42 days in Cape Town Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Robben Island Museum and First South African Perfume Museum. Visit Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Clifton Beaches for some beach relaxation. Get out of town with these interesting Cape Town side-trips: Franschhoek (Stony Brook Vineyards, Dieu Donne Vineyards & Views, &more), Phillipskop Mountain Reserve (in Stanford) and Stellenbosch (Neethlingshof Estate, Spier Wine Farm, &more). The adventure continues: examine the collection at District Six Museum, visit Abseil Africa, take an in-depth tour of Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Maclear's Beacon.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Cape Town trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiport is Cape Town International Airport. January in Cape Town sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can travel back home.