Cape Town is an exciting and popular tourist destination and port city on South Africa’s southwest coast. Cape Town is blessed with natural beauty with Blue Flag beaches, the iconic Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch gardens and the bustling V & A Waterfront. Cape Town is rich in history, modern culture and plenty of attractions to keep any tourist entertained.

Jump straight into the beauty of Cape Town and take the cable car ride up the majestic Table Mountain and enjoy the breath-taking views of the city below. The city has some famous museums known for contemporary African art, gardens and beautiful wildlife parks. Relax and enjoy some of Cape Town’s stunning beaches, each with its own setting and atmosphere. Enjoy a stroll around the V&A Waterfront which boasts hotels, spas, restaurants, museums and live entertainment for all ages. Let’s not forget Cape Town is also every outdoor lover’s dream and famous for paragliding, scuba diving and of course shark-cage diving.

Venture further afield by hiring a car and take a trip down to the Cape of Good Hope which is the most South Westerly point of Africa. The area is a national park with beaches and exotic wildlife. You can also take a day trip from Cape Town to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela served 18 years in prison during his struggle against apartheid. Cape Town is a fantastic choice for tourists of all ages. Cape Town is hugely popular for honeymoon couples. Accommodation suited to families is plentiful in Cape Town with many establishments catering for families and small groups of all ages.

Cape Town Highlights

🧡 Ride the cable car up Table Mountain

🧡 Take a day trip to Robben Island

🧡 Visit Cape Point

Local Info

Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Currency

The currency used is the South African Rand.

Time Difference

South African standard time (GMT+2) so is 1 hour ahead of Irish time.

Weather

Cape Town has a warm Mediterranean climate so experiences all year round warm weather.

The winter months generally have more rain than the summer months. Summer lasts from December to March and is warm and dry. Average temperatures in summer range from 24°C to 30°C. Winter months range from 17°C to 23°C.