Tourims and Travel
USEFUL TRAVEL INFO
While flights from Europe can range between 500 € to 800 € depending on your departure location, once you reach South Africa it is a really affordable country to travel around and has options for all travel budgets.
All prices are reflected per person per day on a mid range budget.
Accommodation: 50 €
Transport with Taxi: 16 €
Food: 38 €
Attractions: 20 €
Alcohol: 18 €
Tips & Handouts: 2.50 €
Figures taken from: https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/
HERE is a list of countries which are exempt from visas in South Africa.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Boulders Beach Penguins
Located in Simons Town in the Southern Peninsula. Home to one of the largest African penguin colonies in the world, that started from just 2 mating pairs. The colony is now around 2200 strong. The African penguin is on the endangered species list.
Table Mountain
Table Mountain stands just over 1000m and is a world heritage site as well as part of the 7 wonders of the world. Catch a cable car ride up the mountain or choose one of the many hiking routes and experience the spectacular views over Cape Town.
Lions Head
A hikers paradise with breathtaking views, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill.
Chapmans Peak
Chapmans Peak holds some of the most majestic cliffs and views Cape Town has to offer. The road connecting Hout Bay and Noordhoek.. A 2-3 hour hike will take you to the top of the peak.
Shark Cage Diving
An adventure for those with nerves of steel, experience the iconic great white shark cage diving.
Kirstenbosch Gardens
Acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world, The Kirstenbosch estate covers 528 hectares of land, most of it protected area for natural forest and fynbos. The gardens within the estate showcase the best of the cape floral kingdom with peaceful walks and trails.
V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront is the oldest working harbour in Southern Africa. Here you will find the Two Oceans Aquarium, the African trading port (great for African art), food markets , boat cruises, helicopter rides, shark cage diving tours, shopping centre and much more. All with the background of the majestic Table Mountain.
Wine Tasting
South Africa is famous for its delicious wines. Wine farms all over the country are open for tastings. Here are 3 of our favourite areas.
Constantia is a wine-producing suburb situated about 15 kilometres south of the centre of Cape Town city center
http://constantiawineroute.com/
Franschoek is a small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns in South Africa. Located 1 hour from Cape Town, is the heart of wine country in the Cape. Catch a tram and tour the winelands
https://winetram.co.za/
Stellenbosch is situated about 50 kilometres east of Cape Town. It’s surrounded by the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. The town’s oak-shaded streets are lined with cafes, boutiques and art galleries. – https://wineroute.co.za/wineries-page/
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Cape Point is within the southern section of Table Mountain National park and boasts rugged cliffs towering more than 200 metres above the sea and cutting deep into the ocean. Great for hikes, bird watching, spectacular views
Safaris & Wildlife
Always wanted to see the Big Five?
Kruger National Park, our biggest and most famous reserve
http://www.krugerpark.co.za/
Aquila Private Game Reserve, under 2 hrs from Cape Town and great for day safari tours
https://www.aquilasafari.com/
Wilderness
Wilderness is a town in South Africa’s Western Cape Province, on a coastal stretch known as the Garden Route. It’s home to wide beaches and trails.
Camp at Ebb & Flow Rest Camp
https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden-route/camps/wilderness-ebb-and-flow
Hermanus
The number one reason to visit Hermanus is to catch a glimpse of the southern right whales that populate Walker Bay from June to early December. The whales migrate annually to South Africa’s Cape Whale Coast from their feeding grounds in Antarctica.
Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary
Around 30 kms past Hermanus is Panthera Afrika Big Cat Sanctuary, a rehabilitation center for mistreated wild cats in captivity. Worth the visit!
https://pantheraafrica.com/
Cape Agulhas
Is the Southernmost tip of Africa and where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet.
https://www.sanparks.org/parks/agulhas/
Bungy Jumping
Bungy Jump or Skywalk Africa’s highest bridge called the Bloukrans Bridge
https://bloukransbungy.com/
Addo Elephant National Park
Discover the third largest national park in South Africa. Enjoy self-drive game viewing, guided game drives and 4×4 trails to short walks and longer overnight hikes.
https://www.sanparks.org/parks/addo-elephant
PLACES TO STAY
Ashanti Backpackers – Gardens, City Center
https://ashanti.co.za/
Never @ Home Backpackers – Green Point & Kloof Street (City Center)
https://neverathomeworld.com/
Long Street Backpackers – Long Street, City Center
http://www.longstreetbackpackers.co.za/
Urban Elephant – City Center
https://www.urbanelephant.co.za/
A Sunflower Stop – Green Point, City Center
https://sunflowerstop.co.za/
Big Blue Backpackers – Green Point, City Center
https://www.bigblue.za.net/
Hotel Lola – Green Point, City Center
https://hotellola.africa/
Observatory Backpackers – Observatory (Cultural Hub, 15 min from City Center)
http://observatorybackpackers.com/
Green Elephant Backpackers – Observatory (Cultural Hub, 15 min from City Center)
http://www.greenelephant.co.za/
Dune Lodge Backpackers – Hout Bay (20min from City Center)
https://dunelodge.co.za/
MOnkey Valley Resort – Noordhoek (35 min from City Center)
https://www.monkeyvalleyresort.com/
African Soul Surfer – Muizenberg (Surfing Hub, 45 min from City Center)
http://www.africansoulsurfer.co.za/
The Wildfarm – Wilderness (6 hrs from Cape Town)
https://www.wildfarmbackpackers.com/