8 days in Cape Town 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 First South African Perfume Museum in Franschhoek--about 1h 5 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the awesome beauty at Table Mountain National Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, take a memorable drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, and step off the mainland to explore Robben Island Museum.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Cape Town vacation builder site.

In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.