- It is often windy in the summer months and the south easterly is cold so have a light jumper handy
- Bear in mind the wind factor when planning your activities, for example the beach is not particularly pleasant if it is windy but Clifton Beach is ideal as it is protected from the wind
- The V&A Waterfront is a popular Tourist Attraction offering a vast selection of entertainment, restaurants, shopping, markets and luxury hotels. Click here for more information
- The Company’s Garden, a park and heritage site, is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, enjoy a stroll, relax on the lawns, watch the squirrels and enjoy a meal at the tea room
- Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most iconic Tourist Attraction. Bear this in mind when planning as there will be queues for the Cabelway. Best to arrive early morning or late afternoon. Tickets can be purchased online through Webtickets. Click here for more information
- Table Mountain Cableway is weather dependant and will shut if it is too windy or poor visibility. Click here to check their website for updated information
- A great way to experience Table Mountain is at sunset when tickets are half price from 6pm. This special is available from 1 November – 18 December, and 4 January to the end of February
- South African’s ride free up the Table Mountain Cableway on their birthday if they are 18 and over and have a valid South African ID
- From 1 May to 31 October it is Cabelway Kidz Season and two kids under 18 ride free up the Cableway with the purchase of 1 return adult ticket
- Parking is limited on Table Mountain. If you are visiting in Peak Season I would consider using a Taxi, Uber, the Sightseeing Bus or MyCiTi Bus
- The City Sightseeing Bus is a great way to explore the city attractions. Kids under 5 are free and from 1 May – 31 October two kids under 18 are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Click here for more information
- Watch the sunset from Signal Hill with the Sightseeing Sunset Bus
- The City Sightseeing Boat is a great way to explore the Harbour. Departing from the dock outside the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront every 20 minutes. Kids under 5 are free
- On the first Thursday of the month galleries and studios stay open late and serve wine. Click here for more information
- The grungy Labia Theatre on Orange Street shows independent art house and foreign language movies
- Bree Street in the CBD has an emerging design culture and a lively restaurant atmosphere
- Long Street in the CBD has a funky vibe. A great place to shop by day, and dine and party by night
- At the top of Long Street in the city CBD you will find over 100 year old Turkish Baths to soak your travel weary body; they alternate days for men and woman
- Capetonians are friendly people, happy to assist and most speak English
- Like most cities in the world be aware of your valuable possessions at all times
- Tipping is customary, around 10 -20%
- Car guards are located at most public car parking spaces, it is recommended to tip between R2 – R10, depending on location, time of day and length of stay
- Always be prepared with sunscreen in summer, the sun is strong
