Cape Town Attractions: Cape Point

One of the great things to do in Cape Town is go to Cape Point and see where the two oceans meet.

here is some info about Cape Point courtesy of capepointroute.

Cape Point is at the end of the Cape Peninsula, with the legendary Cape of Good Hope. Far too many visitors do the speed tour to the old lighthouse that rises 238 metres above the sea, when the journey into the Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park is a day of discovery all on its own.

Cape Point is Africa’s most southwesterly point. You can experience the grandeur of one of the highest sea cliffs and freshest air in South Africa. Lesser known details are the 1 200 species of indigenous plants , various small mammals, antelope, zebras, and even South Africa’s largest bird – the ostrich, that call this park home.

Take some time to explore this fascinating reserve and discover some of the history and shipwrecks that scatter the coastline – from the Lusitania that struck Bellow rock in 1911; the Thomas T Tucker near Olifantsbos, the Phyllisia a Cape town trawler that went down in 1968 and the remains of the dutch trawler The Nolloth. Find out the legend of Antonie’s Gat; a place where even today Muslim worshippers may be seen praying on the cliffs of Cape Point in honour of the holy man that lived there.

The Cape of Good Hope has some of the most brilliant scenery in scenery for those participating in active sports, be it on land or on or in the water from scenic walks to hiking & biking, swimming in the tidal pools, diving & surfing, fishing and angling, and bird, whale and animal watching all over the reserve.

From the Cape Of Good Hope Nature Reserve at Cape Point, the spectacular road takes you past Smitswinkel Bay (treasure seekers and divers know about the 6 shipwrecks in that tiny bay!) and Millers Point to Simon’s Town.

If you are interested in doing a tour of Cape Point contact this Cape Town Tours company.