Etihad Airways Now Flying to Cape Town

African Penguins

The award-winning domestic airline, Etihad Airways has recently announced that it is to start flying to its second destination in South Africa – Cape Town. Explaining an increase in demand for holiday and business travel, the airline’s chief executive also stated that the move was in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup starting on the 11th June next year.

As Cape Town becomes more and more developed, many people are visiting South Africa through this rather unique city on the great horn. With so much to offer tourists, Cape Town is an unforgettable destination. Thanks to the excellent climate, and large variety of scenery from beaches to mountains, there is something for everyone in this sunny part of the world.

The beach life around Cape Town is perhaps one of the most popular reasons that have made this city the number one tourist hot-spot in South Africa. Thanks to the cities location, you are really spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches as there are countless different beaches all within a few miles

Perhaps though, one of the most popular beaches is the famous Boulders Beach, which is home to a large African penguin colony. From here, you can actually get up close and personal with this massive colony of penguins, go for a swim or simply enjoy the views surrounding this very unique beach.

Nearby, is the town of Simon’s Town and here you can visit a historical former British port, and home of the South African Navy. This former town has now become a suburb of Cape Town, yet it has its own distinctly colonial character. With many hotels and restaurants nearby, Simon’s Town is a friendly and welcoming place to visit.

Thanks to this new service from Etihad Airways , there is even more flexibility available when it comes to visiting this highly popular part of South Africa. If it’s climbing, hiking, sun bathing or surfing, Africa has everything you’d ever want. Take a trip now and see just how amazing this often forgotten part of the world actually is.