountain traverse
The weather forecast predicted high temperatures but with most of the route being in the shade and me needing a tough walk in preparation... Continue reading »
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Khayelitsha Township
(Ronnie's Story) Nick, his entire family and I did a tour of the largest, single township in South Africa- Khayelitsha. Our tour guide, J... Continue reading »
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Hike to Bos 400 wreck
If you’re looking for a hike with variety and something for children, this is the one: a shipwreck, a rock scramble, fantastic views and... Continue reading »
Popular Cape Town Hotels
- Hotel Le Vendome
- Ritz Hotel
- The Twelve Apostles Hotel
- Cape Grace Hotel
- Portswood V And A Waterfront
- THE TABLE BAY HOTEL
- Vineyard
- Cape Town Lodge Hotel
- Protea Hotel President
- Don Beach Road
Popular Cape Town Things to Do
- Camps Bay Beach
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Rhodes Memorial
- Robben Island
- 169 on Long
- Cavendish Square
- Ratanga Junction
- Tygervalley Shopping Centre
- Signal Hill
Popular Cape Town Restaurants
- Mama Africa
- La Colombe
- Miller's Thumb
- Saigon
- Restaurant (The)
- Bukhara
- Five Flies
- Beluga
- L'Auberge Du Paysan
- La Petite Ferme
