Penguins on the beach, a mountain with a cable car and a jet-lag-free flight. Here's what Cape Town is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
Passports need two blank pages. Check entry rules on GOV.UK before you book.
November to March is summer, with long sunny days for beaches and the mountain, though it gets windy. Christmas and Easter are the busiest times. June to August is cooler and rainy, but whales arrive in the bays from July.
Swim near a colony of African penguins on the way to Cape Point.
A rotating cable car to the top. Check the wind before you go.
Sharks, turtles and a kelp forest at the V&A Waterfront.
A treetop walkway, picnics and Sunday summer concerts.
Dramatic cliffs, baboons and ostriches at the tip of the peninsula.
Colourful beach huts and gentle waves for learning to surf.
Yes. Beaches, penguins, mountains and wildlife are all within an hour or two, and the time difference is small. Plan safe routes and avoid walking at night, as you would in any big city.
Ten to fourteen nights lets you add the winelands or a short safari trip to the city and coast.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. Passports need two blank pages and must be valid for 30 days after you leave. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.
Barely. Cape Town is only one or two hours ahead of the UK, so an overnight flight lands you ready to go.
Put Cape Town on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.