Cape keeps his promises. At the crossroads of the sea routes, it is an ocean vidle and perhaps even a dockside ship. Backed by Africa, an eye to Asia, another to America, the city offers the history lover the depth of a mosaic memory haunted by distant Europe. Athletes will love to straddle on its beaches, climb the table of the Table or Head of the Lion and surf the sand dunes.South African capital of living, fashion and gastronomy, a city classified in 2008 in the world top 20 of the «technology intelligence cities», is also the scene of rare symbiosis between man and nature: its inhabitants know how lucky they are to live between land and sea, on a peninsula whose floral variety (fynbos) exceeds that of all Great Britain, intoxicated by muscate and abundance of crustaceans. The Mediterranean softness in Africa, there is nothing better…

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When to go to Capetown?

When to go to Cape Town? Hotels generally charge three different rates throughout the year depending on the season: low season, or LS (May1 to the end of September), high season, or HS (October1 to December 20), peak season (December 20 to January 10) and again high season (January 11 to April 30). On average, there is a 30% to 40% discount on off-season prices and a 10% increase during peak season. Ask about this when you make your reservation. When to go to Cape Town then? The best time to go to Cape Town is during the summer. To avoid spending too much money on accommodation, aim for November to mid-December and mid-January to late February.

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Weather all year round

The weather in Cape Town depends on the climate, which is Mediterranean in nature. Winters are mild and rainy, while summers are hot and dry. The sunshine is strong, the rains short but violent, the wind blows very strong in summer. It is therefore ideal from October to April. On the mercury side, the average temperatures in Cape Town range from 10°C in July to 30°C in January-February.

Jan.
15° / 26°
Feb.
15° / 26°
Mar.
14° / 25°
Apr.
11° / 23°
May
/ 20°
June
/ 18°
Jul.
/ 17°
Aug.
/ 18°
Sept.
/ 19°
Oct.
10° / 21°
Nov.
13° / 24°
Dec.
15° / 25°
Budget

The currency of Cape Town, and of South Africa, is the rand. Life in Cape Town is not cheap for South Africans, but the prices of restaurants, cafés and bars are still very cheap for the French tourist. You can eat or drink for very little, but of course, if you are looking for a little more quality or refinement the prices will be a little higher. However, even for a gourmet restaurant in Cape Town, prices are quite lower than in France.

Procedures

To get to Cape Town, you don't need a visa. A residence permit for a maximum of 90 days is issued free of charge to European, Canadian and Swiss nationals at the border on presentation of a valid passport at least six months after the date of the return ticket. It is also necessary to have a blank page in the "visas" area of the passport.

Travellers from areas at risk of yellow fever should be vaccinated. The international vaccination certificate will be required as proof upon arrival in Cape Town. The vaccine must be taken at least 10 days before entry into the country.

Health

To enter Cape Town, no vaccinations are required except for yellow fever if you come from a sub-Saharan African country. The Cape region being temperate, all tropical diseases that are caught in the north of the country do not exist here, including malaria. The food being very fresh and the hygiene rigorous, the existing diseases are the same as at home. Concerning tap water, if it is drinkable, Cape Town is occasionally faced with pollution problems. Therefore, prefer bottled mineral water.

How to go to Capetown? Our advice & tips

The most important offer concerning Cape Town concerns tours in South Africa that include stays in the city and visits. There are also a lot of seaside extensions (three, four, five or six days to add to a trip to the country) for this city where it is pleasant to stay. To organize your stay in the country's parliamentary capital, you can turn to tour operators specializing in tailor-made trips.

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The average price of a flight from France to Cape Town is €600 in low season and €1,000 in high season. There are many regular airlines serving Cape Town and direct flights are becoming more and more frequent. Please note that the price variation depends on the airline used but, above all, on the reservation deadline and the season chosen. In order to get the best rates, it is essential to book well in advance. Remember to buy your tickets six months before departure!

To get around the city, you don't need a car, you can walk during the day and cabs are fine for longer trips and at night. Shared Rikki's, MyCiti public buses and good old combis are also very good and cheap options. The tourist bus is also convenient, as the ticket is valid all day and passes most of the city's sites of interest.

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When to travel?

When to go to Cape Town? Hotels generally charge three different rates throughout the year depending on the season: l...
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Weather forecast

The weather in Cape Town depends on the climate, which is Mediterranean in nature. Winters are mild and rainy, while...
Read more about it

Budget

The currency of Cape Town, and of South Africa, is the rand. Life in Cape Town is not cheap for South Africans, but t...
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Formalities

To get to Cape Town, you don't need a visa. A residence permit for a maximum of 90 days is issued free of charge to E...
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Health

To enter Cape Town, no vaccinations are required except for yellow fever if you come from a sub-Saharan African...
Read more about it

How to travel by yourself?

The average price of a flight from France to Cape Town is €600 in low season and €1,000 in high season. There are...
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How to get organized?

The most important offer concerning Cape Town concerns tours in South Africa that include stays in the city and...
Read more about it

Getting around

To get around the city, you don't need a car, you can walk during the day and cabs are fine for longer trips and at n...
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