Outdoors things to do in Cape Town

We rank 1,878 outdoor things to do in Cape Town, South Africa. The highest scoring is Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $37 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
1,878
In the 90+ Club
13
Available today
60
From
$37

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 Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike95$10003.5h5/5 (1,688)
Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local94$1494h5/5 (282)
Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour94$4958h4.9/5 (4,528)
#1 Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day Tour with Pickup94$499h4.9/5 (1,294)
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town94$6009h4.9/5 (3,816)
Cape Town Winelands – Franschhoek Wine Tram & Stellenbosch Tour93$5509h4.9/5 (524)
Cape Point & Boulders Beach Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town93$478h4.9/5 (424)
Hike Table Mountain with a Guide - Choose Route93$10003.5h5/5 (290)
Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour92$6009h4.9/5 (1,210)
African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands92$1348h4.9/5 (970)

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 Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 1,688 traveler reviews. Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local, Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour, #1 Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day Tour with Pickup follow close behind. We rank 1,878 outdoors experiences in Cape Town in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Cape Town cost?
Expect around R 1,819 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Atlantic Outlook Kayak Tour Cape Town from $37, 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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