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Cape Town Travel Guide

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Cape Town's setting is one of the world's most stunning.

In this beautiful city even transient visitors can't help but devote a few million brain cells to storing images of its grandeur: its striking Table Mountain backdrop, its glorious beaches and enchanting vineyards, its rugged landscapes, its strange and wonderful plants and animals.


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Getting Around:

Plentiful transport options exist throughout Cape Town. Taxis have unlimited range and are worth considering, especially at night, though they can get expensive. Cheaper Asian-style 'Rikki' transporters are a fun way to get around but don't go much further than the City Bowl area. Minibus taxis operating from the main train station are inexpensive but do not cover the entire city - you will need to ask the driver. Metro commuter trains, especially the Simon's Town line, are a good option for tourists, though service levels can fluctuate. An effective bus network covers the city, although many lines do not run after dark. The main bus station, the Golden Acre, is on Grand Parade.

Weather:

In winter, between June and August, temperatures range from 7°C to 18°C with pleasant, sunny days scattered between the gloomy ones. From September to November the weather is unpredictable, with anything from bright warm days to howling southeasterly storms and winds of up to 120kph. December to March can be very hot, although the average maximum temperature is only 26°C and the Cape doctor generally keeps things bearable. From March to April, and to a lesser extent in May, the weather remains good and the wind is at its most gentle.

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