Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town, South Africa
About This Activity
Cape Point is the dramatic rocky headland that forms the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula — a place where two oceans meet and wild winds sculpt the fynbos into bonsai shapes. The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve encompasses both Cape Point and the legendary Cape of Good Hope, a short walk away along cliff-top paths. Take the Flying Dutchman funicular up to the historic lighthouse for vertiginous views, or hike the trails through pristine fynbos teeming with wildlife. Baboons, eland, bontebok, and ostriches roam freely. On the drive down the peninsula, stop at Boulders Beach to walk among the resident African penguin colony.
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