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Table Mountain Cable Car: Tickets, Prices and Insider Tips

Posted on Sat August 22, 2026 in Simon's Town Knowledge Hub.

When the cableway runs, how tickets work, what to do when the wind closes it, and how to pair Table Mountain with a day on the Cape Peninsula.

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Do You Need a Visa to Visit South Africa? Entry Rules Made Simple

Posted on Sat August 22, 2026 in Simon's Town Knowledge Hub.

Who can enter South Africa visa-free, how long they can stay, which passport rules catch travellers out, and where to confirm the latest requirements.

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Can You Drink Tap Water in Cape Town? A Local's Answer

Posted on Sat August 22, 2026 in Simon's Town Knowledge Hub.

Short answer: yes. Cape Town's tap water meets national safety standards. Here is the full picture, including the drought story worth knowing.

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Do You Need a Car in Cape Town? Getting Around Explained

Posted on Sat August 22, 2026 in Simon's Town Knowledge Hub.

When a hire car earns its keep, when Uber is enough, how the MyCiTi bus fits in, and why the train line to Simon's Town is an attraction itself.

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Can You Swim at Boulders Beach? Penguins, Rules and Local Tips

Posted on Sat August 22, 2026 in Simon's Town Knowledge Hub.

Yes, you can swim at Boulders Beach. What the water is like, how to share the beach with penguins, and the calmer coves locals prefer.

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