Just got back and I couldn't stop looking up at the mountains. I drove the mountain pass out of Franschoek and was blown away! That place is the most stunning country I've ever seen.
I'm so glad to hear that! And I would have to agree. We live in Seattle now which has a lot of natural beauty, but it's hard to imagine there's a more picturesque big city in the world. If you find one, please let me know! 😁
I agree with others who praise the excellent and well presented commentary. This is one of the very few presenters who does not have to have himself in every shot, which is what most people do, because their video is really about them and not the destination.
Cape Town's hop on hop off bus is, no joke, the best in the world. It takes you half way up Table Mountain then by the 12 apostles peaks, the along the exclusive beach properties
The Western Cape is the whole province. Not just the peninsula. It's like showing a video of one street in Aspen and then saying "Colorado was amazing."
Wow what an awesome video of Cape Town. You showcased our city beautifully. There is still lots more to see and do. Hope you will be coming back for more 😊
@@atravelingperspective Please keep in contact and if you ever decide to make it a permanent stay my company assists foreigners settle in Cape Town. Cape to Coast. Looking forward to seeing lots more of you on TH-cam for now. Cheers! 😘
Wow, your travel guide to Cape Town, South Africa is absolutely mesmerizing! The professional narrative throughout the video truly enhances the viewing experience. The way the vlog seamlessly transitions from one breathtaking location to another is remarkable. Thank you for sharing this incredible adventure with us! Subscribed for more travel inspiratione
@@atravelingperspective You're welcome! We are glad you appreciate the feedback. It's always great to connect with fellow creators and discover each other's channels. we are excited about the prospect of more amazing content from both of us. Here's to a future filled with inspiring and engaging adventures. Cheers! 😃😍😇
@@denisethompson1960 I'm glad to hear that, Denise! Please let me know if you have any questions before you go. I would be happy to try to answer them.
We are from the UK first visited in 2007 and have been to many many places all around the world ever since however Cape Town is still the best place we have ever visited. Many people were shaking their heads at us back then saying we were mad to consider venturing there but to say I am glad they did not convince me to go is an understatement. The western Cape in general is outstanding with the best thing for me being the diversity of things to do which was endless
That's wonderful. Good for you for not being dissuaded from going to Cape Town. Sometimes hidden gems stay that way because people let their fears take over. South African certainly has its problems, but Cape Town and the broader Western Cape is some of the most naturally stunning land in the world. I consider myself lucky having visited there and hope to go back. I'm sure it has changed a lot since even 2007! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for that. Actually we have been on 5 occasions to SA including Kruger Park and Rorkes Drift although we are much older than yourselves. I noticed from your videos you have been to numerous places we have including Argentina so it seems we have a similar outlook towards travelling. You might want to consider Jordan which we visited last year although I would incorporate Lebanon and Israel as well which we didnt have time for due to having to family commitments however the middle east is a real experience.. We were booked for Beirut ,Tokyo and Philippines 4 years ago but it got cancelled for covid. Off to Japan in 3 months time so wish you the best on your travels and keep it going because you wont regret it.
@@jmw-qt2ih That's great. I always love hearing from folks who've been to these places. We also went to Kruger for safari and spent a bit of time in Johannesburg. I'd love to do a big Middle East trip in the next few years and Jordan is squarely on our list. We're off to France/Italy in a few weeks. I hope you have a great time in Japan, glad you're making it happen after it was cancelled a few years back. Can't go wrong there and it has gotten more afordable with their currency being devalued pretty dramatically in the last few years.
Franschhoek pronunciation: - Frunch (rhymes with lunch, bunch, punch). Bonus points if you can trill your "r". - Hook (rhymes with look, book, took). Meaning, "French Corner"
Trully enjoying your video! We are going this August and your video gives us a lot of usefull infos! For Boulders Beach, to see the penguin up close, do we take right or left from the ticket office? THANKS!
Thanks so much for watching, Yen! At the first ticket office, you'll want to pass that to the right and go further down the road to the Southeast entrance. Once there, you will go left when you enter to get to the beach where you can walk on the beach with the penguins. Have a great trip!
