SOLO TRAVEL IN CAPE TOWN: 12 Experiences You’ll Remember Forever (Even If You Arrive Alone)
- Robyn Cockrell
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
Discover why Cape Town is perfect for solo travellers - with 12 unforgettable experiences, safety tips, and a simple 6-day itinerary to inspire your trip.
There’s something powerful about landing in Cape Town on your own.
Not in a lonely way, in a freedom way.
Cape Town is one of those rare destinations where solo travel feels easy: it’s scenic, energetic, full of tours and experiences you can join in seconds… and it has that “main character” feeling from the moment you arrive.
If you’ve been wondering whether Cape Town is a good solo destination, take this as your sign from a local, absolutely!
Here are 12 unforgettable experiences that make Cape Town one of the best places to travel solo.
12 Unforgettable Things to Do Solo in Cape Town
1) Watch the sunrise from Lion’s Head
This is the solo-travel moment. You hike up in the early morning darkness, then watch the city and ocean glow as the sun comes up.
2) Ride the cable car up Table Mountain
Even if you don’t hike, you have to go up. The views aren’t just beautiful, they’re perspective-changing.
3) Slow down in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Bring a coffee, take a book, and move slowly. It’s calm, safe, and quietly breath-taking.
4) Eat your way through the Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Fresh food, local energy, and the perfect place to wander solo with zero awkwardness. Come hungry.
5) Explore Bo-Kaap (and take a cooking class)
The colour, the culture, the food - it’s one of Cape Town’s most iconic areas. A cooking class is also a lovely way to meet people naturally, and fully immerse yourself in the culture of Cape Town.
6) Take a Cape Peninsula day tour
Cape Point, breathtaking coastal roads, and dramatic cliffs. Day tours are a solo traveller’s best friend - easy, safe, social if you want it to be.
7) Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach
Because… penguins. It’s joyful and completely worth the hype.
8) Spend an afternoon in the Winelands
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek feel luxurious without effort. Join a wine tram or tasting tour and you’ll feel instantly connected.
9) Sunset cocktails in Camps Bay
Order the drink. Watch the light change. Let the sunset be your whole plan.
10)Do a food moment on Bree Street
Cape Town’s café culture is elite. Brunch, coffee, dinner - it’s the easiest city to enjoy solo.
11)Take a boat cruise from the V&A Waterfront
A sunset cruise or even a quick harbour ride adds that “I’m really doing this” feeling to your trip.
12)Give yourself a guilt-free “nothing day”
A beach walk. A spa day. A long lunch. The best solo trips always include time to do nothing - on purpose.
Quick Solo Travel Tips (So You Feel Confident, Not Cautious)
Cape Town is incredible, and like any major city, it rewards smart travel.
Here’s what helps most solo travellers feel relaxed and safe:
Stay in popular, well-located areas like Sea Point, Green Point, Camps Bay or near the V&A Waterfront
Use Uber for simple point-to-point travel or arrange private transfers
Book small-group tours for day trips (easy + social + stress-free)
Avoid wandering quiet areas alone at night
Want a solo itinerary that fits your pace and comfort level? We can build it around your style — relaxed, adventurous, or luxury — with trusted transfers and hand-picked experiences.
Mini 6-Day Solo Itinerary: Cape Town (Easy + Balanced + Beautiful)
Day 1: Settle In & Waterfront Sunset
Check in and explore the V&A Waterfront
Early dinner or sunset drinks
Optional: quick harbour/ sunset cruise
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Silo Hotel at the V&A Waterfront. Part of our hand-picked hotels in Cape Town.
Day 2: Table Mountain + City Stroll
Morning: Table Mountain (cable car or hike)
Afternoon: City Tour, Bo-Kaap + Cafés
Evening: relaxed dinner close to your accommodation
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View from atop Table Mountain looking at the Twelve Apostles
Day 3: Lion’s Head + Market Morning
Sunrise hike: Lion’s Head
Late breakfast at Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Afternoon: beach walk / spa / slow time
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Farm to table at Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Day 4: Cape Peninsula Day Tour
Full-day guided tour: Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins
Easy way to see the best views without driving yourself
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Private Picnic at Cape Point
Day 5: Winelands Day Trip
Stellenbosch or Franschhoek wine tasting
Guided tasting experience
Sunset return to Cape Town
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La Residence in Franschhoek.
A beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of the winelands.
Day 6: Choose Your Ending
Pick your final-day vibe:
Beach + cafés (Camps Bay / Clifton)
Art + design (Zeitz MOCAA / Woodstock)
Adventure (kayaking, paragliding, or hiking)
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A stunning day spent on a yacht alongside the infamous Clifton Beaches. Another picture-perfect day in Cape Town.
This is where we tailor the day according to your preferences and ensure you leave feeling as though you have truly experienced Cape Town, not rushed through it.
Why Cape Town Is the Ideal Solo Destination
Because it gives you the perfect blend:
Adventure (mountains, ocean, hikes)
Ease (tours, transport, great accommodation options)
Luxury moments (wine country, sunsets, boutique stays)
Connection (social experiences without pressure)
Antly: it gives you that rare feeling of arriving home more confident than when you set out. Thinking of exploring Cape Town solo? We’d love to help you plan it. We’ll match youneighbourhood, organise safe transport, and craft a flexible itinerary that feels exciting and manageable, so you can concentrate on the fun part: showing up and enjoying the city. with the right
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