CAPE TOWN

Population

More than six-million people call Cape Town and the Western Cape their home
(6.166.324, to be exact).

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Climate

We have a year-round mild Mediterranean climate, with temperatures averaging
between 15°C and 27°C

Foreign exchange

You can only pay in rands in South Africa. But it’s easy to swap forex for rands.
Money can be exchanged at the airport, commercial banks, Rennies Travel and
American Express. These can be found in most shopping centres in Cape Town and
the Western Cape. You may also find exchange facilities in some hotels.
Banking hours are 9am to 3.30pm on weekdays, and 8.30am to 11am on Saturdays
(closed on Sundays and public holidays).
If you don’t have any cash on you, remember – all major credit cards are accepted at
most establishments.

Water

The city of Cape Town has more than sufficient water, however, you are encouraged to save water in your hotel etc.

Read about drinking tap water here.

Safety

For the overwhelming majority of the 1.3 million foreign visitors each year, a visit to Cape Town is a positive, memorable experience. Cape Town is a major, modern cosmopolitan South African city, and in terms of safety, think of taking the same measures you would take in, say, New York City.

Cape Town has won several awards and #1 places internationally: 

Click here for tourism safety tips from the Western Cape Government:

Cape Town is continually investing in and working with initiatives such as increased law enforcement deployment, technology expansion and safety awareness at work to provide a safe environment for all. To ensure a pleasurable trip, please keep in mind a few precautions that you can employ on all your travels across the world:

  • Avoid walking in deserted and dark places at night
  • Never allow strangers to assist you in any way at ATMs
  • At night, park in a secure and well-lit area with street guards.
  • Keep photocopies and all valuable documents in a safe place

Bus transportation in Cape Town

The city sightseeing bus is a convenient way to see the city at your own pace as you jump on and off at your leisure.

The MyCiti bus is another quick way to get around the city.