Travel 5 Days in Cape Town: Best Vacation Spots in Cape Town

Day 1 | Morning

Cape of Good Hope

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 320 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Cape Point Rd, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, 8001

Previously the Cape of Good Hope was also called the Cape of the Storm. It is a famous cape in the southwestern part of Africa and is a landmark of Cape Town. It is also the intersection of the South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean. There is a black and white monument in the scenic area. The monument is to commemorate the Portuguese navigator Da Gama, who pioneered the navigation route from Europe to India.The Cape of Good Hope, originally called Cape Storm, is a very famous headland located at the southwestern tip of Africa. It is the landmark of Cape Town and the intersection of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Cape of Good Hope is located in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. There are actually two capes in the reserve. In addition to the Cape of Good Hope, there is another cape called Cape Cape, which is also a popular attraction in the scenic area. Although the Cape of Good Hope is in a protected area, it is accessible by car. The gate of the scenic spot is very simple. After entering, there are flowers and shrubs on both sides, and the mountains are far and wide. On the way to the Cape of Good Hope, you can see a black and white monument on the hillside in the distance. This monument commemorates the pioneer of the navigation route from Europe around the Cape of Good Hope to India - the Portuguese navigator Da Gama. The monument is on the uphill, the mountain is overgrown with weeds, and it is basically impossible to reach the foot of the monument, and can only be seen from afar. On the other side of the monument across the road, there is a monument facing the Atlantic Ocean, which is the monument of another Portuguese navigator Dias, who originally named the cape as Cape Storm. Along the way, you can also see many baboons squatting on the side of the road to rest. They are not afraid of people at all, and they take a leisurely walk or rest. There are two roads here, one leads to the Cape of Good Hope, and the other leads to the Cape of Cape. If you go to Cape Point first, drive to the entrance at the foot of the mountain, then you can take the cable car or walk up the mountain. If you walk for about half an hour, you can reach the lighthouse at the top. If you want to save your energy and choose to take the cable car, you can buy a cable car ticket at the foot of the mountain. The cable car can accommodate 40 tourists at a time, and it takes 3 minutes to go up the mountain one way. Operating hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00-17:30. In addition, there is a shop specializing in souvenirs at the foot of the mountain. If you are interested, you can buy postcards here, and then stamp them with the commemorative postmark of the Cape of Good Hope and send them to yourself or friends. When you arrive at the top of the mountain, you can see the panoramic view of the entire Cape of Good Hope. When the weather is clear, the colors of the blue sky and sea water complement each other, making people linger. There is an old lighthouse on Cape Point, which is also a landmark of the Cape of Good Hope. Climb up dozens of steps to reach the old lighthouse, which is no longer in use. Under the old lighthouse is a large stone with graffiti from tourists from all over the world. There is also a wooden pole in front of the old lighthouse. There are several signs pointing in different directions on the wooden pole. It says the distance from here to major cities around the world. You can find it is 12,933 kilometers away from the capital. Standing on the top of the mountain, in addition to the stunning sea view, you can also overlook the Cape of Good Hope not far away. The Cape of Good Hope is the boundary between the cold Atlantic current and the warm Indian current. You can see a clear dividing line between light blue and dark blue on the sea. On your left is the Indian Ocean and on your right is the Atlantic Ocean. After seeing the dividing line between the two oceans, you can go around the lighthouse and continue to move forward. At this time, you may wish to look back at the scene of the top of Cape Point, and you will find that it is unusually majestic. Continue forward to the end, here is the southern end of Cape Point. You can see a new lighthouse that is currently in use at Cape Point not far in front of you, and the lighthouse on the top of the mountain that you just saw is relatively high. If the sea is foggy, ships on the sea will often not be able to see it. , so the new lighthouse was rebuilt closer to the sea. The new lighthouse is located under a rocky cliff, which is inaccessible to tourists, but you can learn about the history of the lighthouse through a stone tablet at the end. After going up and down from Cape Point, you can head to the Cape of Good Hope. The Cape of Good Hope is a small protruding headland, where there is a lot of weather and wonderful scenery. When the weather is clear, you can see clear blue sky, deep blue water, brown reefs and white spray, as well as refreshing sea breeze and flocks of free-flying seabirds. You can take a walk on the beach on the edge of the Cape of Good Hope. The beach here is different from your impression. It is full of rocks, and the wind and waves are very strong. If the weather is not cold, you can walk slowly to the reef close to the sea. On the edge, touch the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, but be careful with your feet so as not to slip. There are also many piles of kelp washed up by the sea on the beach. It is not allowed to sell kelp here, but you can pick up one and take a photo. Walking to the other end of the beach, there is a long golden sign commemorative plaque. The half-person-high commemorative plaque is made up of three pieces. The left is English, the right is Afrikaans, which is Afrikaans, and the middle is The exact latitude and longitude of the Cape of Good Hope is 18°28'26"E, 34°21'25"S. This is also a place where every visitor to the Cape of Good Hope takes a group photo. You may wish to take a photo here to prove that you have been here. If you are reluctant to leave after the visit, you may as well go to the restaurant in the scenic spot to sit. This restaurant named TwoOceans is located on the top of the mountain, not far from the cable car drop-off station. The restaurant has a great view of the stunning ocean view of False Bay.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: lovely! went there for a short vacation! absolutely loved it there! it was a solo travel and quite amazing how i was able to feel just wholesome and happy!

