NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME’ TO VISIT CAPE TOWN
There has "never been a better time" to take Cape Town tours, according to a travel article in the Daily Telegraph.
Following a trip to the popular African travel destination, writer Graham Boynton said that the range of activities and experiences combined with the favourable exchange rate makes Cape Town an unmissable destination for Brits.
One of the major attributes of the city is its status as a sporting hotspot, with a number of events set to take place this year.
It was recently announced that the Indian Premier League cricket competition will get underway in Cape Town on April 18th and the city is also expected to prove popular with people visiting South Africa for the British Lions rugby tour later this year.
The destination will be one of the leading travel destinations when South Africa hosts the 2010 World Cup, along with other major cities such as Johannesburg and Durban.
For people with no interest in sport, there is always the natural appeal of Cape Town and attributes such as "blue skies, caressingly warm weather [and] cool, clear nights", which make the city an "absolutely beautiful" destination, according to Mr Boynton.
Cape Town – From the wine route to the game parks there is so much to see and do in Cape Town.
VISIT CAPE TOWN FOR THE BOOK FESTIVAL
Cape Town tours could prove popular among literature lovers later this year as the South African city hosts the Book Fair.
The fair, which welcomed more than 50,000 visitors last year and is the largest literary event in sub-Saharan Africa, will come to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from June 13th to 16th.
Vanessa Badroodien, director of the fair, describes it as "a perfect place to get an overview of the literature and publishing from other African countries".
The 2009 event will be boosted by collaboration with the Goethe Institute and will be attended by some of the leading intellectuals from across southern Africa, who will participate in various discussions and debates.
Some 392 seminars and other interactive events featured in the Cape Town Book Fair last year, as well as exhibitions by more than 300 organisations from 31 countries.
Cape Town tours offer travellers the chance to see some of the city’s most famous attractions, including Table Mountain and Cape Point.
CLIMBING MOUNT KILIMANJARO – ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME
Were you glued to the TV as British celebs struggled up Africa’s highest mountain for Comic Relief? Did you cheer when Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole reached the summit just before dawn?
Did you look at the breathtaking scenery and the dawn over Africa and think, “Wow, I’d like some of that?” If the answer’s “Yes,” and the brave Comic Relief team inspired you, then you too can enjoy the adventure of a lifetime climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
Choose from two excellent treks: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – 5 Days/4 Nights or Mount Kilimanjaro Tours – 6 Days/5 Nights, each taking a different route. Both show you the best this great mountain has to offer. And both are guaranteed to be spectacular!
GET INTO GOOD FOOD AND WINE IN CAPE TOWN
Visitors to South Africa will be able to see what the country’s food and wine scenes have to offer this year when a major event is held in Cape Town.
The Good Food and Wine Show will be held at the Cape Town Convention Centre from May 28th to 31st this year and will feature demonstrations from experts including the British-based chefs Marcos Georgiou and Reza Mahammad.
Reportedly the largest food and beverage show in South Africa, the event will feature exhibitors ranging from small producers to big brands selling all manner of tasty products.
There will be a number of different sections of the show focusing on different topics, including one area dedicated to natural, seasonal produce and how visitors can grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Other parts of the event will showcase premium local and imported ciders and beers available in South Africa and the best wines from all over the country.
As well as attending the regular public events that are held in the city, people on Cape Town tours can take in some of the stunning local sights, such as Table Mountain and Cape Point.
Cape Town – From the wine route to the game parks there is so much to see and do in Cape Town.