Thank you, Thapelo! I was just as humbled to be able to see your beautiful country. I look forward to returning some day. It looks like you're making some great music over on your channel 😀
@@atravelingperspective thanks for your response, we are a musical family our younger brother won South African Idols season 11 so yeah it’s our passion, we will push to do other content, I’m passionate about inspiring people having impactful talks I’m just putting together the right gear and editing software so I can be proper like you👌🏾👏🏽👏🏽🔥
@@atravelingperspective SADLY, DISTRICT 6 DON'T EXIST , APARTHEID DESTROYED IT, IN THE OLD SA, WAS NOT WHITE ENOUGH, TODAY NOT BLACK ENOUGH, LEFT SA 21 YEARS AGO!👍👍 ANYWAY, ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO, CHEERS!👍🇿🇦🇬🇧
@@hendo19742 that’s very interesting. Yes, we passed by District 6 and the museum and heard the history of that horrible removal. A lot of the things we learned in SA will stay with me forever and I really hope that country keeps moving forward in a positive direction. Obviously some difficult challenges are ahead. Thank you my friend!
Hi Erica 😀, we were there in April (their fall), and the weather was pretty good. It was mostly 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit and dry. It seems like October to February is ideal, though, so you should have some great weather!
Thanks for checking it out, Swadha! This area is just off of the Chapmans Peak drive. There is a little rest stop with toilets, trees, and some picnic tables like those that we sat on. I believe there is a few along this stretch. You can't miss it if driving Champmans Peak.
Hi, we left them at our hotel until around 6pm when we headed to the airport. We stayed at Primi Seacastle Hotel the last day in Camps Bay which was pretty convenient to the airport.
Thank you for watching and for your kind words, Arshad! I hope you visit there soon too. Cape Town is certainly one of the great cities of Africa and the world.
Rio de Janeiro is situated between the mountains and ocean as well. Rio is prettier but Cape Town is definitely second as far as beautifully situated cities.
How did you manage the situation with loadshedding? How that situation affected your walking through Cape Town during the night? Oh by the way nice video!
Thank you for the nice comment and questions, Mario! So in Cape Town (and it sounded like all of the Western Cape Province), we didn't experience any loadshedding. Also, most of the hotels in Cape Town have generators so you shouldn't experience any issues when traveling there. Their energy issues aren't quite as bad as somewhere like Johannesburg. In Joburg, we would usually be without power in our AirBnB for 4 hours or so each night. As far as walking at night, we mainly did so in the Camps Bay area where we didn't have any problems at all. The De Waterkant area was also fine at night too. I think most issues happen in the City Centre from what I've read.
Thank you! The tour we did can be found here: www.airbnb.com/experiences/163550?checkin=2023-05-22&checkout=2023-05-31&location=Cape+Town%2C+South+Africa¤tTab=experience_tab&federatedSearchId=59f08952-0b6b-4295-9e5a-62e26ffb2344&searchId=ba2f5bb3-c334-48d8-b3b4-7468e51758c0§ionId=2751b8c7-098e-4251-a531-1561129a7261. Our guide can be contacted on Instagram @andile_0738
Thanks, Tom! Yes, I was a little extra cautious and got a Typhoid and a Hepatitis A vaccine, mainly because I wanted to eat whatever I wanted without having to worry. It's certainly not necessary, and no vaccine is mandatory unless you're transiting through a country with high rates of Yellow Fever, in that case you'll need a Yellow Fever vaccine. Also, malaria pills are good if you're going on safari.
Not that bad, honestly. The hike itself is mostly straightforward and probably only scary if you have a serious fear of heights. Even if so, you still get some great vantage points prior to the ladders on your way up.
As a cape townian iliving away from my life long home i was really enjoying this video till about 12:30 when you said it is a good to see how far south africa has come since they fel, my kind sir let me tell you if you want to see a fallen great country, look at south africa now. Of the best army in the world producing of the best tech and law and order, no apartheid ( as taught to the world by communist) was not good, they don't tell you about the AWB fighting FOR blacks and saving them from being killed by their own, they don't teach you that the rand was $2 to R1 now R18 to$1. ESKOM winning NEW YORK TIMES best and cheapest electricity in the world supplito other African countries, and I can go on for days with FACTS so please don't tell the world stupid shit like that.
Hi Patrice, for the Cape Town stop, it was $1,244 roundtrip for flights from Boston and about $208/per night for our hotel at The Tree House Boutique Hotel. You can eat really well at restaurants for $10-$15/person and much cheaper than that if you want. Cape Town is pretty walkable during the day time but Uber is also pretty cheap around town and to/from the airport.
