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Recently named 'Best World City 2008' in the British Telegraph Travel Awards, as voted by the consumer, this cosmopolitan and scenically arresting city also offers value for money. The options to tour & travel in Cape Town are numerous - let us guide you in your choice of Cape Town vacation. Thompsons Africa also offer a wide range of Cape Town accommodation and Cape Town day tour options, and here to we can guide you in your selection.
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Cape Town has a Mediterranean-type climate, which makes for beautiful, hot summer days with day time temperatures averaging 29 degrees Celsius, and cool evenings (Summer: October to March). During the winter months the average temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius (Winter: April to September). As Cape Town sits at the southern most point in Africa, winters are subject to inclement weather, interspersed with clear, crisp days.
Cape Town as a destination 'pumps' during the end of year school holidays of December and January, when locals descend on the Cape's gorgeous beaches to revel in the Cape's long, hot summer days. As the kids return to school at the end of Jan, Cape Town 'empties out' somewhat and the weather is still fabulous right up until the end of March, so this is a good time to go. What's also great about summer in Cape Town, is that the days are long, so you have more time to explore and to plain get out and about and enjoy the attractions of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula. During the months of December and January, hot winds nicknamed the Cape Doctor blow away the city's pollution, dieing down into February.
May to August, temperatures begin to cool down and you can expect some rain, however Cape Town is generally great all year round, so when it rains, a roaring fire in the Cape Winelands (Cape Wine Route), wine glass in hand (of course) and incredible mountain vistas and vineyards as your 'day dream' canvas, is a good place to hunker down. But don't get too comfy, as clear skies and a balmy winter's day is always just around the corner.
The weather in Cape Town is often described as having 'four seasons in a day' and can be unpredictable, from sunshine on one side of the mountain, to rain on the other. So the 'onion' metholody applies - particularly at the top of Table Mountain - dress in layers, so they can be peeled off (or on) as required. |
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Cape Town International Airport is the second largest airport in South Africa and handles numerous direct international flights, as well as connecting domestic flights to most cities / destinations within South Africa. Regional flights to African cities are also numerous, such as Windhoek in Namibia, Maun in Botswana and Maputo in Mozambique (see detailed schedule below).
Cape Town International Airport services around 3.8 million passengers a year, with airfares ranging from first class to low cost airlines on domestic routes. Flights between Europe and South Africa average around 12 hours and flights between the USA and South Africa are around 15 hours from the east coast.
For the past seven years running, Cape Town International Airport has won the 'World Travel Awards for Africa's Leading Airport'. The airport is currently undergoing extensive renovations in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, however huge efforts are being channeled to ensure minimum negative impact on travellers during renovations.
Cape Town International Airport is modern, first class and offers everything an international tourist might require, from shops, to bureau de change, car rental, restaurants and more. Thompsons Africa has a strong Meet & Greet presence at Cape Town International Airport - look out for our friendly Meet & Greet staff, who will be holding branded sign boards with your names blazoned across, and our bright uniforms were chosen for their effect - we are visible.
All our passengers arriving into Cape Town are met and assisted. Particularly for first time travellers we believe that a Meet & Greet is an essential ingredient within our clients itineraries as it sets the tone for your vacation - happy smiles, along with welcome assistance and advice will 'set you on your way' with confidence.
Updated schedule of regional flights is currently being worked on and will be available shortly. |
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- Take the cable car up Table Mountain and look down on the city of Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The more energetic may wish to hike up Table Mountain!
- Sample some of the Cape's best wines from estates established 300 years ago.
- Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands / Cape Wine Route of Constantia, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl not only offer award winning wines, but the estates and surrounding countryside is equally superb.
- Enjoy the sun on the magnificent beaches at Camps Bay, Clifton, Llandudno and many more... and Boulders Beach will entertain with lovable penguins.
- Enjoy the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront...shops, restaurants and entertainment abound.
- Take a tour of the Cape Peninsula - breathtaking coastal scenery.
- Experience the history of South Africa in the Cape's many museums: Bo-Kaap; District Six Museum; Groot Constantia & the Military Museum.
- Catch the ferry out to Robben Island, former penal island, which once held Nobel Peace Prize winner Mr. Nelson Mandela.
