Cape Town is a top global travel destination with an excellent tourism infrastructure, outstanding attractions and an abundance of natural splendor. Running the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon gives you a wonderful opportunity to lose your heart to Africa’s most captivating and beautiful city. For full details as to what to do in the City or further afield, visit the official Cape Town Tourism website http://www.capetown.travel/
If you’re heading down for theSanlam Cape Town Marathon, take advantage of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Official Travel Partner – TSOGO SUN HOTELS accommodation packages and allow them to handle the logistics so that you can concentrate entirely on the forth coming race. Tsogo Sun hotels will make your trip an exceptionally comfortable one. For travel packages (click here)
How to get to Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport repeatedly wins global awards as Africa’s best airport. Most major airlines fly in directly or via connections with Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport. The Airport is situated 20 kilometers from Cape Town’s City Centre, and road transfers are easily arranged. Visitors may choose to hire cars or make use of registered taxi services. Include a link to google maps for airport
Where to Stay in Cape Town
Cape Town offers a wide range of quality options from outstanding 5 Star large and boutique luxury establishments, through mid-tier hotels and guesthouses to self-catering, B&B and budget accommodations.
If you’re heading down for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, take advantage of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Official Travel Partner – TSOGO SUN HOTELS accommodation packages and allow them to handle the logistics so that you can concentrate entirely on the forth coming race. Tsogo Sun hotels will make your trip an exceptionally comfortable one. For travel packages (click here)
For packages that may suite your needs, visit the following sites for further information;
- Tsogo Sun (Sanlam Cape Town Marathon‘s Official Travel Partner) – CLICK HERE – for travel packages
- Penthouse Sporting Tours – www.runningtours.co.za – for taylor made packages to suite your needs.
Exploring Cape Town
You will find yourself spoilt for choice during your time in Cape Town! The City offers a wide range of stunning attractions and activities.
Cape Town Tourism is the official tourism agency responsible for visitor information, industry services and tourism marketing.
Cape Town Tourism is the hear t of the Mother City; its storyteller and connector. We go to great lengths to unlock the magic of the Mother City, so that our visitors experience the holiday of a lifetime and that the tourism industry is unified and connected.
In essence we’re the Mother City’s ultimate tourism host. Get in touch by visiting our comprehensive website www.capetown.travel with user-friendly information and insider tips. You can also contact us on +27 (0)86 132 2223 or info@capetown.travel.
Cape Town Tourism SHORT: Hallo, Goeie dag, Molo! We are Cape Town’s official tourism agency responsible for visitor information, industry services and tourism marketing. Cape Town Tourism is the hear t of the Mother City; its storyteller and connector. We go to great lengths to unlock the magic of the Mother City, so that our visitors experience the holiday of a lifetime and that the tourism industry is unified and connected. In essence we’re the Mother City’s ultimate tourism host. Get in touch by visitingour comprehensive website www.capetown.travel with user-friendly information and insider tips. You can also contact us on +27 (0)86 132 2223 or info@capetown.travel.Read more
Exploring South Africa & Africa
You will find yourself spoilt for choice during your time in South Africa! The Country offers a wide range of stunning attractions and activities, such as:
- To book tours go to DISCOVERING AFRICA – http://discoveringafrica.com/
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- Safari’s and Game drives
- Shark cage diving
- Watching wales
- Beaches
- Wine Routes
- Mountains
- Gardens
- Hiking
TRAVEL INFORMATION
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING SOUTH AFRICA?
DOCUMENTS – You will need the following documents:
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VISA – DO I NEED A VISA TO VISIT SOUTH AFRICA?
The Department of Home Affairs’ website will inform you on visa costs, processing time, where to apply, what to submit, requirements for people in transit, as well as information relating to your duration and purpose of stay, medical visas, and photographs. *Note: You are required to fill in an original visa application form. Forms downloaded off the Internet will not be accepted. Get your visa before leaving for South Africa. If you are subject to visa requirements, you should apply for your visa at least four weeks before your departure for South Africa. Do not leave until you know your application has been successful. Visas are not issued at South African ports of entry, and airline officials are obliged to insist on visas before allowing passengers to board. If you arrive without a visa, immigration officials will refuse you entry to South Africa and place you on a return flight to your country. http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/apply-for-a-south-african-visaRead more
WHERE CAN I MAKE ENQUIRIES ABOUT VISAS?
HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING A VISA?
CONSULATES, EMBASSIES & LEGATIONS IN CAPE TOWN
See Web site for details regarding where your local Embassy is
CLIMATE:
South Africa is in the southern hemisphere. Its seasons are reversed compared to Europe. The months of December, January and February correspond to the austral summer (and major holidays). The climate varies from one region to another.
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WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR SUITCASE:
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