Cape Town Travelling

Cape Town travel guide . A few hints and tips for the first time visitor

Cape Town travel is relatively easy, thanks to its famous landmark, Table Mountain which helps one navigate around the city. Table Mountain National Park sits bang in the center of the city, while the Atlantic Ocean is to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. The city center, or "city bowl," is encircled by Table Mountain, Devil's Peak, Lion's Head, and Table Bay, while the rest of the city developed south along the peninsula and north toward the winelands. Most of Cape Town accommodation , restaurants and bars are located in the city bowl or along the Atlantic seaboard. If you're based on the Atlantic, you'll need a car or taxi to get into town.

WHEN TO GO

For travelers from the Northern Hemisphere, seasons south of the equator are, of course, flipped—so the summertime months of December and January comprise high season. Avoid October, which is usually wet. One of the best times to travel to Cape Town is fall (February to May), when the weather is balmy and the wind has dropped.

HOW TO GET THERE

If you are traveling to Cape Town by air, you can take a 20-minute shuttle bus to the city center from CT International airport (several companies operate them, and buses run frequently). Alternatively we will happily provide you with a pickup service or help you rent a car for the duration of your stay. There are many car hire companies available at the airport and city centre.

GETTING AROUND

The city center is small enough to explore on foot, but you'll need a car if you want to travel further than the city bowl. Cape Town doesn't have a reliable public transport system, so rent a car or book a Cape Town travel guide through us to take you around. Cape Town is an easy city to navigate, as long as you're comfortable driving on the left-hand side of the road. Metered cabs need to be reserved ahead of time, so call Sea Point Taxis (27-21-434-4444; $1.35 per km.).

For more Cape Town travel information or Cape Town accommodation call or email our knowledgeable consultants who will be happy to arrange and advise all your travel requirements to ensure your stay at the Mother City is sure to be one of the highlights of your visit to South Africa. We have Cape Town Attractions and Cape Town Tours pages as well.