Hi Christopher, in my experience, there's always a way to travel to any place in a smart way, regardless of the issues that some cities face. On the crime, we didn't experience any issues whatsoever over two weeks and across multiple cities. That being said, we didn't do much at night, and we took tours with a local guide to places like Soweto which was highly recommended by many. On the power outages, we didn't experience any of that in Cape Town and it varies across this big country. In Johannesburg, we had 4-8 hours a day with no power, but it's fairly easy to plan around that, though obviously not ideal for a tourist. It makes it a lot easier to handle when you understand how much more disruptive it is for locals who live this every day. Just my two cents. Thanks for watching!
I felt the same way! Some people sat long enough to have a little picnic meal... Most people like myself went to the rock that wasn't quite as far out and still got a pretty rad photo.
Love you two, you are such a lovely, modest couple! Great vlog! Please note that Nelson Mandela was not in prison for peaceful activism. He was a violent terrorism, who attacked Whites and Blacks who didn't share his views. He was imprisoned because he didn't renounce violence, which often attacked soft targets, like Church Street. Basically, the downfall of South Africa began with his presidency in 1994. He brought pornography to 🇿🇦, White Farmers quitting, inflation in high numbers, and the murder rate multiplied by high numbers since 1994! He brought nothing good to 🇿🇦 and was made a saint for no good reason!
This guy's criticism is incorrect about Nelson Mandela. My friends children were pulled out while travelling to school by security police, books confiscated searching if they had any notes on them which was connected to the struggle. Houses were searched and you were not allowed visitors if too many came then it was called a meeting against the government. It was terrible times my son couldn't attend school because we were afraid for his safety as he had to travel by cycle. Many faced the same. We never trusted anyone whose husband was a police man. Sports was separated for people of colour,so was restaurants and cinemas,not to mention public transport. There are those who didn't want to mix and actually hated people of colour. Some still think white people are inferior. If you were working in the Government and the wrong colour pension and medical aid was not allowed. We have freedom now,can travel so thanks for what Nelson Mandela endured we are more free now and see more of our own country,not having to worry about who we are. All countries have crime and corruption only we are more transparent. We able to live where we want if we can afford it. We understand and respect each and everyone irrespective of race,colour and religions.😊
In our experience, it certainly is. Follow the normal safety precautions when traveling to any place to prevent things like pickpocketing and avoiding scams, but we didn't experience any issues. There are some areas that are more tourist-friendly and secure than others such as Camps Bay, so I'd definitely aim to stay there or near De Waterkant which is where we stayed. But other than that, we generally went wherever we needed to during the day time and were just more cautious about that at night. It's one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a must-see!
Great question. For starters, this particular trip was our Honeymoon, so it was a big one. But in general, we plan when and where we'll take our trips up to 6 months out so we can plan around them. We utilize credit card points that we've accumulated through spending and welcome bonus points available by opening a card. This usually allows us to at the very least get free flights or free hotels for the duration of our trips. I use Google Flights (in incognito mode) to keep an eye on prices for the dates we're looking at as well. Between this and using sites like Trip Advisor to get great rates on hotels that are highly rated by other travelers, you can really cut down on costs. It's also important to remember that it's a lot cheaper upon arrival when you travel to places like Africa or Southeast Asia. The flights to get there are often steep, but accommodation and daily expenses like transportation and meals will be 1/4 to 1/2 of what you would pay in the United States or Europe. Happy to answer any more specific questions you might have too.
Western Cape its all woow.. Breath taking..
Absolutely! Have you ever been?
Cape Town is easily the best tourist destination in Africa. I’m going back for my third visit in 3 years in October 2024 ❤
Awesome, Emmanuel. I'd love to return as well!
How’s the WiFi for digital nomads? Is it solo travel friendly?
@@Stacey_Chenellinternet speeds can vary but it's really good in general. Fibre speeds probably average around 50mbps or faster and top out at 1gbps.
Just got back and I couldn't stop looking up at the mountains. I drove the mountain pass out of Franschoek and was blown away! That place is the most stunning country I've ever seen.
I'm so glad to hear that! And I would have to agree. We live in Seattle now which has a lot of natural beauty, but it's hard to imagine there's a more picturesque big city in the world. If you find one, please let me know! 😁
@@atravelingperspective This is tops right now with combine ocean & mountains. Cheers!
