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Day 1
Day 1: Cape Town
Buckle up, explorers. Our adventure through South Africa’s shining capital begins today. Drop your bags off at the hotel where you’ll meet your Trip Manager & Contiki fam. Tonight, we’ll grab walkabout dinner. Spend some time with your new crew. Eat your heart out (and catch some sleep!). We’ve got a full day of exploring tomorrow.
Day 2
Day 2: Cape Town
Morning! It’s time to leave your breakfast table for another one. Today we’re riding a cable car to the very top of Table Mountain! After that, we’ll explore Cape Town’s hotspots (with a local guide, ofc). You’re free to spend the rest of the day however you like. How about visiting V&A Waterfront? Or taking a township tour to learn more about the Apartheid period? Whatever you do, don’t forget to save some space in your tummy for a MasterChef-style cooking class that you definitely wouldn’t wanna miss.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: Cape Town
Wanna take advantage of Cape Town’s coolest local excursions? Today’s the day. You can choose to ride along the scenic cliffs of Chapman’s Peak, all the way down to south-western tip of Africa (AKA Cape Point). And then, we’ll stop off at Boulders Beach to admire a colony of adorable African penguins – with a chance to go kayaking with them too! What next? How ’bout wine tasting (with a view) to round off an incredible day?
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: Cape Town
It’s time to say goodbye, but not before one final breakfast with your crew. Do we wanna leave Cape Town? Nope. But do we have another awesome destination waiting for us? Definitely. So, don’t forget to keep in touch for a brand new adventure!
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Dining Summary
- 2 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Cape Town: Cable the Table! Take a scenic ride to the top of one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of Nature’ for 360° views of Cape Town.
- Cape Town: Bo-Kaap. The City Centre. V&A Waterfront. This tour takes in all the historical sites & attractions of the Mother City.
- Cape Town: Stroll around the scenic harbour and enjoy some Insta-worthy views, at South Africa’s most-visited attraction.
Cape Winelands Estate Tasting
Travel to a scenic estate to sample regional wines—from crisp sauvignon blancs to elegant cabernet blends—amid the Cape Winelands. Sip on a terrace as you soak in the vineyard views of rolling slopes and mountain amphitheatres.
Learn how maritime breezes, ancient soils and centuries of craftsmanship create South Africa’s signature styles. Expect conversation on terroir, cellar techniques and sustainable viticulture, with time to explore the grounds and architecture. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Township Visit & Apartheid Heritage
Explore a local township with a resident guide to learn about Apartheid-era history, daily life and community initiatives. Meet artisans and entrepreneurs, meet local residents in shared spaces, and hear first-person stories that illuminate Cape Town beyond the city bowl.
Depending on timings, the visit can include the District Six Museum to understand forced removals and the endurance of cultural memory. Travel is respectful and small-group focused, fostering dialogue and context. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
V&A Waterfront Orientation Walk
Stroll the V&A Waterfront with your Trip Manager, tracing old quays and new promenades framed by a Table Mountain backdrop. Explore craft markets, lively squares and a working harbor where fishing boats and ferries share space with galleries, cafes and buskers.
Discover the Alfred and Victoria basins dating to the 1860s at South Africa’s most-visited attraction, with tips on restaurants, viewpoints and shops. After the walk, you can enjoy a free afternoon here, using local insight to shape your perfect waterside wander.
Chapman’s Peak Drive & Cape Point Nature Reserve
Journey the cliff-hugging Chapman’s Peak Drive, a hand-carved coastal road with panoramic pull-offs to pause for photos and reflection above heaving Atlantic swells. Continue along wind-bent fynbos slopes and wave-battered coves on the wild Cape Peninsula.
Enter Table Mountain National Park to reach Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, scanning for ostrich and antelope while steep headlands and a historic lighthouse frame the scene. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Boulders Beach Penguins Viewing & Sea Kayaking
Visit Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town to watch African penguins from raised boardwalks among granite outcrops and turquoise shallows. For a closer, water-level perspective, paddle a sea kayak with a guide along sheltered coves (weather permitting).
Learn how this protected colony rebounded since the 1980s and why respectful distances safeguard nesting sites. The kayak option reveals sleek penguins porpoising past your bow—pure coastal magic. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
South African Cooking Class: Cape Malay Flavours
Join a hands-on South African cooking class inspired by Bo-Kaap’s kitchen traditions. Grind Cape Malay spices, fold samoosas, and season fragrant bobotie before you sit down to taste what you cook with your hosts.
Hear how 17th-century arrivals from Southeast Asia shaped Cape cuisine with spice blends, slow braises and sweet-savoury balance. Expect warm conversation, family recipes and stories that connect food to place. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Cape Town City Highlights: Bo-Kaap & Historic Centre
Join a guided panoramic tour through central Cape Town to see the Castle of Good Hope, Company’s Garden and the balcony of City Hall where Nelson Mandela addressed the nation. Walk the cobbles of Bo-Kaap, admiring candy-coloured terraces and mountain views above the city bowl.
Hear tales of sailors, spice routes and the Cape’s multicultural roots, tasting the city’s shift from colonial Cape to contemporary South Africa. Your guide’s stories bring monuments, markets and everyday streets to life, revealing layered history around each corner.
Table Mountain Cableway Panoramic Ascent
Ride the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to the summit as the rotating cabin unveils 360° views over Cape Town, the Atlantic Seaboard and the Twelve Apostles. Step onto the sandstone plateau to wander easy paths and pause for photos and reflection across the city and Robben Island.
Absorb the scent of fynbos in a landscape named one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Learn how this flat-topped icon shaped local identity, geology and biodiversity during your time in Cape Town, with ample moments for quiet skyline gazing.
