How many days are enough to see Cape Town?

With four or five days in the city – ideally a week – you can see all the major sights (Cape Town's notoriously fickle weather permitting), pick the perfect restaurant (book a few weeks ahead for big-name fine dining joints) and get a feel for the city's general joie de vivre.



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December to March is the best time for beaches and sunny weather. If you want to head to the beach, the best time to visit Cape Town is in the summer (December to March). This is when you'll find warm weather, clear skies and long days, creating the perfect mix for sun-seekers.

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Though most Capetonians drive everywhere, Cape Town is an extremely walkable city.

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Famous for its sun, sea and scenery, Cape Town is a beloved tourist destination for visitors the world over. It's, therefore, no surprise that this coastal gem has been voted the best city in the world seven-years-running!

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Summary of cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,999.2$ (37,459.6R) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 570.7$ (10,693.3R) without rent. Cape Town is 64.3% less expensive than New York (without rent).

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The good news is that Ubers are safe and inexpensive. Drivers tend to have thousands of five-star reviews, so you can be sure you're in good hands. For additional safety, you can ask your driver to give you a pin so you can be sure you're getting into the right car.

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If you are coming from Cape Town, there is a direct daily scheduled flight from Cape Town to Skukuza, the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and Hoedspruit Airport - which takes about 2.5 hours. Of course, you can still choose to fly via Johannesburg, where you then have the choice of any of the above methods!

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The rainiest months in Cape Town are May to August, and Johannesburg receives most of its rain in summer.

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