What an amazing guide - proudly South African
Thanks so much! We were thrilled to see a bit of your country.
I agree with others who praise the excellent and well presented commentary. This is one of the very few presenters who does not have to have himself in every shot, which is what most people do, because their video is really about them and not the destination.
Thank you so much, Breitie! That's exactly what I aim for in my videos, so I really appreciate you enjoying that aspect 😚.
Looks like a very/interesting location.
Cape Town's hop on hop off bus is, no joke, the best in the world. It takes you half way up Table Mountain then by the 12 apostles peaks, the along the exclusive beach properties
Absolutely, it was the very last thing we did on the trip so kind of didn't think much about it beforehand, but we were really impressed!
The Western Cape is the whole province. Not just the peninsula. It's like showing a video of one street in Aspen and then saying "Colorado was amazing."
My sincerest apologies, Jandré! I'll learn from this and be better next time😘
@@atravelingperspective dont apologize to this turd , your video says Cape Town , not Western Cape
So beautiful south Africa, you did awesome job, I enjoy watching, keep sharing 🎉
Thanks so much, Sarna! I appreciate the kind words and I certainly will!
interesting and informative content guys - well done.
Thanks so much, it's appreciated!
Flying out to Cape Town from the UK in 2 weeks ❤ thanks so much for your fab video, great detail ❤
Thanks so much, Lara! I appreciate you checking out the video. I'm sure you'll have a great time!
I really enjoyed your travel guide, and thanks a lot for showing us Robben Island.
Absolutely, thanks for watching Joe. Robben Island was a very important place for me to visit and I’m very grateful to have seen it.
@@atravelingperspective It was great to have you in South Africa, I hope you will visit other parts of our beautiful country next time. 🤝🏽😊
@@Joe_Ndlozi I absolutely will my friend ❤️
Hi bro, i need to travel to cape town and to go until in america, show me the ways from cape town to america please
Great video, you always welcome back, thank you for displaying our city and its beauty
Thank you, Daniel! It was easy to display the beauty and I look forward to being back one day 😍
Wow what an awesome video of Cape Town. You showcased our city beautifully. There is still lots more to see and do. Hope you will be coming back for more 😊
Thank you for the kind words, Hilary! We feel lucky to have visited. And absolutely, we will be back and hopefully bring some friends next time!
@@atravelingperspective Please keep in contact and if you ever decide to make it a permanent stay my company assists foreigners settle in Cape Town. Cape to Coast. Looking forward to seeing lots more of you on TH-cam for now. Cheers! 😘
@@serendipity71 That's very kind of you. I certainly will. Thanks!
Such a very nice video,,,have a blessed day my friend,
Thank you very much for watching, you too my friend!
Wow, your travel guide to Cape Town, South Africa is absolutely mesmerizing! The professional narrative throughout the video truly enhances the viewing experience. The way the vlog seamlessly transitions from one breathtaking location to another is remarkable. Thank you for sharing this incredible adventure with us! Subscribed for more travel inspiratione
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind feedback and glad we found each others channels! Looking forward to more.
@@atravelingperspective You're welcome! We are glad you appreciate the feedback. It's always great to connect with fellow creators and discover each other's channels. we are excited about the prospect of more amazing content from both of us. Here's to a future filled with inspiring and engaging adventures. Cheers! 😃😍😇
@@atravelingperspective p.
Thank you for an informative and nicely done video. I definitely will visit and use your adventures as a general guide.
@@denisethompson1960 I'm glad to hear that, Denise! Please let me know if you have any questions before you go. I would be happy to try to answer them.
Thanks guide for us to see beautiful places
Thanks for checking it out!
I used to live in Rondebosch. This video is the best guide I've seen for people looking to visit CT!!
That's very kind of you, thank you! I'll have to check our some of your Chicago vids 😄
Nicely done you two.. You wonderfully showed the rest of the world how cool this town really is.. Awesome stuff 🇿🇦😃
Thank you very much for watching and the kind words! I’ll have to check out some of your 🇿🇦 rides 👀
We are from the UK first visited in 2007 and have been to many many places all around the world ever since however Cape Town is still the best place we have ever visited.
Many people were shaking their heads at us back then saying we were mad to consider venturing there but to say I am glad they did not convince me to go is an understatement.
