Travels

Flights

Fly into Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Major airlines serve CPT via hubs like:

• Doha (Qatar Airways)
• Dubai (Emirates)
• Istanbul (Turkish Airlines)
• Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines)
• London / Frankfurt
• Amsterdam → Cape Town (CPT) – KLM
• Atlanta (ATL) → Cape Town (CPT) – Delta Air Lines
• Newark (EWR) → Cape Town (CPT) – United Airlines

From the airport to CPUT

The campus is roughly 11 km (about 7 miles) from Cape Town International Airport, so arrange transport in advance (taxi, shuttle, or pickup).

• Airport shuttles (e.g., EZ Shuttle)
• Ride-share (Uber/Cape Town taxi)
• Private pickup, if arranged with accommodation

Recommended Accommodations

• DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town
• Hyatt Regency Cape Town
• Premier Hotel Cape Town

Visa

• Citizens of over 100 countries do not need a visa to visit South Africa for tourism or business – FULL LIST.
• If you need a visa, please get in touch with the nearby South African consulate.

Tourist Attractions

• Table Mountain: Icon of Cape Town, cable car or hiking to the top and panoramic views of the city and ocean
• Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope: Where the Atlantic & Indian Oceans meet, spectacular cliffs and ocean views and wildlife: ostriches, baboons, antelope
• Lion’s Head: Short hike for sunrise or sunset and 360° views of Cape Town
• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens: One of the world’s top botanical gardens (Located on the slopes of Table Mountain)

Beaches:

• Camps Bay & Clifton Beaches and Boulders Beach (Penguins!)
• Two Oceans Aquarium: Marine life from both oceans

Safari Day Trips: Private game reserves 2–3 hours away
Best Big-5 Safari Reserves near Cape Town

• Aquila Private Game Reserve (Most popular): 2 hours from Cape Town, Big-5: Easy day trip Includes: Safari drive + lunch
• Inverdoorn Game Reserve: 2.5 hours, Famous for cheetah & lion sightings, less crowded than Aquila

What a Typical Safari Day Looks Like

• 7:00 AM – Pick-up from Cape Town hotel
• 10:00 AM – Arrive at game reserve
• 10:30–12:30 – Big-5 safari in open 4×4
• 1:00 PM – Lunch
• 2:30 PM – Optional second safari or relax
• 5–6 PM Return to Cape Town
• Approximate Cost: Day safari: USD $150 – $250

Halal-friendly options

• Many Cape Town tour companies arrange:
• Halal meals
• Muslim-friendly hotels

Private safari vehicles