Things to Consider

Apart from the obvious financial saving, having surgery in Cape Town can be a wonderful experience. You will recuperate in one of the world's most beautiful cities and can enjoy trips to see the wonderful sights and attractions the cape has to offer, as well as great culinary adventures as you sample your way through the cape's many excellent restaurants. Our clients all agree that not only did they receive excellent medical attention, they benefited from having a memorable holiday, returning home relaxed, refreshed and rejuvinated.

Climate

Cape Town boasts a Mediterranean climate. Summer: October to March - warm to hot; Winter: April to September - mild, wet and windy.

Things to see

Table Mountain
One of South Africa 's most spectacular landmarks, Table Mountain towers 1.086m above Cape Town . A quick trip up the cable offers breathtaking views of the city and coastline.

Robben Island This historically significant site can be visited via ferry from the V&A Waterfront. Robben Island is most well known for housing political prisoners during South Africa 's apartheid years, most significantly former state president Nelson Mandela.

Wine Routes The Western Cape is renowned for producing some of the world's finest wines. Explore the spectacular scenery that surrounds the Cape's many wine routes, including the Constantia, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschoek and Swartland routes.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch is known as one of the Seven Magnificent Botanical Gardens of the world, boasting more than 8500 indigenous plant species in its 36 hectares of landscaped garden.

Bouders Beach Between Simonstown and Cape Point lies a small strip of white sand amongst a few big rocks, home to 3000 African Penguins. Nowhere else will you be able to get so up close and personal to the penguins.

Whale Season
About 2000 whales make the journey to the South African coast annually, making this an ideal place to spot these gracious creatures. Whale season is from late June to mid November, with the prime viewing spot being in Hermanus.

Spring Wild Flowers From late July to October the Cape's West Coast offers a spectacular display of Daisies and wild flowers. The West Coast National Park offers incredible viewing at the Postberg nature reserve near Langebaan.

Golf
For the golfers the Cape offers world class courses in spectacular surroundings.

Shopping

Cape Town is a shopper's paradise, with the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront being one of South Africa 's most visited destinations. The Waterfront is home to designer labels, national retailers, boutiques and restaurants, as well as a number of entertainment facilities. The Waterfront boasts a fully operational harbour, and visitors can also spend the day cruising in style or visiting Robben Island . There are a number of other shopping malls in Cape Town , including Cavendish Square and Constantia Village in the Southern Suburbs, Tygervalley Centre in the North and Canal Walk on the N1.

If shopping malls are not your thing, venture into one of the Western Cape 's many craft and flea markets to hunt for local curious and other bargains, from clothing, jewellery and accessories to art, sculptures and beadwork.