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Situated on the south-western tip of Africa, the Cape is the meeting point of the cold Atlantic and the warm Indian Oceans. It is one of South Africa’s premier tourist attractions and is home to the famous Table Mountain, vast wine lands, magnificent beaches, gourmet cuisine and the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town. Known as ‘The Mother City’ and a destination in itself, Cape Town enjoys one of the world’s finest settings and is regularly voted amongst the best cities on the planet. The city’s many attractions include Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for so many years, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the stylish Camp’s Bay beach and Table Mountain, whose summit can be reached either on foot or by aerial cableway.
Further afield visitors can explore Cape Point, soak up the sun from one of the many stunning beaches, go whale-watching, enjoy the rich floral kingdom or simply immerse themselves in the city’s world-class galleries, museums, restaurants & boutiques. The tourist to South Africa could easily spend two or three weeks in The Cape, but that would mean missing out on so much more….
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Aside from the obvious - Table Mountain, Robben Island & the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, we suggest heading to Constantia, the city’s very own wine-producing area, to enjoy some wine-tasting and a leisurely lunch. Stroll along the promenade in Green Point and enjoy the open-air Sea Point swimming pool, or take the plunge and jump off the mountain on a paraglider. For the best beaches, head south down to Noordhoek & Kommetjie.
High summer runs from November to February, when there is a mild Mediterranean climate with little rain and long sunny days. This is the season for the “Cape Doctor”, the South-Easter winds, with mornings less windy than the afternoons. Autumn is usually less windy and days are balmy, making this possibly the best time to visit the Cape. Plenty of events take place during this time, including the annual Cape Argus cycle race in May. Days in winter, June to August, can be wet and windy although at times you can have perfect weather, but the mood is always lightened by the arrival at this time of year of the Southern Right Whales, and of the wildflowers starting to bloom in the desert to the north of the city.
Temperatures in Spring start to increase considerably making this a great time of year to plan a Cape Town, South Africa holiday.
In order to get the utmost from your Cape Town holidays, we recommend that you hire a car and get out and about to see exactly what the city and its surrounds have to offer. Enjoy watching the penguins at Boulders Beach, and visit quaint Kalk Bay before heading down to Cape Point – but leave early to beat the crowds. Ask us to recommend and pre-book some of the city’s superb dining spots –the most popular get booked up well in advance. Take a scenic helicopter flight to really get a feel for the city, and don’t forget that some of the finest beaches – Clifton & Camp’s Bay - are located just minutes from the heart of the city.
Those wanting to party hard should aim for Kloof, Bree & Long Streets, which are home to some fabulous bars and eateries.
In order to get the utmost from your Cape Town holidays, we recommend that you hire a car and get out and about to see exactly what the city and its surrounds have to offer. Enjoy watching the penguins at Boulders Beach, and visit quaint Kalk Bay before heading down to Cape Point – but leave early to beat the crowds. Ask us to recommend and pre-book some of the city’s superb dining spots –the most popular get booked up well in advance. Take a scenic helicopter flight to really get a feel for the city, and don’t forget that some of the finest beaches – Clifton & Camp’s Bay - are located just minutes from the heart of the city.
Those wanting to party hard should aim for Kloof, Bree & Long Streets, which are home to some fabulous bars and eateries.
Wherever you’re planning to visit on your Cape Town holidays, Africa Travel will make sure you stay in comfortable and luxurious accommodation that is tailored to your requirements. Our dedicated staff listen to each of your needs and preferences before recommending the best Cape Town hotels & guesthouses for you, which is always based on their own personal experiences.
The city is blessed with a number of world class hotels – from the stunning Ellerman House and world-famous Mount Nelson, to the boutique offerings of Kensington Place, Cape Cadogan & Four Rosmead.
Great value B&B’s such as Three Boutique & Cape Town Hollow have great central locations, with shopaholics urged to stay on the Waterfront at the Fairmont Cape Grace, Table Bay, One&Only or Radisson Red hotels. Wine-lovers should aim for the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel or the Last Word Constantia, and those wanting to be beach-side should head for Camps Bay Retreat, The Bay Hotel or the Last Word Long Beach. And then there are the fabulous properties found outside the city – Birkenhead House, Grande Roche, La Residence, Leeu Estates, Grootbos Private Nature, Bushmans Kloof……….
Holidays to Cape Town might be all about Table Mountain, the Waterfront, Robben Island and the city’s shops, bars and restaurants, but visitors can also include some wildlife-viewing in their trip. Penguins can be seen at Stony Point & Boulders Beach, whales spotted in nearby Hermanus, and you can swim with sharks in Simon’s Town. Seals are often found lounging around the Waterfront, and baboons can be a bit of nuisance all over the Cape. Further afield, a couple of hours away visitors can go on safari at the Aquila or Sanbona Game Reserves. Wherever you’re planning to visit on your Cape Town holidays, Africa Travel will make sure you stay in comfortable and luxurious accommodation that is tailored to your requirements. Our dedicated staff listen to each of your needs and preferences before recommending the best Cape Town hotels & guesthouses for you, which is always based on their own personal experiences.
With over 30 years’ experience in creating dream trips to Africa, there is no one more qualified to organise your holidays in Cape Town, South Africa than Africa Travel. We have a wealth of specialist resources to help you book your Cape Town holidays, and as all of our staff have travelled the continent themselves you can trust that our personal recommendations will deliver the holiday you have always dreamed of. We even have staff living in Cape Town to ensure your trip runs as smoothly as possible. Our years of knowledge mean that we can give personalised recommendations for your trip, including the best time of year to go on safari, the best hotels, guest houses & safari camps to stay at, and the best African safari guides, experts and tour guides to assist you.
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Chris joined Africa Travel directly from university in 1992 and knows both the company and Africa extremely well.
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Julia’s love for travel began at a young age. Born in Cape Town, she spent many a holiday exploring Southern Africa with her family before starting her career in travel.
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Felicity, who joined Africa Travel in 2004, has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years and originally comes from South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province
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Christine fell in love with Africa over 30 years ago, and has been managing the Cape Town office since 2008, and is looking forward to exploring Namibia more.
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Shaun joined the travel industry just over 10 years ago, working first for an online travel booking portal and an ecotourism company, specialising in sustainable travel in Southern and East Africa.
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Debbie joined Africa Travel in May 2009 and has been in the travel industry for over 20 years, enjoying a number of roles, from airline ticketing to accounting.
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Christine first came to Africa as a young woman and immediately felt a connection which has never allowed her to leave. She lived in Johannesburg and in Knysna on the Garden Route, but came to Cape Town 22 years ago and realised it was where she wanted to be!
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Alyson grew up in Zimbabwe and it was her parents who influenced her a great love of the African bush. It was not just a love of the wildlife but the plant and bird life and everything that is associated in the wild spaces of Africa.
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