This guide shall provide facts and show resources for everybody searching genuine information about real life in South Africa’s Mother City. We want to show you why Cape Town is attractive not only to tourists but also to many expats who make this city their new home.

Our guide will show you more than the average travel guide as it covers the daily practicalities of living in Cape Town as well as the customs and culture of this beautiful place. Of course, popular tourist attractions will be included, but, hey, what is better than being a tourist… you will experience real everyday life.

You will find all the info we have gathered over the last years living and working in this city to give you the answers on all the important issues when relocating to South Africa. Here you will read what you should know about the South African culture and how business is done here and how expatriates cope with daily life’s challenges.

Maybe you plan to move with your children, so you might look for advice on how and where to find the right school, how your family can learn to cope with culture shock and what the new lifestyle can offer your family. We can give you that advice because we have been through all this and are getting more experienced by the day.

One of the most important issues regarding any relocation surely is to get real information about crime and safety. You might wonder where the safe and good housing areas are and how far these might be from your workplace. Well, look no further, we have it covered.

If you still are in the decision making stages you can read all about the actual living situation and its actual cost of living. We will also give you shopping tips and will try to tell you where to find what you are looking for. Well, you will find lots of resources mentioned too, so our website should cover what you need to know when moving here.

So sit back and enjoy our guide!