Cape Town

“Nataka kuelekea Cape Town”

Cape Town

Mountain, ocean and winelands in one city

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Best timeNovember to March
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Discover Cape Town

Cape Town sits between the flat-topped Table Mountain and two oceans, and the scenery never lets up. Ride the cable car to the summit, drive the cliff-hugging Chapman’s Peak road to the Cape of Good Hope, and meet the African penguins waddling across Boulders Beach.

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An hour inland, the Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek offer Cape Dutch estates, award-winning wines and superb restaurants. Back in town, the V&A Waterfront, the colourful Bo-Kaap and a boat trip to Robben Island complete a perfect week.

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Your Cape Town trip

Flights from Dar es Salaam can be added to any trip. Reserve with a deposit, or save for it with elekea Kibubu.

Want it your way? Tell us your dates, budget and who’s travelling. We’ll design a Cape Town trip just for you. Plan a custom trip

See & do

The best of Cape Town

Must-see

  1. Table MountainOne of the New7Wonders of Nature, rising above the city.
  2. V&A WaterfrontHarbour-side shops, restaurants and the Zeitz MOCAA museum.
  3. Kirstenbosch GardenBotanical gardens on the mountain slopes with a tree-canopy walkway.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Table Mountain cable carA rotating cable car to the 1,085 m summit — or hike up Platteklip Gorge.
  2. 02
    Cape Peninsula tourChapman’s Peak, the Cape of Good Hope and the penguins at Boulders Beach.
  3. 03
    Winelands day tripTastings at three estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with lunch.
  4. 04
    Robben IslandFerry to the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

November to March — warm, dry summer days. September and October bring spring flowers and whale watching along the coast.

Climate. Mediterranean: warm, windy summers (24–28°C) and cool, wet winters (8–18°C) from June to August.

Travel info

Good to know

DARCape Town

Fly to Cape Town International (CPT), usually connecting in Johannesburg or Nairobi. The city centre is 20 minutes away.

Nearest airport
Cape Town International (CPT)
Currency
South African rand (ZAR); cards widely accepted
Languages
English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa
Time zone
South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)
Visa
Many nationalities are visa-exempt for short tourist stays. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.
Good to know
Driving is on the left. Our private drivers and guides make the Peninsula and Winelands easy and safe.

Questions

Before you go to Cape Town

Talk to our Dar es Salaam team

We know Cape Town well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

Can I combine Cape Town with a safari?
Yes — add two or three nights at a malaria-free private reserve a few hours’ drive away, or fly to Kruger.
Is it windy?
In summer the south-easter (“Cape Doctor”) can blow hard. We keep Table Mountain flexible in your itinerary in case the cable car closes.

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