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Best Adventure & Outdoor in Cape Town
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Best Adventure & Outdoor in Cape Town
Our expertly curated list of the best adventure & outdoor in Cape Town, ranked by traveler reviews and ratings.
#1
Top Rated
Kayak with penguins and Hike Cape of Good Hope
5 (63)
From $3150 ZAR
We paddle by kayak from Simon’s Town to Boulders Beach, where African penguins waddle and swim at arm’s length. Then off to hike a beautiful trail in the Cape of Good Hope with history, adventure, and natural beauty.
#2
Top Rated
10 Day Cape & Garden Route Tour Combo with add-on accommodation
5 (12)
From $23320 ZAR
The iconic sights of Cape Town and the wondrous Garden Route unfold before you on this 10-Day Tour Package. Spend five days exploring the euro-chic city and its famed surrounds. Guided day trips along the Cape Peninsula and Cape Winelands gives you the opportunity to visit several local hotspots and sample award-winning wines with unique pairings. During your Cape Town stay you can explore the city on your own with an included hop-on-hop-off City Sightseeing bus pass; that stops at popular attractions like Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and Constantia. Accommodation in Cape Town is an optional extra that can be added. The guided five-day Garden Route tour sees you immersed in pure wilderness. Visit majestic national parks, Addo safari; 4x4 game drive; Cango Caves, optional bungy from the world’s highest commercial bridge jump; Knysna heads, optional surfing in J'bay and wine tasting along Route 62 are just some of the activities you'll experience.
#3
Top Rated
Nelson Mandela's Robben Island Prison Museum Cape Town City Tour + Ferry Tickets
5 (12)
From $3000 ZAR
This is a great tour which brings the tourist face to face with history, nature and sightseeing opportunities. Experience the life of World Statesman Nelson Mandela during his 18 years of imprisonment at the world heritage site Robben Island as part of his 27 years in prison. Climb the Table Mountain - voted one of the new 7 world wonders in 2012, attracts 800 000 visitors annually. Experience Cape culture at Bo-Kaap that has bright coloured houses as a celebration of their freedom from slavery. The first residents arrived from Indonesia, Java, Malaysia and other parts of Asia. It is also a heritage site. The Company Gardens has a rich history, it has also has museums like the Slave Lodge, the Iziko South African Museum, the Planetarium. The S.A. Art gallery, the Cape Town Holocaust centre, St Georges Cathedral. There is also amazing fauna and flora. The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest standing colonial building in South Africa.
#4
Top Rated
Half-day Lion's Head Hike in Cape Town
5 (5)
From $1050 ZAR
By far the most iconic hiking route in Cape Town as it offers everything, includes 360 views of the City and mild scrambling (using hands and feet to climb up and over rocks) which makes for a proper adventure! Due to its unique location, many locals as well as international visitors like to do this route at sunrise and sunset to enjoy watching the sun light up the city or end the day watching the sunset on the Atlantic coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do adventure & outdoor cost in Cape Town?
Adventure & Outdoor in Cape Town range from $1050 to $23320, with an average price of $7630. The highest-rated option is "Kayak with penguins and Hike Cape of Good Hope" with a 5-star rating.
What are the best adventure & outdoor in Cape Town?
Cape Town has 4 adventure & outdoor available, averaging 5 stars across 92 reviews. The top-rated experience is "Kayak with penguins and Hike Cape of Good Hope".
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