Scenery and Gastronomy in the Western Cape, South Africa
By Jack M · May 9, 2016
- Origin
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Destination
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Main mode of transport
- Aeroplane
- Cost per person
- $1000 - $2000
- Accommodation
- We spent a few nights at a friend's bungalow in the CT suburb of Clifton, right on the beach. We then traveled to the wine country and stayed at an absolutely amazing boutique hotel called Akademie Street Boutique Hotel. We loved the place and the owners and highly recommend it. After our tour of wine country we stayed at the Taj Cape Town.
Best Bits
The Western Cape is unique. The scenery is beautiful and inspiring. The food and wine world class quality and the people diverse and friendly. Our activities included main sights, top restaurants and late night bars. Cape Town has something for everyone. I would return in a heartbeat.
We loved staying in the Clifton beach area of CT and also in Franschhoek and wouldn’t have changed anything about our trip.
Worst bits
Taxis can be frustrating and try to rip you off but fortunately Uber is very prevalent in CT and very high quality.
Trip Dates and Comments — October - We had amazing weather in October. Not too hot, lots of sun and cool evening breezes.
Arrival Logistics — I was traveling with a South African friend. We arrived at Cape Town’s airport and were picked up by another friend.
General Route — It was my first time to Cape Town but the trip was a mixture of sightseeing, leisure activities and spending time with friends. The trip was split between time in Cape Town and time out in the wine country.
Main Activities — Beaches, cultural experiences, food, wine tasting, relaxing, shopping, nightlife, bars.
Food and Drink Highlights — The food and wine were a highlight of the trip. Knowing locals we ate at many of the best restaurants. The prices are very cheap for very good quality. We also attended many “braais” (SA barbecues) with locals. The food and wine in Franschhoek was also spectacular. We loved the wine at Grand Provence.
Essential Packing for this Trip — Variable clothing, warm days and sometimes cool evenings so a light jacket.
About The Traveller
Gender & Age Range
Male, 36 - 45
I’m from
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Occupation
Publishing
My favourite trip as of late
New Zealand, solo travel in lots of nature for a soul-refresher.
Travelling Style
Book the first night, then wing it from there!
I like to go on the following types of trips
Adventure, Beaches, Birthday Trips, Culture, Food, Gourmet, Wine, Wildlife, City Breaks, Relaxing, Luxury.
It’s a dealbreaker when
I’m stuck around large groups of package tourists.
Continent I know the best
Asia
First Last Name
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I’m from Perth, Western Australia
My favourite trip as of late is New Zealand, solo travel in lots of nature for a soul-refresher.
My travelling style is to Book the first night, then wing it from there!
It’s a dealbreaker when I’m stuck around large groups of package tourists.
Continent I know best is Asia.
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