Cape Town – Holidays in South Africa (South Africa)

Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa, one of the most beautiful settlements in Africa. Cape Town is the capital of the Republic of South Africa. The city was built by Europeans and belonged to the British for a long time. Here the African way of life is intertwined with the European one. Ultra-modern stadiums and skyscrapers are being built in the center of Cape Town, and therefore the contrast with the rest of the country and Africa as a whole becomes even more noticeable. Recreation, shopping, tourism – all this you can do in Cape Town, at the same time getting acquainted with the local culture, history and customs of this mysterious continent – Africa.

Cape Town's beaches are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, and the best time to swim is in summer. And this distinguishes the local nature from what you can find when visiting the islands of Thailand. It's quite far to the tropics here, but nevertheless, in summer it can be very hot, but in winter it is cool, like here in April. In addition, storms rage on the sea at this time, forcing fishermen to tie their boats more tightly on the shore. In summer, there are always a lot of people on the beaches of the city, because the European population prevails here, and they all love to sunbathe well. Added to this is the mass of tourists tired of traveling through the savannah.

In fact, the real savannah is located far enough from Cape Town, and you will not be able to get there by car. You can grab tents, put together a small campaign, and drive further away to see the wildlife of South Africa with your own eyes. On the way, be sure to visit one of the reserves, where the locals will show you wild animals – giraffes, elephants, lions, etc. It is better to start trips in the early morning, when the sun is still low and the air temperature is low enough to rest in the middle of the day, when the heat becomes maximum, and come back in the evening.

The infrastructure of the city is developed quite seriously, since it is considered the most important industrial center of the country and an important tourist center. Upon arrival, you will not have any problems with transport and hotel, and you can always find a convenient restaurant where you can dine. Compared to Asian resorts, prices are quite high here, and there is almost no place to bargain, so shopping in Cape Town will consist of visiting shopping centers and looking for sales in boutiques. Of course, there are many factories in the country that sew fakes, as in China, but their products should be bypassed, since their quality is extremely low. In general, if you have already made a shopping tour to China, then you should understand what this is about.

Almost all of Cape Town's attractions have colonial roots, although they relate to the culture of two different countries – Holland and England. The fact is that the city was originally founded by the Dutch and, like the whole of South Africa, belonged to them. However, a little later, the British made this territory their colony, and its capital was the city of Kapstadt, renaming it Cape Town. Therefore, now, walking along the streets of the city, among the many houses in the English style, you can come across small houses that resemble the country of tulips. Basically, it is worth exploring several large museums in the city, as well as the governor's residence and other historical buildings.