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Arranging a car service in advance proves the best way to get into town. Services like
Centurion Tours and Citi Hopper greet you at the terminal and run about 270–360
Cape Town
South African rand ($20–27), depending on the number of passengers in the vehicle.
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
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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
This cultural crossroads provides
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.
endless opportunities for entertaining
Many live in these makeshift towns consisting of informal housing, a remnant from the
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days of apartheid, prohibiting non-whites from living in the city center.
Cape Town, though, is quickly moving on from those unfortunate days. As you ap-
proach the downtown area, you’ll immediately recognize the faces of Nelson Mandela
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and Desmond Tutu currently installed on the façade of the Civic Centre. On a clear
South Africa’s business capital, but Cape Town still offers
plenty to those traveling for work. The Mother City, as it is
day, you’ll also spot the flat-topped Table Mountain in the background.
Suitable hotels are scattered around the Central Business District and along the
commonly known, with its spectacular waterfront setting
crowned by the famous Table Mountain, hosts confer-
waterfront, but the 12-story Townhouse Hotel offers an excellent option for business
ences that attract visitors from around the world.
travelers with its downtown location near City Hall and South Africa’s Houses of
You’ll likely arrive at Cape Town International
Parliament. It boasts seven meeting rooms that accommodate up to 425 people, with its
Airport, the second-busiest in South Africa and the third-
largest holding 300.
While your hotel likely includes full breakfast, you might want to organize a morning
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 passengers
concierge to arrange transportation for you. Hemelhuijs, a chic café by Chef Jacques
62 globaltravelerusa.com JANUARY 2018 meeting offsite. Taxis don’t roam Cape Town’s streets, however, so use Uber or ask the
now available