Travel
Flight
Cape Town or Johannesburg
The best and easiest option is to fly directly into Cape Town Airport. Its a fantastic small airport which allows for a really easy arrival to the Mother City. However, prices at this time of year can be exorbitant so one often has to look at alternatives through Johannesburg. If flying to Cape Town via Johannesburg, don't street because the connection is a relatively smooth 2hour flight. We strongly advise using Airlink airlines to book your connection. Its a brilliant local airline with great service and aircraft. The following airlines fly direct to Cape Town and Johannesburg from Europe: - British Airways - Virgin Atlantic - Lufthansa - Swiss Air - Emirates (stops in Dubai. A longer option) The following airlines fly direct to Cape Town and Johannesburg from the USA: - United Airlines to CPT (from Newark flies 3 times a week) - United Airlines to JHB (from Newark flies 3 times a week) - United Airlines to CPT (from Washington Dulles 3 times a week) - Delta to CPT (from Atlanta 4 times a week) - Delta to JHB (from Atlanta 3 times a week)
Travel Note
Traveling with kids
In its efforts to limit human trafficking, South African authorities require parents to produce an unabridged birth certificate for children under 7. Please ensure you have the originals with you - or they will refuse entry.
Rental Car
AVIS
Avis is the best car rental company in South Africa with the smoothest check in experience. Please book ahead of time for cars! Rental cars can be difficult to find in Cape Town without advance bookings. Note that there is Uber everywhere so car rental is optional.
Hotel
Franschhoek
Our venue for Friday night and the wedding on Saturday is 20mins from the town of Franschhoek. The suggestions below are all within Franschhoek or the immediate surrounding area. Hotels: - Station House (5mins from venue. $50+ per night) - Simodeum Country Lodge (5mins from venue. $50+ per night) - L'Ermitage Franschhoek (20mins from venue. $80+ per night) - Pearl Valley Hotel (20mins from venue. $200+ per night) - Golf day on Friday hosted here - Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa (10mins from venue. $200+ per night) - Grande Provence, Franschhoek (15mins from venue. $400+ per night) - Akademie Street Boutique Hotel (20mins from venue. $450+ per night) - Babylonstoren (5mins from venue) - only a 6 bedroom villa left - La Residance (20mins from venue. $1000+ per night) - 10% discount for wedding party - Sterrekopje (20mins from venue. $1000+ per night) Home rental / self catering cottages: - Paddebult (5mins from venue. $100 per cottage per night) - Placier de Merle (5mins from venue. $180 per cottage per night) - this is a great spot! - Unique Home Stays has fantastic options from 4 - 16 people: https://www.perfecthideaways.co.za/city-accommodation/franschhoek/ - Airbnb is great in the area
Hotel
Cape Town
We've included some suggestions for hotels in Cape Town for those of you who might be arriving early or staying after the wedding. Hotels: - Bay Hotel ($100+ per night) - Table Bay Hotel ($200+ per night) - Winchester Hotel ($300+ per night) - Cape Grace Hotel ($600+ per night) - Mount Nelson Hotel ($600+ per night) Home rental: - Airbnb has pretty much all the options - Perfect Hideaways has some beautiful more lux options: https://www.perfecthideaways.co.za/?s=cape+town