World Cup 2010 Host City: Cape Town

Cape Town will be one of the host cities during the World Cup.

Read more about accommodation in Cape Town

Safaris from Cape Town

Cape Town is not particularly close to any large game parks. The closest Reserve is Sanbona Wildlife Reserve which is approximately 2 hours drive from Cape Town.

The closest large Reserve is in the Eastern Cape. Addo Elephant Park and the adjoining Shamwari Game Reserve are approximately 8 hours drive or 1 1/2 hour flight from Cape Town. These Reserves are less than 100km from Port Elizabeth (another host city).

Other South African National Parks are accessible through scheduled flights (some via Johannesburg). Alternatively, Botswana or Namibia are fantastic safari destinations from Cape Town, with direct flights to Maun or Windhoek respectively. Botswana and Namibia have ideal temperatures for a safari from May and October.

Cape Town self-drive during the FIFA World Cup

South Africa has a very good road infrastructure which makes self-drive travel very easy. The most popular self-drive route from Cape Town is to travel along the coast up the Garden Route visiting Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, amongst others. This route can also incorporate the Addo Elephant Park for a safari and then loops back inland finishing in Cape Town. We recommend at least 10 days for this trip.

Alternatively, for those with a bit more time, those wanting to get away from the busier routes, or those who have already seen the Garden Route, a trip up the West Coast is extremely interesting. Although a long drive, this route will eventually take you into Namibia where you could go on safari.

Recommended Safari Destinations: Cape Town

Eastern Cape:

Malaria Free Safaris

The best way to get to the Eastern Cape safari destinations from Cape Town is via self-drive or scheduled flights to Port Elizabeth, George, or East London.

Botswana:

Okavango Delta

Savuti Channel & Marsh

Linyanti Channel & Swamp

Chobe Game Reserve

Moremi Game Reserve

Makgadikgadi Pans

The best way to get to the Botswana safari destinations from Cape Town is via scheduled direct flights to Maun. From Maun, Sun Safaris can arrange for transfers to the various game lodges. Self-drive from Cape Town to Botswana is time-consuming as there is no direct road route into Botswana and requires travelling via Gauteng. Travelling in a 4x4 allows a few more options - contact us for further details.

Namibia:

Namibia safaris

The best way to get to the Namibia safari destinations from Cape Town is via scheduled direct flights to Windhoek. From Windhoek, Sun Safaris can arrange for transfers to the various game lodges. Self-drive from Cape Town to Namibia is possible with very good roads directly from Cape Town to Windhoek, Sossusvlei or Etosha. The distances are very long, but the good roads make it a feasible option for those with sufficient time to explore.

Quick links

World Cup 2010 links

World Cup 2010 News | Official FIFA Website

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