Cape Attractions: Cape Point
Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is a favoured destination for anyone visiting the Cape and for good reason!
The tip of the Peninsula juts out into the ocean, marking the spot where the Indian and the Atlantic Oceans meet. The scenery is breathtaking, with the ocean crashing below and acres of unspoilt nature reserve as far as the eye can see.
Cape Point Highlights:
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
• Where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans converge
• Funicular railway system taking you up to a spectacular view point
• Highest sea cliffs in South Africa
Situated just a scenic 15-minute drive from your luxury beach accommodation, The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is particularly noted for its floral diversity and countless brilliant flowers that bloom in Spring. The reserve is host to approximately half of the 2 700 species of indigenous plants contained in the Cape Peninsula. There are over 250 species of birds in the reserve, ranging from ostriches to sunbirds. Caracal, chacma baboon, a wide variety of buck and various other mammal species may be encountered. Tourists are requested not to feed the baboons as they become too dependent on handouts and eventually become annoyed and aggressive if food is not forthcoming.
There are a number of picnic spots and braai (barbecue) facilities are available. There are some interesting walks and trails with swimming in the many tidal pools. Some of the best angling spots in the Peninsula are found on the reserve with Blue and Yellow Fin Tuna in abundance. Tourists can take the Funicular railway system to the viewsite at Cape Point where the views from the old lighthouse are unforgettable.
