Cape Town
South Africa · beach · mountains · wine · nature · city
8 days · 2 adults · September · 9,992 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,868 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $268 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $320 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $144 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $256 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,052 |
| likely $3,566–$4,538 · $2,026 per person · $506 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,868 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $625 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $640 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $288 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $560 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,177 |
| likely $4,556–$5,798 · $2,588 per person · $647 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,868 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,368 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,280 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $608 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,120 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $7,440 |
| likely $6,548–$8,333 · $3,720 per person · $930 per day · high confidence | |