The western Cape in general is outstanding with the best thing for me being the diversity of things to do which was endless
That's wonderful. Good for you for not being dissuaded from going to Cape Town. Sometimes hidden gems stay that way because people let their fears take over. South African certainly has its problems, but Cape Town and the broader Western Cape is some of the most naturally stunning land in the world. I consider myself lucky having visited there and hope to go back. I'm sure it has changed a lot since even 2007! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for that.
Actually we have been on 5 occasions to SA including Kruger Park and Rorkes Drift although we are much older than yourselves.
I noticed from your videos you have been to numerous places we have including Argentina so it seems we have a similar outlook towards travelling.
You might want to consider Jordan which we visited last year although I would incorporate Lebanon and Israel as well which we didnt have time for due to having to family commitments however the middle east is a real experience.. We were booked for Beirut ,Tokyo and Philippines 4 years ago but it got cancelled for covid.
Off to Japan in 3 months time so wish you the best on your travels and keep it going because you wont regret it.
@@jmw-qt2ih That's great. I always love hearing from folks who've been to these places. We also went to Kruger for safari and spent a bit of time in Johannesburg. I'd love to do a big Middle East trip in the next few years and Jordan is squarely on our list. We're off to France/Italy in a few weeks. I hope you have a great time in Japan, glad you're making it happen after it was cancelled a few years back. Can't go wrong there and it has gotten more afordable with their currency being devalued pretty dramatically in the last few years.
wow Cape Town is beautiful place, the ocean 🌊 wow🤏
It sure is, Nontethelelo! Thanks for watching and I hope you can travel there soon.
TH-cam suggested your channel ❤
I'm glad they did, and thank you for checking it out 😁
Nice video, thanks for sharing, I love that you left the fall in to- good stuff. My wife and I are headed to SA in September. Cheers!
Thanks a lot, Robert 😄 I hope you two have a great time. Let me know if you have any questions I may be able to help with ahead of your trip!
Good narration voice man. Nice and soothing 🙂👊. Thank you for the video.
-From a Western Capian
Thank you my friend. It’s always gratifying hearing positive feedback from a local! Thanks for watching.
@@atravelingperspective Please continue. Great stuff 👍
Great job. Come back soon to enjoy the rest of the sights. ❤
I absolutely will. Thanks for watching ❤
Stay safe everyone. I have lived in south africa, beautiful country but safety you must always consider.
As a Capetonian, you guys did a great job! Hope you had fun and that we see you again :)
That's much appreciated coming from a local! Absolutely, we hope to come and bring some friends. I'll be checking out some of your vids as well!
@@atravelingperspective Happy days! Check you next summer :D
Franschhoek pronunciation:
- Frunch (rhymes with lunch, bunch, punch). Bonus points if you can trill your "r".
- Hook (rhymes with look, book, took).
Meaning, "French Corner"
Thank you my friend 😂
next time you come, u should go to Cape Agulhas, that is the most southern point of africa. Its a really cute and peaceful little town
We definitely will! To be honest, that was one of my only regrets from this trip is not going a bit further south.
So looking forward to our trip - thank you so much for your insight. Love you two!!! X
Glad to hear that you are heading there, Karen! Happy to answer any questions if you have any. Thanks for the love! 💌
Trully enjoying your video! We are going this August and your video gives us a lot of usefull infos! For Boulders Beach, to see the penguin up close, do we take right or left from the ticket office? THANKS!
Thanks so much for watching, Yen! At the first ticket office, you'll want to pass that to the right and go further down the road to the Southeast entrance. Once there, you will go left when you enter to get to the beach where you can walk on the beach with the penguins. Have a great trip!
@@atravelingperspective Thanks for the info!
@@atravelingperspective Thank you!
Beautiful video, Im humbled and proud to be seeing our country celebrated like this🥰
Thank you, Thapelo! I was just as humbled to be able to see your beautiful country. I look forward to returning some day. It looks like you're making some great music over on your channel 😀
@@atravelingperspective thanks for your response, we are a musical family our younger brother won South African Idols season 11 so yeah it’s our passion, we will push to do other content, I’m passionate about inspiring people having impactful talks I’m just putting together the right gear and editing software so I can be proper like you👌🏾👏🏽👏🏽🔥
@@thapelomogane8525 Very cool. Well I'll keep an eye out for more from you. Looks like you're off to a great start!