- Visit the Castle of Good Hope, a pentagonal fortification complete with moat and bastions, built to defend the Dutch settlement.
- Listen for the 'noon day gun' fired daily from the top of Signal Hill.
- Shop 'till you drop' - Cape Town certainly delivers on its retail therapy - shoppers will not be disappointed.
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If you are travelling to Africa, Cape Town is definitely a 'must see' on your vacation check list - it's a beautiful city, snuggled at the foot of Table Mountain, which in itself is impressive. Cape Town has a unique flavour, there is lots to do, fabulous restaurants and lots of them, interesting and quirky shops and shopping (artists flock to Cape Town for good reason - natural inspiration abounds).
The Cape Peninsula's scenery is quite spectacular - mountains, oceans green-blue and crystal clear, cliff edge drives, award winning wine estates and a cosmopolitan, pavement café vibe. At night Cape Town rocks with cocktail bars that overlook the ocean, great night clubs, music festivals and concerts - Cape Town has earned a reputation as the city of culture, arts and crafts, with wine festivals, a whale festival and so much more throughout the year.
So now that we have established that Cape Town is not only scenically gorgeous, but there is great entertainment as well, there are numerous 'ways to vacation' in Cape Town, and her surrounds, that will best suit you...
Cape Town (& South Africa / Africa) Tailor Made Vacation Packages
A tailored package to suit your budget/family, that flows seamlessly is 'easy'. Our African Specialists will work with your budget and time constraints to package Cape Town, with a Meet & Greet on your arrival, transfers to and from the airport to your hotel, or train station/port, day tours and adventure activities, escorted shopping tours and more. Extend your stay in South Africa, include destinations in the Region, and the same principal applies, a stress free, pre-booked and pre-determined holiday in consultation and with guidance from our African Specialist Consultants.
Cape Town Self Guided Vacation Packages (hire a vehicle and travel at your own pace)
If you prefer to discover a destination in your own time and at your own pace, a self guided / self drive vacation is good choice. South Africa has an excellent network of roads - our roads are well maintained and well sign posted. Hire a vehicle, add some day tours and adventure activities - the one's you've just 'gotta-do' - and perhaps for the more adventurous or second time visitor, a more 'off-the-beaten-track' itinerary, add to the mix a selection of beautiful guest houses, where personal and homely attention is the attraction, and you have a fantastic holiday in Cape Town... and then the rest of South Africa beckons. Should you wish to include Namibia into your self drive holiday, this is definitely a destination that is suited to a self guided vacation - long distances, vast open spaces, time to think and to discover - bliss! Not only do we assist you with planning your route, but on arrival your documentation will also contain step by step driving directions from point to point.
Cape Town (& South Africa) Fully Guided Multi Day Tours
Our fully escorted/guided overland/multi day tours are just what the doctor ordered for an entirely hassle free holiday that takes in the highlights of South Africa, of which Cape Town is one. All you need do is kick-back and relax and let our expert Tour Guides and Tour Drivers bring the destination to life with their wealth of knowledge. Our guided tours are conducted in 18 seater mini coaches - we've kept them small on purpose - to offer our guests a more personalized experience. Our scheduled guided tours are modulised, so that you can add on tours covering different destinations to form a longer itinerary.
Example:
Cape Town (& South Africa) Fully Guided Private Multi Day Tours
The ultimate in holiday relaxation - your very own Tour Guide and Driver, an itinerary put together in consultation with one of our African Specialists, a private vehicle to transport you - hassle free and totally private for just you and your family, a holiday can't get any better than this.
Need help planning your Cape Town & South Africa Vacation
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| Cape Town Tourist Attractions |
Cape Town Tourist Attractions |
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Cape Town City Centre |
Cape Town Surrounds |
- Cape Town Beaches
Bantry Bay & Clifton
Camps Bay
Bloubergstrand
Boulders Beach
Muizenberg
Hermanus
- Cape Town's Wine Route
Constantia & Kristenbosch
Gardens
Stellenbosch
Franschhoek
Paarl
- Cape Peninsula
Cape Point &
Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve
Chapmans Peak Drive
Hout Bay & Seal Island
Simons Town
Kalk Bay |
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