Family-Friendly 3-Day Itinerary in Cape Town

• Day 1: Table Mountain
  15 minutes (6.2 miles) from Cape Town city center

  Get a panoramic view of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain. Take the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway for a fun ride to the summit. Then, explore the hiking trails or relax and enjoy views of the city below.

• Day 2: V&A Waterfront
  11 minutes (4.2 miles) from Table Mountain

  Explore V&A Waterfront, a historic harbor that offers a range of shopping and entertainment options. Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium or take a boat trip to see a colony of African Penguins at Boulders Beach. You can also visit the nearby canals and take a boat trip for a unique view of the city.

• Day 3: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
  27 minutes (11.1 miles) from V&A Waterfront

  Spend a peaceful day at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. Enjoy a picnic, hike the various trails, and let the kids play in the Boomslang walkway, a 130m long treetop canopy walkway high above the gardens.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Table Mountain (2-3 hours, ZAR 375 for adults, ZAR 185 for children)
• V&A Waterfront (3-4 hours, Free admission, cost for activities may vary)
• Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (2-3 hours, ZAR 75 for adults, ZAR 20 for children)
Total Estimated Costs: ZAR 815/adult, ZAR 390/child

Transportation

Getting around Cape Town is easy with Uber and Metered Taxis and cost between ZAR 20-30 per km travelled. Since the destinations are close by, a car rental is not needed.

Useful tips

If you have more time, take a trip to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years or visit the beautiful beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay. With less time, skip Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and spend a day at the beaches or exploring the city center.

Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the main airport serving Cape Town, which is located 20 km from the city center.