Flights to Hermanus Whale Festival |
20 September 2013 flights |
The whale spotting season in Southern Africa runs from August to November each year so why not head off to the Western Cape's favourite whale watching town, Hermanus, for the Heritage Day weekend. The annual Hermanus Whale Festival will take place from the 20th until the 24th of September 2013, and with Tuesday the 24th of September being a public holiday, this is the perfect opportunity to take a long weekend break. The Enviro-Arts festival will host musicians and perfomers along with the stars of the show, the Southern Right Whales.
JHB to CPT travel prices
In this week's survey, we compared the prices of travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town on the 20th of September 2013. With this day being the start of the school holidays, as well as the Friday before the Heritage Day public holiday, the flight prices have shown a 197% inflation rate since the survey we did on this route a year ago. A Mango flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town was cheapest at R2311* (*will change). The cheapest land travel options were R360 for a one way train trip with Shosholoza Meyl, and R480 for a one way bus trip with City to City. Please note that all prices will change. For those who travel to Cape Town on this weekend and wish to visit the Hermanus Whale Festival, be sure to check Car Trawler's car rental rates to drive yourself to the festival.
Travel prices JHB - CPT
Our survey below compares prices of one-way flights, coach trips and train trips from JHB-CPT on Friday the 20th of September 2013, leaving Johannesburg after 18h19 but before 20h36. Please note that the prices below are subject to change and that they cannot be guaranteed by us.
Flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town |
Land trips from Johannesburg to Cape Town |
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Mango Airline from OR Tambo International |
R2 311 |
Shosholoza Meyl economy class |
R360 |
Kulula Airline from Lanseria |
R2 417 |
City to City coach |
R480 |
British Airways economy class |
R2 544 |
Translux coach |
R560 |
Kulula Airline from OR Tambo International |
R2 618 |
Shosholoza Meyl tourist class |
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South African Airways economy class |
R2 797 |
Intercape coach |
R650 |
British Airways business class |
R3 215 |
Greyhound coach |
R675 |
South African Airways business class |
R3 618 |
Baz Bus (7 day pass) |
R1 480 |
Mango Plus from OR Tambo International |
- |
Premier Classe (Thursdays & Sundays only) |
R2 650 |
Mango Flex from OR Tambo International |
- |
Blue Train De Luxe suite |
R15 155 |
Mango Airline from Lanseria |
- |
SA Roadlink coach |
- |
Cape Town Accommodation
For great value Cape Town accommodation try the Hyde in Seapoint at R1 100 per couple per night - only available on selected dates. Prices may change, perhaps even by the time you read this.
Seapoint, Cape Town |
Durbanville, Cape Town |
If you'd like something further from the city centre, try Ruslamere Guest House from R645 pps, or for a stunning view, The Hyde in Seapoint from R1,100 per couple. Prices are subject to change and availability.
Accommodation in the rest of South Africa
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Nelspruit accommodation |
Humewood, Port Elizabeth |
From R3600 per person per night |
To advertise your accommodation in this space, email us at cheapflights@southafrica.to |
Kwelera, East London |
Hennopsriver Valley, Gauteng |
Prices are subject to change and availability.
Car Trawler cheapest car hire at Cape Town Airport
This week we compared the car rental prices at Cape Town Airport. The cheapest rate we found was offered by Car Trawler when we compared the prices from 21h00 on Friday the 20th of September 2013 until 13h00 on Sunday the 22nd of September 2013. Car Trawler offered a Kia Picanto or similar for this period at R340. (Please note prices are subject to change).
Surveyed by Alison Guy
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