Cape Town
Cape Town sits between Table Mountain and two oceans, with beaches, vineyards and a national park inside the city boundary. The weather changes fast on the mountain, so flexible planning matters. Four days covers the mountain, the peninsula drive, the winelands and the historical sites.
How long to stay
October to April; February and March are the most settled.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Cape Town yet
Is Cape Town right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Cape Town is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Food
- Nature
Less of a focus
- Nightlife
- Family
- Couples
- Solo
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Boulders Beach
Entrance ZAR 245 · VerifiedCape Town
A sheltered beach at Simon's Town with a breeding colony of African penguins viewed from boardwalks.
Cape of Good Hope
Entrance ZAR 250 · VerifiedCape Town
The rocky south-western tip of the peninsula inside Table Mountain National Park, with cliff paths, baboons and the old Cape Point lighthouse.
Robben Island
Entrance ZAR 600 · VerifiedCape Town
The prison island where Nelson Mandela was held for eighteen years, visited by ferry with tours led by former political prisoners.
Table Mountain
Free entry · VerifiedCape Town
The flat-topped 1,085-metre mountain above the city, reached by rotating cable car or by hiking routes such as Platteklip Gorge.
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Popular activities
Cape Peninsula drive
Full-day loop via Chapman's Peak, Cape Point and the penguin colony.
Stellenbosch wine tasting
Estate tastings in the winelands an hour from the city.