Cape Town Travel Guide (2026): Itineraries and tips

then drive back via Chapmans Peak and watch the sunset at The Lawns (reservation needed). Day 5: Save one of Cape Towns icons for last. Climb Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge， then caught a Summer Sunset Concert at Kirstenbosch Gardens. Day 2: Start with a hearty brunch at Our Local on Kloof Street， then climb Lions Head for the views over the city. In the afternoon， head to VA Waterfront and Time Out Market. For dinner， enjoying the ocean views. After a stroll along Camps Bay， visit Old Biscuit Mill。

then end your time in Cape Town with dinner at The Potluck Club and drinks on Kloof Street. We split our own visit into two: three days before driving the Garden Route， we took an Uber to Constantia Glen for a wine picnic overlooking the vineyards， and two more before flying home. Keep in mind some activities only work on weekends. ， then a quick visit to Bo-Kaap for the colorful houses. From there， bar hop from The Gin Bar to Leos Wine Bar and Culture Wine Bar before dinner at Bouchon Bistro (book ahead). Day 4: Your road trip day. Start early with a coastal drive to Muizenberg and Boulders Beach (or skip it and see the penguins at Stony Point instead if youre also doing the Garden Route). Continue to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope。

Day 1: We kicked off our trip with breakfast at La Belle in Camps Bay。

a steep hike that needs decent fitness and plenty of water. Afterwards， we checked in at our hotel and headed to Clarkes for the laid-back vibe and sandwiches. From there。

El Burro Taqueria has fresh tacos and a great end to the day. Day 3: Breakfast at Between Us， head to Clifton 2nd Beach for a relaxed afternoon. As the evening rolls in，。