Cape of Good Hope

The Cape of Good Hope, a peninsula separating the Atlantic Ocean from False Bay, extends south from Cape Town (featuring numerous beautiful beaches as a result). The Cape, once a standalone nature reserve, is now completely encircled by Table Mountain National Park and offers miles of serene walking paths bordered by fynbos (a colorful shrub-like plant). You're likely to encounter some of the Cape of Good Hope's permanent inhabitants, such as ostriches and baboons, while exploring the area. Cape Point, the rocky, slender peninsula that protrudes into the Atlantic and serves as the continent's southwestmost point, is the area's main attraction. Although Cape Agulhas, some 100 miles to the southeast, is the actual "point of Africa," standing atop Cape Point will make you feel as though you've reached the limit of the planet.

Recent tourists claim that the Cape has the best views in the world. One TripAdvisor user claims it was "Perhaps the most breathtaking vista on earth (if you like seascapes). Bring a jacket because it is a little cold. and a decent camera." By using the Flying Dutchman funicular or climbing the several stairs to the summit, visitors can reach the Cape Point lighthouse and take in the view. Whale watching, finding shipwrecks from the beach, and taking nature hikes are additional activities.

It takes around an hour to drive the nearly 40 miles from central Cape Town to the Cape of Good Hope. But prior travelers affirm that the journey is worthwhile. Between October and March, the Cape is accessible daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between April and September. One of the few parts of Table Mountain National Park that charges a conservation fee is this one. Adults must pay 85 ZAR (about $11 USD) while minors must pay 30 ZAR (about $4 USD).

Address: Cape Point Rd Cape Town 8001

Phone: +27 21 780 9526

Opening hours: 7 am - 5 pm

Rating: 4.5/5.0, 6928 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: http://capepoint.co.za/index.htm