South Africa: Cape Town and Kruger with Beaches of Mozambique
Victoria Falls and South Africa: Kruger and Cape Town
Frequently Asked Questions
What language do people speak in Cape Town?
The most popular languages spoken in Cape Town are Afrikaans and English. Though English is the most widely-spoken language here, we recommend bringing an Afrikaans phrasebook to aid communication at traditional markets and restaurants.
What currency should I use in Cape Town?
The official currency of South Africa is the South African rand. It is recommended you convert your cash prior to arrival, as rates may not be favourable once here. Cash machines are widely available throughout Cape Town, and credit cards are accepted in most bars, restaurants and hotels but please note that your bank may charge international usage fees.
What’s the weather like in Cape Town?
The average temperature in Cape Town between January and May ranges between 18-20°C, with temperatures dropping as low as 8°C between the cooler months of June and September. You’ll experience the warmest weather in February, where midday temperatures can climb to 29°C.
Combining colourful, cosmopolitan streets with an incredible variety of landscapes – spanning dense woodlands, towering mountains, palm-fringed coastlines and pristine bays – Cape Town has charm in abundance. With an inspiring history of anti-apartheid movements and a thriving multi-cultural populace, this artistic, modern city should be at the top of everyone’s travel checklist.
Why you’ll love Cape Town…
• Capturing the dazzling hues and pastel shades of the Bo-Kaap district
• Spotting Cape mountain zebra at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
• Taking in the splendour and unique flora at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
• Basking in the sunshine on the white powdery sands of Clifton Beach?
• Riding the cable car up to Table Top Mountain for epic views
• Enjoying a spot of retail therapy at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
• Sampling South African wines from the Stellenbosch wineries
• Hiking along scenic Cape Point
• Admiring the penguins of Boulder Beach
• Trying the flavourful chakalaka (a spicy vegetable relish served with bread and curries)
Did you know?
• The jackass penguins of Simon’s Town are South Africa’s only species of indigenous penguin.
• Cape Town annually hosts the world’s largest individually timed bicycle race, spanning 68 miles.
• The world’s first heart transplant took place in Cape Town in 1967.
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