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Updated Apr 2024
- 104.7/5456 Review
based on 6964 reviews"I really enjoyed this attraction! it has stunning views and it does not require a high level of physical stamina to undertake. Inside the park itself, there is a lot that you can do but you would need a car in order to take full advantage"Cape Town48.3km from downtownHighlights: The Cape of Good Hope, originally called Cape Storm, is a very famous headland located at the southwestern tip of Africa. It is the landmark of Cape Town and the intersection of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Cape of Good Hope is located in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. There are actually two capes in the reserve. In addition to the Cape of Good Hope, there is another cape called Cape Cape, which is also a popular attraction in the scenic area. Although the Cape of Good Hope is in a protected area, it is accessible by car. The gate of the scenic spot is very simple. After entering, there are flowers and shrubs on both sides, and the mountains are far and wide. On the way to the Cape of Good Hope, you can see a black and white monument on the hillside in the distance. This monument commemorates the pioneer of the navigation route from Europe around the Cape of Good Hope to India - the Portuguese navigator Da Gama. The monument is on the uphill, the mountain is overgrown with weeds, and it is basically impossible to reach the foot of the monument, and can only be seen from afar. On the other side of the monument across the road, there is a monument facing the Atlantic Ocean, which is the monument of another Portuguese navigator Dias, who originally named the cape as Cape Storm. Along the way, you can also see many baboons squatting on the side of the road to rest. They are not afraid of people at all, and they take a leisurely walk or rest. There are two roads here, one leads to the Cape of Good Hope, and the other leads to the Cape of Cape. If you go to Cape Point first, drive to the entrance at the foot of the mountain, then you can take the cable car or walk up the mountain. If you walk for about half an hour, you can reach the lighthouse at the top. If you want to save your energy and choose to take the cable car, you can buy a cable car ticket at the foot of the mountain. The cable car can accommodate 40 tourists at a time, and it takes 3 minutes to go up the mountain one way. Operating hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00-17:30. In addition, there is a shop specializing in souvenirs at the foot of the mountain. If you are interested, you can buy postcards here, and then stamp them with the commemorative postmark of the Cape of Good Hope and send them to yourself or friends. When you arrive at the top of the mountain, you can see the panoramic view of the entire Cape of Good Hope. When the weather is clear, the colors of the blue sky and sea water complement each other, making people linger. There is an old lighthouse on Cape Point, which is also a landmark of the Cape of Good Hope. Climb up dozens of steps to reach the old lighthouse, which is no longer in use. Under the old lighthouse is a large stone with graffiti from tourists from all over the world. There is also a wooden pole in front of the old lighthouse. There are several signs pointing in different directions on the wooden pole. It says the distance from here to major cities around the world. You can find it is 12,933 kilometers away from the capital. Standing on the top of the mountain, in addition to the stunning sea view, you can also overlook the Cape of Good Hope not far away. The Cape of Good Hope is the boundary between the cold Atlantic current and the warm Indian current. You can see a clear dividing line between light blue and dark blue on the sea. On your left is the Indian Ocean and on your right is the Atlantic Ocean. After seeing the dividing line between the two oceans, you can go around the lighthouse and continue to move forward. At this time, you may wish to look back at the scene of the top of Cape Point, and you will find that it is unusually majestic. Continue forward to the end, here is the southern end of Cape Point. You can see a new lighthouse that is currently in use at Cape Point not far in front of you, and the lighthouse on the top of the mountain that you just saw is relatively high. If the sea is foggy, ships on the sea will often not be able to see it. , so the new lighthouse was rebuilt closer to the sea. The new lighthouse is located under a rocky cliff, which is inaccessible to tourists, but you can learn about the history of the lighthouse through a stone tablet at the end. After going up and down from Cape Point, you can head to the Cape of Good Hope. The Cape of Good Hope is a small protruding headland, where there is a lot of weather and wonderful scenery. When the weather is clear, you can see clear blue sky, deep blue water, brown reefs and white spray, as well as refreshing sea breeze and flocks of free-flying seabirds. You can take a walk on the