Such creative videos you’ve on this channel. I just subscribed!
Thanks a lot! I really appreciated it. I checked out your two Thailand videos, very nice 🤩
SUBSCRIBED, GREETINGS FROM THE UK, EXILED, YOU IN MY PLACE OF BIRTH!👍🇿🇦🇬🇧🇿🇦🇬🇧
Thanks so much! I was very honored to be there and you have a beautiful place of birth in that case!
@@atravelingperspective SADLY, DISTRICT 6 DON'T EXIST , APARTHEID DESTROYED IT, IN THE OLD SA, WAS NOT WHITE ENOUGH, TODAY NOT BLACK ENOUGH, LEFT SA 21 YEARS AGO!👍👍 ANYWAY, ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO, CHEERS!👍🇿🇦🇬🇧
@@hendo19742 that’s very interesting. Yes, we passed by District 6 and the museum and heard the history of that horrible removal. A lot of the things we learned in SA will stay with me forever and I really hope that country keeps moving forward in a positive direction. Obviously some difficult challenges are ahead. Thank you my friend!
@@atravelingperspective YIP, FAMILY HISTORY, KEEP MAKING VIDS SHOWCASING PLACES, EVEN TRY THE NOT SO WELL KNOWN HIDDEN GEMS!👍
Very nicely done!
Thank you very much for watching, Andre!
❤ love to follow along with you ✌🏼
Pinky up 😂 glad you could taste the grapes.
Market looks fantastic...ur expanding ur pallet!
We love having you 😃 and yes, always trying to get better!
this is a super video vlog. Please can we get a contact of the guide Andile , thank you!
Thank you so much! You can reach him at @andile_0738 on Instagram.
Nice
Thank you, Luiz!
great video bro
Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate it!
Great video.Table mountain the best
Thanks a lot, Ivan! They truly are stunning. Super enjoyable that you can gaze at them from most spots in the city.
Awesome video. Hi from Australia 😊
Hello, Raymond! I lived in Australia (Melbourne and Brisbane) for 1 year so I am very fond of your country mate. Thanks for the kind comment.
Very nice
Thank you for watching!
Cape Point is not the southernmost point in Africa; that's at Cape Agulhas, about 200km further east
Too right, Nigel.
another great vid 😎
Thanks bro!
Nicely done. Great detailing. Loved the video
Thank you for watching and for the kind words, Hrishiraj!
Boulder’s beach is my home
That's amazing. You have a beautiful home in that case. Thank you for watching!
I live here it is totally awsome
Lucky you, Louisa. Your home is beautiful 😍
Great video thank you, how long would you recommend staying in Capetown?
Great video 🫶🏽
What camera do you make use of?
Thank you, Emmanuel! I actually shot this entire video on my iPhone 14 Pro.
What time of year did you go and what was the weather like? My trip is next month.
Hi Erica 😀, we were there in April (their fall), and the weather was pretty good. It was mostly 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit and dry. It seems like October to February is ideal, though, so you should have some great weather!
@@atravelingperspective thank you!!
@@ericafields6170 Of course, have a great trip!
The beach❤❤
Not too bad... 😜
Most in depth look at Capetown I've seen here on TH-cam. Thank you.
Thank you, Siyiid! I appreciate that very much. I'll be checking out your channel as well.
What spot did you guys sit at having beer in the western cape??? That was stunning!
Thanks for checking it out, Swadha! This area is just off of the Chapmans Peak drive. There is a little rest stop with toilets, trees, and some picnic tables like those that we sat on. I believe there is a few along this stretch. You can't miss it if driving Champmans Peak.
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Hey. Where did you leave your bags on the last day before going to the airport?
Hi, we left them at our hotel until around 6pm when we headed to the airport. We stayed at Primi Seacastle Hotel the last day in Camps Bay which was pretty convenient to the airport.
❤new subscriber as im a cape town boy and you did my mother city proud 👏
Thanks so much! It means a lot to hear that from someone from there 😍 What an amazing hometown you have my friend!
You showed the most visited places in Cape Town city beautifully. Hope I will be there soon.
Thank you for watching and for your kind words, Arshad! I hope you visit there soon too. Cape Town is certainly one of the great cities of Africa and the world.