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Penguin Colony next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Boulders Penguin Colony

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-1/31,7:00am-7:30pm;Open from 2/1-3/31,8:00am-6:30pm;Open from 4/1-9/30,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 10/1-11/30,8:00am-6:30pm;Open from 12/1-12/31,7:00am-7:30pm

Ticket Price: 40 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: 4 Boulders Place, Secluse Ave, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa

Located in the town of Simon on the east coast of Cape Town, South Africa, there is a small bay called "Boulder". This is one of the must-see attractions in South Africa, and it is also a famous penguin home - Penguin Sanctuary. At first there were only two pairs of penguins here, but later, under the protection of the local residents, the number increased day by day. What attracts everyone's attention here is the South African species-spotted penguins. They are smaller among penguin species, with black rings and small black spots on their chests, and pink eye circles. They are very cute.

Reviews from Real Guests:

FGTRTD: Unbelievable! Firstly, Simonstown is a terrificly sweet town. Depending on when you go there really shouldn't be too many people. Seeing penguins hangout so casually is greatly amusing.

Trip.com User: Nice and penguins really near. You can take Cape sightseeing package to reach there

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Watercolours Studios is the best places.

Watercolours Studios

With a stay at Watercolours Studios in Cape Town (Cape Peninsula), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Boulders Beach and Fisherman's Beach. This 4-star apartment is 13.6 mi (22 km) from Cape of Good Hope and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Simon's Town Country Club. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and refrigerators.

Day 2 | Morning

Duiker Island

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 45 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Duiker Island, South Africa

South African Seal Island is a small island located in Hout Bay (HoutBay), famous for the large number of seals and seagulls on the island. Cape fur seals are native to southern Africa and breed on the coasts of South Africa and Namibia. They can reach speeds of up to 17 kilometers per hour. Seal Island is only a few kilometers away from Hout Bay Pier. To go to Seal Island to see the seals, you need to take a cruise ship.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Duiker Island, don’t forget pay a visit to Hout Bay Harbour.

Hout Bay Harbour

Opening Hours: Open on Thu-Fri,Sun,9:00am-6:00pm;Open on Mon-Wed,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa

Hout Bay is a picturesque fishing port village and the headquarters of the Snooker Barracuda Industry and Lobster Fishing Fleet. There is an early South African fish market on the wharf - now a distinctive seafood retail mall "Sailor's Wharf", which still maintains its ancient appearance. There are restaurants and gift shops near the fish market, where visitors can enjoy sumptuous seafood and lobster meals. Hout Bay is famous for Seal Island. Seal Island is also a famous tourist attraction on the Cape Town Peninsula, with thousands of seals living on the island. In order to protect the seal habitat, tourists are therefore prohibited from visiting the island. There are special yachts at the pier to take tourists to watch, and slowly detour around the island very close to the island, allowing tourists to watch the seals hunting, splashing, and habitat at close range.

Reviews from Real Guests:

JCN: beautiful town.. amazing scenery and calm ocean. the seals are interesting to watch. and the restaurants sell the best fish and chips

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Hout Bay Harbour, Tintswalo Atlantic nearby is the best place to stay.

Tintswalo Atlantic

Tintswalo Atlantic Guest House is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Cape Town. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Take advantage of the hotel's facilities for disabled guests, Wi-Fi in public areas, dry cleaning, family room, 24-hour front desk. Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer extra long beds (> 2 meters), seating area, non smoking rooms, shower, television LCD/plasma screen to ensure a restful night. Take a break from a long day and make use of horse riding, fishing, hot tub, massage, outdoor pool. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Cape Town, Tintswalo Atlantic Guest House will make you feel instantly at home.

Day 3 | Morning

Groot Constantia Wine Estate

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Private Bag X1 Constantia， Groot Constantia Rd， Cape Town 7848

Grand Constantia Wine Estate is the oldest wine estate in South Africa, located in the central area of the Constantia Valley in the southern peninsula of Cape Town, with a history of more than 300 years. It is backed by the southern foot of Table Mountain and faces False Bay, with abundant sunshine and abundant rainfall, and has a unique geographical location and climatic conditions. In 1685, the first Dutch governor of Cape Town, Simon van der Stel, chose the site to build a garden and named it Constantia, and began to produce red wine in 1705. Favored by Napoleon, King Louis Philippe, etc. After Fan's death in 1712, the manor changed hands several times and was divided into several pieces. Among them, the present Grand Constance Manor is more prosperous, and the wines produced are world-renowned and favored by Napoleon, King Louis-Philippe, etc. The winery was once decayed by pests and diseases. There are historical sites such as the Cloete Celler, which was built in 1791, and the renovated residence of Governor Vandersdale at the end of the 18th century. Not only can you enjoy the fascinating pastoral scenery and 17th-century Dutch manor buildings here, you can also visit wine cellars and wine tasting, and appreciate the Western wine culture.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

Opening Hours: Summer (September - March) Monday - Sunday: 8:00-19:00; Winter (April - August) Monday - Sunday: 8:00-18:00; Greenhouse: Monday - Sunday : 9:00-17:00.

