Cape Town skyline at dusk with Table Mountain behind it.
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Cape Town

Cape Town

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Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

Ocean drives, mountain views, and one of the strongest city backdrops anywhere.

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Cape Town feels dramatic in the best way, with beaches, vineyards, hiking, and a food scene all packed into one trip.

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Best time to go

March to May or September to November for the most balanced mix of mild weather, clear sightseeing days, and comfortable time outdoors.

For beach season

December to February, when Cape Town's summer beaches are at their busiest, warmest, and most beach-focused.

For hiking

March to May or September to November for milder temperatures and more comfortable trail days than peak summer heat.

Cape Town Tourism

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Highlights

  • Table Mountain cableway
  • Chapman''s Peak Drive
  • Kalk Bay seafood stops

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Restaurant

Harbour House Kalk Bay

Kalk Bay Harbour

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Harbour House Kalk Bay

Kalk Bay Harbour

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A strong seafood pick if you are already doing the southern coast route.

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Restaurant

Oranjezicht Market food stalls

V&A Waterfront

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Oranjezicht Market food stalls

V&A Waterfront

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Ideal for a casual lunch with lots of variety and local producers.

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Restaurant

Camps Bay sunset seafood grill

Camps Bay

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Camps Bay sunset seafood grill

Camps Bay

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Best reserved for a long dinner timed around sunset over the water.

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Things to do

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Boulders Beach penguins

Simon''s Town

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Boulders Beach penguins

Simon''s Town

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A popular stop with easy boardwalk access and a very photogenic coastline.

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Thing to do

Bo-Kaap color walk

Bo-Kaap

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Bo-Kaap color walk

Bo-Kaap

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A compact neighborhood walk that is best paired with a nearby lunch stop.

Thing to do

Cape Point coastal drive

Cape Peninsula

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Cape Point coastal drive

Cape Peninsula

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One of the strongest full-day drives in the city with constant ocean views.

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