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

Hind B.

17 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Cape Town, South Africa. Discover stunning beaches, hike majestic mountains, and explore vibrant botanical gardens. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Table Mountain National Park and the Cape of Good Hope. Get up close with penguins at Boulders Beach and unwind on the picturesque shores of Camps Bay. This itinerary is your ticket to an unforgettable experience in the Mother City.

Trip to Cape Town

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring Green Point Park and Diving into Marine Wonders at Two Oceans Aquarium

+

$38

·

$ 7

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Green Point Park

Spacious urban park offering a stadium, biodiversity garden, exercise circuit & lots of green space.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Two Oceans Aquarium

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Day 2Sun, Sand, and Adventure at Camps Bay Beach, followed by a Breathtaking Hike up Lion's Head

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$0

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$ 5

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Camps Bay Beach

Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Lion's Head Hiking

Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Relaxing at Clifton 4th, Soaking in the Views from Signal Hill, and Paying Tribute at Rhodes Memorial

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$13

·

$ 7

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Clifton 4th

Ocean hot spot featuring white sand, clear waters, beach volleyball & a nearby bar & nightclub.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Signal Hill

Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Rhodes Memorial

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 4Conquering Platteklip Gorge and Ascending Table Mountain via the Aerial Cableway

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$50

·

$ 7

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Platteklip Gorge

The oldest, easiest & most direct route to the summit of Table Mountains & its famous views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 5Immersing in the Natural Beauty of Table Mountain National Park

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$63

·

$ 5

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

63 - 76 min

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Directions

Table Mountain National Park

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

Day 6Meeting Penguins at Boulders Beach and Catching Waves at Muizenberg Beach

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$13

·

$ 7

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

61 - 74 min

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Directions

Boulders Beach

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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$13

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Muizenberg Beach

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Exploring the Iconic Cape of Good Hope and Unwinding at St James Beach

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$38

·

$ 7

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

95 - 114 min

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Directions

Cape of Good Hope

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

51 - 62 min

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Directions

St James Beach

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Discovering the Botanical Wonders of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and Newlands Forest

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$25

·

$ 7

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Newlands Forest

Shaded alpine nature area with a boardwalk trail & dirt paths set among pine trees & streams.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Hiking through the Scenic Silvermine Nature Reserve and Relaxing at Hout Bay Beach

+

$13

·

$ 7

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Silvermine Nature Reserve

Scenic recreation area with a network of hiking & biking trails, picnic spots & expansive vistas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Hout Bay Beach

This popular beach with white-sand dunes & mountain views offers swimming as well as dining options.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Basking in the Sun at Llandudno Beach and Exploring the Majestic Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

+

$13

·

$ 7

Camps Bay Retreat

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Llandudno Beach

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

85 - 102 min

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Directions

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $325 In total

Activities & Food:$263

Transport:$62