Expats-how are you finding life in Cape Town?

Hi there,

I am a British mum of one and also looking to relocate to Cape Town with my husband (British) in the next 6 months. I would also be very interested in hearing expat's experiences regarding what Cape Town is like for families and how easy it would be to make friends there.

The South Africans we know in Cape Town say it's very easy to make friends although it would be useful to know what groups/socities exist to meet up with other expats.

Sorry I haven't been able to respond to your question directly, but it seems we are in a similar situation.

Good luck with your move. Thanks to anyone with good advice on the above.

I personally think Cape Town is a wonderful place to be. It depends what kind of person you are of course and where your interests lie, but I have found that if you love life and cherish family life, then Cape Town can easily become a home. It is fairly safe compared to other parts of South Africa. There are lots of areas where you can sun-tan, have your kids go for a walk or ride on their bikes along the promenade (a wide stretch bordering the sea), there are nice things for kids to do such as the beach, enjoy being outdoors and breathe in fresh air. As adults you feel still young as the lifestyle here is very laid-back, people enjoy organic eating, fresh produce, cheese and wine, all the good things in life which promote a sense of well-being. There is also so much to do in terms of activities within the place but also in terms of festivals, shows, and so on.