Cape Town Holidays, South Africa

Introduction

Surrounded by incredible scenery, an amazing landscape and a purely beautiful natural environment, it is easy to see why Cape Town is so alluring to tourists. The town has a rich cultural diversity amongst it's people and a long and turbulent history. The effects of Apartheid are still apparent and linger within the peoples hearts and minds.

Cape Town 2012 – Holiday

The seasons in Cape Town are the opposites of those in the UK, with the hottest months being January and December, these months see temperatures climbing into the mid 30s Celsius. Cape Town is hot all round though, so in their winter the temperature only drops into the twenties Celsius. As a major city in South Africa, Cape Town is host to a multitude of accommodation opportunities for tourists, the majority of which are hotels which have very modern and impressive facilities.

Cape Town 2012 – Flights

Flights to South Africa are available from many different UK airports with airlines such as South African Airways, British Airways and BMI, all of whom fly directly to Cape town. A direct flight to Cape Town takes around 12 hours from most UK airports.

Cape Town 2012 – History & Culture

Contrasting modern and historical buildings are found throughout the city, with a backdrop of the most famous landmark in the region, the Table Mountain. Excellent examples of historical architecture include St. George's Cathedral, Government Avenue and the old Castle. World class African and international restaurants are found offering culinary delights to their customers and enticing those passing through the aroma outside.