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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

2 days in Cape Town

Table Mountain, wine lands and two-ocean beaches. Here's how to spend 2 days in Cape Town: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Cape Town trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Statue of Nelson Mandela, Cape Town City Hall~$5
A Statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled on 24 July 2018. It was placed on the balcony of Cape Town City Hall overlooking the Grand Parade, Cape Town, South Africa. Nelson Mandela w
12:30
Redoubt Duijnhoop
The Redoubt Duijnhoop was a square demi-bastioned clay and timber Redoubt built fort constructed at the mouth of the Salt River, leading into Table Bay, South Africa in January–Feb
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Cape Town~$5
Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. Cape Town is the country's second-largest city
12:30
Cape Town City Hall~$18
Cape Town City Hall is a large Edwardian building, built in 1905, and located in Cape Town's city centre. It is located on the Grand Parade, to the west of the Castle, and is built
16:00
Statue of Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr
The statue of Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr in Church Square, Cape Town, is a sculpture of the South African journalist and politician Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr, affectionately known as "Onze Jan"

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What 2 days in Cape Town costs

What this trip costs

$712
Flights$45063%
Stay$598%
Activities$477%
Food$7811%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$264%
$356/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Cape Town: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Cape Town?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Cape Town without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Cape Town?+

Start with Statue of Nelson Mandela, Cape Town City Hall, Redoubt Duijnhoop and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Cape Town cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $260 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town?+

The best months to visit Cape Town are January, February, March and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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