The Ultimate 14-Day Cape Town Adventure Guide: Thrills, Nature & Incredible Food
Cape Town might be the adventure capital of Africa.
Two weeks gives you time to go beyond the highlights — into marine safaris, canyoning waterfalls, secret beaches, and epic Winelands experiences — while still dining at some of the best restaurants in the world.
If you only have a week, start with our 7-Day Cape Town Adventure Guide →.
But if you’re ready for the full experience, keep reading.
Week 1 — The Essentials
Follow our complete 7-day plan covering:
Table Mountain
Paragliding
Peninsula road trip
Kayaking
Surfing
Winelands cycling
Lion’s Head
Now let’s level up.
Week 2 — Next-Level Adventures
Day 8 — Shark Cage Diving (Gansbaai)
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Bucket list experience.
Early transfer to Gansbaai for Great White/bronze whaler diving.
Dinner back in town: FYN or Belly of the Beast (tasting menus)
Day 9 — Canyoning & Waterfall Jumps
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Join a kloofing (canyoning) tour in the Hottentots Holland mountains.
Expect:
cliff jumps
rock slides
waterfalls
Food:
Lunch picnic + dinner at The Pot Luck Club
Day 10 — Franschhoek Wine Tram + Gourmet Dining
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Hop-on-hop-off wine tasting.
Stops:
Haute Cabrière
Boschendal
La Petite Colombe
Possibly South Africa’s best food town.
Day 11 — Sandboarding + Atlantis Dunes
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White desert-style dunes just 40 mins away.
Afternoon: beach relax in Blouberg
Dinner: On The Rocks (sunset seafood)
Day 12 — Hiking Skeleton Gorge or Kirstenbosch
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Forest-to-mountain hike finishing on Table Mountain plateau.
Food:
Lunch at Kirstenbosch Tea Room
Dinner at Salsify at the Roundhouse
Day 13 — Helicopter Flight + Sea Point Promenade
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Short scenic flight over city + coast.
Afternoon: bike ride or walk the promenade
Food:
Mojo Market (casual eats)
or La Colombe for a splurge dinner
Day 14 — Free Choice Adventure + Celebration Meal
Pick your favourite:
surf again
SUP
spa day
township walking tour
private boat charter
Final dinner:
Pier Restaurant or Chef’s Warehouse Beau Constantia
End on a high.
Make It Effortless with Cape Town Curated
We design seamless trips combining:
adrenaline experiences
luxury stays
private transfers
hard-to-book restaurants
insider local knowledge
👉 Your adventure, perfectly curated.
