Cape Town And Eastern Cape In January?

[Tilly2]

Is the rain really prohibitive?

[Cloverjo]

You might get caught in a downpour, but it'll be over in no time, and the warmth should dry you out soon.

Have a great time. I really love SA. Wish I was going this year.

[237SJ]

I agree with Cloverjo. I particularly like Cape Town in their winter when the old Dutch style properties have their fires going and there is a lovely smell of woodsmoke. I used to love horse riding around those properties

[237SJ]

I`m supposed to be going to India in Feb but now I fancy going to SA.

[campbellking]

No rain when I made a January visit, but lots of the 'Cape Doctor' (wind) and the 'tablecloth' (fog) descended as soon as we made it to the top of Table Mountain (by cable car). Beautiful place, fascinating trip to Robben Island and really nice people.

[237SJ]

If you can, go to Steffanie`s Place at Somerset West. Fantastic food and a fantastic view.

[Tilly2]

Thank you all for the responses.

[rsvp]

Tilly2 CT and ECape are brilliant that time of the year - if you're in CT go over Chapmans Peak to Noordehoek - brilliant 5/6km beach with absolutely nothing on it in the way of cafes, tents etc- completely unspoiled. Sea is freezing! Go to cafe roux for a meal and to soak up the atmosphere and ECape has lots to offer although in my opinion Knysna is spoiled now being very built up.

[Tilly2]

Thank you, RSVP. I'll make a note of that.