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10 Days in Cape Town: A Journey of Adventure and Culinary Delights

Linda Mota

Linda Mota

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Cape Town, exploring breathtaking landscapes, vibrant beaches, and indulging in a diverse culinary scene. From the iconic Table Mountain to the historic Robben Island, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience in the Mother City.

Trip to Cape Town

Day 1Coastal Delights and Mountain Majesty
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$177

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$ 9

Camel Rock Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
3 - 4 min

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Table Mountain National Park
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$63
52 - 63 min

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Eastern Food Bazaar
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$42
18 - 22 min

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Signal Hill
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Empire Asian Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 2African Flavors and Beach Bliss
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$129

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$ 5

Maya's African Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
3 - 4 min

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Boulders Beach
Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
28 - 34 min

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Muizenberg Beach
Known for its brightly painted beach huts, this escape from the city is popular with surfers.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Primi Piatti
Everyone is welcome at PRIMI. From the vegetarians and the gluten-intolerants to free-range diners and lovers of a good ol' burger and chips. We understand you all.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$44
3 - 4 min

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Bombay Chilli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Natural Wonders
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$148

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$ 11

Saveur Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
38 - 46 min

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Cape of Good Hope
Tip of the Cape Peninsula forming part of a protected wildlife reserve with picnic spots and walks.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
55 - 66 min

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St James Beach
Long, sandy strip popular with families, known for its colorful line of changing huts & tidal pools.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Thai cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
11 - 14 min

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Rhodes Memorial
Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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1890 House Sushi and Grill
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 4Scenic Cafés and Hiking Escapades
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$108

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$ 7

Dario's Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 12 min

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Hout Bay Beach
This popular beach with white-sand dunes & mountain views offers swimming as well as dining options.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Bella Italie Deli & Cafe Pty. Ltd.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$42
16 - 20 min

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Platteklip Gorge
The oldest, easiest & most direct route to the summit of Table Mountains & its famous views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Carlyles On Derry
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 5Oceanfront Dining and Island History
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$158

Suikerbossie Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
13 - 20 min

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Llandudno Beach
Spacious, low-key sand beach framed by granite boulders, a popular place to surf & watch the sunset.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Robben Island
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$50
On The Rocks
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$42
12 - 18 min

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Moyo
Located along the unspoiled shores of the West Coast, Eden on the Bay is inspired by the natural rhythms of the Atlantic Ocean. With views of the two most acclaimed brand icons - Table Mountain and Robben Island, moyo will look over them as a loving African ancestor.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 6Underwater Marvels and Cultural Gems
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$196

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$ 5

Cooked
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
2 - 3 min

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Two Oceans Aquarium
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
9 - 11 min

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Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Dias Tavern
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$44
6 - 9 min

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Castle of Good Hope
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$30
8 - 12 min

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Truth Coffee Roasting
TRUTH. coffee's new steampunk HQ. Coffee Roasting, Take Aways and a restaurant. A great Function venue too.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 7Beachfront Feasts and Historical Insights
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$133

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$ 5

Paranga
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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Camps Bay Beach
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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FYN Restaurant
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
1 - 2 min

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Iziko Slave Lodge
Historic building with exhibits on South African slavery, ceramics, silverware & ancient Egypt.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Cape Town Diamond Museum
This modern museum features exhibits exploring the science & history behind diamonds.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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Kapstadt Brauhaus
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 8Artistic Encounters and Sunset Views
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$148

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$ 5

The Yard
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
21 - 26 min

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Clifton 4th
Ocean hot spot featuring white sand, clear waters, beach volleyball & a nearby bar & nightclub.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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The 41
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$46
1 - 2 min

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Ocean Basket
Ocean Basket is the Mediterranean Home of Seafood where you can enjoy a home-away-from-home feeling and great value for your hard earned bucks.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 9Botanical Beauty and Cultural Heritage
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$185

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$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
13 - 16 min

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Sticky Fingers BBQ
Ribs, Burgers, Wings, Onion Rings, Milkshakes, Beer..Something that has been missing in Obz Village - Food you can eat with your fingers!
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$44
10 - 15 min

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Heart of Cape Town Museum
Replica surgery rooms depicting the world's first heart transplant, performed here in 1967.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
11 - 14 min

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District Six Museum
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Truth Coffee Roasting
TRUTH. coffee's new steampunk HQ. Coffee Roasting, Take Aways and a restaurant. A great Function venue too.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 10Gourmet Cuisine and Nature's Splendor
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$151

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$ 7

Raith Gourmet
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 11 min

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South African Jewish Museum
Polished venue presenting artifacts & displays documenting Judaism & Jewish life in South Africa.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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South African National Gallery
South Africa's top international art collection, with South African, African & European works.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
52 - 63 min

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Governors Hall
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
13 - 16 min

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Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
24 - 29 min

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Indochine Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34

Budget breakdown: $1589 In total

Activities & Food:$1531
Transport:$58