Flight
Most international flights fly into Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport). From Joburg you can get a relatively inexpensive domestic flight to Cape Town (flight time approx. 2hrs). We don't recommend driving from Joburg to Cape Town (min 14hrs)... we've done it, it's a long, fairly boring drive. Plus gas is expensive, so it is probably cheaper to fly! PS We love Joburg and definitely recommend spending a couple nights here. The city is fun and vibrant, especially on weekends!
Travel Note
To avoid international roaming rates (or, gasp! being totally off the grid), you can purchase a (very inexpensive) South African SIM card for your phone at the airport upon arrival. We recommend the carriers Vodacom or MTN, they seem to have the best service nationwide. You can also purchase pre-paid phone minutes and data to use during your trip. Vodacom & MTN stores are common, so you can easily top up if you run out. Customer service reps will also help you if you have any questions. Wifi is also prevalent (and free) at most hotels and rented accommodations.
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South African Domestic Budget Airline
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South African Domestic Budget Airline
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South African Domestic Budget Airline
Rental Car
Most major rental car companies (Avis, Hertz, Budget, Bidvest, Thrifty, and Europcar, to name a few) have a presence in South Africa, including at both the Johannesburg & Cape Town international airports. Cars with automatic transmissions may be slightly more expensive than manual. If you need this option, you'll want to reserve in advance, as rental companies typically have fewer automatic transmission vehicles in their inventory.
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Uber works in South Africa the same way it does in the United States. If you already have the Uber App set up on your smart phone, and you have access to wifi and/or phone data, you're good to go! We use Uber regularly here and have never had a bad experience. (Lyft and other ridesharing companies do not exist here.)
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If Uber isn't your thing, our venue recommends Paarl Taxis for reliable local transportation around the Winelands.
House Or Rental
AirBnB is a great accommodation option, especially in Cape Town and the Winelands! We've used AirBnB many times in South Africa, and have always had wonderful experiences!
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Hotel
This luxury hotel is located in the heart of Franschhoek, about a 25-30min drive from our venue. We've had the pleasure of staying here before and it was perfection!
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This luxury hotel is located just outside of Franschhoek, about a 20-25min drive from our venue. We've had guests stay here in the past and they've highly recommended it!
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