Itinerary · safari + Cape Town
Cape Town Before or After a South African Safari
Many long-haul visitors pair a safari with three to five days in Cape Town. Here is how to fit the two together, with sample Cape Town plans priced only from our current tours.
- Duration
- 3–5 days in Cape Town around your safari
- Best for
- Safari travellersLong-haul visitors
Day-by-day plan & prices
Choose your group size and version. Each day is a separate South African Adventures tour; prices below follow each tour's own current pricing.
Day 1
Arrival — City Tour & Table Mountain
A gentle half day after a long flight or a dawn game drive.
- SAA tour/service price
- R3,900 totalPrivate half day · group total from its own 1–6 guest table
- Excluded visitor costs
- Table Mountain Cableway ticket — excluded, payable to the cableway; current venue rate applies
- Museum and attraction entries — excluded; current venue rate applies
- Lunch, meals and drinks — excluded
Day 2
Cape Point & the Cape Peninsula
The coastal contrast to the bush: mountains, ocean and penguins.
- SAA tour/service price
- R5,000 totalPrivate full day · group total · or Shared seat R1,400 per adult · minimum 4 paying adults
- Excluded visitor costs
- Cape Point / Cape of Good Hope SANParks conservation fee — excluded, paid separately: R592 per adult 12+ / R288 per child 2–11, international (non-South African) visitors, per day of entry, 1 Nov 2026–31 Oct 2027
- Boulders Beach penguin colony SANParks conservation fee — excluded, paid separately: R282 per adult 12+ / R138 per child 2–11, international (non-South African) visitors, per day of entry, 1 Nov 2026–31 Oct 2027
- Optional Flying Dutchman Funicular — excluded; current venue rate applies
- Lunch, meals and drinks — excluded
- Gratuities — excluded
Day 3
Stellenbosch or Franschhoek Winelands
A relaxed day of estates and lunch — a good way to unwind.
- SAA tour/service price
- R5,000 totalPrivate full day · group total (same rate for either valley) · or Shared seat R1,400 per adult · minimum 4 paying adults
- Excluded visitor costs
- Franschhoek Wine Tour: wine tasting fees — excluded, payable at each estate; current venue rate applies
- Stellenbosch Wine Tour: its tour page lists tastings at four estates among the inclusions — your written quote confirms exactly what is covered; extra tastings, pairings and purchases are excluded
- Lunch, meals and drinks — excluded
- Gratuities — excluded
Day 4 (4- and 5-day plans)
Hermanus & the Whale Coast
Clarence Drive, the Stony Point penguin colony at Betty's Bay (where open) and Hermanus; whales are seasonal (June–November). Boat-based whale trips are optional and extra; whale sightings are never guaranteed.
- SAA tour/service price
- Not in this version
Day 5 (5-day plan)
Guided Table Mountain or Lion's Head hike
A morning on the mountain before your flight or transfer.
- SAA tour/service price
- Not in this version
Estimated South African Adventures tour total
R13,900
2 guests · 3 days: City, Cape Point, Winelands
- Pickup and return: Cape Town City Centre for each private tour in this plan
Included in this total:
- • Private Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain — R3,900 total
- • Private Cape Point & Cape Peninsula Tour — R5,000 total
- • Private Winelands Tour — Stellenbosch or Franschhoek — R5,000 total
Not included:
- • Accommodation, flights and airport transfers (unless you book a transfer separately)
- • Park conservation fees (official SANParks rates listed on this page where they apply), entrance fees, cableway and funicular tickets — excluded, paid separately
- • Wine tastings and pairings unless a tour page explicitly lists them as included
- • Boat trips and optional activities, unless the day is itself that activity
- • Meals, drinks and gratuities
This is not a package price. Each tour is confirmed separately in writing; prices are static and checked against our current tour pages.
Optional substitutes
Swap any day for one of these. Substitutes marked "not in the total" keep their own published rates.
- Day 5 (5-day plan)Guided Table Mountain hikeR4,500 for 2 guests
- Day 5 (5-day plan)Penguin kayaking in Simon's TownR1,700 for 2 guests
Cape Town first, or safari first?
Either works. Starting in Cape Town gives you time to recover from the long-haul flight before early game-drive starts. Finishing in Cape Town means ending with the Winelands and coast, and often a more convenient international departure.
Whichever you choose, leave a buffer for Table Mountain and Cape Point, which are best on calm, clear days.
Safari options from our current tours
Aquila Private Game Reserve in the Cape Karoo can be done as a day trip from Cape Town — Safari from R2,895 pp · 2026/27 standard, transport extra. Botlierskop Private Game Reserve on the Garden Route, midway between Mossel Bay and George, suits travellers continuing east and staying overnight.
If your safari is in another region and booked elsewhere, the Cape Town days below fit before or after it; we simply plan around your flight times.
What is and isn't included
The totals below cover only the South African Adventures Cape Town tours in each sample plan. Safari costs, lodges, flights, airport transfers, entrance fees, tastings and meals are not included.
Official park fees — excluded, paid separately
The Cape Point day enters the Cape Point section and Boulders Beach in Table Mountain National Park. SANParks charges a daily conservation fee per person at the gate. The rates below are for international (non-South African) visitors and are valid 1 Nov 2026–31 Oct 2027. They are not part of any South African Adventures price or itinerary total; South African, resident and SADC visitors pay lower rates.
| Park / section | Adult 12+ | Child 2–11 |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Point / Cape of Good Hope | R592 | R288 |
| Boulders Beach penguin colony | R282 | R138 |
Tours mentioned in this guide
- Private Cape Town City Tour & Table MountainPrivate half day · group total from its own 1–6 guest table · R3,900 for 2 guests
- Private Cape Point & Cape Peninsula TourPrivate full day · group total · R5,000 for 2 guests
- Private Winelands Tour — Stellenbosch or FranschhoekPrivate full day · group total (same rate for either valley) · R5,000 for 2 guests
- Private Hermanus Day Tour & Whale CoastPrivate full day · group total · R5,000 for 2 guests
- Private Guided Lion's Head HikePrivate guided hike · group total from its own table · R3,200 for 2 guests
- Aquila Big 5 Safari from Cape TownOptional · Safari from R2,895 pp · 2026/27 standard, transport extra
- Safaris by RegionCape Karoo day safaris and Garden Route stays
- Transfers & ShuttlesAirport and inter-city transfers, quoted on request
Frequently asked questions
- How many days should I spend in Cape Town after a safari?
- Three days covers the essentials; four adds the Whale Coast; five gives a flexible day for weather or a hike.
- Do you include the safari in these totals?
- No. The totals cover only our Cape Town tours. Safari rates are shown on each safari page and booked as their own product.
- Is pickup included?
- Yes. Each private day tour in this plan includes pickup and return in Cape Town City Centre.
- Can you collect us from the airport?
- Yes — airport transfers are available as a separate service, quoted on request.
Ready to plan your days?
Send your dates and group size and we'll confirm availability in writing. Submitting an enquiry does not confirm a booking.