How Many Days Are Enough to Visit Cape Town?

Planning a trip to Cape Town? The city has so much to offer that it can be difficult to decide how long to stay. Here’s a simple guide to help you make the most of your time.

3 Days: The Highlights

With just three days, you can see Cape Town’s essentials:

• Ride the Table Mountain Cableway
• Visit Robben Island
• Explore the V&A Waterfront
• Stroll through Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden ..see more here: Cape Town City Tour

It’s a short trip, but enough to fall in love with the Mother City.

5–7 Days: City & Surrounds

If you have up to a week, you can dive deeper:

• Take a Cape Peninsula Tour (Cape Point, penguins at Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak Drive) see more here: Cape Point Tour
• Visit the Cape Winelands for tastings in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek,

see more here:  Cape Winelands Tour

• Enjoy time at Camps Bay Beach and trendy local neighbourhoods

This is the ideal balance of sightseeing and relaxation.

10+ Days: A Full Cape Experience

With more than a week, you can slow down and explore further afield:

• Hermanus for whale watching..see more here: Hermanus Whale Tour
• The Cape West Coast for flowers and hidden gems
• Day trips to the Garden Route

Recommended Stay

Most travellers find that 5–7 days is the perfect amount of time to enjoy Cape Town and its surroundings without feeling rushed.

For suggested itineraries, explore our Cape Town Day Tours Packages