Some Useful Online Tips

• The most trusted South African online store is called Takealot, they typically deliver a large range of products with next day delivery (Provided there is stock in Cape Town).
• South Africa has Uber and Uber Eats, meaning that if you find the right spot you might not have to leave the luxury of your hotel suite.
  
• Most Hotels provide amenities such as WIFI and have backup power for when there are power cuts (please enquire with them).

Braai/Barbeque

• Various meats barbequed on stainless steel grills using local woods and local sauces.
• Most Cape Town locals would love to impress you with their cooking skills, it’s an ongoing competition in Cape Town.
  
• Typically Served with various sides including Potato salad, Caesar salads and a sweet beans salad. 

Biltong

• Various spiced and dried meats, however it is best consumed when there’s some moisture within the meat.
• Perfect to snack on before meals and during the day, a real South African luxury.

Samoosa’s

• Deep fried pastry, that is available with different fillings.
• Typically South Africa’s local cuisine lacks consistency and therefore most locals are just hunting for who has the best recipe after many generations of development.

Koeksisters

• A delight mostly sold on Sundays in Cape Town, this local doughnut consists of various spices, it then gets pan fried in sugar syrup and rolled in coconut.
• It was found that locals that do not like coconut are fond of this treat regardless of it’s coating.

Cape Town has Vegan options

• Cape Town follows first world trends and therefore most places have vegan options on their menu’s.

Potjie Kos

• This dish is as diverse as curry but it is something completely different.
• Some locals add wine into their Pots to preserve the flavour of the vegetables.
  
• Cape Town is a gold mine of flavour for those who dare to explore.

Wine & Cheese Tasting.

• We have an inventory of hundreds of various cheeses.
• There are wine cellars in Cape Town where time has stood still inside a bottle for a century or two just waiting for you.

Be Prepared

Clothing

What someone would typically require for a week.

• 5-7 pairs of comfortable, breathable, and versatile bottoms, such as shorts, pants, or skirts.
• 5-7 tops, such as t-shirts, blouses, or tank tops.
  
• 1-2 pairs of walking shoes or sneakers.
• 7 sets of underwear, socks etc.
• 1 light jacket or sweater for cooler weather.
• 1 rain jacket
• Formal attire if required

Beachwear

Cape Town has Mall’s for the extras.

• Hat and sunglasses
• 1-2 swimsuits
  
• a sarong or a pareo
• A beach towel
• 1-2 pairs of sandals or flip-flops (one for the beach and one for the showers)

Extras

• Picnic set, knives might not be allowed onto the plane.
  
• Sun umbrella, there are certain beaches that have rentals.

Toiletries

Could be purchased on arrival.

• Washcloth (Not provided by most hotels)
• Soap
• Shampoo (Airports have restrictions on the amount of liquids allowed) 
• Conditioner (Airports have restrictions on the amount of liquids allowed)
• Hair Towel
• Body Towel
• Toothpaste (Not provided by most hotels)
• Toothbrush (Not provided by most hotels)
• Shaver

Electronics

Brought at own risk, please do not leave unattended.

• Camera
• Laptop
• Phone ( 10 000+ Mah Cell phone powerbank )
  
• Chargers
• Wall plug adapter 

Documentation

Hard to leave your country without some documentation.

• Passport, visa, and other travel documents

Some Useful Online Tips

• The most trusted South African online store is called Takealot, they typically deliver a large range of products with next day delivery (Provided there is stock in Cape Town).
• South Africa has Uber and Uber Eats, meaning that if you find the right spot you might not have to leave the luxury of your hotel suite.
  
• Most Hotels provide amenities such as WIFI and have backup power for when there are power cuts (please enquire with them).

Braai/Barbeque

• Various meats barbequed on stainless steel grills using local woods and local sauces.
• Most Cape Town locals would love to impress you with their cooking skills, it’s an ongoing competition in Cape Town.
  
• Typically Served with various sides including Potato salad, Caesar salads and a sweet beans salad. 

Biltong

• Various spiced and dried meats, however it is best consumed when there’s some moisture within the meat.
• Perfect to snack on before meals and during the day, a real South African luxury.

Samoosa’s

• Deep fried pastry, that is available with different fillings.
• Typically South Africa’s local cuisine lacks consistency and therefore most locals are just hunting for who has the best recipe after many generations of development.

Koeksisters

• A delight mostly sold on Sundays in Cape Town, this local doughnut consists of various spices, it then gets pan fried in sugar syrup and rolled in coconut.
• It was found that locals that do not like coconut are fond of this treat regardless of it’s coating.

Cape Town has Vegan options

• Cape Town follows first world trends and therefore most places have vegan options on their menu’s.

Potjie Kos

• This dish is as diverse as curry but it is something completely different.
• Some locals add wine into their Pots to preserve the flavour of the vegetables.
  
• Cape Town is a gold mine of flavour for those who dare to explore.

Wine & Cheese Tasting.

• We have an inventory of hundreds of various cheeses.
• There are wine cellars in Cape Town where time has stood still inside a bottle for a century or two just waiting for you.

South Africans