Cape Town Holidays
Let the beauty and radiance of South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ take your breath away on a holiday in Cape Town. Journey to a sophisticated metropolis alive with history, art, fashion, fine wines and cuisine all set within a magnificent mountainous backdrop and coastlines studded with incredible beaches.
Cape Town holidays offer a perfect blend of city sights, beautiful beaches and nature trails. Ranked as one of the most multicultural cities in the world, it’s artsy hangouts and colourful districts are bursting with Capetonian atmosphere. There is an abundance of things to see and do in Cape Town, suitable for families, couples or solo travellers. Take a surf lesson, go whale spotting, explore the nearby Winelands region or, enjoy the excellent shopping, dining and nightlife on offer at the V&A Waterfront.
A city drenched in scenic splendour
A visit to Cape Town would not be complete without taking in the unparalleled views of Cape Town from the summit of Table Mountain via the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. For even more breathtaking sights of this beautiful city, why not book a scenic helicopter tour? Perfect for honeymooners looking to create everlasting memories together.
Nature lovers will love the pristine beaches, stunning hiking trails and dazzling flora and fauna of Cape Point or a visit to the picturesque enclave of Camps Bay, a perfect spot for a delicious picnic on the beach as the sun sets across the shimmering ocean. The perfect end to a perfect holiday.
Cape Town is a perfect starting point for your South Africa holiday. With so much to see and do, our Destination Specialists will help you put together a tailor made Cape Town holiday package. Call us today and we’ll help you to create the holiday you’ve been dreaming of.
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Great sample itineraries
Choose from a selection of South African tours that start or end in Cape Town, perfect for couples, families or solo travellers. We’ve created an inspiring choice of itineraries to choose from, that include Cape Town, and these can also be tailor made to your preference on request.
Cape Town and Kruger National Park Multi Centre Holiday
Guide Price €2,999 pp
Our multi-centre in South Africa combines beautiful metropolitan Cape Town with the wide open vistas and incredible biodiversity of Kruger National Park. South Africa is a country of remarkable contrasts. Your journey begins in Cape Town, South Africa’s capital of...
Safari holidays
Cape Town and Eastern Cape Multi Centre
One of the most popular South Africa itineraries twins a visit to the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town with the game reserves in the Eastern Cape province. Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa and has been voted...
Honeymoons
Discover the Cape, Whales and Winelands
Guide Price €2,199 pp
South Africa is known for its enviable natural beauty; magnificent mountains, incredible beaches, lush forests and sweeping vineyards. Our Discover the Cape, Whales and Winelands tour lets you experience South Africa’s incredible scenery and immerse yourself in the country’s rich...
City holidays
Our favourite hotels
There are a wide variety of Cape Town hotels or self-catering options. Here are some of our favourite places to stay in Cape Town.
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Things to do in Cape Town
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Table Mountain
As South Africa's most iconic landmark, millions of people catch the famous cable car to the top of Table Mountain each year to enjoy the stunning views and amazing sights from the peak.
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The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
In its harbour setting opposite Table Mountain, this is Cape Town's tourism centre where the old historical harbour town meets modern shopping, fine dining and leisure.
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Bo-Kaap
Cape Town is a colourful city but Bo-Kaap is its most vibrant neighbourhood, literally.
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The Woodstock Old Biscuit Mill
You can find the Old Biscuit Mill in the centre of Woodstock, Cape Town. It's here where the locals go to get their home-grown local produce from the farm stalls, purchase local arts and crafts from the day and night markets, take part in different work shops and eat in mouth-watering restaurants.
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Boulders Beach
Boulders Beach is the perfect place to get to know the adorable African penguins who have made the granite boulders and ancient landscape their home.
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Cape Town’s weather is quite hot and dry during the summer period between October to April. The best time for a Cape Town holiday is between January to April, the tail end of the city's dry summer months, although, Cape Town can be enjoyed all year round. Whale watching season is between July and November.
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Sue
Customer Experience Executive
“Chapman's Peak Drive is an amazing scenic drive that stretches over 9 km along Hout Bay and Noordhoek and offers panoramic views of Cape Town's beaches.”
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Karen
Destination Specialist
“Check out the Sunday Braai at Mzoli's place in Gugulethu, a backyard BBQ meets street party where you can sample local foods and mingle with the locals. Or head to the Sunday Jazz Brunch at Winchester Mansions to enjoy delicious food and live music.”
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Barbara
Destination Specialist
“Don’t order a glass of wine with your meal – treat yourself to a bottle. Cape Town has some fantastic vineyards nearby and in many restaurants a bottle is cheaper than a glass.”
Cape Town Events & Festivals
The city of Cape Town offers a selection of events held throughout the year that can be enjoyed by everyone. Here’s a couple of our top suggestions.
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Food & Wine Festivals
Cape Town is awash with various food and wine festivals throughout the year, with an extensive list of events that offer an opportunity for Cape Town’s visitors to taste the best of South Africa’s spirits, wines and local cuisine.
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Cape Town Cycle Tour
A nine-day celebration of all things cycling, including an annual cycle race about 109 km long. This is the first event outside Europe to be included in the Union Cycliste Internationale's Golden Bike Series.
Local Cuisine
Cape Town’s cuisine has been greatly influenced not only by the indigenous population but by the French, Malaysian, Indian and Dutch. Many of Cape Town’s traditional dishes such as curries and stews, are colourful and packed full of flavour, sure to excite even the most cultured palate. For those who prefer to explore the city’s modern cuisine, there are some incredible fine dining restaurants in Cape Town that easily rival Michelin star restaurants in Europe.
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Cape Malay
Cape Malay cuisine is renowned for its fruity, mild and full-bodied flavours. This special fusion of cooking was brought to Cape Town by the Malaysian and Indonesian settlers of the past. This food is infused with spices such as chilli, curry, nutmeg, ginger and allspice. Dried fruits such as apricots are often used, creating sweet and sour flavours in curries and stews.
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A non-stop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport takes around 11 hours and 30 minutes on average.
