Cape Town Holidays

It's no surprise that the City Bowl is a top base for Cape Town holidays, sitting right beneath Table Mountain with easy access to the buzzing V&A Waterfront, shops, restaurants and galleries. But Cape Town offers far more than its centre. The Atlantic Seaboard - Camps Bay, Clifton and Sea Point - is the place to be for beach holidays to Cape Town, with golden sands and sunset views. For history and charm, the colourful Bo-Kaap and the Constantia winelands enchant, while the Cape Peninsula towards Hout Bay and Simon's Town offers penguins, fishing harbours and dramatic coastal drives.

For most travellers, the best time for Cape Town holidays is the South African summer (November to March), when long, warm, dry days are perfect for the beach, hiking and the cable car up Table Mountain. This is peak season for beach holidays to Cape Town, so book early for 2027 and 2028. Spring (September to November) brings whale-watching along the coast and blooming wildflowers, and is a wonderful time to pair the city with a safari. The cooler, greener winter months (June to August) can mean cheaper holidays to Cape Town and excellent game-viewing on a South Africa safari.

No trip to Cape Town is complete without Table Mountain. Ride the rotating cable car to the summit - or hike up if you're feeling adventurous - for unforgettable panoramas over the city, Robben Island and the Atlantic. From there, explore the city's other icons: the colourful houses of Bo-Kaap, the lively V&A Waterfront, and the historic Company's Garden. Head south to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, where two oceans seem to meet, and stop at Boulders Beach to see its famous colony of African penguins. These are the landmarks that make Cape Town one of the world's most beautiful cities.

With a coastline this stunning, beach holidays to Cape Town are a dream. The Atlantic Seaboard is home to some of the most glamorous sands in the city - Camps Bay with its palm-lined promenade, and the four sheltered coves of Clifton, perfect for sunbathing and sundowners. For warmer swimming, the False Bay side offers Muizenberg with its rainbow beach huts and gentle surf, a favourite for families and first-time surfers. Whether you want to relax with the mountain as your backdrop or chase the perfect wave, the Cape's beaches deliver long, golden days and unforgettable sunsets.

One of the joys of Cape Town holidays is how easily you can add the wild. Cape Town safari holidays let you combine the city with a Big Five adventure, from malaria-free Garden Route reserves within reach of the city to the legendary plains of Kruger National Park further north. Picture dawn game drives in search of lions, elephants, rhino, leopard and buffalo, then evenings around the fire under enormous African skies. Our South Africa safari holidays and wider South Africa tours make it simple to pair Table Mountain and the beaches with the bush for the ultimate two-centre holiday.

Indulge in the Cape's world-famous food and wine. Feast on fresh seafood on the V&A Waterfront, sample fragrant Cape Malay curries in the Bo-Kaap, or gather round a traditional braai barbecue. Just a short drive away, the Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Constantia offer some of the planet's finest vineyards, perfect for a long, lazy tasting lunch. Back in the city, explore the moving history of Robben Island, browse craft markets, and soak up the warm, welcoming spirit of a city that loves to share its culture. Every Cape Town holiday leaves you craving more.