Both visitors from other countries and South Africans alike can experience some breathtakingly beautiful scenic routes that are a must for the visitor to Cape Town. Cape Point is situated within the Cape Peninsula National Park and is the point where the cold Atlantic Ocean and the warm Indian Ocean meet in awe-inspiring splendour. The park itself is home to a variety of animals and birds that are indigenous to South Africa.
Situated on the tip of the Cape Peninsula, the perilous cliffs are the most southernmost point of South Africa and of the whole African continent. Standing right at the top gives the impression of being on top of the world. There you will also find a gift shop, a restaurant, take away food, or it could be your choice to picnic at any one of a number of suitable spots, always taking care, of course, to be aware of the many baboons, so watch your possessions as they are inclined to grab at whatever they can get.
Hout Bay is definitely another of the scenic routes worth including. It is situated behind Table Mountain in a stunning valley surrounded by mountains. Hout Bay is definitely a must for visitors to South Africa while in Cape Town. It has retained its rural appeal and retains a working harbour with fishing fleets for Tuna and Crawfish. A really good place to lunch on magnificently fresh fish and chips.
The visitor to Cape Town will also find Chapmans Peak drive interesting and beautiful and the perfect place for photographs. It is regarded as, not only one of the most beautiful drives in South Africa, but also possibly the world.
Another great place to visit in the Cape is Boulders Beach which is a reserve for a few hundred Jackass Penguins living amongst the Rocks and boulders. There is a small fee to be able to mingle with the Penguins and the penguins themselves are happy to mingle with visitors.
Good suggestions. Having traveled to SA (and CT) on several occasions for long term visits (my husband is from CT), I’ve been to these spots myself. Thanks to you, I’m now imagining myself drinking a Windhoek Lager and munching some calamari while sitting on the patio at the Hout Bay Hotel.
A fee at Boulders Beach to mingle with the penguins? They hang out in public areas! Anyone charging a fee is probably just taking advantage of (I mean “capitalizing on”) tourists.
Suggest you warn people about the bandit baboons at Cape Point preserve. Those guys are vicious and will steal anything that looks like it might have a meal in it for them.
Looking forward to reminiscing while reading other entries on your site. Thanks!