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7 Days in Cape Town: A Journey of Adventure and Discovery

Neziha Hichem

Neziha Hichem

2 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Cape Town, exploring breathtaking landscapes, immersing in rich culture, and discovering hidden gems. From hiking Lion's Head to marveling at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Cape Town

Day 1Summiting Lion's Head and Immersing in Cape Town's History
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$63

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$ 9

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Lion's Head Hiking
Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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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
28 - 34 min

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Two Oceans Aquarium
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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Cape Town Diamond Museum
This modern museum features exhibits exploring the science & history behind diamonds.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
Day 2Nature's Tranquility and Cultural Insights
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$53

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$ 7

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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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
17 - 21 min

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The Pipe Track
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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South African National Gallery
South Africa's top international art collection, with South African, African & European works.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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District Six Museum
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$20
6 - 9 min

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Iziko Slave Lodge
Historic building with exhibits on South African slavery, ceramics, silverware & ancient Egypt.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Art, Beaches, and the Vibrant Jewish Heritage
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$58

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$ 9

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
19 - 23 min

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Clifton 4th
Ocean hot spot featuring white sand, clear waters, beach volleyball & a nearby bar & nightclub.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Camps Bay Beach
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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South African Jewish Museum
Polished venue presenting artifacts & displays documenting Judaism & Jewish life in South Africa.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$20
Day 4Conquering the Trails and Embracing Botanical Beauty
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$50

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$ 9

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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
40 - 48 min

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Groot Constantia-Trust
Winery founded in 1685 featuring cellar tours, wine tastings, 2 restaurants & historical museums.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
17 - 21 min

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
Day 5Historical Landmarks and Nature's Serenity
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$38

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$ 11

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Rhodes Memorial
Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:30 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.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Silvermine Nature Reserve
Scenic recreation area with a network of hiking & biking trails, picnic spots & expansive vistas.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Norval Foundation
Museum specializing in 20th- & 21st-century South African visual art, with a restaurant & views.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
Day 6Exploring Nature Reserves and Savoring Fine Wine
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$38

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$ 9

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

65 - 78 min

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Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
57 - 69 min

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Vergelegen Wine Estate
Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
70 - 84 min

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Hout Bay Beach
This popular beach with white-sand dunes & mountain views offers swimming as well as dining options.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Penguins, Epic Landscapes, and Majestic Peaks
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$113

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$ 9

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

59 - 71 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
37 - 45 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
37 - 45 min

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Table Mountain National Park
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $472 In total

Activities & Food:$410
Transport:$62