South Africa's top tourist city, where Table Mountain meets the Atlantic. Gateway to the Cape of Good Hope. The V&A Waterfront is the shopping, dining, and entertainment hub, while Boulders Beach lets you get close to African penguins. The Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine lands pour world-class vintages, and Bo-Kaap's pastel houses are an Instagram-perfect photo spot.
Best Season
October-March (Southern Hemisphere summer) is ideal, with December-February the warmest and clearest.
Budget
Daily budget approx. KRW 80,000-180,000 (lodging 40,000-100,000, food 20,000-40,000, transport and admissions 20,000-40,000)
Transport
About 20 minutes by taxi or Uber from Cape Town Airport to downtown. MyCiti buses and Uber serve the city, and a rental car is also convenient. SIM cards (Vodacom, MTN) available at the airport (ZAR 50-200). Cards accepted at tourist spots; cash also used. Restaurant tipping of 10-15% is standard.
Visa
Korean passport holders may stay visa-free for 30 days (extendable up to 90 days).
Safety
Tourist areas are safe, but avoid walking at night. Watch your belongings and use Uber or taxis.
Popular attractions in Cape Town
Table Mountain
Cape Town's iconic flat-topped mountain, reachable by cable car for panoramic city views.
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Cape of Good Hope
A cape at the southwestern tip of the African continent, near the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
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Robben Island
The UNESCO World Heritage island prison where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in custody.
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Signature food of Cape Town
Bobotie
🍱 TraditionalA traditional South African dish of curry-spiced minced meat baked with an egg custard topping. ZAR 120-200 per serving. Try Gold Restaurant at V&A Waterfront or Bo-Kaap Kombuis in the Bo-Kaap.
Braai
🍱 TraditionalSouth African barbecue: beef, lamb, and boerewors sausage grilled over charcoal. ZAR 100-250 per serving. Enjoy at beachfront restaurants in Camps Bay or Hout Bay.
Cape Malay Curry
🍱 TraditionalA fragrant, spice-rich curry passed down through the Malay community of the Bo-Kaap district. ZAR 100-180. Bo-Kaap Kombuis serves the authentic version.