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3-Day Cape Town Itinerary
Table Mountain, penguin beaches, and Cape winelands
Cape Town has it all in one frame — Table Mountain over the city, penguins on white beaches, a dramatic Cape peninsula, and world-class wine valleys 45 minutes away.
BEST TIME
November–March (Southern Hemisphere summer)
BALLPARK
$500–$1,100 per person
Your 3-day Cape Town itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Cape Town with something low-key nearby. Do Table Mountain on your first clear morning — clouds (“the tablecloth”) close it often.
Day 2 · Cable car up Table Mountain
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: cape of good hope drive.
Day 3 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — boulders beach penguins if you have time — then head to the airport.
Top things to do in Cape Town
- Cable car up Table Mountain
- Cape of Good Hope drive
- Boulders Beach penguins
- Stellenbosch winelands
- Robben Island
- V&A Waterfront and Bo-Kaap
More detail: the best things to do in Cape Town →
LOCAL TIP
Do Table Mountain on your first clear morning — clouds (“the tablecloth”) close it often.
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