3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Cape Town

  • Day 1: Table Mountain
    15 minutes (5.6 miles) from City Centre

    Table Mountain offers stunning views of Cape Town and is a must-visit attraction for families. Choose to hike or take the cableway to the top and enjoy a picnic while taking in the views. Afterwards, take a short drive to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which features beautiful plants from the region.

  • Day 2: Cape Peninsula Tour
    1 hour 10 minutes (38 miles) from City Centre

    Spend the day exploring the beautiful Cape Peninsula. Start with a stop at Boulder's Beach to see penguins, then drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve for a scenic hike. Stop for lunch in Simon's Town before heading to the Two Oceans Aquarium to see marine life up close.

  • Day 3: V&A Waterfront
    10 minutes (3 miles) from City Centre

    Spend the day at the V&A Waterfront, where you can shop, eat, and enjoy various attractions. Take a ride on the Cape Wheel, visit the Two Oceans Aquarium if you missed it the day before or take a boat ride to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was once imprisoned.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Table Mountain (3 hours, R360 per adult)
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (2 hours, R75 per adult)
  • Cape Peninsula Tour (7 hours, R1,200 per adult)
  • Two Oceans Aquarium (2 hours, R185 per adult)
  • Robben Island boat ride (3.5 hours, R360 per adult)
  • Cape Wheel (30 minutes, R140 per adult)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per adult): R2,420

Transportation

Consider renting a car or booking a tour to get around Cape Town. Public transportation can be unreliable and may not go to all desired locations. Taxis and Uber are available, but can be costly.

Estimated Transportation Costs: Car rental (~R400/day), tour booking (~R1,200/day)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other popular attractions such as the Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap Museum, or the South African Museum and Planetarium. If you have less time, consider combining activities or choosing your favorite attractions from the itinerary.

Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is located 12 miles from the city center and offers various transportation options to and from the airport.

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