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anniversary.p. 4062 globaltravelerusa.com JANUARY 20189–5 | CAPE TOWNpassed through in 2016 — its busiest year yet. Centurion Tours and Citi Hopper greet you at the terminal and run about 270–360 South African rand ($20–27), depending on the number of passengers in the vehicle. Arranging a car service in advance proves the best way to get into town. Services like
Uber is also thriving in Cape Town, so consider hailing a ride with the app if your smartphone works in South Africa. The Uber X service costs R146–189 ($11–15), while the more luxurious Uber Black should cost about R249–324 ($18–25). The 20- to 30-minute ride (depending on traffic) along the highway takes you past
some of South Africa’s infamous townships. Although the center of Cape Town is home to fewer than 435,000, the metro area boasts a population of more than 3.7 million. Many live in these makeshift towns consisting of informal housing, a remnant from the days of apartheid, prohibiting non-whites from living in the city center.
proach the downtown area, you’ll immediately recognize the faces of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu currently installed on the façade of the Civic Centre. On a clear day, you’ll also spot the flat-topped Table Mountain in the background. Cape Town, though, is quickly moving on from those unfortunate days. As you ap
waterfront, but the 12-story Townhouse Hotel offers an excellent option for business travelers with its downtown location near City Hall and South Africa’s Houses of Parliament. It boasts seven meeting rooms that accommodate up to 425 people, with its Suitable hotels are scattered around the Central Business District and along the
largest holding 300. meeting offsite. Taxis don’t roam Cape Town’s streets, however, so use Uber or ask the concierge to arrange transportation for you. Hemelhuijs, a chic café by Chef Jacques While your hotel likely includes full breakfast, you might want to organize a morningJOHANNESBURG MAY HAVE THE REPUTATION South Africa’s business capital, but Cape Town still offers plenty to those traveling for work. The Mother City, as it is as
commonly known, crowned by the famous Table Mountain, hosts conferences that attract visitors from around the world. You’ll likely arrive at Cape Town International with its spectacular waterfront setting -
Airport, the second-busiest in South Africa and the third-busiest on the entire continent. Located just 12 miles from the city center, it experienced tremendous growth since opening in 1954. More than 10 million passengersCaptivating
Cape TownThis cultural crossroads provides
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