Cape Town & the Winelands

7 days, 15 stops

A multi-generational family week

Photo: Discott / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Spend the first five nights in Sea Point or at the Waterfront, then move to Franschhoek for the final two. Use a vehicle with pre-arranged child seats and any required mobility equipment. One main outing a day, optional afternoons and a genuinely quiet day keep the week manageable.

Suits: Across generations, Little ones

Day 1 Settle in at the Waterfront

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  1. Morning

    Two Oceans Aquarium

    Waterfront & Atlantic promenade

    Choose a short visit with accessible flooring and baby-changing facilities. Sit out a gallery whenever someone needs a pause.

    Photo: Discott / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

  2. Lunch

    Time Out Market Cape Town

    Waterfront & Atlantic promenade

    Eat nearby, then head back for a rest. Ask for seating that avoids a long walk through the venue (check before you go).

    Photo: Time Out Market Cape Town (official website)

  3. Afternoon

    V&A Waterfront

    Waterfront & Atlantic promenade

    Optional: a short Watershed browse after resting. Staying at your accommodation is an equally good choice.

    Photo: gugulet_hu / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Day 2 Mountain by cable car

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  1. Morning

    Table Mountain Cableway

    City Bowl

    Check the wind before setting out. Arrange accessible drop-off with the operator and use the accessible summit route; do not add a hike.

    Photo: Magemu / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

  2. Lunch

    Table Mountain Cableway

    City Bowl

    Stay near the upper station for a simple lunch, then descend and return to your accommodation. Swap days if the Cableway is closed.

    Photo: Magemu / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Day 3 Lower Kirstenbosch

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  1. Morning

    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

    Constantia & Tokai

    Choose the lower garden using its accessibility map. Ask about the most suitable drop-off and assistance; do not rely on a golf-cart tour being available.

    Photo: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (official website)

  2. Lunch

    Fynkos Kirstenbosch Tea Room

    Constantia & Tokai

    Book a comfortable table inside the garden. Keep the afternoon clear for rest time and a break back at base.

    Photo: Fynkos Kirstenbosch Tea Room (official website)

Day 4 A quiet day near base

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  1. Morning

    Sea Point Promenade

    Waterfront & Atlantic promenade

    Optional only: sit by the promenade or take a very short pushchair outing, then return. Keep the rest of the day free of bookings, transfers and sightseeing.

    Photo: ~ souTH AFRica ~ / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Day 5 Penguins, without Cape Point

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  1. Morning

    Boulders Beach

    False Bay

    Drive directly to the Foxy Beach viewing entrance. Use the boardwalk and ask staff about the shortest accessible route. Skip the steep path towards the bathing beach.

    Photo: Wayne77 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  2. Lunch

    Simon's Town

    False Bay

    Stop for lunch in Simon’s Town before driving back to your Cape Town accommodation. Choose step-free restaurant access in advance (check before you go).

    Photo: Laika ac / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Day 6 Transfer to the Winelands

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  1. Morning

    Boschendal

    Franschhoek

    Check out and travel to Boschendal, keeping luggage concealed and following your accommodation’s advice on secure storage. Keep the visit around the main Werf.

    Photo: South African Tourism from South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

  2. Lunch

    Boschendal

    Franschhoek

    Book a picnic with table-and-chair seating, or ask about indoor lunch in bad weather (check before you go). An adult should supervise children in the play area.

    Photo: South African Tourism from South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

  3. Afternoon

    Franschhoek

    Franschhoek

    Check in to your Franschhoek base and rest. Do not add another estate on the transfer day.

    Photo: Danie van der Merwe from Cape Town, South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Day 7 A short village outing

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  1. Morning

    Franschhoek

    Franschhoek

    Have a slow breakfast and an optional village browse. Select a short route with easy drop-off; uneven pavements may need assistance.

    Photo: Danie van der Merwe from Cape Town, South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

  2. Lunch

    Franschhoek

    Franschhoek

    Book a nearby table, confirming highchairs, accessible toilets and step-free entry for your group (check before you go). Leave the afternoon free.

    Photo: Danie van der Merwe from Cape Town, South Africa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Perfect pairs on this trip

A thing to do and a ranked lunch nearby, for a slower half-day.

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  • Constantia & Tokai, 2 min walk (estimate)

    Kirstenbosch and a café stop

    1. MorningKirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
    2. LunchFynkos Kirstenbosch Tea Room Tier 4

    Pair the garden with its nearby café; confirm the meal service before visiting.

  • Franschhoek, In town

    Franschhoek and Protégé

    1. MorningFranschhoek
    2. LunchProtégé Tier 2

    Explore town before a reserved lunch; confirm lunch availability directly.

  • Waterfront & Atlantic promenade, 5 min walk (estimate)

    Aquarium and Den Anker

    1. MorningTwo Oceans Aquarium
    2. LunchDen Anker Tier 3

    Visit the aquarium before a Waterfront meal; check opening hours and table availability.

  • False Bay, about 6 min drive (estimate)

    Boulders and Simon’s Town lunch

    1. MorningBoulders Beach
    2. LunchBertha's Tier 3

    See the penguin colony before a meal in Simon’s Town.