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Think Cape Town
Visit Cape Town
Feeling adventurous? Then the big city of Cape Town will be right up your alley. Set in what has to be the most gorgeous setting for such a large city, Cape Town will offer you glorious beaches, amazing mountain scenery and one of the best nightlife experiences of your life.
How are you going to get there?
Think a flight to South Africa is out of your budget? Thanks to STA Travel, that's just not the case. Flights from the U.S. typically require a layover in a European city. There is a direct flight from New York City, but at 15 hours, it's the longest commercial flight in the world. Make sure that you allow yourself plenty of time to adjust to the altitude and the jetlag. You don't want to miss out on anything. Check out STA Travel's amazing deals on airfare.
| Departure City | Price* |
|---|---|
| New York | from $1680 |
| Boston | from $1740 |
| Atlanta | from $1740 |
| Chicago | from $1740 |
| Denver | from $1831 |
| Los Angeles | from $1831 |
| *Prices shown are per person and do not include US- and foreign government-imposed taxes and fees associated with travel, which can be up to an additional $400 per round-trip ticket. Seats are limited and may not be available on all dates and flights. All prices are subject to change without notice. |
South Africa is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but don't expect to dive right in to the water. No matter how hot it is outside, the water is bound to be ice cold. Get a wetsuit if you plan on taking advantage of the amazing surfing opportunities, or if you're making your way to Boulders Beach to swim with the penguins. Make sure you take the midnight full moon walk up Lion's Head to get an unforgettable view of Cape Town, Table Mountain and the ocean.
Don't see your departure city listed? Not to worry, you can tailor your search for your specific needs by clicking the orange search button below.
Where are you going to stay?
Ok, so the flight's covered. Now, we have to think about where you're going to crash. Chances are, after miles of sightseeing you're going to be interested in one thing only... a bed. Hostels are perfect for that.
Not exactly sure what hostels are? Well, hostels are communal accommodations geared toward those travelers who want to sleep on the cheap. You can get a private room in some hostels, but accommodation is usually dormitory style with several beds to a room, sometimes co-ed. Bathrooms and showers are usually shared among several rooms. Many hostels offer additional amenities such as a communal kitchen, lockers or baggage storage, Internet, TV lounge, or a tour desk.
If you're having bad flashbacks of freshman year in the dorms, then you probably prefer hotels. Hotels vary around the world and most are much smaller than hotels that you are familiar with in the U.S. If you're looking for something with all the amenities of an American hotel, then you need to choose at least a 3-Globe hotel. You can search STA Travel's wide variety of accommodations by clicking the orange button below.
What do you want to do?
When you change up those dollars for your big South African adventure, expect to be dealing with South African Rand (ZAR). Exchange rates around the world vary day-to-day, so check the current rate before you travel so you have a good grasp on what you're spending. Check out our solution for seeing more, for less.
| Try This | Price* |
|---|---|
| Baz Bus Cape Peninsula Tour | from $66 |
| *Prices shown are per person and do not include US- and foreign government-imposed taxes and fees associated with travel. Seats are limited and may not be available on all tours. All prices are subject to change without notice. |
Tours! Taking a tour that is booked beofre you leave helps you stay at ease when you leave home and start burning through your travel funds. Tours are guided by experts, and help you experience a little of the road less traveled. Check out our suggestion here, or search for more tours with the orange button below.
More Information
To read up on all the latest events in Cape Town, visit our travel guide section, linked just below. There, you will find great up-to-date events to help make South Africa one of the most memorable trips of your life.
Also, you can check out STA's student travel community, STA Travelers, to see videos, photos and blogs written by fellow students who have been there, done that.
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*Additional taxes/fees: sample fares posted on www.statravel.com are per person and include the booking fee. Fares are subject to additional charges including, but not limited to: September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 for each flight segment originating at a U.S. airport; Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, depending on itinerary; Federal Segment Fees of $3.50 per segment; and foreign and U.S. Government-imposed charges of up to $400 per international round-trip flight, depending on routing and destination. STA Travel is the world's largest student, youth and budget travel organization specializing in cheap flights, hotels and hostels, student travel insurance, and the International Student ID Card (ISIC).
