Cape Town practical travel information
Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Cape Town, South Africa, tailored to the country you are travelling from.
- Tipping in restaurants: 10-15% at restaurants
- Tipping taxis: Round up to nearest R5-10
- Tipping hotel staff: R10-20 per bag
- Tipping is an important part of income for service workers. 10-15% is standard and expected at restaurants.
- Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Cape Town packing guide.
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