Ever since Nelson Mandela was released as a political prisoner Cape Town has boomed. Year on year the number of visitors to Cape Town just keeps increasing. With its long summer days, beautiful beaches, rich culture, great food and excellent wines, its simply not surprising.
Whether you choose to come solely to Cape Town or combine it as part of a bigger travel itinerary, most visitors to South Africa travel to Cape Town. Direct flights from Europe and the United States of America, mean that its easily accessible. Travelling from the United Kingdom or from Europe has the added benefit of no jet lag and an overnight flight simply makes you feel as if you’ve had a bad nights sleep rather than suffering from full blown effects of jet lag !
Most first time visitors are surprised by how small Cape Town actually is. A small city nestled in the natural amphitheatre between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. There are several ways of getting around Cape Town.
Car HireIf you are looking to maintain your independence then
Cape Town Car Hire is the easiest way of getting around Cape Town. Many of us joke that its almost impossible to get lost in Cape Town, as you simply need to look up – find the Mountain in order to orientate yourselves. Driving takes place on the same side of the road as the United Kingdom. Most destinations within Cape Town ( Cape Peninsula / Winelands/ Hermanus ) are within an hours drive from the city centre. Read more about Car Hire in Cape Town.
Public TransportPublic Transport within Cape Town is not formalized in the same way as most international cities and therefore not something that we recommend. Train services and ‘ black taxis’ are irregular and during certain times of the day can be dangerous.
Scheduled Day ToursOur
Day Tours give you the security of traveling in the company of an expert guide and driver. Rhino Africa run day tours throughout the Western Cape including Cape Point, Winelands, Hermanus, City Tours, Art Tours and Shark Cage Diving Tours. These tours operate on a daily basis and can be prebooked by your Rhino Africa Travel Consultant
Private Day ToursTalk to us about hiring the services of your very own Travel Guide. This gives you the opportunity to plan your itinerary at your own pace and you are not confined to a rigid itinerary. Travel arrangements around Cape Town can be tailormade to your own requirements.
TaxisFrom a Rikki Taxi to an Excite Taxi there are a wide range of Taxi companies operating in Cape Town. Ensure that the Taxi that you are using is a certified taxi and speak to the driver about estimating the cost of the trip before agreeing on the journey.
