Cape Town stuns visually while requiring safety awareness visitors shouldn't ignore. Table Mountain weather changes rapidly; cable car operations depend on conditions. Uber dominates transport given safety concerns about walking and unreliable public options. Wine regions (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek) rate among the world's best at accessible prices. Beaches differ dramatically: Camps Bay draws crowds, Boulders has penguins, Cape Point has wilderness. The V&A Waterfront provides safe, concentrated shopping and dining in tourist-friendly environment. Township tours range from exploitative to genuinely educational — research operators carefully. Load shedding (power outages) affects scheduling including restaurant operations — check current status. The rand makes luxury experiences affordable by international standards. Cape Point and Good Hope require full day commitment but justify the drive. Signal Hill sunsets rival Table Mountain without the cable car expense. Boulders Beach penguin colony charges entry but delivers guaranteed wildlife viewing. August (winter) brings whale watching along the coast between Hermanus and Cape Town.