[5:30] "2 thousand years ago" 😃
That's right 😁
I need to live in cape town
Right? It's a beautiful place!
What month was this? Absolutely love the weather you guys got to enjoy.
Hi Esther, we got very lucky with the weather! We were there in April, so the very tail end of summer.
Rio de Janeiro is situated between the mountains and ocean as well. Rio is prettier but Cape Town is definitely second as far as beautifully situated cities.
I can't wait to get to Rio one day!
How did you manage the situation with loadshedding? How that situation affected your walking through Cape Town during the night? Oh by the way nice video!
Thank you for the nice comment and questions, Mario! So in Cape Town (and it sounded like all of the Western Cape Province), we didn't experience any loadshedding. Also, most of the hotels in Cape Town have generators so you shouldn't experience any issues when traveling there. Their energy issues aren't quite as bad as somewhere like Johannesburg. In Joburg, we would usually be without power in our AirBnB for 4 hours or so each night. As far as walking at night, we mainly did so in the Camps Bay area where we didn't have any problems at all. The De Waterkant area was also fine at night too. I think most issues happen in the City Centre from what I've read.
@@atravelingperspective
Thanks for the answer.
@@mariomarkovic3942 No problem. I hope you have a great trip if you're headed there.
Great video ❤ Would you be able to provide a contact for your local guide?
Thank you! The tour we did can be found here: www.airbnb.com/experiences/163550?checkin=2023-05-22&checkout=2023-05-31&location=Cape+Town%2C+South+Africa¤tTab=experience_tab&federatedSearchId=59f08952-0b6b-4295-9e5a-62e26ffb2344&searchId=ba2f5bb3-c334-48d8-b3b4-7468e51758c0§ionId=2751b8c7-098e-4251-a531-1561129a7261. Our guide can be contacted on Instagram @andile_0738
Great video! Did you get any vaccinations before traveling to South Africa?
Thanks, Tom! Yes, I was a little extra cautious and got a Typhoid and a Hepatitis A vaccine, mainly because I wanted to eat whatever I wanted without having to worry. It's certainly not necessary, and no vaccine is mandatory unless you're transiting through a country with high rates of Yellow Fever, in that case you'll need a Yellow Fever vaccine. Also, malaria pills are good if you're going on safari.
@@atravelingperspective thanks very much!
You don't need vaccinations traveling to South Africa.
How hard are the ladders on lions head
Not that bad, honestly. The hike itself is mostly straightforward and probably only scary if you have a serious fear of heights. Even if so, you still get some great vantage points prior to the ladders on your way up.
As a cape townian iliving away from my life long home i was really enjoying this video till about 12:30 when you said it is a good to see how far south africa has come since they fel, my kind sir let me tell you if you want to see a fallen great country, look at south africa now. Of the best army in the world producing of the best tech and law and order, no apartheid ( as taught to the world by communist) was not good, they don't tell you about the AWB fighting FOR blacks and saving them from being killed by their own, they don't teach you that the rand was $2 to R1 now R18 to$1. ESKOM winning NEW YORK TIMES best and cheapest electricity in the world supplito other African countries, and I can go on for days with FACTS so please don't tell the world stupid shit like that.
Hi what was your budget for this trip?
Hi Patrice, for the Cape Town stop, it was $1,244 roundtrip for flights from Boston and about $208/per night for our hotel at The Tree House Boutique Hotel. You can eat really well at restaurants for $10-$15/person and much cheaper than that if you want. Cape Town is pretty walkable during the day time but Uber is also pretty cheap around town and to/from the airport.
@@atravelingperspective thanks planning to go nxt year.
@@patricegunnoo6595 Awesome. It's a wonderful place; have a great trip!
Want to go to South Africa but worried about the crime rate and the 10-hour-a-day power outages.
Hi Christopher, in my experience, there's always a way to travel to any place in a smart way, regardless of the issues that some cities face. On the crime, we didn't experience any issues whatsoever over two weeks and across multiple cities. That being said, we didn't do much at night, and we took tours with a local guide to places like Soweto which was highly recommended by many. On the power outages, we didn't experience any of that in Cape Town and it varies across this big country. In Johannesburg, we had 4-8 hours a day with no power, but it's fairly easy to plan around that, though obviously not ideal for a tourist. It makes it a lot easier to handle when you understand how much more disruptive it is for locals who live this every day. Just my two cents. Thanks for watching!
