Capetown-South Africa

Due to the natural resources and precious stones it has, the South African country has been exposed to the colonial policies of the relevant countries for a long time and has a feature that has stuck in the memories of current generations with the name of Nelson Mandela. The Cape of Good Hope, which separates the two oceans in the south of the African continent, has always had an important place in world history. Capetown is the oldest city in South Africa and the second largest city in size after the capital Johannesburg. Although it is not a capital city, this city, which is growing and becoming crowded, has the feature of being preferred from all parts of the world for tourism and settlement purposes, due to its climate and location.

The climate of this city, located on the coast of the ocean, is extremely favorable, and the humidity is extremely low, contrary to expectations, despite being on the ocean coast. For this reason, Europeans and citizens of other countries of the world, who have many opportunities, prefer this place to settle or reside for certain periods. It has the characteristics of a geographical region with different seasons compared to our country. While it is winter in our country, South Africa is experiencing the summer period. For this reason, especially during the cold and rainy periods in the northern hemisphere, a heavy flow of European, American and Canadian tourists takes place in the region.

The people in charge during the entry and exit procedures are extremely helpful and positive. I think you will not have communication problems since the language spoken in this country is English. Capetown airport is quite large and its development is still ongoing. During entry and exit from the country, shopping opportunities in the region called dutyfree are offered to a wide range of people and can be considered as a good opportunity with attractive prices.

If you do not have a transfer plan to go to your accommodation at the exit of the terminal, in addition to a taxi or rental car, the "Uber" service is waiting for you as an option. Incidentally, the service network called "Uber" is as widespread and extremely safe here as in the United States. It can be considered as an alternative solution for the places you will go in and out of the city.

Although the security problem is a serious problem in Capetown, especially in daylight conditions, the service called "Uber" is extremely safe. However, you should pay particular attention to security during your visit here. Refrain from carrying jewelry and objects that will attract attention on you.

World-famous wine production is extremely high quality and abundant, especially since the grape seedlings brought to the region by the Dutch explorers during the colonial period had good results in fertile soils. Along the mountains and valleys to the north of the city, there are numerous vineyards and wine-growing/tasting places. The most convenient transportation option to this region, which is approximately 40-50 minutes away from the city center, is a rental car or "Uber" option. There are many wine production facilities and vineyards in the region. Some of the facilities here are extremely large, with farms and visiting areas where lots of animals roam freely, which may appeal to children and adults. If you spend a full day here, I guarantee you will not regret it.

When you look at the region from above, you can see the vineyards at the foot of the mountains, as well as the precious material mines dug in time and the mines whose extraction activities were stopped. As it is known, this process, which started during the colonial period, still continues. Diamond and diamond sales units, which are protected by intense security measures in the city, serve together with their workshops. In fact, when you request from the information desks of certain hotels, they take you to the sales offices by private car and then drop you back to your hotel. Such shops, which have a wide range of products, have workshops in the lower sections, and your requests are fulfilled instantly when necessary. Various options are offered, such as a certificate valid all over the world and the possibility of exchange for a lifetime fee. It is possible to buy diamond products at very advantageous prices compared to our country.

Traffic is on the left as in the English system. If you visit this country and do not have a problem with driving on the left, you can enjoy your trip much more. Because you will be able to find more convenient transportation opportunities to many areas and places where you can enjoy in and out of the city. Compliance with the rules is at an extremely high level and you can drive comfortably.

But you should be prepared for serious traffic especially in the city center in the morning and evening hours. You have to be especially careful with pedestrians. If a pedestrian has stepped into the safety lane, you must stop immediately and do not move before the pedestrian leaves that area. Even if you're on foot, don't forget the left-hand traffic. You will need to check the path.

The famous Table Mountain, which looks very different when viewed from the air and from the ground, fascinates people with its interesting appearance and majesty. Its magnificent view, which starts right from the seaside, gives great pleasure to people. While it gives incredible snapshots with the clouds covering its top during the day, it is an extremely beautiful place with its view overlooking the city.

It is possible to reach Table Mountain from almost every region in the city center. Cable car moving from the city center, rental car, taxi, etc. You can reach Table Mountain with other possibilities. In this city, which has an extremely pleasant climate, if you are curious; You can spend a full day walking on this mountain and enjoy the magnificent view by hiking in extremely different vegetation. As reported by its enthusiasts, this place, which has many plant and natural flower species that cannot be found in other parts of the world, is heavily flooded by tourists. I would only like to point out that; During your visit here when the weather is clear, you should take serious precautions to protect yourself from the sun. Otherwise, you may experience serious sunburns and problems during your holiday. In the meantime, I would like to point out that there will be many tourists like you who want to go up the mountain with the cable car and you can expect a long queue.

The most frequented place in the city center is the area called the Waterfront. This region contains a large marina. From here, you can find all kinds of opportunities, from helicopter tours to Masadagi and Cape of Good Hope, to sea tours and tours to the regions where whales and seals are found. Especially December is the best time to see whales up close. Although it is shown on tours in other months, it is not possible to see it. It is very famous for its shopping malls and extremely enjoyable restaurants. All kinds of activities are available day and night.

In addition to the shows of street animators, especially during the daytime, the voice and dance artists waiting for tips are very busy and offer pleasant moments to the audience. You can have a good time at the restaurants here, especially for seafood, both at affordable prices and with tastes and presentations that you cannot find elsewhere. In addition, you can see the creatures living in the ocean in the very large aquarium located very close to this area.

The Cape of Good Hope, which we know as Cape of Good Hope, is the southernmost tip of the African continent, which is the place where those who come here after visiting the city do not go without stopping by, is a region that must be visited. The southernmost tip of the African Continent, which has the feature of separating the two oceans, has images that can offer you a visual feast. There are companies that organize daily tours to the region, as well as you can easily reach the region by renting a car.

On the way to this region, you may encounter ostriches and monkeys along the way. These creatures, which are extremely accustomed to humans, can appear in environments that we cannot easily see in our normal lives. You can also easily follow the penguins on the beaches. In addition, you can join the tours organized by boats to the islets, which are about 10 minutes away, and watch the seals in their natural environment closely. You may also have the opportunity to see the whales that come to this region in certain months of the year (especially in December). Before you leave the area, you can buy ostrich eggs, which prevent spiders in the rooms, as souvenirs from local vendors at very affordable prices.

As a result, Capetown is not a city that can be understood by writing and explaining. You know, sometimes there are places that are listed in magazines and newspapers as things to do or places to visit before you die.

Hope you travel with your dreams…