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With no less than 1 000 free WiFi hot spots, endless kilometres of pristine coastline and mountain ranges - surrounding a vibrant innovation business community - you can work from anywhere, in Cape Town and the Western Cape.
GENERAL
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I am travelling on my own. Will I get lonely, or is it easy to meet other ex-pats and locals in Cape Town?
Cape Town and the Western Cape is home to many ex-pats who have chosen to make this place their home. South Africans are known for their friendliness and sense of humour. Try to stay in one place for a few weeks; this will help you meet people. Working from a co-working space will also help you meet locals, other remote workers, and ex-pats.![Shutterstock 1361220530 Shutterstock 1361220530](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=2000&q=90&w=2000&s=de4cbcb45a943fb8e83a2a87e0b502b0 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1800&q=90&w=1800&s=87e15238b139689a1ab0fb749352d54f 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1600&q=90&w=1600&s=c5b0fc7dd4d82de570998d56fc7cb80a 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1400&q=90&w=1400&s=3f4c2b2b04eaf12e21375201887583a9 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1200&q=90&w=1200&s=90bbe51a9b931edbdf58fc04f94f0cfa 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1000&q=90&w=1000&s=f85a22d0e3eb345610a8d7d4ae322f04 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=1aef3aaea891978223975b92f732cb34 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=600&q=90&w=600&s=1e04ddf8cbca13d61ff34cadf79570e8 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=400&q=90&w=400&s=f08c7d81c446a8b9d5caea4531986913 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=300&q=90&w=300&s=4b4ad09aa1c84d98f00d3634123aad98 300w)
Is Cape Town and the Western Cape LGBTQ Friendly?
Yes, it is.![Shutterstock 482052475 2021 03 29 100342 Shutterstock 482052475 2021 03 29 100342](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=2000&q=90&w=2000&s=bd4648bb18a632100468300b787fa765 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1800&q=90&w=1800&s=011620a7a60836b050e8015b2bbf73d2 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1600&q=90&w=1600&s=1f89a9be9346ac11a721e28ab4494648 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1400&q=90&w=1400&s=288a03182060debcf856b407b2a4bdd3 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1200&q=90&w=1200&s=f22fc4b132f9fc0ce6192368126280a9 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1000&q=90&w=1000&s=98c0864e58819fc1a89654eb429671ce 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=fcd9f5d0bd6c1eec73ec683968678786 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=600&q=90&w=600&s=59fbf29c2c04a40145d7b2efa8185fc7 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=400&q=90&w=400&s=6e2d6d41d709884608a3cf9267985f45 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_482052475_2021-03-29-100342.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=300&q=90&w=300&s=acab3c3c136568452c3ad5320434eee5 300w)
We are travelling as a family to Cape Town and the Western Cape. Is it family-friendly?
Yes, it is. Your family can experience a once in a lifetime experience here. The province offers a wide range of family-friendly accommodation, experiences and international schools. Some establishments are even pet-friendly!![Shutterstock 794811496 2021 03 29 100442 Shutterstock 794811496 2021 03 29 100442](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=2000&q=90&w=2000&s=3034e3567d3368bb8efb236f426100ab 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1800&q=90&w=1800&s=ee06d02ee49c67b0a76bfc7d1db51f32 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1600&q=90&w=1600&s=c6c1aaacf12e87cdda8b863dc9277256 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1400&q=90&w=1400&s=a0d7b89be9f3b59d83cabc9659a9e76e 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1200&q=90&w=1200&s=7a744610abe060f3147e3ad2c228fed5 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1000&q=90&w=1000&s=2740e995e5bae016fda41436df195af6 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=4aafb19e03ab3d48cf8a9a6b27c19765 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=600&q=90&w=600&s=1eca52dfa340c459c521bb030322d8f5 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=400&q=90&w=400&s=f82d49f255487493bbd1f29716769bc9 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_794811496_2021-03-29-100442.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=300&q=90&w=300&s=cf466f5d55da23c44f81a117150e7af8 300w)
What is the primary language spoken in South Africa?
