THE VOLVO “FAMILY” CARD
As part of the travel offering to the Volvo “family”, WS Travel will be providing everyone that books their travel and accommodation through WORLDSPORT a Volvo “Family” card. This card will entitle the bearer to discounts with the following suppliers:
- Selected restaurants at the V&A Waterfront
- Selected restaurants outside the V&A Waterfront
- Tour Operators
- Tourist Attractions
- Taxi Services
- And more...
The Volvo Ocean Race Travel Services, having delivered travel services for past stopovers, is uniquely aware of the time constrains faced by organising teams, syndicates and sponsors. We have therefore packaged a vast array of leisure activities that can be enjoyed in a short period of time.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any of your stopover requirements.
At the Volvo Ocean Race Travel Services we guarantee a truly memorable experience.
WS Travel: 021 426 5775 or
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GETTING AROUND THE CITY
Explore the Mother city either by car, public transport or simply by foot.
By bike
With the newly upgraded cycle lanes getting around town by bike has become much easier. Rent-a-bike services are available. Rentals from R150 per day
By car
Major highways begin in Cape Town:
- N1 runs north-east
- N2 runs along the East Coast towards the Garden Route
- N7 goes North along to the West Coast
Car rental is relatively cheaper in comparison to Europe. Rates are usually worked out according to the distance travelled. Note that you will need an International driving license written in English.
By bus
The MyCiTi bus routes run between Table View, Parklands, Blaauwberg and Big Bay Areas as well as central Cape Town, Gardens and the V&A Waterfront. Bus schedules are available on line:
http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Transport/Pages/MyCiTibusservice.aspx
By Taxi
Get around by minibus taxis or use the more sophisticated mode of transport, metered taxis.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Major Credit Cards are accepted in most places
Tipping: A 10% tip is standard in restaurants
Telephones:
- Country code: +27
- Area Code: (0)21
- Directory Inquiries: 1023
Languages: English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu, Xhosa, Setswana, South Sotho, North Sotho, Tsonga, SiSwati, Venda, Ndebele
Time: GMT + 2 hours
Driving: South Africans drive on the left side of the road.
The tap water all over South Africa is normally perfectly safe.
Embassies and Consulates:
- Abu Dhabi +27(0)12 342 7736
- American +27(0)21 702 7300
- Australian +27(0)12 423 6000
- British +27(0)21 405 2400
- Danish +27(0)21 715 7019
- French +27(0)21 423 1575
- German +27(0)21 405 3000
- Irish +27(0)12 342 5062
- Spanish +27(0)21 422 2415
- Swedish +27(0)21 418 1276
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