ABOUT OUR CITY - CAPE TOWN
Cape Town is South Africa’s premier party town. Come and explore our sunny skies, mountain, beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife. This vibrant, cosmopolitan city is fast becoming one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in the world. It is estimated that an amazing 800 000 international tourists and 4.2 million domestic tourists visit Cape Town each year. The “Fairest Cape” as it is also affectionately known has emerged as one of the world’s leading sustainable tourist destinations. Cape Town offers authentic tourism experiences, benefiting communities and maintaining the integrity of the environment. In 2002 The Cape Town Declaration on “Responsible Tourism” was taken to the World Summit on Sustainable Development and endorsed by the United Nations. It is easy to see, when one embarks on a cruise through scenic country roads, how travelers from all over are drawn to its natural beauty.

Cape Town is reported to be one of the gay capitals of the world. This liberal city is very accepting of the gay community. Wander around De Waterkant in the City which offers gay and gay-friendly restaurants, nightclubs and cabaret shows to the discerning gay traveler. Regular events and parties including the Mother City Queer Project attracts up to 10 000 people from around the world every December.

SURFING / WINDSURFING / KITE SURFING
Our beautiful 3,000 km coastline with long beaches offers the beach lover, and ardent surfer the perfect holiday in the sun. Cape Town sports an incredible 40 breaks within an hour’s driving distance.

WEATHER
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ACCOMMODATION
In Cape Town there is always a place to stay. For an economical and hassle-free holiday, contact one of the many backpacker or self-catering accommodation establishments.
Surf Lodge - Table View
Elements Guest House - Tableview www.elements-capetown.com
Myoli Guest Lodge - Tableview www.myoli.co.za
www.touristclick.com/linktours.html

Constantia Contacts'
Constantia Contacts is the easiest, simplest and cheapest way (actually free in fact) to book Bed and Breakfast or self-catering accommodation. We are able to arrange bookings at selected Bed and Breakfast and self-catering establishments mainly in the Constantia Valley area, but also in other areas, e.g. Rondebosch, Somerset West, Franschoek, Knysna etc.
www.contacts.co.za
www.orionholidays.co.za

PLANNING YOUR HOLIDAY
A stipulated requirement for all visitors to South Africa by the Immigration department at Cape Town International Airport is one empty page in the passport, and that the passport be not less than 6 months to its expiry date. Please ensure that you double-check your passport when planning your holiday.
www.capeinfoafrica.co.za

SAFETY
The Cape Town’s Central Business District has taken a number of precautions in order to ensure the safety of tourists and residence against crime.