South Africa has 11 official languages, but most people speak English.![Shutterstock 217733974 Shutterstock 217733974](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=2000&q=90&w=2000&s=fe38e32986131c65e77f5760c92db68f 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1800&q=90&w=1800&s=6f4b9eb63d53485105bc43a6fad77c68 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1600&q=90&w=1600&s=c0e5196514ae9098b9530e98f5745ee7 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1400&q=90&w=1400&s=2c47397f73b93ee453a44ab0d5e2b8d8 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1200&q=90&w=1200&s=5d1b9bd3d54c8817e3fc969f3def0f1d 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1000&q=90&w=1000&s=2f2e7a9505b30790274f486bc939f5ee 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=6078610d0b5a8cc714bea7438903daef 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=600&q=90&w=600&s=57cd67c0b9cffa723204e816ec5303fb 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=400&q=90&w=400&s=82dc58947e0119b7aee5f7f7656ea1bf 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=300&q=90&w=300&s=67902fb8fda1bb6393b63f55e801eaa1 300w)
Is it expensive to live in Cape Town and the Western Cape?
Cape Town and the Western Cape is relatively affordable, and one can budget approximately $2000 per month.LIVE
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Where is the best place to stay in Cape Town and the Western Cape?
The Western Cape region, situated at the African continent's southern extremity, is bordered by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. The province is 129 449km2 in size, which is roughly the same size as England. It is home to over 6.8 million people, approximately 11% of South Africa's total population. With a typical climate like the Mediterranean, the Western Cape experiences warm, dry summers and mild, moist winters with low summer rainfall. This climate makes the Western Cape the ideal all-year-round holiday destination. The City of Cape Town, Cape West Coast, Garden Route and Klein Karoo, Cape Karoo, Cape Winelands and the Cape Overberg are the six regions that make up the Western Cape. Each offers its unique taste of culture, open-arm hospitality and experiences. To find more about each region, click here![Shutterstock 217733974 Shutterstock 217733974](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=2000&q=90&w=2000&s=fe38e32986131c65e77f5760c92db68f 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1800&q=90&w=1800&s=6f4b9eb63d53485105bc43a6fad77c68 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1600&q=90&w=1600&s=c0e5196514ae9098b9530e98f5745ee7 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1400&q=90&w=1400&s=2c47397f73b93ee453a44ab0d5e2b8d8 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1200&q=90&w=1200&s=5d1b9bd3d54c8817e3fc969f3def0f1d 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1000&q=90&w=1000&s=2f2e7a9505b30790274f486bc939f5ee 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=6078610d0b5a8cc714bea7438903daef 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=600&q=90&w=600&s=57cd67c0b9cffa723204e816ec5303fb 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=400&q=90&w=400&s=82dc58947e0119b7aee5f7f7656ea1bf 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_217733974.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=300&q=90&w=300&s=67902fb8fda1bb6393b63f55e801eaa1 300w)
Is it expensive to live in Cape Town and the Western Cape?
Cape Town and the Western Cape is relatively affordable, and one can budget approximately $2000 per month.WORK
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Where can I find free wifi in Cape Town and the Western Cape?
The province is peppered with quirky and cool coffee shops, all offering free wifi. Plus, all the co-working spaces include free wifi as part of the rates.![Shutterstock 518847469 2021 03 29 100718 Shutterstock 518847469 2021 03 29 100718](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=2000&q=90&w=2000&s=efb37dd2e56439608604482b2418cac5 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1800&q=90&w=1800&s=324d2ef7ca1e5c18a8a532c0c2451f30 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1600&q=90&w=1600&s=1fca2a781bfd2c3a21434396e51e3ef1 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1400&q=90&w=1400&s=b5b76b77d8ac4aca963ab71ec618e572 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1200&q=90&w=1200&s=c8a099351af8285475df72fbb1257af6 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1000&q=90&w=1000&s=5684162e69cedfbf2734d78159fd4497 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=2a67c371e313f2fe0b06a617230d5df3 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=600&q=90&w=600&s=a510892bd0c0b2d367d05dfd576892e6 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=400&q=90&w=400&s=79b437dce5697ba29d2400d074600623 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_518847469_2021-03-29-100718.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=300&q=90&w=300&s=905217db757f9ffc0699f05a06eecbcf 300w)
What is the connectivity like in the Western Cape?
Good: 10MbsMOVE AROUND
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Do I need a car to get around Cape Town and the Western Cape?
