Welcome to beautiful Cape Town!
You will never be bored in Cape Town. A city where the ocean and the mountains are as much a part of the city as its people, the opportunities to explore will keep visitors to this cosmopolitan city entertained and excited.
The oldest city in South Africa, Cape Town’s cultural heritage spans 300 years, with diverse colonial influences and traditional cultures coming together to fascinate visitors with a rich experience. Famously known as the place of Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment, Robben Island is situated just off the city’s coastline.
10 Reasons to select Cape Town
Many companies choose to base themselves in the Western Cape where they can work within an enabling environment. As a result, the city is a business hub for Africa.
Cosmopolitan
Cape Town is an exciting and diverse cultural experience. The local population is diverse and culturally unique and Cape Town is also a cosmopolitan city where immigrants from Europe and other parts of Africa have chosen to make their homes. Culture and creativity is an important way of life here
Safe and Secure
Cape Town is one of the safest cities in the world. Due to focused efforts, crime has been reduced by 85% since 2000.
Climate, Scenery & Activities
Cape Town enjoys a moderate Mediterranean
climate. The region offers not one, but two, World Heritage Sites (Robben Island and Cape Floral Region); idyllic beaches, soaring mountains and iconic natural landmarks, like Table Mountain. The region offers a wide variety
of tours and activities to suit all visitors’ tastes.
Centre of Learning
Cape Town and the Western Cape is an intellectual magnet, with four world-class universities and other research institutions in fields as diverse as astronomy, science, medicine and social politics. As a result, the destination is fertile ground for intellectual dialogue and the exchange of ideas
Global Appeal
Cape Town has consistently been voted as one of the world’s favourite tourist destinations and the city’s global profile as a modern and convenient city secures high delegate numbers year after year.
Value for Money
Cape Town is known as one of the most affordable business tourism and incentive travel destinations in the world, with an exchange rate that favours the dollar, pound and euro.
Professional Support Services
Professional infrastructure for congresses includes an established Convention Bureau to deliver quality services for, amongst others, bid production. Trained professionals and logistical support abounds for meeting planners, travel agents and corporations.
ESTIMATED DESTINATION COSTS
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TRANSPORT |
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Taxi from airport |
R400/ $ 22 |
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Public transport from airport |
R 90 / $ 7 |
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Week pass on public transport |
R 250 / $ 19 |
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FOOD & BEVERAGES |
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3 course meal (excl beverages) |
R 300 / $ 16.5 |
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Wine (mid range) |
R 100 / $ 6 |
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Local beer |
R 38/ $ 2 |
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Coffee |
R 38 / $ 2 |
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Fast food burger |
R 40 / $ 2.5 |
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ATTRACTIONS & TOURING |
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Entrance to top attraction |
R 240 / $ 18 |
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Half day scheduled tour |
R 690 / $ 52 |
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Full day scheduled tour |
R 950 / $ 72 |
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Hop-on hop-off bus |
R 170 / $ 13 |
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Above estimated rates are as per November 2023 and exchange rate is based on $1:R18 |
Enquiries: Vetlink +27 012 346 1590 | conferences@vetlink.co.za
