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

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19 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Cape Town, South Africa. Explore stunning beaches, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this vibrant city.

Day 1
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$38

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$ 2

Table Mountain National Park
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$31
51 - 62 min

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Rhodes Memorial
Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$6
Day 2
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$0

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$ 2

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
Free
39 - 47 min

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Muizenberg Beach
Known for its brightly painted beach huts, this escape from the city is popular with surfers.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
Day 3
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$25

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$ 3

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
$19
34 - 41 min

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Boulders Beach
Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$6
26 - 32 min

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St James Beach
Long, sandy strip popular with families, known for its colorful line of changing huts & tidal pools.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Day 4
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$35

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$ 2

Cape Point
Scenic area at the Cape of Good Hope with commanding ocean views & a climb to an 1800s lighthouse.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
83 - 100 min

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Heart of Cape Town Museum
Replica surgery rooms depicting the world's first heart transplant, performed here in 1967.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$10
Day 5
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$0

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$ 2

Hout Bay Beach
This popular beach with white-sand dunes & mountain views offers swimming as well as dining options.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
47 - 57 min

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Fish Hoek Beach
White-sand beach with Victorian beach huts & a playground, popular for swimming & whale watching.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 6
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$49

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$ 2

Two Oceans Aquarium
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$19
12 - 15 min

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District Six Museum
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$10
10 - 15 min

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South African National Gallery
South Africa's top international art collection, with South African, African & European works.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$10
4 - 5 min

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South African Jewish Museum
Polished venue presenting artifacts & displays documenting Judaism & Jewish life in South Africa.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$10
Day 7
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$19

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$ 2

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$13
17 - 21 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
$6
Day 8
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$25

Camps Bay Beach
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Robben Island
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$25
Day 9
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$40

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$ 2

Castle of Good Hope
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$15
11 - 16 min

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Iziko Slave Lodge
Historic building with exhibits on South African slavery, ceramics, silverware & ancient Egypt.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$6
8 - 10 min

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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$19
Day 10
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$7

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$ 3

Clifton 4th
Ocean hot spot featuring white sand, clear waters, beach volleyball & a nearby bar & nightclub.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Cape Town Diamond Museum
This modern museum features exhibits exploring the science & history behind diamonds.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$6
40 - 48 min

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Strand Beach
Long, wide expanse of white sand with calm, shallow water for swimming & a seaside promenade.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $249 In total

Activities & Food:$237
Transport:$13