CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

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Cape Town

Cape Town is a fascinating mosaic of Asian, European and African traditions. These streams of history flow together in the city but, particularly because of the legacy of the apartheid system, visitors to Cape Town are often amazed by the dramatic contrasts that remain between different areas. Nature, too, creates very different sub-climates around the mountain so the vegetation varies a great deal, as of course do the vistas. The city, however, is connected by fast freeways. Thus, twenty minutes from the wine farms of the leafy Constantia valley you could be on a beach, in the bustling city center or in a shanty township. It is truly fascinating to discover the different areas and experience the diversity of culture in the city.

The Atlantic Seaboard

Camps Bay, Bantry Bay, Llandudno and Clifton are the suburbs of foreign house prices. The impressive apartment blocks built into the mountain sides and the old cottages above the fabulous Clifton Beaches have been snapped up by overseas buyers. Expect to see jet skis on the roof garages. Clifton is very sheltered and the perfect place for a... more

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15 reviews of Cape Town, South Africa
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Submitted by:Whereshollywood
June 7, 2008
I have never seen anything pretty as here.Tabletop Mountain was so amazing when the clouds open up and you could see over the cape talking about heavenly it is. South Africa is truly God's country... More
I have never seen anything pretty as here.Tabletop Mountain was so amazing when the clouds open up and you could see over the cape talking about heavenly it is. South Africa is truly God's country
Date of Trip to : October2001
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $3001-$5000
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beautiful scenery
Submitted by:DoctorGary
June 7, 2008
mountains seaside unique animals and foliage all make CapeTown & SA a must! Was there last August when wildflowers were out--a must to see. Visit a township see the museumsdo the Peninsula Tour and savor the flavors!... More
mountains seaside unique animals and foliage all make CapeTown & SA a must! Was there last August when wildflowers were out--a must to see. Visit a township see the museumsdo the Peninsula Tour and savor the flavors!
Date of Trip to : August2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $3001-$5000
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Gods Country
Submitted by:TravelKell
June 2, 2008
Spent a month in South Africa-And it is still my favorite place in the world 11 years after my visit. The people there are so awesome-so friendly. Capetown is just a wonderful town-going to Table Mountain and feeding the dassies...I think that's what they called them is a most do! ... More
Spent a month in South Africa-And it is still my favorite place in the world 11 years after my visit. The people there are so awesome-so friendly. Capetown is just a wonderful town-going to Table Mountain and feeding the dassies...I think that's what they called them is a most do!
Date of Trip to : October1996
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The oldest port in southern Africa, Cape Town is regularly heralded as one of the most beautiful cities on earth. The massive sandstone bulk of Table Mountain…

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