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About Cape Town
Cape Town has geography that most cities can only dream of — Table Mountain as a backdrop, vineyards thirty minutes from the city centre. The V&A Waterfront is touristy but functional; the real city lives in the Bo-Kaap's painted houses, the Woodstock street art scene, and the Cape Winelands an hour east. The weather is famously unreliable — come in the Southern Hemisphere summer (Nov–Feb) for the best chance of a clear cable car ride to the top of the mountain.
Highlights
Table Mountain cable car — book online, go on a clear day Boulders Beach — African penguins at close range Stellenbosch wine route — an hour from the city, a world away Hout Bay harbour market — fresh crayfish and craft beer on Sundays Bo-Kaap neighbourhood — Cape Malay culture and the most colourful streets in Africa Chapman's Peak Drive — 114 bends along the Atlantic
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Entry rules depend on your nationality. Check before you travel: Department of Home Affairs
South African Rand (ZAR). Cards are widely accepted, but carry cash for small vendors and townships.
Tipping is customary in restaurants if service isn't included. Car guards and petrol attendants expect a small tip.
Cape Town is generally safe for tourists in well-traveled areas, but avoid walking alone at night and keep valuables secure to prevent petty theft.
Local SIMs from Vodacom or MTN are sold at the airport and in convenience stores.
English is widely spoken alongside Afrikaans and Xhosa, making communication easy for visitors.
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