Winter might not be the obvious time to visit Cape Town, but after three weeks there we would happily do it all again. Cape Town in winter turns out to be quieter, cheaper and far more enjoyable than we had envisaged, so in this episode we share the practical details that made our stay smooth, from where we based ourselves to how we handled transport, tipping and staying connected.
In this episode:
- Why we chose winter for Cape Town and what the weather is really like
- How to time Table Mountain to avoid closures and queues
- Where we stayed near the V&A Waterfront and why an apartment works for longer trips
- Getting around with Uber, including pick-up points and basic safety checks
- Tipping culture, when you still need cash and how restaurant tipping works
- Everyday surprises like car guards, full service petrol stations and supermarket bag packers
- Simple safety habits for phones, jewellery and walking after dark
- What to pack for winter, including layers, comfortable shoes and spare suitcase space
- What we ate and loved, from bobotie to market samosas to malva pudding
- Where to shop for colourful souvenirs and how to haggle politely
- Winter extras like whale season and planning for early sunsets
- eSIMs, Wi-Fi and why we keep a VPN on while travelling
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