Cape Town has so much to offer and a weekend is not enough, but here is the best weekend itinerary that includes all the must see attractions.
Luckily, Cape Town is the perfect weekend getaway, as it is only a two-hour flight from Johannesburg. Or it is perfect for international travellers who want to explore all that South Africa has to offer, but only has three days to spend in Cape Town.
Cape Town is definitely my all-time favourite place to visit in South Africa, maybe because there is so much to do. We’ve visited Cape Town many times, and still we haven’t gotten to all the activities to do.
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Here is my go-to weekend itinerary that covers all the major attractions:
Day 1
When you arrive in Cape Town, make sure to go straight to the car rentals at the airport. I believe this is the best way to explore Cape Town, as you’ll have more freedom to go around.
Then make your way to Table Mountain. You have two options, either hike to the top via Platteklip Gorge (which is the quickest to the top) and take the cable car down. Or you can take the cable car up and down. Afterwards, visit the colourful Bo-Kaap and learn more about the history of this area. Watch the sunset at Signal Hill and end the day with dinner at the V&A Waterfront.
Day 2
Take a day trip to the Cape Peninsula. This is the perfect second day for your trip in Cape Town. Start with a sunrise drive (or hike if you dare) along the scenic Chapman’s Peak. Have a stop at Kommetjie’s Slangkop lighthouse and make your way to Cape Point National Park.
Afterwards, you can see the penguins at Boulders beach, watch the sunset at Muizenberg beach with the colourful huts as a backdrop. End the day with dinner at Brass Bell in Kalk Bay.
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Day 3
Start the morning early by hiking up Lion’s Head. This is the most popular hike in Cape Town and is one not to be missed!
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Make your way to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and take in all the lush gardens and the beautiful mountains in the background.
End the day at any one of the beaches. Cape Town surely has many great beach gems.
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