Cape Point is a must see destination when visiting Cape Town!
Happy tourists enjoying Cape of Good Hope
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| Beautiful buck in Cape Point Wild life can be spotted in many areas of the park but you need to keep a look-out as they are often fairly elusive. These beautiful buck looked happy and calm. It is advisable to drive thru the park in your own vehicle - that way you can explore the entire area at your own pace and enjoy much more of the park. Although, for those with a short time only, the Red Bus or other Tour Operators are 100% The latter just don't go to all the various spots so one does miss much of what Cape Point offers. Whatever, you do, enjoy this amazing part of Cape Town! |
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| View of Cape Point way in the distance |
Cape Point, located within Table Mountain National Park, remains one of the most beautiful places to visit. Enjoy the bracing air, apparently the purest in the world! Breathe deeply and enjoy the experience.
"The air at Cape Point is among the purest in the world, and thus it is home to one of Global Research Watch’s (GAW) atmospheric research stations. GAW is a global network established by the World Meteorological Organisation to monitor trends and changes in the Earth’s atmosphere".
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| Surfing at Black Rocks Cape Point |
Winter is the best time to surf at the spot called Black Rocks and the area was packed with surfers when we visited. All having great fun and good waves.
Tidal Pool at Buffels Bay Cape Point
The tidal pool is gorgeous during the summer months and picnics are a favourite with locals at any time of the year. There are also "braai" area's to enjoy the outdoors during the warmer months.
A good place to spot baboons in their natural environment is the beautiful beach at Buffels Bay. The troop is normally on the move in this area and mother's and babies are visible. There is always a sentry so look upwards to find him sitting on the top of the dunes! Just ensure you don't have any food with you when walking this beach and the troop will leave you alone.
The flora in Cape Point varies with the seasons - currently proteas are blooming. There are approx.1000 species of flora in the park - 14 of which are endemic to the region.
Cape Point offers numerous hiking trails - the view above is from Gifkommetjie way below.
The distance between here and Platboom dunes is approx. 3 km or you can head in the opposite direction towards Olifantsbos
The walk up towards the old lighthouse has many steps but it is well worth the effort.
The Flying Dutchman can take you closer to the top but you will still need to do the final steps.
Don't be put off - the views are stunning and you will be able to see for miles.
Not quite as far as Antartica which just happens to be 6000km away.
One of the view points along the way to the Old Lighthouse
Female Ostrich at Cape Point
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