South Africa · DAY TRIPS IN CAPE TOWN
The good day trips in Cape Town fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Cape Town to Aquila for a Big Five chase plus Du Toitskloof wines, a Breede wine-valley drive, and a champagne buffet lunch.
“Food was plentiful but adequate (not 5 star). Driver was knowledgeable on the animals in the reserve, where they were located and their history. We had an issue with the vehicle, however it was rectified quickly.”
Private Cape Town day trip with Table Mountain cable car, penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point lighthouse, and scenic drives.
“Amazing trip, best experience, best guide who made the trip comfortable and interesting, 120% recommend to everyone not to lose a chance to explore the country in such a way”
Half-day Cape Town tour with a cable car ride to Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap stories, Castle of Good Hope, and Diamond Works.
“The tour was well designed. Our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. He ensured we got to see all the important points on the tour”
Small-group whale watching from Yzerfontein with an expert-led hunt for humpback whales, plus breakfast snacks, picnic lunch, and a debrief.
“Amazing trip I'd highly recommend, especially photographers! Small groups of people which makes the trip so much nicer. Although we didn't get to see a super group, we saw a lone juvenile Humpback and then a mother with her calf. PleRead more”
Guided Cape Peninsula day trip from Cape Town with Cape of Good Hope, Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay seals, and penguins at Boulders Beach.
“Really lovely day, and you see so much. Coco (our tour guide) and the driver were incredible and extremely friendly. Very knowledgable and informative and would have given the staff on the day 5/5.”
Private Aquila Big 5 safari from Cape Town with 4x4 game drive, breakfast, lunch, hotel transfers, for $374 per person.
“AMAZING! Arthur was truly the best guide and so helpful! The safari was incredible saw all the animals and everyone was super nice! Got home and still had plenty day left:)”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
