Accommodation
A very high overall standard & incredible variety of accommodation is available:

Accommodation Graded as follows:
S - Standard (Generally 3 Star rating by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
L - Luxury (Generally 4 Star rating)
E - Exclusive (5 Star rating

Overview
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world Cape Town is also the oldest settlement in South Africa. Considered by business investors as the "boom town" it is undoubtedly the most popular city in South Africa. Dominated visually by the kilometre high flat-topped Table Mountain, the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town offers vine yards, excellent beaches, magnificent countryside, and mountain walks all within easy driving distance. And the city itself is an exciting combination of the old and the new, African and European, and first and third worlds.

Location
On a map Cape Town appears as the end point of the west coast of Africa. The southernmost point of South Africa is at Cape Aghulas, which is east of Cape Town.

Attractions
The cableway up Table Mountain on a good weather day provides fantastic views and there is a scenic walk along the mountain summit. The Castle of Good Hope, in the city centre area, is one of the oldest European structures in Southern Africa built in 1679. The South African Museum and the District Six Museum are also found in the city centre area. The Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens features mostly indigenous plants and are extremely well maintained. Restored and revamped to service both tourists and locals, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront has a lively atmosphere with several good restaurants and bars, cinemas and good hotels, as well as a very good Aquarium. Robben Island, which can be seen from the mainland on a clear day, was a political prison - and is where Nelson Mandela spent many years. Also known as Seal Island there are sightseeing trips available to the Island.

Well worth a mention are the coastal "suburbs" and their beaches, such as Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Noordhoek and Kommetjie on the Atlantic side; and Simon's Town, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg on the Indian Ocean.

A trip to the Cape would not be complete without exploring the wine routes through Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschoek where the internationally renowned cuisine of various fine establishments is complemented by superb wines produced in the area.

Climate
Winter: The Western Cape can be cold with maximum temperatures of around 17 C and minimum of 5 C. Snow may fall in the higher areas. The Cape Town area is an exception as it receives winter rainfall.
Summer: Sunny and dry days mark the summer in the Western Cape with maximum temperatures around 26 C and minimum 15 C.

When to go
Having a Mediterranean climate, the weather is not a vital component on deciding when to visit since the winter can be cold and wet.

Activities
A plethora of options to choose from:
On the ground: hiking, mountain biking, Cape Argus cycle race, horse riding, tennis, golf, bowling. A wine route tour is wonderful day out.
In the mountains: kloofing (a combination of hiking, swimming and boulder hopping), abseiling, caving.
In the ocean: sea fishing, surfing, aquaplaning, windsurfing, jetskiing, paddle skiing, scuba diving, ocean rafting, surfing.
In the air: paragliding, sky diving, helicopter flip.

How To get There
By road
Buses run to and from all main centres and cities in South Africa so all roads are well signposted.

By air
A busy International Airport accommodates direct flights as well as indirect flights from Johannesburg with most regular airlines including: Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Malaysian Airlines, Qantas, and SAA, South Africa's own.