Table Mountain & City & aquila Private Game Reserve Safari
“7 nights in Cape Town, South Africa — Land in Cape Town, settle into the Harbourside guesthouse and ease in with a relaxed waterfront evening.”
7 nights in Cape Town, South Africa, mapped out day by day through Cape Town — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 8 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-19 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Boutique guesthouse, Harbourside
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 7 days
- Budget
- €1,246
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Waterfront
Arrive at Cape Town International and transfer to the Harbourside guesthouseCheck in and unpackStroll the V&A Waterfront and harbour promenadeSunset drinks with Table Mountain viewsEarly dinner and rest to recover from the flight - 2
Table Mountain & City
Cableway up Table Mountain for panoramic views (weather permitting)Walk the summit trails and photo viewpointsExplore the Company's Garden and city centreVisit Bo-Kaap's colourful streetsCasual dinner in the city - 3
Aquila Private Game Reserve Safari
Early pickup for the drive to Aquila Private Game ReserveMorning game drive at Aquila Private Game Reserve (Big Five)Lunch at the reserve lodgeOptional second safari activity or relaxation at the reserveReturn drive to Cape Town in the evening - 4
Cape Winelands Recovery Day
Late, relaxed morning at the guesthouseWine tasting in the Constantia valleyLunch at a vineyard estateAfternoon at leisure back near the WaterfrontQuiet dinner locally - 5
Cape Point & Boulders Beach
Scenic drive along Chapman's Peak to the peninsulaExplore Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope lighthouse trailsPicnic or cafe lunch near Cape PointVisit Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colonyReturn via Simon's Town and the coastal road - 6
Beaches & Gold Restaurant
Morning at Camps Bay beach and the Sea Point promenadeBrowse local shops and cafesAfternoon rest at the guesthouseEvening dinner at Gold Restaurant with African cuisine, drumming and dancingLate stroll back through the Waterfront - 7
Kirstenbosch & Departure Prep
Morning at Kirstenbosch National Botanical GardenWalk the treetop canopy Boomslang bridgeSouvenir shopping at the Waterfront craft marketsFarewell lunch with mountain viewsPack and relax ahead of departure - 8
Departure
Relaxed breakfast at the guesthouseLast waterfront walk if time allowsCheck out and transfer to Cape Town InternationalReturn flight to AMS
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Arrival & Waterfront
Land in Cape Town, settle into the Harbourside guesthouse and ease in with a relaxed waterfront evening. Arrive at Cape Town International and transfer to the Harbourside guesthouse and Check in and unpack.
- Flights
- €273
- Stay
- €973
- Per night
- €178
Estimates — the booking site shows the real price.
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Table Mountain & City
A gentle first full day exploring Cape Town's iconic mountain and historic city centre. Cableway up Table Mountain for panoramic views (weather permitting) and Walk the summit trails and photo viewpoints.
Aquila Private Game Reserve Safari
Full-day Big Five safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve, a highlight day trip inland from the city. Early pickup for the drive to Aquila Private Game Reserve and Morning game drive at Aquila Private Game Reserve (Big Five).
Cape Winelands Recovery Day
A slower-paced day after the safari, tasting wine in the nearby Constantia valley. Late, relaxed morning at the guesthouse and Wine tasting in the Constantia valley.
Cape Point & Boulders Beach
Classic Cape Peninsula loop taking in dramatic Cape Point and the penguins at Boulders Beach. Scenic drive along Chapman's Peak to the peninsula and Explore Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope lighthouse trails.
Beaches & Gold Restaurant
A leisurely coastal day in Camps Bay capped by a festive dinner at Gold Restaurant. Morning at Camps Bay beach and the Sea Point promenade and Browse local shops and cafes.
Kirstenbosch & Departure Prep
A calm final full day in the botanical gardens and last souvenir shopping. Morning at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and Walk the treetop canopy Boomslang bridge.
Departure
Final morning in Cape Town before the return flight to Amsterdam. Relaxed breakfast at the guesthouse and Last waterfront walk if time allows.
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