Boulder’ s Beach, Cape Town
Credit: Neil Bradfield winding trail that offers constantly changing views. Once you reach the corkscrew-shaped peak, you’ ll be able to see nearby Table Mountain.
Located right next to Lions Head, Signal Hill, or Lion’ s Rump, offers a climb of 649 feet and features daily noon cannon fire. The scenic views from Signal Hill include Table Mountain, Lion’ s Head, and Robben Island. It is also a popular spot for picnics, paragliding, and watching sunsets.
CAPES AND GARDENS
Journey to the southwestern tip of the African continent to explore the striking cliffs and beautiful wildlife of Cape Point. This exciting nature reserve features hiking trails, a lighthouse, and the chance to see rare species, including the Cape Mountain zebra. Enjoy the stunning coastal scenery of the Cape of Good Hope, located at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula. The rocky shoreline connects to trails that offer views of ostriches, baboons, and the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Discover the rich variety of South Africa’ s plant life at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and home to many rare and endangered plant species.
BEACH BEAUTY
Cape Town’ s beaches offer more than just sun, sand, and splashes; visit the famous colony of African penguins at Boulders Beach, the only place in the world where you can see these birds up close. Surf or relax in the brightly colored Victorian beach huts at Muizenberg Beach, play on the sparkling sandy shores of Clifton, an upscale Cape Town neighborhood, or dance, drink, and dine in the shadow of the Twelve Apostles Mountain range at the lively beach of Camps Bay.
Cape Point
Credit: Roger de la Harpe
GETTING THERE
United Airlines has nonstop service from Washington Dulles International Airport( IAD) to Cape Town, South Africa’ s Cape Town International Airport( CPT) three times weekly.
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