Which month you visited Cape Town?
We were there in April 👍
What time of year was it ?
Hi Dawn, we were there for 3 weeks in April, so caught the tail end of summer/the beginning of all for South Africa.
I'm going to guess that John is a Pisces and Erin is a Taurus.
🤣 Erin is actually a Pisces and I (John) am a Virgo!
How do people stand at the tip of the rock like that?🤣😂 i swear id fall because of fear
I felt the same way! Some people sat long enough to have a little picnic meal... Most people like myself went to the rock that wasn't quite as far out and still got a pretty rad photo.
I often compare life in CT and Los Angeles (I have been in both) except the cost of life of course ^^
Love you two, you are such a lovely, modest couple!
Great vlog!
Please note that Nelson Mandela was not in prison for peaceful activism.
He was a violent terrorism, who attacked Whites and Blacks who didn't share his views.
He was imprisoned because he didn't renounce violence, which often attacked soft targets, like Church Street.
Basically, the downfall of South Africa began with his presidency in 1994.
He brought pornography to 🇿🇦, White Farmers quitting, inflation in high numbers, and the murder rate multiplied by high numbers since 1994!
He brought nothing good to 🇿🇦 and was made a saint for no good reason!
I think you Crazy
@@lenbeckmann4311
Could you explain it more specifically, please?
This guy's criticism is incorrect about Nelson Mandela. My friends children were pulled out while travelling to school by security police, books confiscated searching if they had any notes on them which was connected to the struggle. Houses were searched and you were not allowed visitors if too many came then it was called a meeting against the government. It was terrible times my son couldn't attend school because we were afraid for his safety as he had to travel by cycle. Many faced the same. We never trusted anyone whose husband was a police man. Sports was separated for people of colour,so was restaurants and cinemas,not to mention public transport. There are those who didn't want to mix and actually hated people of colour. Some still think white people are inferior. If you were working in the Government and the wrong colour pension and medical aid was not allowed. We have freedom now,can travel so thanks for what Nelson Mandela endured we are more free now and see more of our own country,not having to worry about who we are. All countries have crime and corruption only we are more transparent. We able to live where we want if we can afford it. We understand and respect each and everyone irrespective of race,colour and religions.😊
Cape town is safe for tourists???
In our experience, it certainly is. Follow the normal safety precautions when traveling to any place to prevent things like pickpocketing and avoiding scams, but we didn't experience any issues. There are some areas that are more tourist-friendly and secure than others such as Camps Bay, so I'd definitely aim to stay there or near De Waterkant which is where we stayed. But other than that, we generally went wherever we needed to during the day time and were just more cautious about that at night. It's one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a must-see!
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Love this country.
MANY BIRDS IN THIS VIDEO
A real bird watchers bonanza, this city...
are you wearing two watches
🤣one is a watch and one is my Whoop.
The dutch east india company journey around africa was carried on the backs of slaves. Not what one might call "arduous."
Serious question : How do you afford these travels ?
Great question. For starters, this particular trip was our Honeymoon, so it was a big one. But in general, we plan when and where we'll take our trips up to 6 months out so we can plan around them. We utilize credit card points that we've accumulated through spending and welcome bonus points available by opening a card. This usually allows us to at the very least get free flights or free hotels for the duration of our trips. I use Google Flights (in incognito mode) to keep an eye on prices for the dates we're looking at as well. Between this and using sites like Trip Advisor to get great rates on hotels that are highly rated by other travelers, you can really cut down on costs. It's also important to remember that it's a lot cheaper upon arrival when you travel to places like Africa or Southeast Asia. The flights to get there are often steep, but accommodation and daily expenses like transportation and meals will be 1/4 to 1/2 of what you would pay in the United States or Europe. Happy to answer any more specific questions you might have too.
Why wear your cap back to front
Because I like to? Come on, Rob ❤
Please share Andile’s number
Hi Nape, I don't have his number, but he can be found on Instagram @andile_0738 if that's helpful.
NM was a terri
Uuum, Cape town js far older than anything in Autralia so it's the other way round
I personally visited Australia first, I didn't say it was older babe 😘
You didn't understand the history of the Cape, and consequently completely missed the essence of the city, but thank you for the attempt anyway
I respect your opinion my friend. Thank you for watching.