15 days in Africa Itinerary

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Step out of Cape Town with an excursion to West Coast National Park in West Coast National Park--about 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, observe the fascinating underwater world at Two Oceans Aquarium, explore and take pictures at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and examine the collection at District Six Museum.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Cape Town trip itinerary planner.

Sydney, Australia to Cape Town is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Sydney in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Cape Town, with lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.