How many days do you need in Cape Town & the Garden Route?
- Most travelers spend 12-15 days in Cape Town and the Garden Route combined
- Visiting Cape Town and the Garden Route in 10 or 11 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 16 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in Cape Town
How Many Days to Spend on the Garden Route
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Recommended Itineraries for Cape Town & the Garden Route
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, Visit Bloubergstrand Beach | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Pensinsula & Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch |
| Day 4 | Stellenbosch to Cape Agulhas, Wine Tasting | Cape Agulhas |
| Day 5 | Hermanus Whale Watching & Betty's Bay Penguins | Hermanus |
| Day 6 | Garden Route Drive & Wilderness Canoe | Sedgefield |
| Day 7 | Bungee Jumping or Tsitsikamma National Park | Jeffreys Bay |
| Day 8 | Addo Elephant National Park Safari, Explore Jeffrey's Bay | Jeffreys Bay |
| Day 9 | Oudtshoorn, Caves & Ostriches | Oudtshoorn |
| Day 10 | Wine Tasting on Route 62 | Cape Town |
| Day 11 | Shark Cage Diving Adventure | Cape Town |
| Day 12 | Depart Cape Town |
Combine a city break and a classic road trip with this 12-day itinerary. Stroll through Cape Town's many attractions, whether on sandy Bloubergstrand Beach or the shops of the Victoria & Albert Waterfront, before tasting the local pours of the Winelands. Then get in your car for a drive filled with whale watching, wildlife, and more. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, Bloubergstrand Beach | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Guided Cuisine & Culture Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Pensinsula & Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch |
| Day 5 | Stellenbosch to Cape Agulhas, Wine Tasting | Cape Agulhas |
| Day 6 | Hermanus Whale Watching & Betty's Bay Penguins | Hermanus |
| Day 7 | Garden Route Drive & Wilderness Canoe | Sedgefield |
| Day 8 | Bungee Jumping or Tsitsikamma National Park | Jeffreys Bay |
| Day 9 | Addo Elephant National Park Safari, Explore Jeffrey's Bay | Jeffreys Bay |
| Day 10 | Oudtshoorn, Caves & Ostriches | Oudtshoorn |
| Day 11 | Wine Tasting on Route 62 | Cape Town |
| Day 12 | Shark Cage Diving Adventure | Cape Town |
| Day 13 | Depart Cape Town |
Thirteen days through the Western Cape will thrill travelers with all that this region has to offer. Your trip begins in Cape Town, where you can enjoy views from the shore, atop Table Mountain, and amid the city streets. Then venture into the vineyards of the Winelands and rocky coasts of Hermanus before you embark on the Garden Route—a drive that will bring you from one of the world's highest bungee jumps down into glittering caves and so much more. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, Bloubergstrand Beach | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Guided Cuisine & Culture Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Fauna & Flora at Kirstenbosch Gardens | Cape Town |
| Day 5 | Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Pensinsula & Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch |
| Day 6 | Stellenbosch to Cape Agulhas, Wine Tasting | Cape Agulhas |
| Day 7 | Hermanus Whale Watching & Betty's Bay Penguins | Hermanus |
| Day 8 | Shark Cage Diving Adventure, Overnight in Hermanus | Hermanus |
| Day 9 | Garden Route Drive & Wilderness Canoe | Sedgefield |
| Day 10 | Bungee Jumping or Tsitsikamma National Park | Jeffreys Bay |
| Day 11 | Addo Elephant National Park Safari, Explore Jeffrey's Bay | Jeffreys Bay |
| Day 12 | Oudtshoorn, Caves & Ostriches | Oudtshoorn |
| Day 13 | Wine Tasting on Route 62 | Cape Town |
| Day 14 | Depart Cape Town |
Take a two-week adventure from one of the world's highest bungee jumps down into a cage next to a great white shark with this trip plan. Start on Table Mountain in Cape Town, followed by a culinary tour, treetop walkway, and wine tastings. Once you get onto the Garden Route, you'll make your way around canoeing through lagoons, hiking in national parks, and spelunking through caves. Read more
How to travel between Cape Town & the Garden Route
How to get from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
The distance between Cape Town in the Western Cape to the Klein Karoo—where the capital town of Oudtshoorn is located—is 261 miles (420 km). Made famous in the late 19th and early 20th century as the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn has now become a tourist spot with many points of interest in the surrounding areas. Driving is convenient and easy, with a few different routes you can take. Public transportation is also an option but will add a few extra hours to your journey time. Read more
How to get from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas
The best way to travel the 139-mile (223 km) route between Cape Agulhas and Cape Town is by car. The drive takes around two and a half hours without stops, though there is a lot to explore on the way, including Gordon's Bay and the Bot River. There is an alternative route option that takes an extra hour. Read more
How to get from Cape Town to Sedgefield
Sedgefield, a coastal town situated on the Garden Route, is 288 miles (464 km) from Cape Town. Those hoping to arrive quickly can fly from Cape Town to George. You can then travel by car or bus for the rest of the route. This trip typically takes less than two hours. Read more
How to get from Cape Town to Hermanus
Hermanus, a seaside town famous for whale watching, is a 76-mile (122 km) drive from Cape Town. While this is a short distance, there are limited public transport options available. The best method of travel is by car or a private transfer. Alternatively, you can travel by bus and private transfer or train and private transfer, though these options are less convenient and more time-consuming. Read more
How to get from Sedgefield to Jeffreys Bay
Jeffreys Bay, a coastal surfing town, is 137 miles (227 km) from Sedgefield. The best way to get between these two towns is by rental car or private transfer. Traveling by car means being able to explore the Garden Route, including Knysna, Nature's Valley, and much more. There is another, less recommended route option, but it takes an extra hour and a half. Bus travel is also available but not recommended. This option takes longer and doesn't allow travelers flexibility in choosing places to stop at en route. Read more
How to get from Cape Town to Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, a town famous for its surrounding wine vineyards, is a 31-mile (50 km) drive from Cape Town. The quickest and best-recommended travel option is by car, with either a private transfer or driving a rental. This trip normally takes under 50 minutes. Those traveling by car may be interested in this five-day food and culture itinerary for the Cape Town area. Read more
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