Cape Town

As the tourist centre of South Africa, Cape Town is the state capital of the Western Cape. A fascinating melting pot of African, Dutch, British and Cape-Coloured culture, and a wonderful place to visit.

Everyone ascends Table Mountain (most by cable car) but climbing it on foot from the lower cable car station or from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens means you really earn that view.

Discover the Robben Island, where Mandela was jailed, have a tour of the Cape Flats and bring home the challenges faced by this fledgling democracy.

Events calendar

My Coke Fest

Mar 2009 (various dates), Kenilworth Racecourse

My Coke Fest is a 12-hour music marathon held every year in Johannesburg and Cape Town and organised by Coca Cola in collaboration with 5FM, the country's biggest radio station. more »

Design for Living

Apr - May 2009 (annual), Good Hope Centre

First held in 1978, Design for Living at the Good Hope Centre is Cape Town's longest-running design, lifestyle and technology exhibition, tracking new trends and innovation. more »

Michael Stevenson Summer Exhibition

27 Nov 2008 - 10 Jan 2009 (annual), Michael Stevenson

The annual Michael Stevenson Summer Exhibition takes on a fresh format following the gallery's relocation to Woodstock, one of Cape Town's most vibrant areas. On show are ten projects by established and emerging talents, covering painting, photography, sculpture and ceramics. more »

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	The Mount Nelson Hotel
	Nestling at the foot of Table Mountain and set in nine acres of lush gardens, this luxury hotel is an elegant hideaway. more »

	Cape Colony Restaurant
	This restaurant features an eclectic mix of contemporary Southern European and Western Cape trends. more »

	The Librisa Spa
	Newly opened in April 2008, the Librisa Spa is a world class spa in the heart of Cape town. more »

	Cape Town Guide
	A concierge's guide to the best places to visit on your trip to Cape Town more »

Languages: Afrikaans, English

Currency: Rand

Climate: Mild winter and a long summer period from November to February. Between June and August, temperatures range from 7°C to 18°C; and from September to November, weather can be unpredictable. December to March are very hot. The weather remains good From March to May, and the wind is at its most gentle.

Culture: Affectionately known as the Mother City, Cape Town is South Africa's oldest city and was founded in 1652 by Jan Van Riebeeck.

Places to visit: the Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Bo-Kaap Museum.

	Tailormade Safaris with Orient-Express

	Luxury For Less in Cape Town

	Special Occasions at The Westcliff, Johannesburg