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InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Cape Town

Hello to all Americans in Cape Town! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Cape Town? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Cape Town which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although Cape Town has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Cape Town, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Connect at Our Events in Cape Town

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Cape Town. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Cape Town. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Cape Town.

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    From United States of America, living in Cape Town
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    From United States of America, living in Cape Town
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    From United States of America, living in Cape Town
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    From United States of America, living in Cape Town
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    From United States of America, living in Cape Town

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Situated on the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Cape Town? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Cape Town’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the legislative capital of South Africa has to offer, from Robben Island, where activists and freedom fighters like Nelson Mandela were held prisoner during the apartheid era, to the colorful, quaint streets of Bo-Kaap, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Cape Town and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Cape Town.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Cape Town and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Cape Town Community today!

Mix and Mingle with Americans in Cape Town at Our Events

Our Cape Town community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Cape Town’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover the Highveld's Gauteng City Region. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in South Africa in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Cape Town!