How many days to visit Cape Town? +
Three days cover Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape Peninsula and the V&A Waterfront. Four to five days let you add Stellenbosch, Hermanus for whales (Jun-Nov) or Cape Agulhas. Ideal as a starter before the Garden Route or Kruger.
What's the best neighborhood to stay in Cape Town? +
V&A Waterfront for absolute safety and families, City Bowl & Gardens for centrality and museums, Camps Bay for beach and sunset. Constantia only for drivers wanting quiet and wineries.
Is Cape Town dangerous for travelers? +
Not overall, but strict rules: don't walk alone in the CBD after 7pm, never leave items visible in the car, Uber and Bolt instead of street taxis. V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, Sea Point and Gardens stay safe day and night. Avoid minibus-taxis and the Metrorail train.
Should you rent a car in Cape Town? +
Yes for the peninsula, the wineries and the Garden Route. Left-hand drive, roads in good shape, count 400 to 600 ZAR a day (€20-30). Uber works in the city itself. Leave nothing visible in the vehicle, windows up at CBD traffic lights.
When is the weather best in Cape Town? +
December to March: hot dry austral summer, 25-28°C, cold sea but long days. November and April offer fewer crowds. June to August is rainy windy winter, avoid for beaches but ideal for whale watching at Hermanus.
Do you need a visa for Cape Town? +
No for French and most EU travelers: 90 days visa-free with a passport valid 30 days past the planned exit date, 2 blank pages minimum. See our [South Africa visa guide](/en/destinations/south-africa/practical/visa-south-africa/) for other nationalities.
