Travel Guide To Capetown, South Africa

Majestically dynamic Africa’s most inevitable tourist destination is indeed South Africa’s Cape Town - evocative of its first most striking monument - The Table Mountain. This is country’s largest city in land area at the same time second most populous and thus the provincial capital of Western Cape. Approximately four (04) million people abide in Cape Town. Because of its diversities and opportunities it’s home to people coming from almost all nationalities marking it as one of the most multicultural cities of the world.

Most popular sports in Cape Town are Cricket, Rugby Union, association football and Swimming. It also hosted ICC Cricket World Cup 2003.

Cape Town is also one of the most sought for study destination of international students since it has a very impressive network of public universities. Rich in heritage and beauty, Cape Town is a scenic panorama, a cauldron, of exotic sites and ventures.

Summer lasts from December to April with low humidity but hotter days. Winter is usually wet and lasts from June to July. Highest temperature averages around 26 °C in February and lowest being 8 °C (average) in August.

Getting there and getting around

Cape Town can be reached in from around 28 locations in UK and Ireland with airlines such as British Airways, BMI, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, Emirates, Iberia, Etihad, Swiss Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airline, KLM, Air France, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air Mauritius and Lufthansa.

Cape Town has got country’s second largest Cape Town international Airport where as country’s largest air port is Tambo International Airport at Johannesburg. Multiple flights arrive to major South African cities from all over the world.

Other modes of transport include train, bus, taxi, boat and car with various economical choices and packages.

Places to see

Some of the must-see places in / around Cape Town are Table Mountain National Park, Cape Point, Bo-Kaap, The Castle of good hope, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Memorial, Robben Island, Two Ocean Aquarium, South African Parliament, Victoria and Alfred waterfront in addition to Museums, galleries, performing arts theatres and Cape Town’s unforgettable beaches.

Had there been heaven on earth, it must have been in or around Cape Town - exotic experience, indeed.

Food & Drink

The renowned eateries in / around Cape Town, South Africa include, but are not limited to, Bakoven, Cafe Eco, Table Mountain Restaurant, The Charles, Africa Cafe, Bayfront Flu, Biesmieallah, Five Flies, Hildebrands, Jewel Tavern, 95 Keroms, Lolas, Renaissance, Rhodes Memorial Restaurant, The Ritz hotel, Sunflower Health Cafe, Tong Lock, Tide, Ashton Restaurant at Greenways and Blue Danuby.

When it comes to drinking Cape Town has got even more to offer. E.g. 169 on Long, Blushlounge, Caveau Wine Bar and Deli, Club Georgia, Mannenbergs Jazz Cafe, Macro’s African place, Sandy B, The Green Dolphin, The Nose Wine Bar, Zanzi-bar and Observatory; better known as Obz.

Entry requirements

You must supply a yellow fever certificate issued at least 10 days before arrival in South Africa if you have travelled from a country with yellow fever. If you do not have a valid certificate, you will be denied entry to South Africa.

Entry Requirements - Visas

British nationals visiting South Africa on holiday for less than 90 days do not require visas. After entry, extensions of stay may be sought from the Department of Home Affairs. If you have overstayed without authority you may be required to pay a fine, either on exit or at the nearest South African mission on your return to the UK (or elsewhere). Re-entry to South Africa will not be permitted until the fine has been paid in full. However, serious overstayers may be arrested on departure and detained before appearing in court. In such cases you may face a very substantial fine and then be deported at your own expense

Entry Requirements - Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for no less than 30 days after the end of your intended visit. South African authorities state officially that only one blank passport page is required for entry. However, visitors have been refused entry and sent back to the UK as some officials are insisting on two blank pages. We advise that you have two blank pages in your passport on arrival.

Entry Requirements - Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.

Cape Town, South Africa, British Consulate General

Address:
British Consulate General
15th Floor, Deneys Reitz House
8 Riebeek St
Cape Town

Postal Address:
British Consulate General
PO Box 500
Cape Town 8000

Phone:
(27) (21) 405 2400

Fax:
(27) (21) 405 2455 - Political, UKTI
(27) (21) 405 2447 - Consular

Website:
http://ukinsouthafrica.fco.gov.uk/en/

Office hours:
Local:
Monday-Thursday:0800-1230/1315-1630/
Friday:0800-1330

Consular queries(Local):
Monday-Thursday:0900-1430
Friday:0900-1200

UKTI(Local):
Mon-Thu: 0800 - 1630
Friday: 0800 - 1330

GMT:
Monday -Thursday:0600-1030/1115-1430
Friday:0600-1130

Consular queries(GMT):
Monday -Thursday:0700-1230
Friday:0700-1000

Help for British Nationals / Details

http://ukinsouthafrica.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/

Country	South Africa
Province	Western Cape
Time Zone	SAST (UTC+2)
Poste Code Range	7700 to 8099
Area Code(s)	+27 (0)21

• » Turkish Airlines
     from £584

  
• » Emirates Airlines
     from £589

  
• » Emirates Airlines
     from £643

  
• » Virgin Atlantic
     from £649

  
• » Air France
     from £722

  
• » Lufthansa
     from £727

  
• » South African Airways
     from £733

  
• » Qatar Airways
     from £832

  

• » Economy Class Flights
• » Business Class Flights
• » Direct Flights

• » Johannesburg
     from £507
• » Bloemfontein
     from £775
• » Durban
     from £574
• » East London
     from £919
• » Port Elizabeth
     from £620