Thanks to golden beaches, colourful neighbourhoods, a rugged coastline and a landmark simply known as 'The Mountain', there are few cities in the world that are as spectacular as Cape Town. South Africa's most famous city has all the above...and then some. As it's the beginning of most backpackers' journey in South Africa, the nightlife can be experienced any night of the week.
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Download GuideCape Town is simply an amazing place to visit. I spent a week exploring and soaking in all it has to offer, but I only experienced a fraction of it. Get away from Long Street after a day or two and see the water front, Cape Point and the winery region!
Insider Tip:Book tours and get out of the city center, especially the winery tours.
What an amazing city, it exceeded our expectations by miles, it has it all, from beaches to mountains to nice cafes, bars and restaurants, plenty of activities that can be done in and around the city with magnificent sceneries all around...
Insider Tip:Enjoy a sundowner at one of the bars or restaurants by the beach at Camps bay, the view is so beautiful...
FUN AND SAFE PART OF SOUTH AFRICA... do miss out on seeing real Africans and socializing with the natives haha (As I was born in South Africa), but definitely worth a look.
Insider Tip:Definately check out all the tours and the red and blue buses ARE DEFINATELY THE BEST WAY TO SEE PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING!!!
We liked Cape Town very much. Relaxing atmosphere, nice weather, nice people, nice restaurants and bars. A lot of things to see and to do.
Insider Tip:Useful to have an own car to come around and see as well some nice spots around the city (wine region, Kap, western national park, Chapmans Peak Drive...)
Cape Town is a must! It is a beautiful city and full of Beautiful people, so much to see and do you probably wont find time to lounge about on the beach!
Insider Tip:Get the local shared mini buses that you'll see driving all over the place. They spend the whole day driving around town picking people up/dropping them off at the roadside. There is a driver that will beep to see if you want a lift and another guy in the bus. They may seem scary at first but just jump in one and you'll see they are amazing, usually full of locals going to work or the shops but they are all so friendly. The main thing is they are cheap, 5 or 6 Rand to go anywhere they are soo worth it!
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