“Cape Town on a Budget”: Travel Enthusiast Shows How To Tour Cape Town on a Budget

• A travel enthusiast shared 14 affordable activities in Cape Town, proving the Mother City doesn't have to break the bank for visitors
• The viral video included everything from free attractions like Bo-Kaap to reasonably priced activities like the Red Bus tours
• South Africans were amazed by the budget-friendly options, with many sharing their own money-saving tips

A travel enthusiast has become the hero of budget-conscious travellers after sharing her guide to experiencing Cape Town without emptying your wallet. The viral video, posted on 30 June 2025, attracted over 744,000 views as people discovered they could enjoy the Mother City for much less than expected.

Travel content creator @msafiri.lifestyle took viewers through 14 affordable activities across Cape Town. Her detailed breakdown included exact prices for each attraction, making it easy for visitors to plan their trips and stick to their budgets.

The guide started with the Red Bus at R325 per person, which the creator highly recommended because it stops at multiple attractions across the city. She explained that visitors could experience Table Mountain (R490), Two Oceans Aquarium (R295), and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden (R200) all using the same bus service. Free activities included Bo-Kaap for photos, Hout Bay with its seal island, V&A Waterfront for evening walks, and Camps Bay beach for stunning mountain and ocean views.

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Her complete list included wine tasting (R145), Chapman's Peak drive (R64), Boulders Beach with African penguins (R215), Cape of Good Hope (R455), Iziko Museum and Planetarium (R80), and the Cape Wheel (R250). The creator emphasised that many attractions were easily accessible via the Red Bus, making transport simple and affordable for tourists wanting to see multiple locations in one day.

Travellers react to affordable Cape Town guide

The money-saving video attracted over 35,000 reactions and more than 1,000 comments as South Africans shared their thoughts:

@BeeDee suggested:

"Hi, next time, buy the Cape Town city pass. It will end up cheaper."

@Nezfoodzone added:

"1. Sunset Cruise at Waterfront. 2. Signal Hill Paragliding. 3. Atlantis Dunes. 4. Shark Diving. 5. Whale watching. 6. Century City."

@AJ_f33f3 asked:

"Johannesburg and Cape Town, which one would you recommend?"

@Peach shared:

"Eish, things have really gone up. I studied in CT 20 years ago. The red/blue bus was less than 100bucks, I think it was 80rands or less, aquarium was +-40 rands, McDonald's - Big Mac was 20rands, and it was so big🙈"

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@Hlubikazi_ziyanda_mini wondered:

"So will the red bus stop at these places you counted and wait for all guests to experience places... For instance, for how long will they wait for someone hiking Table Mountain?"

@Tebogo_Kgosieng observed:

"Cape Town is a place to spend money at not for living 😏"

Watch the TikTok clip below:

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Source: Briefly News