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The Cape Peninsula is a region where you can experience Cape Town at its best. You will find white beaches, rocky coastlines, nature reserves, historical attractions and many indigenous animals.
We recommend a day trip of about 130 km starting in Cape Town. Drive along the pass between Table Mountain and Signal Hill in the direction of Camps Bay to experience the dynamic life here. In the summer months many sports are played on the beaches. From here the trip continues towards Hout Bay. On the left-hand-side the Twelve Apostles will amaze you, and further along the road you will come across the small and picturesque town of Llandudno. Llandudno is the home of Cape Town’s rich and famous. Various film stars, politicians and other important personalities have found their summer sanctuary here.
Hout Bay is a modern fishing village with a tremendous view onto the bay. Just past Llandudno there is a lovely little restaurant on the left, which is called “Suikerbossie”. From here you have an amazing view whilst enjoying coffee and cake. Continue through Hout Bay and visit “Mariner’s Wharf” in the Hout Bay harbour, which is a popular spot for tourists from all over the world. The wharf consists of numerous seafood restaurants and speciality shops. From the harbour you have the opportunity of taking a boat trip to Seal Island.
Keep travelling in the direction of Chapman’s Peak and Noordhoek. The most popular route is Chapman’s Peak Drive but you will have to pay a minimal fee for using this route, as it is a toll road. This piece of road allows you to see the most beautiful coastline in South Africa, if not the world. The dramatic drop on the left overlooking the bay together with the Twelve Apostles paints an absolutely stunning picture. There are numerous spaces on the right where you can park to take pictures. If you look closely you might be able to see dolphins in the surf. We advise that you take a little break at “Chapman’s Point” from where you have a very beautiful view of Hout Bay. Above Chapman’s Point you will be able to see a historical military lookout where a few of the foundations are still visible. At the end of Chapman’s Peak Drive you will reach Noordhoek with the well-known “Long Beach”.
The next town is “Kommetjie”. This is a small, beautiful, sleepy area and in the distance you can see the enchanting lighthouse.
The journey continues towards “Scarborough”, a beautiful town on the coast with stunning views and many picnic spots.
From here you go inland directly towards Cape Point. On the left the road will take you to the “Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve” where there is a small entrance fee. Carry on straight along this road to reach Cape Point. You can either hike along the trail or drive the Point. If the parking area is full and you have to park outside and a bus will take you to Cape Point.
Drive back to the exit and turn right towards Simonstown and Fish Hoek. In Simonstown you can visit Boulders Beach, home to a large colony of Jackass Penguins. From Fish Hoek, you can get back to Cape Town via the Silvermine Nature Reserve. You will have seen a lot on this trip and other sights should perhaps be left for another day, especially if you have young children. We hope that you will experience this trip in the near future.
Warning: Please store all valuable items in the boot of your car. Leave all unnecessary items in your hotel room or holiday house. There have been some thefts in the Cape Point parking area. Please do not leave anything of value visible in the car if you decide to take a walk, not even an old jacket. Thieves might suspect that you have hidden valuables underneath the jacket.
NEVER FEED WILD ANIMALS.
Bantry Bay & Clifton - Blouberg - Camps Bay - Cape Flats - Cape of good Hope & Cape Point - Chapman’s Peak Drive - Groot Constantia - False Bay - Franschhoek - Hout Bay - Kirstenbosch - Llandudno - Ratanga Junction - Stellenbosch - Rhodes Memorial - Robben Island - Sea Point - Wine Region - Cape Peninsula - Muizenberg - Simon's Town - Cape Town Accommodation - Kapstadt - < Back - Cape Town Surroundings
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