How to Spend 4 Days in Cape Town, Itinerary, Cape Town, South Africa

How would you spend 4 days in Cape Town if that’s all you had? Cape Town was on my mind for a few years now. My attention was drawn to it by incredible wildlife: the penguin colony that lives in sync with people shares the same beach and takes over local gardens. Then, an amazing opportunity to see great white sharks.

“Visit Cape Town and history is never far from your grasp. It lingers in the air, a scent on the breezy, an explanation of circumstance that shaped the Rainbow People. Stroll around the old downtown and it’s impossible not to be affected by the trials and tribulations of the struggle. But, in many ways, it is the sense of triumph in the face of such adversity that makes the experience all the more poignant.” ― Tahir Shah, Travels With Myself

Finally this year, I managed to plan a trip to Cape Town combined with a safari. I had 10 full days carefully planned out just for Cape Town, but as it happens sometimes, the whole trip had to be rescheduled and we ended up with 5 days only in Cape Town. Since I like lazing around sometimes, all the activities I am listing below can be done in 4 days, but if you are like me, and like to take your time, spread it over 5 days. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).