Cape Town

Cape Town Trips & Tours

Cape Town

World-class wine & cuisine, glorious mountains and idyllic beaches await.

Travel and Leaisure Worlds Best Awards for number 1 tour operator in the world 2024 and number 2 tour operator in the world 2025
We're one of the World's Best Tour Operators!
Voted No.1 in 2024 and No.2 in 2025 by Travel+Leisure

Cape Town Trips & Tours

Beach, culture, mountains, wine and bright lights, this stylish city has everything, and a bit more.

Cape Town is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and to say we are glad to be based here is an understatement! Rising up behind the city bowl is unmistakable Table Mountain, source of beautiful views and endless hiking opportunities. Pound the quirky streets of the city centre for boutique shops, respected galleries and delectable restaurants, or peruse the V&A Waterfront for food with a view. More of a sand-between-your-toes sort of person? Head for the golden beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, or south along the peninsula to Simonstown, with its naval history, bouldered beaches and more than a few penguins. Add gorgeous sunshine and welcoming people and you’ve got yourself a pretty spectacular holiday destination!

Trips

Cape Town Trips & Tours

Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch

Things to do

What to do in Cape Town

Ever heard the phrase, “a world in one country”? Well, Cape Town is a world in one city! Surrounded by craggy mountains, ocean, plenty of lush greenery and rolling countryside, but also a bustling city scene, vivacious cultures and history, you won’t be short of things to do. We recommend starting in the city with a guided tour. Choose your focus from history, food or art (or all three), and discover the spots away from the guidebooks. If a guide isn’t your thing, wander the streets and seek out your own gems. Follow it all up with a connoisseur gin tasting and dinner in an award-winning restaurant and you have Cape Town in a nutshell. Then there’s the great outdoors. Table Mountain dominates the landscape and with several hiking routes to choose from (guided or un-guided), and the cable car, there’s no excuse for not reaching the top. Other highlights around the city include the Southern Peninsula, home to African penguins, cliff-carved roads, lighthouses and incredible views, and the sun-kissed beaches of the Atlantic Seaboard. And we haven’t even started on the markets, paragliding activities, surfing or shopping yet…

Open Map
Static map
Why you'll love it

Why you'll love it

Original, varied and with a surprise around every corner, Cape Town can be everything and anything you’re looking for, whether that’s a honeymoon heaven or a place for a family shindig, a cultural break or an active adventure, the perfect end to a safari or a holiday destination in itself.
Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

Drag yourself away from the mountain and explore the Atlantic coast towards Cape Point. Find tiny, sand-strewn villages lining the dreamiest beaches, and even book yourself into one of the quaint guesthouses.
Something to think about

Something to think about

With seasons directly opposing those of the northern hemisphere, Cape Town is one of the best winter breaks out there. However, if you don’t fancy sharing it with most of mainland Europe, steer clear of the Christmas period and look to November or February/March instead.
Best time to visit

When to go on a Cape Town Trip

Excellent
Good
Mixed
Articles

South Africa in the blog

As Seen in

11 Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists 2025

Condé Nast Traveler

No. 1 & No. 2 Tour Operator in Travel + Leisure's Best Awards 2024 & 2025

Travel + Leisure

Best Booking Platform in Women's Health Travel Awards 2025

Women's Health

Travel Specialist voted as Latin America A-List Travel Advisor 2025

Latin America A-List Travel Advisor

"Timbuktu can take relatively complex and slightly amorphous travel plans and transform them into a well-organized, perfectly tailored trip."

Forbes
AFAR
The Daily Telegraph
Vogue
Glamour
BBC
Oprah Magazine
Natural Geographic