9 Days in Cape Town: A Journey of Beauty and Adventure

Anna Sekgabi

20 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Cape Town, exploring breathtaking landscapes, historical landmarks, and vibrant cultural sites. From the iconic Table Mountain to the captivating Boulders Beach, each day promises unforgettable experiences. Discover the heart of Cape Town's history at the Castle of Good Hope and the poignant District Six Museum. Immerse yourself in nature at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and be inspired by contemporary art at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Get ready for an extraordinary journey that will leave you spellbound.

Trip to Cape Town

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Past at Rhodes Memorial and Castle of Good Hope

$128

$ 20

Premier Hotel Cape Town

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$90

Day 2Conquering the Majestic Table Mountain National Park

$188

$ 14

Premier Hotel Cape Town

Depart from your stay 🏨

58 - 70 min

Directions

Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$188

Day 3Awe-Inspiring Encounters at Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, and Heart of Cape Town Museum

$210

$ 27

Premier Hotel Cape Town

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

Directions

Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

37 - 45 min

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Tip of the Cape Peninsula forming part of a protected wildlife reserve with picnic spots and walks.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$113

79 - 95 min

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Replica surgery rooms depicting the world's first heart transplant, performed here in 1967.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

Day 4Sun-Kissed Bliss at St James Beach and Llandudno Beach

$ 20

Premier Hotel Cape Town

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

Long, sandy strip popular with families, known for its colorful line of changing huts & tidal pools.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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Spacious, low-key sand beach framed by granite boulders, a popular place to surf & watch the sunset.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Immersing in Art and Nature at South African National Gallery and Muizenberg Beach

$60

$ 20

Premier Hotel Cape Town

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

South Africa's top international art collection, with South African, African & European works.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$60

30 - 36 min

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Known for its brightly painted beach huts, this escape from the city is popular with surfers.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Serenity and History at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and District Six Museum

$135

$ 20

Premier Hotel Cape Town

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

15 - 18 min

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Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$60

Day 7Embracing the Wilderness at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

$38

$ 14

Premier Hotel Cape Town

Depart from your stay 🏨

64 - 77 min

Directions

Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Day 8Unraveling the Stories of Robben Island and Iziko Slave Lodge

$188

$ 7

Premier Hotel Cape Town

Depart from your stay 🏨

Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$150

Historic building with exhibits on South African slavery, ceramics, silverware & ancient Egypt.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

Day 9Exploring the Vibrant Heritage at Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, and Two Oceans Aquarium

$263

$ 20

Premier Hotel Cape Town

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

8 - 10 min

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Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$113

8 - 12 min

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Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$113

Budget breakdown: $1366 In total

Activities & Food:$1208

Transport:$159