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Language: English (also 10 other official languages)
Currency: South African Rands
Holidays: January 1, March 21, March 29, March 30, April 1, April 27, May 1, June 16, August 9, September 24, December 16, December 25, December 26
Times: Most shops in the city centre and suburbs open between 08h00 and 17h00. Shops in some major malls may open at 09h00 and close at 21h00 or later. Banks close at 15h30, and have limited Saturday morning opening times. Muslim-owned businesses close at noon on Fridays and re-open at 13h00.
Climate: Most tourists visit Cape Town during our long summer from November to February. A Mediterranean climate with little rain, 11 hours a day sunshine or more and long sunny evenings sets a party mood.
It seldom rains in summer, and only briefly when it does. The winters are cool and wet, but the temperature hardly ever falls below 10° C. |
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HALF DAY TOURS
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CITY OF CAPE TOWN & VICINITY (Daily departures)
Our tour covers all relevant points of interest: Historical landmarks like the Company Gardens, museums, the Bo-Kaap (Malay Quarters) and many more.
Highlights:
Table Mountain and/or Signal Hill (weather permitting), The Castle, Malay Quarters, city centre, flea market, the Company Gardens, The Waterfront, Sea Point.
Duration:
About 4 hours. Includes entrance fees. Excludes Table Mountain fare.
CONSTANTIA WINELANDS AND KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS
Our tour covers the old established residential areas of Cape Town and the oldest wine area in South Africa - Constantia.
Highlights:
Rhodes Memorial Winery Botanical Gardens
Duration: 4 hours
Includes: Entrance fees, one wine tasting
Price: On request!
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DAY TOURS
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THE CAPE PENINSULA (Daily departures)
Our scenic tour takes you to some of the most beautiful sights in Southern Africa, combining breathtaking sea views and invigorating natural beauty.
Highlights:
Sea Point, Clifton, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, The Cape of Good Hope.
Lunch at a wonderful seaside restaurant.
Groot Constantia and / or Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Duration:
About 8 hours
Includes entrance Fees
Excludes lunch
THE WINELANDS (Daily Departures)
Our Wine Tour will cover the main wine-producing areas of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschoek, combining famous vineyards, with Cape Dutch homesteads and superlative scenery.
Highlights:
Cellar tour and tasting at one of SA's renowned wine estates (Paarl), The Language Memorial (Paarl Taal Monument), Lunch in the beautiful village of Franschoek, Boschendal Historical Manor House (tasting optional), and Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa.
Duration:
About 8 hours.
Includes 1 wine tasting, cellar tour, entrance fee.
Excludes Lunch.
HERMANUS - THE WHALE ROUTE
This romantic fishing village allows you to experience the sights of frolicking whales (season Aug/Nov) or simply enjoy a combination of breathtaking coastal and mountain drives. Lunch at the Burgundy Restaurant or similar.
Highlights:
Variation of coastal and mountain drives, Gordon's Bay, Kleinmond, the fishing village of Hermanus, whales (during season).
Duration:
About 8 hours.
Includes: Entrance fees, refreshments.
Excludes Lunch.
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