Cape Town, South Africa
Described as one of the world's most beautiful cities, Cape Town is Africa's most popular travel destination. The ‘Mother City’
is nestled at the foot of Table Mountain and is surrounded by the vast Atlantic Ocean.
The City of Cape Town is a blend of historical coastal charm and urban sophistication, alive with vibrant creativity and colour.
It’s the provincial capital of the Western Cape, the oldest City in South Africa and the second-most populated in the country.
Famous landmarks well worth visiting include Table Mountain National Park, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Robben
Island, the Cape of Good Hope and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Discover fascinating 17th century Cape Dutch and British architecture influenced over four centuries and still evolving. An
inner city vibe, coupled with an alluring mix of Cape Malay, African and European culture, contribute to the City’s unique
appeal.
Cape of Good Hope
The Table Mountain National Park extends along the southern Peninsula and includes the
legendary Cape of Good Hope, the most south western tip of Africa. This famous landmark is
also known as the Cape of Storms, named by the brave Portuguese navigators who explored
the southern ocean in the 16th century. The early Spice Route around the Cape has evolved
into a busy shipping route with rich fishing grounds. The Cape of Good Hope is regarded as
the mythical meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, although geographically Cape
Agulhas is the most southern tip of the African continent.
A visit to the Old Lighthouse in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides travellers
with breath-taking views across the southern ocean. At 238 metres above the sea level, the
Lighthouse is frequently covered in mist and is now used as a 24 hour weather station. A
more efficient Lighthouse is located at sea level.
Over 1200 species of indigenous rare plants are found in the Reserve supporting various
small mammals, the notorious Cape Baboons, antelope, zebras, South Africa’s largest bird
the ostrich, the largest antelope, the Eland. The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is 88
kilometres from the City of Cape Town and is accessed via the beautiful, scenic drive along
the Cape Peninsula.
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