City · Coast · Winelands

Cape Town

A mountain city with beaches, food, history and world-class day trips.

First-timer's guide

Cape Town rewards unhurried travellers. Give the mountain, the peninsula and the winelands separate days, then leave room for a long lunch, a beach sunset or weather changing your plans.

Build your days around

Go when the mountain is clear rather than saving it for a fixed day. Pair it with the Company's Garden, Bo-Kaap or the city centre.

Make a full day of Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, coastal villages and the penguins at Boulders Beach.

Stellenbosch and Franschhoek work as day trips, but an overnight stay gives the region a gentler pace.

Plan it like a local

“Cape Town's weather can change between neighbourhoods. Keep one flexible day and move outdoor plans to the clearest window.”

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