Outdoors things to do in Cape Town

We rank 142 outdoor things to do in Cape Town, South Africa. The highest scoring is Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $49 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
142
In the 90+ Club
9
Available today
60
From
$49

Outdoors in Cape Town compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Cape Town by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town96$6009h4.9/5 (3,656)
Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour96$6009h4.9/5 (1,124)
Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour95$4258h4.9/5 (4,396)
All-Inclusive Private Tour: Table Mountain, Cape Point & Penguins94$10508h4.9/5 (629)
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike94$10003.5h5/5 (1,654)
Cape Town Winelands – Franschhoek Wine Tram & Stellenbosch Tour93$5509h4.9/5 (475)
Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip93$120010h4.8/5 (635)
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Group Tour from Cape Town91$105010h4.7/5 (2,340)
The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour91$22754h4.9/5 (494)
#1 Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day Tour with Pickup89$499h4.9/5 (1,244)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Cape Town

Outdoors in Cape Town: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Cape Town?
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 3,656 traveler reviews. Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour, Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour, All-Inclusive Private Tour: Table Mountain, Cape Point & Penguins follow close behind. We rank 142 outdoors experiences in Cape Town in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Cape Town cost?
Expect around $1600 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is #1 Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day Tour with Pickup from $49, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Cape Town for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Cape Town currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Cape Town?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Cape Town, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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