The Ultimate 7-Day Cape Town Adventure Itinerary (With the Best Food Stops Along the Way)

Cape Town isn’t just beautiful — it’s one of the most adventure-packed cities on Earth.

In a single week you can summit mountains, paraglide over the Atlantic, dive with sharks, cycle vineyards, surf two oceans, and still eat at world-class restaurants every night.

If you want thrill by day and incredible food by night, this is the only 7-day Cape Town adventure guide you need.

Short on time? Start here.
Staying longer? Don’t miss our extended 14-Day Cape Town Adventure Guide → for even bigger experiences.

Let’s get moving.

Day 1 — Table Mountain Hike + Kloof Street Dining

Keywords: Table Mountain hike, things to do in Cape Town, Kloof Street restaurants

Start with Cape Town’s most iconic adventure.

Morning:
Hike Platteklip Gorge or India Venster (more technical + fun)

Afternoon:
Cable car down + explore Company’s Garden

Food stops:
• Breakfast — Our Local (great coffee & pastries)
• Dinner — Kloof Street House (romantic, eclectic menu)

Day 2 — Paragliding + Camps Bay Beach

Keywords: paragliding Cape Town, Camps Bay beach activities

Morning:
Lion’s Head tandem paragliding (land on Camps Bay beach)

Afternoon:
Beach swim or Clifton walk

Food stops:
• Lunch — Codfather (fresh seafood market style)
• Sunset drinks — Chinchilla rooftop
• Dinner — Bilboa or The 41

Day 3 — Cape Peninsula Road Trip

Keywords: Cape Point drive, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Peninsula itinerary

One of the world’s most scenic drives.

Stops:
• Chapman’s Peak Drive
• Cape Point hike
• Boulders Beach penguins
• Kalk Bay harbour

Food stops:
• Kalky’s Fish & Chips (local legend)
• Olympia Café (coffee + pastries)
• Dinner — Harbour House

Day 4 — Kayaking + Waterfront Exploration

Keywords: kayaking Cape Town, V&A Waterfront activities

Morning:
Sea kayaking from Three Anchor Bay (often see dolphins/seals)

Afternoon:
V&A Waterfront shopping + Zeitz MOCAA

Food stops:
• Lunch — Den Anker
• Dinner — Baia Seafood or Ginja

Day 5 — Surf + Muizenberg + Local Markets

Keywords: Muizenberg surfing, Cape Town surf lessons

Morning:
Surf lesson at Muizenberg

Afternoon:
Stroll colourful beach huts + Kalk Bay shops

Food stops:
• Breakfast — Knead Bakery
• Lunch — Tiger’s Milk
• Dinner — Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia (sunset views)

Day 6 — Winelands Cycling or Horse Riding

Keywords: Stellenbosch activities, wine tasting Stellenbosch

Active wine country day.

Choose:
• e-bike vineyard cycle
• horse riding through vines
• hiking Jonkershoek reserve

Food stops:
• Lunch — Rust en Vrede
• Dinner — Delaire Graff or Protégé

Day 7 — Lion’s Head Sunrise + Bree Street Nightlife

Keywords: Lion’s Head hike, Bree Street restaurants

Sunrise hike: Lion’s Head spiral trail

Afternoon: relax or spa

Food stops:
• Brunch — Clarke’s
• Dinner — Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
• Dessert — Honest Chocolate Café

Staying Longer?

Cape Town’s adventure list is endless — shark cage diving, canyoning, sandboarding, helicopter flights, and multi-day hikes.

Continue with our full 14-Day Cape Town Adventure Itinerary here →.