Day Trips · Department
Day trips from Cape Town
Cape Town is a brilliant base for exploring further afield — vineyards forty minutes away, Big Five safari lodges within a few hours, and one of the world's great coastal drives.
Winelands Day Trip
Cape Winelands Day Trip: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl
Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl compared, and how to plan the day.
Read the guide →Safari Day Trips
Safari Day Trips from Cape Town
Malaria-free Big Five reserves reachable from Cape Town, and how they compare.
Read the guide →Garden Route
The Garden Route from Cape Town
How to plan a Garden Route trip, and how many days you actually need.
Read the guide →Hermanus Whale Watching
Hermanus Whale Watching Day Trip
The best months, land-based viewing spots, and boat tour options for whale watching.
Read the guide →Shark Cage Diving
Shark Cage Diving from Cape Town: An Honest Guide
What to actually expect — including why great white sightings have shifted in recent years.
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