FAQs
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Getting Around: Uber or Car Rental?
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We recommend guests book or share a car of their own for ease of mobility, however, there are some important things to note: we drive on the left side of the road, and manual transmission vehicles will be the default/cheapest car options. Automatic vehicles are absolutely available, but ensure you check this when you make your bookings! Uber: For those who would prefer not to rent a car, Uber is available and abundant in the metro areas of South Africa. Do not consider trains or regular taxis!
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Accommodations: More Details on Where To Stay!
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Please check the travel page for additional information and specific places. For the most immersed and authentic experience of Cape Town, we strongly recommend staying in a villa or AirBnB, whether you prefer to stay as a couple or as a group. For that reason, we have chosen not to do a specific hotel block - though we can absolutely share some wonderful hotel ideas if that is your preference.
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Travel: Visa, Passport, Vaccines or Other Requirements?
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Passport Validity: 30 days beyond your intended date of exit from South Africa.. Passport Blank Pages: 2 consecutive empty visa pages per entry (not including endorsement pages). Visa: No, if visiting 90 days or less. Vaccinations: Not required
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Getting There: Flying and More Details
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For those traveling to the wedding only, the airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and approximately 30 mins from the center of Cape Town/main suburbs. Flights from the US: There are a multitude of flight options that will get you through to CPT. Our preferred direct flights are Delta (from ATL) or United (from EWR), but there are also great options via Europe/Dubai.
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We Want The Africa Experience too: Extended Itinerary
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Suggested Trip Itinerary: March 29th - April 8th *Note: The activities below are what the bride and groom will be participating in, if you would like to join. All of the below Cape Town activities can be flexible on another day, or if you'd simply like a list of recommendations to go off and explore in your own groups, we have that too. *Note: The activities below are what the bride and groom will be participating in, if you would like to join. All of the below Cape Town activities can be flexible on another day, or if you'd simply like a list of recommendations to go off and explore in your own groups, we have that too. Thursday 3/28 — International travel day/night Friday 3/29 — Franschhoek wine tram, either drive back to Cape Town or stay a night on a wine farm/AirBnB in the Franschhoek area. Saturday 3/30 — Farmer's market (Hout Bay or Oranjezict), Hout Bay Gin Distillery & Brewery, lunch at Market/ Fish on the Rocks. Sunday 3/31 — Free Day. Monday 4/1 — Boulders Beach Penguins, Kalk Bay lunch on the water Tuesday 4/2 — Constantia vineyards wine tasting, possible sunset boat cruise Wednesday 4/3 — Lion's Head hike at sunrise, free day! Thursday 4/4 — Wedding Day at Suikerbossie Friday 4/5 — Fly from Cape Town to Hoedspruit, Evening Safari Saturday 4/6 — Safari (AM & PM) Sunday 4/7 — Safari (AM & PM) Monday 4/8 — Fly from Hoedspruit to Cape Town (or JNB), then back to US/UK