The Cape Town field guides
A good day starts
with a clear plan.
Choose the outing that fits your group. These guides compare the options, explain the practical limits and link the facts to official sources.
Start with your question.
Source-checked 4 November 2026
Cape Town with young children
Start with the Aquarium for an indoor outing, Kirstenbosch for a garden day, Boulders for penguin viewing, or the Cableway for a mountain visit when it is operating.
One main outing per day
Your first three days in Cape Town
Use one day for the Waterfront, keep a second day flexible for Table Mountain or Kirstenbosch, and give the Cape Peninsula its own day.
Three days, with room to swap
Cape Town attractions: a wheelchair access guide
The Two Oceans Aquarium, Table Mountain Cableway and Kirstenbosch all publish access information.
Plan the route, not just the entrance
Keep your shortlist together.
Save the venues you like from a guide, then open My plan to arrange your day. Tickets, transport and bookings are confirmed separately with each operator.
Build my Cape Town plan