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

Bridgette Oberholster

Bridgette Oberholster

19 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day itinerary to Cape Town, South Africa. Explore stunning beaches, hike majestic mountains, and discover the wonders of nature in this captivating city.

Trip to Cape Town

Day 1
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$38

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$ 11

Road Lodge N1 City

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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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
8 - 10 min

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Oudekraal Beach
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Green Point Park
Spacious urban park offering a stadium, biodiversity garden, exercise circuit & lots of green space.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Two Oceans Aquarium
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$38
Day 2
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$13

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$ 11

Road Lodge N1 City

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Table Bay
Atlantic Ocean bay off the coast of Cape Town featuring a long narrow beach & Table Mountain views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Signal Hill
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Glen Beach
Cape Town beach popular for surfing, with nearby tourist amenities including rental cottages.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Camps Bay Beach
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Rhodes Memorial
Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$13
Day 3
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$38

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$ 11

Road Lodge N1 City

Depart from your stay 🏨

61 - 74 min

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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
45 - 54 min

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
28 - 34 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
11 - 14 min

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Lion's Head Hiking
Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$100

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$ 9

Road Lodge N1 City

Depart from your stay 🏨

92 - 111 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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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.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$63
33 - 40 min

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Muizenberg Beach
Known for its brightly painted beach huts, this escape from the city is popular with surfers.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$38

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$ 11

Road Lodge N1 City

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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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
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Free
48 - 58 min

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Chapman's Peak
Rising from the ocean, this scenic mountain features a winding, coastal road with dramatic views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
22 - 27 min

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Silvermine Nature Reserve
Scenic recreation area with a network of hiking & biking trails, picnic spots & expansive vistas.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
78 - 94 min

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Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $278 In total

Activities & Food:$225
Transport:$53