How to plan a perfect trip to cape town

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How​ ​to​ ​Plan​ ​a​ ​Perfect​ ​Trip​ ​to​ ​Cape​ ​Town This​ ​South​ ​African​ ​capital​ ​is​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​most​ ​loved​ ​cities​ ​in​ ​the​ ​world.​ ​Glamorous​ ​and invigorating,​ ​Cape​ ​Town’s​ ​appeal​ ​lies​ ​in​ ​the​ ​emblematical​ ​Table​ ​Mountain​ ​that​ ​is​ ​visible from​ ​every​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​city.​ ​This​ ​city​ ​has​ ​many​ ​things​ ​to​ ​offer​ ​to​ ​every​ ​type​ ​of​ ​a​ ​traveller.​ ​To make​ ​sure​ ​you​ ​get​ ​the​ ​best​ ​out​ ​of​ ​your​ ​Cape​ ​Town​ ​experience,​ ​here​ ​are​ ​five​ ​things​ ​to consider​ ​while​ ​you​ ​plan​ ​a​ ​perfect​ ​trip​ ​this​ ​South​ ​African​ ​port​ ​city. Plan​ ​ahead,​ ​book​ ​early: Try​ ​this​ ​trip​ ​planner​​ ​to​ ​make​ ​sure​ ​you​ ​do​ ​not​ ​miss​ ​out​ ​on​ ​any​ ​fun.​ ​Whether​ ​planning​ ​a foodie​ ​vacation,​ ​or​ ​an​ ​adrenalin​ ​adventure,​ ​or​ ​a​ ​relaxing​ ​family​ ​holiday;​ ​make​ ​a​ ​list​ ​of​ ​all​ ​the places​ ​you​ ​wish​ ​to​ ​visit​ ​and​ ​book​ ​your​ ​tickets​ ​in​ ​advance. Tip:​​ ​Hop​ ​on​ ​the​ ​City​ ​sightseeing​ ​red​ ​bus Pack​ ​well: The​ ​weather​ ​here​ ​is​ ​quite​ ​unpredictable,​ ​so​ ​be​ ​prepared.​ ​A​ ​warm​ ​day​ ​can​ ​suddenly​ ​turn​ ​into a​ ​cold​ ​evening​ ​as​ ​the​ ​South​ ​Easter​ ​picks​ ​up.​ ​Study​ ​the​ ​weather​ ​conditions​ ​and​ ​pack accordingly. Tip:​​ ​Always​ ​keep​ ​a​ ​jacket​ ​or​ ​raincoat​ ​handy.

Check​ ​out​ ​the​ ​little-known​ ​places Want​ ​to​ ​experience​ ​Cape​ ​Town​ ​like​ ​a​ ​local.​ ​Here​ ​is​ ​how:​ ​Get​ ​a​ ​haircut​ ​at​ ​Yogi’s​ ​on Buitengracht​ ​Street;​ ​Dine​ ​at​ ​Fish​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Rocks​ ​in​ ​Hout​ ​Bay;​ ​surf​ ​with​ ​the​ ​Muizenberg​ ​locals; read​ ​a​ ​book​ ​at​ ​The​ ​Book​ ​Lounge;​ ​gorge​ ​on​ ​some​ ​fish​ ​&​ ​chip​ ​at​ ​Kalky’s;​ ​walk​ ​through​ ​the


Tokai​ ​Forest;​ ​watch​ ​a​ ​rugby​ ​match​ ​at​ ​Newlands​ ​Stadium;​ ​and​ ​spend​ ​a​ ​relaxing​ ​night​ ​at Rafikis​ ​Restaurant​ ​&​ ​Bar.

Make​ ​friends​ ​with​ ​the​ ​locals: South​ ​Africans​ ​are​ ​known​ ​for​ ​being​ ​for​ ​being​ ​warm,​ ​friendly​ ​and​ ​approachable.​ ​Engage​ ​with the​ ​locals,​ ​make​ ​friends​ ​and​ ​even​ ​go​ ​dining​ ​with​ ​them.​ ​We​ ​are​ ​sure​ ​you​ ​will​ ​have​ ​a​ ​gala​ ​time listening​ ​to​ ​all​ ​the​ ​tales​ ​they​ ​will​ ​have​ ​for​ ​you. Tip:​​ ​Do​ ​try​ ​the​ ​South​ ​African​ ​favourites,​ ​Biltong​ ​and​ ​Sosaties.


Indulge​ ​in​ ​some​ ​street​ ​shopping: Browse​ ​through​ ​local​ ​markets​ ​and​ ​take​ ​home​ ​small​ ​gifts​ ​and​ ​mementoes,​ ​souvenirs, handmade​ ​garments,​ ​high-end​ ​African​ ​art,​ ​and​ ​locally​ ​produced​ ​jewellery,​ ​textiles,​ ​toys​ ​and more. Tip:​​ ​Shop​ ​at​ ​the​ ​City​ ​centre.​ ​Start​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Long​ ​Street​ ​and​ ​make​ ​your​ ​way​ ​through​ ​the​ ​Bree street.

Here​ ​are​ ​a​ ​few​ ​touristy​ ​things​ ​to​ ​do​ ​in​ ​Cape​ ​Town: ● ● ● ● ●

Visit​ ​the​ ​Table​ ​Mountain​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Cape​ ​of​ ​Good​ ​Hope Walk​ ​through​ ​the​ ​Kirstenbosch​ ​National​ ​Botanical​ ​Garden Relax​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Boulders​ ​Beach Explore​ ​the​ ​Robben​ ​Island Shop​ ​and​ ​dine​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Victoria​ ​&​ ​Alfred​ ​Waterfront

Cape​ ​Town​ ​fact​ ​file: ● Getting​ ​in​ ​is​ ​easy.​ ​Fly​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Cape​ ​Town​ ​International​ ​Airport,​ ​or​ ​take​ ​The​ ​Blue​ ​Train, drive​ ​in​ ​through​ ​major​ ​highways,​ ​or​ ​take​ ​a​ ​cruise​ ​to​ ​reach​ ​Cape​ ​Town. ● The​ ​local​ ​currency​ ​is​ ​South​ ​African​ ​Rand. ● People​ ​drive​ ​on​ ​the​ ​left-hand​ ​side​ ​of​ ​the​ ​road. ● The​ ​calling​ ​code​ ​is​ ​+27 When​ ​in​ ​Cape​ ​Town,​ ​do​ ​not​ ​forget​ ​to​ ​take​ ​the​ ​cable​ ​car​ ​ride​ ​up​ ​the​ ​Table​ ​Mountain.​ ​The views​ ​from​ ​the​ ​top​ ​are​ ​marvellous.


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