7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Cape Town

  1. Day 1: Table Mountain
    20 minutes (4.4 miles) from CBD

    Hike up Cape Town's iconic mountain for stunning views of the city (bring water and snacks).

  2. Day 2: Boulders Beach
    1 hour 10 minutes (25.3 miles) from Table Mountain

    Get up close with African Penguins and relax on the beach at this scenic reserve.

  3. Day 3: Lion's Head
    30 minutes (8.3 miles) from Boulders Beach

    Hike to the summit of this mountain for a 360-degree view of Cape Town.

  4. Day 4: Shark Cage Diving
    1 hour (30.4 miles) from Lion's Head

    Experience the thrill of attracting and viewing great white sharks up close and safely in their natural habitat.

  5. Day 5: Robben Island Museum
    1 hour (28.7 miles) from Shark Cage Diving

    Take a ferry to this heritage site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, learn about South Africa's apartheid history.

  6. Day 6: Chapman's Peak Drive
    30 minutes (13 miles) from Robben Island Museum

    Experience one of the world's most scenic drives along this coastal route with stunning views and hiking trails.

  7. Day 7: Cycle tour in Stellenbosch Winelands
    1 hour (33.7 miles) from Chapman's Peak Drive

    Pedal through beautiful vineyards, enjoy wine tastings, and have lunch in this historic wine region.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Table Mountain (2-3 hours, R330 roundtrip cable car)
  • Boulders Beach (1-2 hours, R152 entrance fee)
  • Lion's Head (2-3 hours, free)
  • Shark Cage Diving (4-5 hours, R2150 per person)
  • Robben Island Museum (3-4 hours, R380 ferry and museum ticket)
  • Chapman's Peak Drive (1-2 hours, R50 toll fee)
  • Cycle tour in Stellenbosch Winelands (3-4 hours, R450 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: R3732 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or a township tour of the Cape Flats. If you have less time, prioritize Table Mountain, Boulders Beach, and Lion's Head.

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