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Nyanga is basically right next to the airport.
It’s the same place where that British man was killed last year.
When you leave the airport, you have three choices.
Turn left on the N2, which takes you to the winelands/strand/Somerset west.
Turn Right on the N2 to get to Cape Town CBD.
Go straight, which puts you directly in Nyanga.
If you’re visiting, never pick option 3. If you miss both onramps to the N2, immediately just turn around.
It’s really unfortunate that one of the most dangerous areas in the province is in such close proximity to the airport.
Almost everywhere else is much safer in comparison. I really hope this doesn’t dissuade any potential visitors. It’s a really nice country, in spite of its flaws.
Holy crap, the second you cross under the N2, immediate super high density shanty town.
Anyone who doesn’t nope out of there shouldn’t be traveling