Cape Town Essentials
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Currency
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South African Rand |
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Flight Time
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From UK 11 hours approx |
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Time Zone
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GMT +2 Hours |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Voltage | 220 V AC |
Cape Town Tourist Attractions
The awe inspiring views from the summit of Table Mountain are a sight to good to miss on a Cape Town short break and are an absolute must on any visit. The most rewarding and least demanding way is to take the cable car up to the top which offers breathtaking vistas and costs ZAR 70 for a round trip journey. Situated right on the bustling waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium, one of the most popular central attractions in Cape Town. Kids will love the Alpha Activity Centre which features abundant fun and games and educational experiments and watch in awe at some of the colourful tropical species. Entrance costs from ZAR 60.
Cape Town Phrases For Tourists
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Good Morning
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Good Afternoon
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Pleased to meet you |
Aangename kennis
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Good Afternoon
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Goeiemiddag | What time is it? | Hoe laat is dit? | |
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Good Evening
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Goeienaand
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I don't speak Afrikaans
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Ek praat nie Afrikaans nie
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Thank you
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Baie Dankie
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I do not understand |
Ek praat nie Afrikaans nie
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| No Thanks | Nee Dankie |
Shop
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Winkel
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| Please | Asseblief | Train station | Spoorwegstasie |
Cape Town Opening Hours
Shops in Cape Town are typically open from 9am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and until mid afternoons on Sundays. Shopping mall retail units will stay open later especially at weekends usually until 9 or 10pm. There is late night shopping on the waterfront at Victoria Wharf 7 days a week which also features weekend antiques markets.
Tipping & Etiquette in Cape Town
Tipping is part of South African culture and is expected for many services in Cape Town. Most restaurants already include a 10% service charge, otherwise you may reward your waiter with a similar amount. Petrol station attendants usually expect a small tip of 2 or 3 Rand and bartenders, taxi drivers and hotel porters should be rewarded with a small tip.
Cape Town Food & Drink
Cape Town cuisine features many familiar flavours due to many European influences which even extend to the British colonial introduction of meat pies. Known as Bobotie, it contains beef or lamb along with raisins, apples and curry seasoning. Other hearty meals include Potjiekos stew and beef jerky. Seafood is a major part of the local diet with rock lobster, mussels, octopus, and cod all readily available in many restuarants. Traditional broths and soups are popular as a lunchtime snack with local bread and include carrot bredie and corn mealie.
Cape Town Useful Numbers
• Calling the UK from Cape Town – 0044 + area code minus zero + number
• Police – 4678000
• Ambulance – 10177
• Fire – 4615555
Disabled Access in Cape Town
All public buildings and modern structures have wheelchair ramps, accessible toilets and parking facilities for the disabled, however much of the city is hilly with steep stairways and the best way to get around for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility is by taxi. Public buses are in general inaccessible with a small number offering wheelchair spaces and step free access. Many attractions and private tours are fully accessible such as visits to the Winelands and wheelchair hire is available at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
South African Embassies
• British Consulate-General 15th floor, Southern Life Centre. 8 Riebeek Street. Cape Town 8001 (021) 405-2400
• South African High Commission South Africa House Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DP Telephone: 020 7451 7299
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