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), Stellenbosch (Neethlingshof Estate, Spier Wine Farm, &more) and Phillipskop Mountain Reserve (in Stanford). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at District Six Museum, kick your exploration up a notch at Abseil Africa, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Two Oceans Aquarium, and get engrossed in the history at Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Cape Town trip builder tool.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiport is Cape Town International Airport. In January in Cape Town, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.