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South Africa · 7 days · mid · November 2026

Cape Town & Garden Route

Table Mountain vistas, penguin colonies, and a thrilling Big Five safari experience designed for family adventure.

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Overview

Total trip cost

Cape Town & Garden Route · 7 days · 6 nights

Estimated

$1,550

Accommodation · 6 nights$840Estimate for your budget
  • 1 stay via Booking.comVictoria & Alfred Hotel$840Book
  • 1 flight via AviasalesFlight to your citySee partnerBook
  • 2 transfers via Welcome PickupsTravel to Aquila Private Game Reserve · Return to Cape Town$80Book
  • 5 activities via ViatorTwo Oceans Aquarium · Table Mountain Aerial Cableway · Big Five Game Drive · Cape Wheel · Breakfast at the Waterfront$225Book
  • 5 activities via GetYourGuideKirstenbosch National Botanical Garden · Boulders Beach Penguin Colony · Cape Point Nature Reserve · Early Morning Bush Walk · Zeitz MOCAA$225Book
  • 4 meals via Google MapsEstimate · Willoughby & Co · The Gardeners Cottage · Bertha's Restaurant · Den Anker$180Book

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Estimated transit

6 h 55 min across the trip

  • Day 1: 10 min
  • Day 2: 35 min
  • Day 3: 1 h 25 min
  • Day 4: 2 h
  • Day 5: 2 h
  • Day 6: 15 min
  • Day 7: 30 min
01

Arrival and Waterfront Welcome

1
morninghotelBooking.com

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

V&A Waterfront

Family-friendly luxury located directly on the V&A Waterfront with easy access to shops and boats.

2
afternoonactivityViator

Two Oceans Aquarium

V&A Waterfront

Interactive, kid-focused marine life exhibits featuring sharks and turtles in the heart of the harbor.

10 min walk
3
eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps

Willoughby & Co

V&A Waterfront

High-energy, popular Japanese seafood spot known for world-class sushi that kids and adults love.

02

Mountain Peaks and City Views

1
morningactivityViator

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Table Mountain

Take the revolving cable car to the summit for panoramic city views; gentle walks at the top are perfect for kids.

20 min taxi
2
afternoonactivityGetYourGuide

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Newlands

Expansive gardens with the 'Boomslang' canopy walkway, great for family picnics and running around.

15 min taxi
3
eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps

The Gardeners Cottage

Newlands

Charming, historic garden restaurant offering relaxed, delicious meals in a shaded, child-friendly setting.

03

Coastal Exploration

1
morningactivityGetYourGuide

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Simon's Town

Get up close to the famous African penguin colony in Simon's Town; safe, swimmable beach for kids.

60 min car
2
afternoonactivityGetYourGuide

Cape Point Nature Reserve

Cape Point

Drive through the reserve to see baboons and ostriches, plus the iconic lighthouse at the peninsula's tip.

25 min car
3
eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps

Bertha's Restaurant

Simon's Town

Casual harbour-front dining in Simon's Town with plenty of space and a welcoming atmosphere for families.

04

Safari Adventure

1
morningtransferWelcome Pickups

Travel to Aquila Private Game Reserve

Touws River

Transfer to a malaria-free game reserve located just a few hours from Cape Town for a family safari.

120 min car
2
afternoonactivityViator

Big Five Game Drive

Touws River

An afternoon open-vehicle safari with expert guides to spot lions, rhinos, and elephants.

05

Safari and Return

1
morningactivityGetYourGuide

Early Morning Bush Walk

Touws River

Educational walk with guides to track animals, suitable for children to learn about nature.

walk
2
afternoontransferWelcome Pickups

Return to Cape Town

Cape Town City Bowl

Scenic drive back to Cape Town for your final couple of nights.

06

Art and Culture

1
morningactivityGetYourGuide

Zeitz MOCAA

V&A Waterfront

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is a visual treat with unique architecture.

5 min walk
2
afternoonactivityViator

Cape Wheel

V&A Waterfront

Take a ride on the big wheel at the V&A Waterfront for one last spectacular view of the harbor.

10 min walk
3
eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps

Den Anker

V&A Waterfront

Belgian-style restaurant on the waterfront with a dedicated kids' menu and great sunset views.

07

Departure

1
morningactivityViator

Breakfast at the Waterfront

V&A Waterfront

Final morning coffee and pastries with views of Table Mountain before heading to the airport.

30 min taxi
2
afternoonflightAviasales

Flight to your city

Airport

Depart from Cape Town International Airport.

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