Best time to be there
October to May is the best time to visit the Cape. Game viewing is better during the drier months of April to September. The wildflower season is generally from mid August to mid September. The whale watching season runs from June to November.
Fly to
Cape Town/Johannesburg
flying time
11 hours 30 minutes/10 hours 30 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Itineraries
Cape, Kalahari & Kruger
Highlights - City, desert and bush; Cape Town; Kalahari Desert; Johannesburg; Hot air balloon trips... Read more ...
Cape Town & Garden Route
Highlights - Take a day to enjoy Table Mountain National Park; Drive to Birkenhead House... Read more ...
Deluxe South African Safari
Highlights - Game viewing at Royal Malewane is fantastic and there are plenty of opportunities for seeing big game on the 12,000 hectare reserve... Read more ...
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The variety of attractions in the Cape mean that many visitors never get beyond South Africa's most beautiful region. At its heart is the oldest city in South Africa, Cape Town, encircled by beaches and set in the foreground of Table Mountain. The very popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is filled with restaurants, shops and craft markets.
Popular Camps Bay clings between the Lion's Head and Twelve Apostles section of Table Mountain and still further south east of Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive is a stunning 10km journey along the mountain edge.
Abercrombie & Kent's Cape Town holidays and Cape Town city breaks are the perfect way to explore this vibrant region.
Suggested Cape Town Accommodation
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Cape Cadogan
The Georgian and Victorian buildings of the Cape Cadogan hotel date back to the beginning of the 19th century and it is perfectly located in the centre of Cape Town. Twelve luxuriously appointed en suite...
Cape Grace
Nestled on a private quay between the working harbour of Cape Town's bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and the serenity of an international yacht marina, the recently refashioned Cape Grace is...
Ellerman House
This historic landmark hotel is situated in Bantry Bay. It is within walking distance of Clifton Beach, ten minutes by car from the City Bowl and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Ellerman Villa
A striking, modern property concealed in the gardens adjacent to the main house. A true juxtaposition against the classic feel of the original property, the Villa is a five bedroom, exclusive....
Kensington Place
Kensington Place is a small exclusive hotel set on the foothills of Table Mountain in Higgovale, one of Cape Town's most prestigious residential areas. It offers breathtaking views of Table Bay...
Molori Clifton
Molori Clifton evokes the feeling of a luxurious home with each suite designed in its owned style, characterised by distinct furnishing ad state of the art amenities and unique items...
Mount Nelson
The Mount Nelson Hotel is an oasis of luxury, privacy and tranquillity. This opulent Orient Express property is located in the heart of the historical city centre and just ten minutes drive from...
O on kloof
O on Kloof is a chic boutique hotel, nestled in Bantry Bay. Its convenient location ensures good access to beaches, galleries...
One & Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape Town is an oasis of elegance amidst the vibrant playground of one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. With stunning views of Table Mountain and Signal Hill.
Redcliffe
The Cape Cadogan Owner House, Redcliffe is situated just a short walk from the main Cape Cadogan boutique hotel. Conveniently located just off of the fashionable Kloof Street...
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Guest Testimonial
Quite simply excellent. If I could say one thing it is that Egypt is the place to go right now, as there were virtually no tourists at some of the sights and that,I should think, is quite rare!
- JW, Gloucestershire
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