24 days in Cape Town Itinerary

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Stony Point Penguin Colony and Vergelegen Estate. Get in touch with nature at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Robben Island Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cape Town: Hermanus (Kwaaiwater, Grotto Beach, &more), West Coast National Park (in West Coast National Park) and Stellenbosch (Wine Tours & Tastings, Spier Wine Farm, &more). The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Twelve Apostles, trek along Platteklip Gorge, enjoy the sand and surf at Bloubergstrand Beach, and identify plant and animal life at Helderberg Nature Reserve.

To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Cape Town trip maker site.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiport is Cape Town International Airport. In February, daily temperatures in Cape Town can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.