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Popular Packing Lists | Other Packing Lists Tips | All Tips (41) If you bring any electrical items with you, remember that South Africa, like the British, use a 240v system. However, the plugs are not the same. Instead of the big, rectangular pins in the British model, the South African variety is round, though about the same size. Fortunately, these adapters are available in most chemist shops (drug stores). Leave a Comment
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If you're from North, Central, or South America, you'll need a tri-band phone because South Africa uses the GSM system. However, if possible, make sure you bring one because they're invaluable for calling taxis and the like. Quite unexpectedly, the cost is incredibly reasonable: I paid 10 rands for a Vodacom SIMM card. Top-up cards to keep it running are not that expensive. Incidentally, if your phone is locked into a particular provider's system, they'll be happy to unlock it for you for a very modest fee! Leave a Comment
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Hey Guys , all I can say is always keep a jacket handy. Cape Towns weather is influenced by the warm Indian Ocean and the very cold Atlantic Ocean.
The wind can just start blowing all of the sudden and trust me , it can be how hot sometimes you`ll get this this cold breeze blowing.
You can be on signal hill checking out the view and all of the sudden you covered in mist. Sometimes you find its storming in Cape Town and it might be dry with clear skies in Simons Town.
A word of advise , try not to visit Cape Town in winter because it`s their rainy seanson and it can become very miserable in Winter. Watch the wind as well because that South-Easter can really get blowing sometimes. Leave a Comment
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Large enough to carry all the purchases you'll make! The exchange rate definitely favours the tourist!
Comfortable walking shoes.
Windbreaker.
Hat
Sunspecs
Theyre all available here!
Camera
Vidcam
Spare Batteries & charger !!!
Pack in that bathing suit! Leave a Comment
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Take a normal suit case,hand luggage and a small back pack for when you go on walks and trips.
Take light clothes for the day and something warm for the evenings as they can be chilly.Do take a good pair of walking shoes.
Take your E111 for free medical treatment and plenty of sun lotion and after sun.Take mossie repellant and bite relief cream.Do take plasters and stomoch upset pills and headache pills and make sure your jabs are up to date.
Do take pictures in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the harsh bright light and keep your film cool. Leave a Comment
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Summer in Cape Town unfortunately includes mosquitos or other small biting insects, and many guest houses do not have screens. Insect repellant is vital for a comfortable night. I also brought a linen sheet, which was both light and absorbant -- it saved the day.
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Take Suntan Lotion - I can stress enough if you have a fair skin , take SUNTAN Lotion. The African sun is a killer.
Capetown will have everything else you might need or run out of. They are VERY westernized...
Always take a wind breaker. The Weather can change VERY quickly and when that wind picks up from off the Atlanic ocean , you can almost freeze to death. I had a habbit of taking a small cary bag with a wind dreaker in , no matter hot hot it was going to be.
They cater for almost everything in Capetown.
Loads of places to get equipment from , might be even cheaper to get yoru photos developed in SA. Justconvert thru from yoru Curency.
Take warm cloths .... Capetown can get windy and cold. If Camping , Make sure everything is secure. The Wind can be gale fource.
Above all. TAKE a SMILE :-) , No one loves a Unhappy person. Listen to people talk in the streets , even the english has a certain strange quality and ring to it. Capetownians have the most awsome expressions.
(photo taken of the Castle of Good Hope ) Leave a Comment
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Just have a pullover with you, since even in summer, it is very windy there and it can be sometimes chilly if you just have your t-shirt.
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Take a look at my Travel Diary on-line. It's in spanish, but I will soon be adding the text in english. So far, you can enjoy some watercolor drawings. Leave a Comment
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A daypack is useful for trips to the beach or walks. Be aware that if you go to any supermarkets you will be charged for a plastic bag so best to carry your own
A sun hat & sunglasses are a must in summer. Good walking shoes are advisable as is a pair of sandals or thongs (slops). In summer it can be windy depending which time you visit so a windbreaker & a light jersey to layer clothes. The closer you get to the mountain the colder the nights will be.
Moisquito repellent, suncream, headache pills etc can be bought at any pharmacy. Some B&B's provide toiletries but its best to check first.
SA plugs are std 3 pin round although many places will have adapters for 2 plug round (ie shavers, electric toothbrush) UK can take over Europe adapter & plug into SA adapter & Europe plugs will fit SA 2 plug adapter. Bring your charger, there are places to develop digital prints instantly.
Hotels will mostly not supply beach towels although you could buy them for your trip in Cape Town cheaply & leave them behind afterwards.
Do not take your expensive jewellery with you on holiday it could attract the wrong attention. You can purchase great jewellery in SA at the craft markets beaded jewellery is very fashionable & reasonable Leave a Comment
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- Cape Manor Hotel
1 Marais Road, Cape Town - The Ambassador Hotel&Executive Suites
34 Victoria Road Bantry Bay, Cape Town - NH Lord Charles
Cnr Stellenbosch and Faure Rds Somerset West, Cape Town - Steenberg Hotel
Cnr of Steenberg & Tokai Road, Tokai, Cape Town - Commodore
Portswood Rd, Cape Town - The Gregorian
128 Beach Road Melkbostrand, Cape Town - Courtyard Suite Cape Town
Liesbeek Avenue, off Liesbeek Parkway, Mowbray P. O. Box 13157, Cape Town - The Village Lodge Portfolio
49 Napier Street de Waterkant, Cape Town - St Georges
Crn Riebeeck & St. Georges Mall, Cape Town - Bantry Beach Luxury Suites
Potsdamer Strasse 91, Cape Town - Twelve Apostles
Victoria Road Oudekrall Bay Camps Bay, Cape Town - Protea Hotel Tyger Valley
Hendrik Verwoerd Drive Jip De Jager off-ramp Exit 20, Cape Town - Escape Guesthouse
163 Main Road Green Point, Cape Town - 40 Winks Luxury Guest House
2 Ravenscraig Road Greenpoint, Cape Town - Dunkley House
3B Gordon Street Gardens, Cape Town
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