Cape Town

Pros: Cape Town has it all. Very diverse in history, cultures, geography, and attractions.
Cons: Crime and large disparity between Haves and Have-Nots

I never imagined the people that I would meet and the sites that I would visit while in South Africa. Cape Town was my first trip to Africa and I have nothing but praises for it's culture and attractions. This city is truly amazing. And with the 10 to...

Pros: Amazing city with diverse attractions
Cons: None that I could see

That’s right. Penguins in Africa. I had always mentally grouped penguins with polar bears and Eskimos. When my tour guide stopped at the Boulders of Cape Peninsula National Park, however, I was surprised to see dozens of them congregating on the...

Pros: Good food, clean air, nice scenery, good-looking locals
Cons: Crime, poverty; will the racism ever end?

I visited Cape Town for the second time this last February. This time I got to experience it without being blinded by the excitement of visiting what was a dream destination. Don't get me wrong--it still is an exciting place, and I could kill myself for ...

Pros: Real adventure value, great hospitality, superb wines
Cons: Airfare can run $1500

Splashing into chummed water swimming towards a homemade shark cage can rattle your nerves, worse if a great white’s been sited in the water! That’s the situation you’ll find yourself in if you schedule a great white shark dive down in So ...

Pros: Beautiful country, warm people, cheap prices
Cons: Long flight

Our journey to S Africa was a vacation to visit wineries, taste great food, hike and tour the Wester ...

Pros: Homey atmosphere, friendly staff
Cons: After seeing this place, the cost of redecorating your house to match it may be expensive

"It's really quite like home, you know," Dee, Trevoyan proprietor, told me. "Just give a shout if you'd like a cup of tea or coffee."

Though I knew exactly what she meant, I had to laugh silently at Dee's comment. The...

Pros: The most beautiful city in the world, the view of Table mountain from the ocean
Cons: The rumor says that there is a lot of crime

This review actually starts in Johannesburg but most of the time was spent in Cape Town and that is why I have chosen to categorize it under "Cape Town"

I landed in Johannesburg (also know as Jo’burg) on the 31st of January 1999. The first...

Pros: Scenic, English speaking, breath taking beauty, fresh fruits
Cons: Disparity between Blacks and Whites, Long flight

I visited Cape Town and other parts of South Africa for 3 weeks in 1999 as part of an 8 person short term mission trip organized by our church. It's a Presbyterian church in case anyone was wondering. Our contact in South Africa has been a missionary...

Pros: Incredible variety, modern, clean, green, cosmopolitan and inexpensive.
Cons: Expensive in both time and money to get there from US, especially with kids.

Back Again, Now to Cape Town
A recent business trip allowed me to return to South Africa for only the second time and the first in 10 years. I’ve had a special interest in the country since I started dating my Zambian born wife in ‘90. My...

Pros: people, shops, food , entertainment
Cons: weather and its very dangerous

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My trip to Cape Town was one of the best trips in my life. I think it is a great country for all kinds of people. Whether you are interested in sports, shopping, scenery or history! I was able to enjoy...

Pros: Gorgeous scenery, friendly people, laid-back atmosphere, interesting cultural exhibits
Cons: It's a long, long, long flight!

Although I wouldn't necessarily dismiss stories about criminal activity in Cape Town as hype, people tend to blow it out of proportion. The poor economic conditions for minorities in South Africa have, indeed, propelled the crime rate. However, using...

Pros: Beautiful Town
Cons: Lotsof Cons, most of them not yet convicted. ;)

I am not the type to go for organized tours. I like to ge out and explore with the aid of a map and maybe a scan of a tourguide book. The only way to get to know a city is to get lost in it for a couple of days and you will see its true nature. The...

Pros: Fun, shopping and museums in one city
Cons: Long flight

Whatever else you do in South Africa, make it a point to go to Cape Town. It is by far the best overall tourist destination that I have been to in recent times.

The main attractions include the cable car ride up the mountain where you will be...

Pros: Beautiful city with lots to do, great exchange rate for the dollar
Cons: crime.

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities not only in Africa but in the world. Located just miles north of the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town provides a culturally diverse society that has a wonderfully complex and thought provoking history that offers...

Pros: Relaxing, refreshing and in some cases far removed from civilization.
Cons: It's a long flight away!

Research is first on the list when planning a trip to South Africa. I began by contacting the concierge desk at five star hotels located in Johannesburg and Cape Town, who referred me to Travel Agents in the United States booking South African safari's...