As the second-largest city in South Africa, Cape Town has an excellent public transport system called the MyCiti, e-hailing services and bike rental companies if you prefer to cycle. To travel to any of the Western Cape's five regions, rent a car as many smaller towns do not offer a wide variety of public transport systems. You will need an international drivers licence to rent a car in South Africa.![Shutterstock 1775619926 2021 03 29 100914 Shutterstock 1775619926 2021 03 29 100914](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=2000&q=90&w=2000&s=8856213b2fa5e3975bcd04084fb8b1ac 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1800&q=90&w=1800&s=630055d642c5c92217a4dcdc4a06886c 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1600&q=90&w=1600&s=54c8e9843f3ddc9b97515fb6d3cc6180 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1400&q=90&w=1400&s=fa6d04aeb5bd9c40dcf8b42b2b2ab291 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1200&q=90&w=1200&s=f303ed1f21fcf9dc3a78118d290da19e 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1000&q=90&w=1000&s=151ca61c8035f0a457269d529b4db1dc 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=e59d4430fe993d39184c08507b37c98a 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=600&q=90&w=600&s=808b9d4ce6ea8ed378ce31396101519d 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=400&q=90&w=400&s=870630492cbb0f25a00a7ef8467e5bbd 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1775619926_2021-03-29-100914.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=300&q=90&w=300&s=d76f47a90e50321ebe01d59b50f5db80 300w)
What side of the road must I drive on in South Africa?
In South Africa, we drive on the left-hand side of the road.SAFE TRAVELS
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What is the healthcare system like in South Africa? Will I need insurance?
South Africa offers a range of world-class private hospitals across the entire country. As a traveler, you will need travel insurance. Before arriving in South Africa, make sure that your insurance covers you if you are in an accident and need to go to a private hospital or see a doctor. Looking for more information, click here![Shutterstock 1361220530 Shutterstock 1361220530](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=2000&q=90&w=2000&s=de4cbcb45a943fb8e83a2a87e0b502b0 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1800&q=90&w=1800&s=87e15238b139689a1ab0fb749352d54f 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1600&q=90&w=1600&s=c5b0fc7dd4d82de570998d56fc7cb80a 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1400&q=90&w=1400&s=3f4c2b2b04eaf12e21375201887583a9 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1200&q=90&w=1200&s=90bbe51a9b931edbdf58fc04f94f0cfa 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1000&q=90&w=1000&s=f85a22d0e3eb345610a8d7d4ae322f04 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=1aef3aaea891978223975b92f732cb34 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=600&q=90&w=600&s=1e04ddf8cbca13d61ff34cadf79570e8 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=400&q=90&w=400&s=f08c7d81c446a8b9d5caea4531986913 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/shutterstock_1361220530.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=300&q=90&w=300&s=4b4ad09aa1c84d98f00d3634123aad98 300w)
Is Cape Town and the Western Cape safe for tourists?
Cape Town is a major, modern cosmopolitan South African city. As such, we would advise travellers to exercise the same level of vigilance they would apply when visiting any major city in a developing country. This vigilance includes ensuring you follow basic safety tips such as keeping emergency numbers on hand, avoid carrying large sums of cash and keeping your valuables safe at all times. For the overwhelming majority of the nearly 2 million foreign visitors to the Western Cape in 2019, Cape Town’s safety was not an issue, and nor was the Western Cape’s at large. Read a full guide on safety precautions here.![Presentation2 min Presentation2 min](https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=2000&q=90&w=2000&s=958121a6c815755531ba2a7b7b2a60f3 2000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1800&q=90&w=1800&s=a6e156eb405baa0e8a53c4f51f8d473b 1800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1600&q=90&w=1600&s=99dd56c37b580a3406752d9fd316e165 1600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1400&q=90&w=1400&s=5b1587db90ed211a8a747d77e8d33dae 1400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1200&q=90&w=1200&s=31ccd0a32ad82fa4513bd0d77482cae0 1200w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=1000&q=90&w=1000&s=8ed15fe156757c9f59ab7edd7cddfa9b 1000w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=a01a4f8ec4b11769a4401a1acdd4542c 800w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=600&q=90&w=600&s=8b35507252e3552bb2d972de97147008 600w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=400&q=90&w=400&s=6be82bd0698cb2d3c70eab03844a822d 400w, https://wesgro.imgix.net/uploads/files/Long-stay/Presentation2-min.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bg=7fff&fit=fill&h=300&q=90&w=300&s=802052c3c0bd278d4fe3354abae6f2ba 300w)
Can I remain safe against Covid 19 if I travel to Cape Town and the Western Cape?
The World Health Organisation has praised the South African government for their swift, and significant response to the Coronavirus pandemic and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has awarded the country with the Safe Travels accreditation. Whether you plan to visit Cape Town and the Western Cape for business or pleasure, there are some necessary precautions that you need to take in order to minimize the risk of infection. This is something you have to do not only to protect yourself but other people as well. See safety guide here.VISA
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