🇿🇦South Africa·Africa
Cape Town
Where mountains meet the ocean
dest.flightsFrom
£549
dest.hotelsFrom
£55/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£80
dest.avgTemp
17°C
dest.bestTime
October to April
dest.safety
6.8/10
dest.about Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the world's most dramatically beautiful cities — Table Mountain rising above a sparkling bay, world-class beaches, the Cape Winelands just an hour away, and a vibrant food and arts scene. It's Africa's most visited city and consistently ranked among the world's best travel destinations.
dest.topHighlights
Table Mountain
Take the cable car or hike to the flat-topped summit for 360° views over the city and ocean
Cape of Good Hope
Stand at the southwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet
Boulders Beach Penguins
Swim alongside African penguins at this protected colony near Simon's Town
Cape Winelands
Day trip to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek for world-class wine and Cape Dutch architecture
Camps Bay Beach
Glamorous beach strip with the Twelve Apostles mountain range as a backdrop
Robben Island
Visit the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years — a UNESCO World Heritage Site
dest.thingsToDo Cape Town
- Hike or cable car up Table Mountain
- Drive the Cape Peninsula to Cape of Good Hope
- Swim with penguins at Boulders Beach
- Wine tasting in Stellenbosch
- Explore the V&A Waterfront
- Visit Robben Island
- Surf at Muizenberg Beach
- Explore the Bo-Kaap colourful neighbourhood
dest.weather Cape Town
dest.bestMonthsToVisit October to April
4-dest.day Cape Town dest.itinerary
City & Table Mountain
- ·Table Mountain cable car
- ·City Bowl exploration
- ·Bo-Kaap neighbourhood
- ·V&A Waterfront dinner
Cape Peninsula Drive
- ·Chapman's Peak Drive
- ·Cape of Good Hope
- ·Boulders Beach penguins
- ·Simon's Town lunch
Cape Winelands
- ·Stellenbosch wine farms
- ·Franschhoek lunch
- ·Huguenot Monument
- ·Sunset wine tasting
Beaches & Departure
- ·Camps Bay morning swim
- ·Clifton Beach
- ·Robben Island ferry
- ·Farewell dinner at Waterfront
dest.whereToEat Cape Town
The Test Kitchen
Modern South African · Woodstock · $$$$
La Colombe
French-Asian · Constantia · $$$$
Harbour House
Seafood · V&A Waterfront · $$$
Kloof Street House
South African · Gardens · $$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
Visa-free for UK, EU, US, Australian, and most Western passport holders (90 days). Visa required for some African and Asian nationalities — check before travel.
dest.gettingAround
Uber is safe and affordable. MyCiTi bus for the city centre and waterfront. Car rental essential for Cape Peninsula and Winelands day trips. Avoid minibus taxis.
dest.currency
ZAR (Rand)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT+2 · English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
Is Cape Town safe for tourists?
Cape Town has areas of high crime but tourist areas (Waterfront, City Bowl, Atlantic Seaboard) are generally safe. Use Uber, avoid walking at night, and don't display valuables.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
October to April (Southern Hemisphere summer) for warm, dry weather. December–January is peak season. May–September is the rainy season but prices are lower.
Do I need a car in Cape Town?
A car is highly recommended for the Cape Peninsula, Winelands, and beaches. Uber works well within the city. Book a car in advance during peak season.
