Here's a map to help you find your way around Cape Town, and maybe plan where to go. It's clickable, and you could use it to find accommodation.




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The V&A Waterfront has a lot to offer. You could easily spend a whole day, or even a few days here. From restaurants, shops and curios, to boat trips, arts, culture and the Two Oceans Aquarium. Not a boring place!

Lion's Head lies to the left of Table Mountain, as you look to it from the front (i.e. the
harbour or sea) (middle of the photo above). Signal Hill and Lion's Rump lie in front of Lion's Head (towards the left on this photo). Green Point and Sea Point are below Signal Hill (front and right on the photo).

This area is near the city centre, and offers lots of accommodation. It's also close to Table Mountain, if you want to go up the cableway. Or, if you have lots of energy, you could walk to the top! The rest of us will get you at the top of the cableway!

The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is right at the southern end of the Cape Peninsula. Cape Point is right at the tip, but if you thought that was the southern tip of Africa, guess what? You're wrong! That honour is reserved for L'Aghulas or Cape Agulhas.

Simon's Town is situated on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula. It boasts a harbour for both naval and private vessels.

There are a number of interesting places you could visit here. This includes museums, shops and last but not least, the penguins at Boulders!

Read more about Simon's Town.

Fish Hoek is nesstled between the mountains on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula. It boasts a lovely white beach with soft sand. Delightful to put your toes into! And nice if you're in need of a serious tan!

Read more about Fish Hoek.

Tygerberg Nature Reserve is on the Tygerberg hills in the Northern Suburbs. It lies between Plattekloof on the one side, and Loevenstein, Welgemoed and Welgedacht on the other. You'll see the hills on your left as you head North on the N1. To get to it, turn of at the Mike Pienaar Boulevard / Jip de Jager Drive (M16) offramp. Turn up Jip de Jager, towards Welgemoed. Watch for signboards pointing towards the Tyberberg Nature Reserve (which is towards your left).

It's relatively quiet, and a nice place to go walking, hiking, birdwatching and taking photos! From the top you have a panoramic view of a large part of Cape Town from relatively high up. The photo here was taken from the Reserve, looking towards Table Mountain. Inside the Reserve you could also visit the Kristo Pienaar Environmental Educational Centre.

Table Mountain is the trademark of Cape Town. It's certainly worth going up the mountain if you ever get to visit this city. If you are adventurous and energetic, you could walk up. Else, take the cableway!

Check out the official Table Mountain Aerial Cableway website. They have some really awesome pictures!

Are you the adventurous type? Well, Cape Town offers a lot do that will suit your tastes!

Try one of the following:

• Take a helicopter ride!


• Do a shark dive!

There will be days when Cape Town is wet and rainy. All sunshine and no rain makes a desert! So what can I do when it's to wet to visit the cool scenic places?

• Get yourself some nice goodies at one our many shopping malls!


• Watch your favourite movie at one of our many movie theatres!


• Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium!


• Visit one or more of our museums or the planetarium.

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If you're coming to check out our great sights, you want the right kind of weather, don't you? So you need an idea of our climate. No good coming for a suntan during our rainy season, that's for sure!

Well, Cape Town is a winter rainfall area. Winter runs from about May to September, and summer from November to March. In summer it's normally warm and dry, but it can get rather hot at times! See Wikipedia for more info.

For daily weather, temperatures (including sea temperatures), tides, weather almanac etc. click here.

Here's a link to the current time and weather in Cape Town.


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If you went mountain climbing, I'm sure you would take safety precautions! The same applies when you visit a city you don't know. As a tourist you could be vulnerable.

Like every city in the world, Cape Town does have its share of crime. Be aware and be careful. To be forewarned, is to be forearmed. But do enjoy the stay!
Here's some links you could look at for free tips:

• Personal safety tips.
• General safety tips.

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Crime that you should watch out for:

Credit Card fraud:
NEVER let your credit card out of your sight. Some unscrupulous waiters at restaurants and entertainment venues make themselves guilty of Credit Card skimming. They swipe your credit card to get your personal information on the card. Then they create a cloned card, and run up charges on your account!

Treat a credit card like you would cash! You would not trust a stranger with a fistful of your hard-earned cash, would you? The same applies to your credit card! Don't allow a shop assistant or waiter to take your credit card out of your sight! Watch it like a hawk! Also beware of card swopping at ATM machines.
More information on Card Skimming
Tips on preventing Credit Card fraud

Internet Banking fraud:
Be very, very careful if you do any internet banking from an Internet Cafe. Your username and password for your Internet Banking account could get stolen. And before you know it, your account has been emptied. Criminals use spyware and key-loggers to steal details like your username and password. This happens when you type them in as you log on to a banking website.

If you must use an Internet Cafe to do Internet Banking, may I suggest the following. Use Character Map in Windows to select characters by clicking them with your mouse. Then copy and paste them into the relevant boxes. But don't type your details. And be very sure that nobody is watching you as you do this! If you are unsure how to do what I've described here, get a trusted friend or family member to show you!
Info on Spyware & key-loggers and protecting yourself

My dad did the painting of Table Mountain shown here. It's a view of the mountain from Table View, West Coast, framed by sand dunes. This one's already sold, but you may want to see some of his other works that are still available.

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