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Best Adventure & Outdoor in Cape Town
Explore the top-rated adventure & outdoor in Cape Town. Our curated guide features 5 highly-rated experiences, averaging 5 stars, to help you plan the perfect visit.
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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
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Kayak with penguins and Hike Cape of Good Hope
5 (55)
From $3750 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
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Cape Town Safari Fly in Day Trip to Big 5 Pilanesberg Reserve
5 (14)
From $13400 ZAR
There are no real safari venues near Cape Town as it is climatically unsuitable to support a free-roaming wildlife area with large predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. There are some places that are more like zoos . The Pilanesberg is a National Reserve and has free roaming over 80 lion 1000+ elephant 100's of rhino, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and over 10,000 various antelope and other animals. This is a private safari with our highly experienced wildlife guide. We use a large high seated vehicle with opening large windows which is perfect for animal viewing and photography but still very comfortable for getting you from and back to the airport. If you want to add an open safari vehicle (OSV) then we can arrange this too. Spend at least 5 hours on a safari, reaching distant parts of the reserve. You will see many wild animals, perhaps the Big 5, and eat lunch at a Bakubung safari lodge, with wild animals close by in view. It will complete your real African experience!
#3
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10 Day Cape & Garden Route Tour Combo with add-on accommodation
5 (12)
From $24420 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.
#4
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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.
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#5
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Cape Town: Lion's Head Scenic Loop or Summit – Sunrise or Sunset
5 (6)
From $800 ZAR
Experience Lion’s Head your way with a qualified local mountain guide. Choose the relaxed Scenic Loop for spectacular views without the summit climb, or take on the classic Summit Route for a more adventurous ascent to the top. Both routes showcase incredible views of Table Mountain, Camps Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Town. Your guide will set a comfortable pace, share local stories and hiking knowledge, and stop at some of the best viewpoints for photos along the way. Summit hikers can experience Lion’s Head’s steeper upper sections, scrambling, chains and ladders, while Scenic Loop guests enjoy the lower mountain trails without the technical summit terrain. Choose sunrise or sunset and shared or private, and enjoy a Lion’s Head experience matched to your preferred adventure level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do adventure & outdoor cost in Cape Town?
Adventure & Outdoor in Cape Town range from $800 to $24420, with an average price of $9074. 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 5 adventure & outdoor available, averaging 5 stars across 99 reviews. The top-rated experience is "Kayak with penguins and Hike Cape of Good Hope".
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