One of the most popular game reserves near Cape Town, Aquila boasts a big five safari experience. Situated in the Klein Karoo, just two hours outside of the city centre, they offer a variety of experiences. How far are safaris from Cape Town? While they do make the perfect pair for first-time visitors to Africa […]

During the Seven Years’ War (1756–63), which involved the major European powers, many French and British ships called at the port, which from 1773 onward was referred to by British visitors as “Cape Town” (Afrikaans: Kaapstad). What was Cape Town originally called? The city layout Originally called the Heerengracht, for the canal in Amsterdam of […]

The city layout Originally called the Heerengracht, for the canal in Amsterdam of that name, it was renamed Adderley Street in 1850. Other main roads paralleled it as the town grew. In Strand Street, on what once was the shore of Table Bay, stands the Castle of Good Hope, built by the company between 1666 […]

Though strides are being made in many CBDs around South Africa, Cape Town has led the way as the country’s most vibrant, safe and accessible city centre. There are restaurants, coffee shops, stores, bars, clubs and apartments in and around the city that make it a great place to live. Is Cape Town a good […]

Cape Town, city and seaport, legislative capital of South Africa and capital of Western Cape province. Why is Cape Town a capital city? Cape Town is the legislative capital. It is home to the country’s legislative parliament, including the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces. Located in the southwest corner of South Africa in […]

Like Paris, London or New York, Cape Town’s vibrant central city district is purposely fit for tourists and is regarded by the South African Police Services as the safest CBD in South Africa. It’s widely accepted as a safe area to stay in Cape Town and attracts a large share of South Africa’s tourist business. […]

Five days gives you enough time to explore Cape Town and its surrounds; with 7-10 days you can add a few days of safari as well. Is 5 days enough in Cape Town? Five days is just enough to scratch the surface and realize how much more there is to this place. In this Cape […]

The majority of all racial groups live in Cape Town (68.9% of Africans, 56.1% of Coloureds, 88.8% of Asian and 72.8% of Whites). What is the biggest race in South Africa? Demographics Ethnic groups in South Africa Black 80.2% Coloured 8.8% White 8.4% Indian/Asian 2.5% What percentage of Cape Town is black? Cape Town Cape […]

South Africa. Cape Town, city and seaport, legislative capital of South Africa and capital of Western Cape province. Who controls Cape Town? Cape Town is governed by a 231-member city council elected in a system of mixed-member proportional representation. Is South Africa a country? The southernmost country of the African continent, South Africa is bordered […]

The first Europeans to reach the Cape were the Portuguese. Bartholomeu Dias arrived in 1488 after journeying south along the west coast of Africa. The next recorded European sighting of the Cape was by Vasco da Gama in 1497 while he was searching for a route that would lead directly from Europe to Asia. Who […]

City of Cape Town City of Cape Town Stad Kaapstad (Afrikaans) IsiXeko saseKapa (Xhosa) • Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis (DA) • Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews (DA) Area • Total 2,445 km2 (944 sq mi) Who is in charge of City of Cape Town? City Manager: Lungelo Mbandazayo, Mr Street Address: Civic Centre, Podium Block, 6th Floor, […]

July. Cape Town has dry periods in January, February, November and December. The warmest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 26°C (79°F). The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C (63°F). How long is winter in Cape Town? Winter in Cape Town The winter season lasts from late-June […]

Consequently, the cost of food was very inexpensive. Having said that, costs in Cape Town are considerably higher than elsewhere in South Africa, but still very reasonable. How much is a meal out in Cape Town? Cost of Living in Cape Town Restaurants Edit Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 130.00R Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course […]

The poor communities of the Cape Flats see 95% of the crime while the city centre and suburbs are pretty safe in terms of violent crime.” Just like with all the other major cities around the world, Cape Town is safe when you take certain universal safety measures in order to safeguard yourself and your […]

Drakenstein Lion Park is the only legitimate lion sanctuary in the Western Cape, boasting the largest lion population – including rare white lions. Are there lions in Cape Town? Ostriches: They roam freely in Cape Point Nature Reserve, but you can visit West Coast Ostrich Farm and Cape Point Ostrich Farm too where you can […]