Ticket Price: 75 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735, South Africa

The Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, with only South African native plants, especially Protea, the national flower of South Africa. Here you can see beautiful flowers and trees all year round, and experience a rare harmony between man and nature. The design of the park is based on the growth environment and functions of various plants, such as plant areas, forest plant areas, herbs, waterfront plant areas and so on. At the same time, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is also a good place to view the shrubs of the Cape region. The Botanic Gardens also has a large shop that sells seeds of South African flowers as well as gardening books, cards and traditional handicrafts that are well worth a visit.

Reviews from Real Guests:

JCN: one of the most amazing botanical gardens in the world. its a large area with so much to sea. the area is so clean and the smells so fresh with all the trees and flowers around. a great place for peace and tranquility and to take the family to enjoy nature and city views

Trip.com User: The views and amazing atmosphere at the gardens are amazing. Enjoy a picnic on the grass or grab a tea in the garden. There's truly something relaxing out being in nature and Kirsten Bosch truly satisfied that need.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Fernwood Manor Boutique Guest House in advance, because all the tourists head to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden love staying at it.

Fernwood Manor Boutique Guest House

Set in a prime location of Cape Town, Fernwood Manor Boutique Guest House puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Fernwood Manor Boutique Guest House. Television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, whirlpool bathtub, non smoking rooms, air conditioning can be found in selected guestrooms. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. For reliable service and professional staff, Fernwood Manor Boutique Guest House caters to your needs.

Day 4 | Morning

Two Oceans Aquarium

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 150 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa

The Two Oceans Aquarium is located in the port of Victoria and Alfred in the Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa. The name comes from its geographical location, which is the junction of the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of seven sets of exhibition areas with huge viewing windows, including the Atlantic exhibition area, the Holcim biological center, the Cape Town fur seal exhibition area, the I&J predator exhibition area, the Indian Ocean exhibition area, the kelp forest exhibition area and the Sape River bend exhibition area. If you hold the Padi Open Water Diving certification, you can also go deep into the two oceans aquarium and get up close and personal with the tooth shark. However, the I&J Predator exhibition area is currently being renovated and upgraded, and diving with sharks is temporarily cancelled and will be officially opened soon. The Two Oceans Aquarium is one of the more well-known aquariums in Cape Town. The Two Oceans Aquarium is popular for its colorful marine life exhibitions. The biggest feature is that you can watch the oceans of the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean at the same time. biology. There are more than 3,000 marine creatures living in the museum. Visitors here can watch fish, sharks, penguins, etc. of various colors and varieties. It is a good place to study marine life.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Travelbug_: Two Oceans Aquarium was an amazing experience. You get a feel that you are under the ocean watching these beautiful creatures. There's also penguins and some other land creatures too. It is both breathtaking and educational as you learn about their lives and habitats.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

Ticket Price: 110 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Cape Point Main Gate， Off Plateau Road， Simons Town， Cape Town

The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is located between Simonstown and the Cape of Good Hope. In the protected area, low shrubs and monarchs, known as the national flower of South Africa, grow on the ground. Baboons and African horns can also be seen here. Antelope and other animals. At the southwest end of the reserve is a headland that looks like a huge crocodile claw jutting into the Atlantic Ocean.

Day 4 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Blaauwheim Guest House is the best places.

Blaauwheim Guest House

Stop at Blaauwheim Guest House to discover the wonders of Cape Town. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry service, car park, airport transfer, safety deposit boxes are just some of the facilities on offer. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep, including internet access – wireless (complimentary), microwave, satellite/cable TV, hair dryer, refrigerator. Access to the hotel's garden, outdoor pool will further enhance your satisfying stay. Blaauwheim Guest House is an excellent choice from which to explore Cape Town or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

Day 5 | Morning

Robben Island

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Wed,Sun,11:00am-9:30pm;Open on Thu-Fri,11:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: 250 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Robben Island, Cape Town, 7400

Robben Island, 9 kilometers from Cape Town, was once a prison. A black president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned here for 18 years.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Ratanga Junction.

Ratanga Junction

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 179 ZAR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Century Blvd, Century City, Cape Town

RatangaJunction theme park has more than 30 amusement facilities, including items suitable for children and families, as well as more exciting items.

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