Colourful Cape Town
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Cape Town
Today you arrive in colourful Cape Town. After checking in at your guesthouse, you can immediately cool off in the pool or explore the city’s highlights. A visit to Table Mountain is not to be missed. You can climb it in two hours on foot, or you can take the cable car in about four minutes. If the weather is clear in the morning, grab the opportunity as the clouds can quickly gather on the mountain again, denying you the beautiful view of the city.
Day 2 – Half day city tour
Today you will meet your guide for a half day city tour, the perfect introduction to this exciting and vibrant city. Explore the various neighbourhoods and highlights such as St. George’s Cathedral (the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu), Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap]. Discover the history of the Diamond and Gold Trade in South Africa and continue on to Table Mountain, where you can ascend to the top by the revolving cable car and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point on the other.
Day 3 – Explore independently
Today, you’ve got time to explore at your own pace. You may wish to take a tour to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and his fellow freedom fighters were imprisoned. The tours are led by former prisoners, giving you a unique and personal insight into the history of Cape Town and South Africa.
Or head further afield and discover the Cape Peninsula. Drive past the fishing boats of Hout Bay, follow the dramatic Chapman’s Peak Drive, with its 114 curves and fantastic ocean views, and stop at the Cape of Good Hope. On the way back, be sure to visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
In the evening head to the VA Waterfront and grab a bite at one of the many restaurants.
Day 4 – Departure from Cape Town
This may be the final stop on your South Africa trip as you catch your flight home from Cape Town. If it’s only the beginning there are several places to continue your journey. Sample South Africa’s quality wines in the nearby wine region around Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Or travel along the coast to Hermanus for the opportunity to spot whales. There’s plenty to see and do in Cape Town itself, and we’d be happy to add on a night or two in the city if you have the time.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Colourful Cape Town In Style
Want to sleep in a property with a little more comfort? Then opt for this version of the Colourful Cape Town trip. We have selected a handful of guesthouses with special charm and personalised service. Some benefit from a swimming pool and others are renovated Victorian villas. Warm South African hospitality is guaranteed.
