# Cape Town, South Africa

Southern spring in the Cape: whales calving off Hermanus, the West Coast wildflower bloom, Table Mountain hikes, Winelands tastings and the… — 22 saved links

Curated by Epic Itineraries · 22 saved links · 7 activities · 6 articles · 3 restaurants · 3 stays · 3 videos · from youtube.com, insideguide.co.za and 16 more · updated 10 August 2026

Source: https://my.epic-itineraries.com/explore/cape-town-south-africa

## This week here

### Thu 1 Oct (2026-10-01)

- Daily Boat-Based Whale Watching Tours — Jun – Dec, at New Harbour, Hermanus
- Free guided walking tours — Every Mon–Fri, at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town
- Peak predator viewing and intense heat — Sep – Oct, at Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Whale migration season — Jun – Nov, at Hout Bay, Cape Town

### Fri 2 Oct (2026-10-02)

- Festival Live Music Stage — 2 Oct – 4 Oct, at Gearing’s Point, Hermanus
- Hermanus Whale Festival — 2 Oct – 4 Oct, at Hermanus, Western Cape

## Places

### Sights (99)

- Table Mountain, Cape Town
- Lion’s Head, Cape Town
- Old Harbour, Hermanus
- Postberg, West Coast National Park

### Areas (44)

- Camps Bay, Cape Town
- V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
- Franschhoek, Cape Winelands

### Food & drink (43)

- FYN, Cape Town
- Kloof Street House, Cape Town
- La Colombe, Cape Town
- 96 Winery Road, Stellenbosch

### Stays (40)

- Birkenhead House, Hermanus
- Abalone Guest Lodge, Hermanus
- Arabella Hotel & Spa, Hermanus
- Auberge Burgandy, Hermanus

### Things to do (11)

- Contour Path, Cape Town
- DeWaal Wines, Stellenbosch
- Franschhoek Wine Tram, Franschhoek
- Hartenberg Wine Estate, Stellenbosch

### Getting around (6)

- Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town
- Franschhoek Terminal, Franschhoek
- Groot Drakenstein Terminal, Franschhoek
- Kloof Nek, Cape Town

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## Sources

- [Cape Town Itinerary: What to See and Do in 4 (or More) Days](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/cape-town-itinerary/) — nomadicmatt.com, article
- [Cape Peninsula Tour 2026 | Chapman's Peak, Cape Point & Penguins Guide](https://www.privatetourscapetown.com/blog/cape-peninsula-tour-chapmans-peak-cape-point) — privatetourscapetown.com, article
- [The Ultimate Guide to Whale Watching in Hermanus | 2026 Expert Tips - Hermanus Whale Watchers](https://hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za/whale-watching-in-hermanus/) — hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za, activity
- [Home Whale Festival - Whale Festival](https://hermanuswhalefestival.co.za/) — hermanuswhalefestival.co.za, activity
- [West Coast Wildflower Guide for Spring 2026](https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/west-coast-wildflower-guide/) — drivesouthafrica.com, article
- [Ultimate Guide to West Coast Wildflowers 2026](https://www.westcoastway.co.za/ultimate-guide-to-west-coast-wildflowers-2026/) — westcoastway.co.za, article
- [Stellenbosch Wineries (2026): A Guide to South Africa’s Wine Capital](https://thewinescribes.com/stellenbosch/) — thewinescribes.com, article
- [My Absolute Favorite Wine Farms In Stellenbosch | Johnny Africa](https://johnnyafrica.com/best-wine-farms-stellenbosch/) — johnnyafrica.com, article
- [Franschhoek Wine Tram: ESSENTIAL Guide + Tips | Two Wandering Soles](https://www.twowanderingsoles.com/blog/franschhoek-wine-tram) — twowanderingsoles.com, activity
- [31 Best Restaurants in Cape Town - Tried, Tested and Verified by Locals — Hungry Soles](https://www.thehungrysoles.com/blog/best-restaurants-cape-town) — thehungrysoles.com, restaurant
- [My FAVOURITE Restaurants in Cape Town in 2026](https://thecapetownblog.com/restaurants-cape-town/) — thecapetownblog.com, restaurant
- [Enjoy Midweek Dinners at the All-New OZCF Market](https://insideguide.co.za/cape-town/things-to-do/oranjezicht-city-farm-market/) — insideguide.co.za, restaurant
- [Best Hotels in Cape Town: Top Picks for Every Budget 2026](https://www.thesouthafricanguide.com/country/south-africa/cape-town/best-hotels/) — thesouthafricanguide.com, accommodation
- [The 20 Best Places to Stay in Hermanus](https://insideguide.co.za/cape-town/hermanus-accommodation/) — insideguide.co.za, accommodation
- [The best hotels in Hermanus, South Africa](https://www.thehotelguru.com/best-hotels-in/south-africa/hermanus) — thehotelguru.com, accommodation
- [Table Mountain hiking trails – 6 amazing routes](https://stingynomads.com/best-table-mountain-hiking-trails/) — stingynomads.com, activity
- [Lion’s Head Hike in Cape Town: 18 Things to Know](https://thecapetownblog.com/lions-head-hike/) — thecapetownblog.com, activity
- [Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Guide](https://www.ostrichtrails.com/africa/south-africa/kirstenbosch-national-botanical-garden-guide/) — ostrichtrails.com, activity
- [How to Visit the Penguin Beach in Cape Town, South Africa – A Guide to Boulders Beach](https://www.stokedtotravel.com/visit-penguins-cape-town-south-africa-boulders-beach-guide/) — stokedtotravel.com, activity
- [The Ultimate Cape Town Travel Guide 2026 | safety, local tips, food recommendations](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6wmyKHriuQ) — youtube.com, video
- [South Africa’s Best Street Food! Bubbling Meat Jacuzzi!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN5gEwy90MU) — youtube.com, video
- [Everything We Did in Cape Town (2 Week Itinerary 2026)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZptDRlN78) — youtube.com, video