South Africa's Vibrant 'Mother City'
Cape Town can really take your breath away. The horizon is dominated by the iconic Table Mountain rising up in the background, whilst in the foreground are the crisp waters of the cape and the laid-back bustle of the city’s waterfront skirted by sandy beaches and picturesque suburbs.
This is the oldest city in South Africa, steeped in history and full of beautiful buildings from its colonial past. The tall mountains and green hills that surround the city have an immensely calming effect, helping this to be one of the most relaxing big city visits that you are likely to visit.
Outside of the city itself there are many attractions that can be visited in a day trip, from the Cape of Good Hope to the rolling hills of the wine lands. We have a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guides who’ll share the best of their city with you.
Highlights
Visit Robben Island
Explore the city’s restaurants and shops
Take the cable car up Table Mountain
Journey to the Cape of Good Hope
Enjoy a day trip to the wine lands
Emily Wallington
Travel Designer
The city has so much to offer, it’s hard to grasp it all. But then you look around and you realise, you can head in any direction and the adventure will unfold before you. Whether it’s culinary, adrenaline, cultural or natural adventures – you can have it all. Every day!
Emily Wallington
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Cape Town
Why book with Jacada?
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We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
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Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Trip Inspiration
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When to visit
Cape Town and along the Garden Route are great to visit any time of year, but early summer when the winds drops are particularly pleasant. If you’re visiting for safari, the dry winter months are often considered the best but the wetter summer months bring full waterholes, lush bushveld and lots of newborn animals.
Safari
May - October
Wildflowers
August - September
Cape Town
October - April
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We had the most incredible experience visiting South Africa on our trip planned by Tor & Eugenia! Every detail of our vacation was curated to match our style, budget, and desired experiences. We were able to make adjustments and leverage the expertise of Jacada to build our dream itinerary. From our extensive exploration of Cape Town to our luxury safari…
Safaris, safaris, safaris..All the guides, campsite staff , hotel workers at the One and Only, restaurants in Capetown incredible! Everyone so nice. Tor at Jacada planned the perfect trip and Angela was extremely helpful with making sure we had everything together for the trip. Would return to Botswana and Zimbabwe tomorrow if could afford it. A photographer's dream.
Jacada helped us plan an unforgettable trip to South Africa. The hotel and restaurant recommendations were top notch, the guides they provided were courteous, knowledgeable and professional and made our trip an amazing experience. We covered a lot of ground - from Cape Town to the Whale Coast and finally Sabi Sands. During the entire trip, we never felt rushed…
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