subject: Cape Town - The Mother City Of South Africa [print this page] If visiting Cape Town then the period between March to May is ideal for those who want to give the crowds a miss. This is the time when good international tickets deals on flights to Cape Town are on. December to February are the summer months that see a lot of tourist activity and cheap flights to Cape Town are rare to find.
The best part of Cape Town is that it is accessible by road, rail, boat and air. The Cape Town International airport is the second largest airport of South Africa and many major airlines have air flights to Cape Town. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa and Metro rail connect all of Cape Town to the other major cities of South Africa.
Being surrounded by beautiful beaches and vineyards the rugged wilderness of Table Mountain, which is covered by enchanting and unique flora and fauna is the center of everyone"s attention. One has a good opportunity to spot wild "" life in their many parks like the penguins at Boulders to the antelopes, buffaloes and black rhino at Solole Game Reserve.
Cape Town has a lively nightlife scene especially when it comes to music, which is there in every corner of the city. The local troubadour David Krammer's sing-along anthem for the Cricket World Cup is proof enough of the lively music the world has caught on to.
The March to May period has a lot of cultural and sport events to keep all entertained. The Dragon Boat festival held every year in March is a must see for all tourists where men and women compete with one another. "Infecting The City Festival and "Cape Town Pride" are some other annual festivals of performing arts, fashion shows, sports events, films and some great parties. KDay, held at Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate, are some of Cape"s most beautiful wine estates and the outdoor live music event is not to be missed by wine lovers.
The annual South African International Documentary Film Festival held in June every year and the award-winning Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town show the world the global culture of the residents of Cape Town.
In the summer months of October- November spare seats on the air carriers are available as international cheap flights to Cape Town but Christmas and New Year time there is no possibility of the same.
Living up to its second name "The Mother City" of South Africa you will find people of all colors working and living together to make a good environment. The visitors are given a good dose of African hospitality at all times.