beach on the edge of the Cape of Good Hope. The beach here is different from your impression. It is full of rocks, and the wind and waves are very strong. If the weather is not cold, you can walk slowly to the reef close to the sea. On the edge, touch the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, but be careful with your feet so as not to slip. There are also many piles of kelp washed up by the sea on the beach. It is not allowed to sell kelp here, but you can pick up one and take a photo. Walking to the other end of the beach, there is a long golden sign commemorative plaque. The half-person-high commemorative plaque is made up of three pieces. The left is English, the right is Afrikaans, which is Afrikaans, and the middle is The exact latitude and longitude of the Cape of Good Hope is 18°28'26"E, 34°21'25"S. This is also a place where every visitor to the Cape of Good Hope takes a group photo. You may wish to take a photo here to prove that you have been here. If you are reluctant to leave after the visit, you may as well go to the restaurant in the scenic spot to sit. This restaurant named TwoOceans is located on the top of the mountain, not far from the cable car drop-off station. The restaurant has a great view of the stunning ocean view of False Bay.Show Less - 9.34.7/5395 ReviewFree"Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa is a famous attraction, famous and worth a visit! Table Mountain is as the name implies a mountain like a table. From a distance, it is a flat table. There are small animals on the mountain that are stupid to live in peace with tourists, fun!"Cape Town4.4km from downtownHighlights: Table Mountain is the symbol of Cape Town. It is 1,067 meters high. It is named after the top of the mountain is as flat as a table, as if it was flattened with a knife. The right side of Table Mountain is Lion's Head Mountain and Signal Mountain, and the left side is Devil's Peak. From October to March of the following year, a large amount of water vapor rises to the top of the mountain after encountering Table Mountain, and then under the action of cold air A spectacular cloud formation is formed, as if a whole tablecloth covers the entire Table Mountain, which is very magnificent. There are two ways to visit Table Mountain, take the 360 revolving cable car and hike up the mountain. Since there are so many hiking trails, it is easy for tourists to get lost. A better way is to buy a mountaineering guide. The more famous ones are Maclesr's Beacon and Cicilia. However, for tourists who are new to Table Mountain, it is more recommended to take the cable car. However, it is recommended to come in good weather. If it is windy, the cable car will stop running. Even if you reach the top of the mountain on foot, you will be shrouded in fog and you will not be able to see anything. When you come to the cable car station in the middle of the mountain, you can already see the whole city of Cape Town. The cable cars run in both directions, and each one can carry 65 people. When the cable car slowly travels to the top of the mountain, through the glass windows around the cable car, you can clearly see everything under your feet. When the cable car travels halfway, you can see the wall of Table Mountain, which is as steep as a knife and an axe. You can also see rock climbers climbing the cliffs of Table Mountain. The whole process takes about 10 minutes, reaching the top of the mountain, out of the cable car building, you can see the land and rocks under your feet, from a distance, the road to the top of the mountain is so flat. When the weather is clear, you can see a blue sky in the sky. There are trails and signs on the top of the mountain, as well as signs to protect animals. Walk slowly along the rocky road to the edge of the cliff, where thick railings and handrails are built to prevent tourists from accidentally slipping. At the foot of the valley, all kinds of trees form undulating waves, and the eyes are green. In addition, the rock wall of the mountain peak is also like a knife and axe, covered with black-brown basalt rock, everywhere. Looking into the distance, the sea is thousands of waves, and the silver-white edge flashes a certain light in the slightly dimmed sunlight. Thin clouds and light smoke floated on the sea, and the sun softened a lot. The sea and the innocence are truly connected in a line, and in the misty smoke, the sea and the sky cannot be distinguished. There is a topographic map of Table Mountain on the top of the mountain, and you can take pictures with it. Standing on the east side of Table Mountain, the scenery you see is part of the Atlantic Ocean, Lion Rock and Signal Mountain. To the north of Table Mountain, you can see the endless mountains against the blue sky. To the west of Table Mountain, you can also see part of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as Table Bay, as well as the mountains connecting Table Mountain and the winding mountain road. It can be said that no matter which side of Table Mountain you see, there are beautiful scenery. Detouring to the other side of Table Mountain, a viewing platform surrounded by the same stone guardrail was built on the protruding rock. Looking far from the observation deck, you can also see the bustling city of Cape Town, the blue swimming pool that almost every household has, and the beautiful Robin Island. In addition to the beautiful scenery on the top of the mountain, there are many small animals, such as small lizards, rock rabbits, squirrels, etc., they are not afraid of people, and sometimes they are allowed to take pictures in front of your camera. In the evening, when the weather is relatively clear, the sunset is sometimes dyed and hidden in the clouds, with a thin layer of crimson, which is very beautiful.Show Less
