Currency: South African Rand Health: no jabs required but diptheria, hepatitis A and tetanus boosters/ courses advised Languages: Afrikaans, English, plus nine African languages Visa: none required
Peak season: Nov to Mar, but good weather in Apr to May (and lower prices) Temperatures: from 17°C in July to 26°C in January; Cape Town's climate is similar to the Med, with mild winters and dry settled summers
Flight: 12 hours direct Time difference: GMT +2 Airlines flying UK-Cape Town: BA, South African Airways Carbon footprint: 17.76 tonnes CO2 (return flights from UK for family of four)
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