You can explore Cape Town depending on your interests and personal preferences. Most find 4 to 7 days sufficient for a thorough exploration. For 1-2 days, you can focus on Cape Town highlights like Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Gardens, and a Cape Peninsula tour. For 3-4 days, you can add visits to Robben Island, the Cape Winelands, and relax at Camps Bay or Clifton Beach. For 5-7 days, dive deeper into Cape Town's culture and cuisine, venture to places like Stellenbosch or Hermanus for whale watching, and partake in outdoor adventures like hiking or surfing.