- 9.34.7/5318 Reviewbased on 8482 reviews"kids will love to see this place. The environment is clean, the beach and water is also clean. Quite a popular place for tourists so it can get crowded."Simon's Town30.2km from downtownHighlights: Located in the town of Simon on the east coast of Cape Town, South Africa, there is a small bay called "Boulder". This is one of the must-see attractions in South Africa, and it is also a famous penguin home - Penguin Sanctuary. At first there were only two pairs of penguins here, but later, under the protection of the local residents, the number increased day by day. What attracts everyone's attention here is the South African species-spotted penguins. They are smaller among penguin species, with black rings and small black spots on their chests, and pink eye circles. They are very cute.Show Less
- 8.04.5/5175 Review
based on 217 reviews"Seal Island in Cape Town, South Africa is a famous local attraction. It is a must-choice project for tourism to South Africa. You need to take a cruise to the island. When we go to the island, we also catch the wind and some group friends are seasick. This is to catch up with the good weather."Hout Bay17.4km from downtownHighlights: South African Seal Island is a small island located in Hout Bay (HoutBay), famous for the large number of seals and seagulls on the island. Cape fur seals are native to southern Africa and breed on the coasts of South Africa and Namibia. They can reach speeds of up to 17 kilometers per hour. Seal Island is only a few kilometers away from Hout Bay Pier. To go to Seal Island to see the seals, you need to take a cruise ship.Show Less - 7.94.3/522 Review"Africa proud is a very famous statue in the city of the sun, he is a four gorilla back to back squatting, head over Africa unique property of a fountain, looks very African characteristics, full of primitive and wild, these are worthy of Africa proud, very vivid image."Cape Town.Cape Town CBD509m from downtownHighlights: Climb aboard the luxurious wooden carriages—collection-class carriages that have been recreated by skilled artisans to the look of a classic train—and enjoy five-star luxury with food, wine, and incredible views of Africa beyond the windows. African Pride recreates the romantic atmosphere of a bygone colonial era, allowing distinguished guests to experience the magical and dreamy Africa in a unique way of being loose-fitting and elegant. African Pride trains offer a wide variety of journeys from 48-hour routes to 14-day routes. African Pride connects some of Africa's most distinctive tourist destinations, from Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of the African continent to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, from the scenic South African wildlife paradise Mpumalanga to the natural wonder of the world Victoria Great waterfalls, from the shocking deserts of Namibia or the desolate Great Karoo Platform to the lush sugar cane fields of KwaZulu-Natal and the majestic Garden Route along the Cape South coastline. African Pride Train - At different stages of the journey, it will be pulled by steam locomotives, diesel locomotives or electric locomotives, most suitable for carrying 42-72 VIPs and 36 customized suites. And it also has a proud private railway station - Capital Park Private Station. The African Pride train departs from this elegant and historic private station, and begins an unforgettable luxury journey. Here is also the private station. The heart of the railway company and the location of its headquarters.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in Cape Town?
Some Best Things to Do in Cape Town include:Cape of Good Hope|Table Mountain|Boulders Beach|Duiker Island|Rovos Rail Station - Pretoria
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cape Town?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cape Town include:Cape of Good Hope:4.7|Table Mountain:4.7|Boulders Beach:4.7|Duiker Island:4.5|Rovos Rail Station - Pretoria:4.3
At what locations in Cape Town can Best Things to Do in Cape Town be found?
The Best Things to Do in Cape Town are mainly located in:Cape of Good Hope:Cape Town|Table Mountain:Cape Town|Boulders Beach:Simon's Town|Duiker Island:Hout Bay|Rovos Rail Station - Pretoria:Cape Town
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