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Come for the race. Stay for the adventure.

Come for the race. Stay for the adventure.

Cape Town Marathon Tours & South Africa Travel

Come for the race. Stay for the adventure. Travel before it, too.

Turn your Sanlam Cape Town Marathon trip into a wider South African holiday. Nature & Psyche plans pre- and post-race travel for international and South African runners, partners, families and supporters — from relaxed Cape experiences to the Garden Route and safari.

Plan your marathon journey

Tell us your race, travel dates and how long you have in South Africa.

Also considering Comrades? Explore our Comrades Marathon tours, safaris and travel.

Before the race: Cape Town at your pace

Leave space for preparation while enjoying the Cape. Ask about relaxed sightseeing, a scenic Cape Peninsula outing or time in the Cape Winelands. We can adapt the walking, stops and driving time to fit your plans, or arrange experiences for companions while you rest.

The Cape experiences in our Garden Route, Cape Town and Winelands journey offer a starting point. Longer regional trips and strenuous mountain hikes are better placed well away from race day; choose gentle outings and downtime in the final preparation days.

Partners, families & supporters

Make the holiday work for everyone travelling with you. Partners, friends and families can explore culture, food and nature while the runner prepares or recovers. Tell us children’s ages, shared interests and any different activity preferences. Private arrangements can also suit running groups and their supporters.

Build a wider South African holiday

Arrive → explore gently → race → rest → Garden Route or safari → fly home. This is an idea for shaping your trip, not a fixed itinerary.

Start with Cape Town and the Winelands, then add the Garden Route, Kruger or the Cederberg. Our 16-day Garden Route, Cape Town and Winelands journey shows how several regions can connect. We can adapt the order, pace and activities around your race and available time.

Meet our guides and read how we plan travel around your interests.

After the marathon: choose your next chapter

Take time to rest, then enjoy a Winelands stay, coastal journey or safari. These are flexible extension ideas; your quotation will confirm nights, transport, activities and availability.

Lionesses resting in grass beneath an acacia tree

Big 5 safari after Cape Town

Connect your race trip with Kruger or Sabi Sand. Enjoy vehicle-based wildlife viewing and lodge downtime. We will plan connections around your dates and chosen reserve; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Forested cliffs and a sheltered river mouth on the Garden Route

A Garden Route journey

Take the scenic route through coastal towns, forests and lagoons. Explore the Garden Route and Tsitsikamma, with overnight stops to break up driving. Longer walks can be optional while you recover.

Rows of vineyards below mountain slopes in the Cape Winelands

Cape Winelands escape

Settle into Stellenbosch or Franschhoek for scenery, food and unhurried time together. Ask us to adapt the Winelands experiences in our Cape and Garden Route journey for a relaxed stay before or after race day.

Natural sandstone arch in the rocky Cederberg landscape

Cederberg & West Coast

Extend your holiday into the Cederberg for rock formations, San rock art and quiet landscapes. Discuss driving time and the walking involved at individual sites. Flowers are seasonal, rather than a guaranteed part of a May visit.

Cape Town Marathon travel FAQs

What can I do before the Cape Town Marathon?

Choose relaxed Cape Town sightseeing, a scenic Peninsula outing or a gentle Winelands stay, with time for your own preparation. Tell us your race commitments so we can avoid overfilling the days before the start.

What should I do after the Cape Town Marathon?

A relaxed Winelands stay, a Garden Route journey, a Cederberg escape or a safari can extend your trip. We can reduce walking and build in downtime according to your preferences.

Can I combine the Cape Town Marathon with a safari?

Yes. Ask about Kruger and Sabi Sand, or a wider journey with safari and the Garden Route. Travel times and connections need to be planned around your dates; no particular flight or lodge is guaranteed until confirmed.

Can my family tour while I prepare or recover?

Yes. Partners, families and supporters can have their own experiences as well as time together. Share children’s ages, interests and any mobility needs so we can tailor suitable options.

Can you arrange private travel and a longer holiday?

Yes. We build tailor-made South African journeys around your available time, interests and preferred pace. Tell us your arrival and departure plans, race dates and the places you would like to include.

Practical trip information

Nature & Psyche provides independent South African travel arrangements and pre- and post-race extensions. Use the organiser’s authorised channels for race entries and official event information.

LOCATION

Cape Town, Western Cape

CLOSEST AIRPORTS

Cape Town International Airport

WEATHER IN MAY

Pack layers and a rain jacket for Cape Town in May, with warmer clothing for evenings and inland stays. Allow flexibility for outdoor plans and check the local forecast close to departure.

MONEY MATTERS

South African rand (ZAR). Card and digital-wallet acceptance varies, particularly at smaller businesses. Ask your accommodation about payment options and carry a suitable backup for your route.

NEXT RACE DATE

Marathon: Sunday, 23 May 2027.
Event weekend: 22–23 May 2027.

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon’s first race as an Abbott World Marathon Major takes place in 2027. See Abbott World Marathon Majors’ Cape Town announcement and the official event website for current details.

RACE SUPPORT

Ask us to include airport transfers, race accommodation and transport for your companions in your quotation. We will confirm which race-week arrangements we can provide for your dates, including start and finish transfers and any route familiarisation.

Race-pack collection, road access and transport arrangements remain subject to the organiser’s current rules. Your confirmed itinerary will set out the services included.

RUNNING SUPPLIES

The Athletes Foot
The Sweat Shop
Run Store

THE OFFICIAL RACE WEBSITE

https://capetownmarathon.com/