How many days do you need in Cape Town & Franschhoek?
- Most travelers spend 6-8 days in Cape Town and Franschhoek combined
- Visiting Cape Town and Franschhoek in 5 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Johannesburg and Kruger National Park
How Many Days to Spend in Cape Town
Recommended Itineraries for Cape Town & Franschhoek
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, Explore | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Guided Cape Peninsula Sidecar Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Shark Cage Diving Adventure | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Guided Sea Kayak & Table Mountain Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 5 | Guided Bike Tour of the Winelands | Franschhoek |
| Day 6 | Depart Cape Town |
Take a peek into the Cape Town scene with this six-day trip. You'll drive out along the coast to the Cape of Good Hope, dive into a great white cage encounter, gaze out from atop Table Mountain, and spin through the famous vineyards of the Cape Winelands before your time is through. Read more
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Johannesburg & Kruger National Park
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Cape Highlights Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Tour in Winelands | Franschhoek |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Franschhoek | Franschhoek |
| Day 5 | Winelands to Johannesburg, Soweto Tour | Johannesburg |
| Day 6 | Johannesburg to Kruger, Big Five Night Drive | Kruger National Park |
| Days 7-8 | Safari in the Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 9 | Depart Kruger via Johannesburg, Flight Home |
Take nine days to notice a curated list of some of South Africa's nicest spots. Start your adventure in Cape Town, where you can check out the city from atop Table Mountain and get down into its many attractions. Then venture out to the vines of Franschhoek to sample from its renowned cellars before jumping down to Johannesburg for a cultural lesson and dinner. Conclude your trip on a safari through Kruger National Park. Read more
How to travel between Cape Town & Franschhoek
Franschhoek, one of South Africa's oldest towns, is only a 54-mile (87 km) drive from Cape Town. Travelers can rent a car or hire a private transfer to get there. It's also possible to take a train or a bus to Paarl and book a private transfer for the rest of the way. Read more
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