Kommetjie, Cape Town

Make A Holiday Rental House in Kommetjie, South Africa, Your Home Away From Home

It may seem amazing but the city of Cape Town in South Africa is much more extensive than many imagine. For example, the wonderful Cape Town suburb of Kommetjie is actually a 45 minute journey away from the heart of the city! A Kommetjie holiday therefore means that you have the best of both worlds – you can have excellent, affordable accommodation on the outskirts of the town so that you are not amongst the masses but you are close enough to enjoy all of the activities and attractions that the centre of Cape Town has on offer.

Things to Do on Holiday in Kommetjie, South Africa

The suburb is actually located on the coastline and it is renowned the world over as one of the best places to go for water based activities. So, if you fancy a spot of exhilarating diving, surfing, swimming, windsurfing, jet skiing, kayaking or surf fishing, then a Kommetjie holiday will be right up your street. Other activities available in and around the area include golf, tennis, cycling, walking, whale watching and horse riding.

Places to Visit on Holiday in Kommetjie, South Africa

If you travel a further 20 or so miles north from Kommetjie you will come to the wonderful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens which sits at the foot of the magnificent Table Mountain. The gardens are one of eight to be found in South Africa and were founded in 1913 with the view to preserving and maintaining the indigenous plants that grew in the country. The gardens have huge displays of flora and fauna as well as regularly featuring wonderful stone sculptures from Zimbabwean artists.

Weather in Kommetjie, South Africa

Weather is an important factor of any holiday and a Kommetjie holiday is no exception at all. As a prominent suburb of the city of Cape Town on the Cape Peninsula, Kommetjie enjoys mild, slightly wet winters and hot, dry summers. The summer months run from November through to March which sees the daytime temperature reach a maximum of 26 degrees Celsius. The winter months see the temperature fall to around 19 degrees Celsius and it is during this time that the majority of the precipitation occurs in Kommetjie, with an approximate average of 18 inches per year.

Travel to Kommetjie, South Africa

Beginning a Kommetjie holiday couldn’t be easier; travellers can leave the UK from a variety of UK airports such as Newcastle (NCL), Southampton(SOU), Aberdeen (ABZ), Gatwick (LGW) and Cardiff (CWL). Flights regularly arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is approximately an hour away from the town by bus or car. Air operators that offer cheap, frequent flights to Cape Town include South African Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM and Emirates.