Cape Point – Cape of Good Hope

Situated at the tip of the Cape Peninsula, 60 km south-west of Cape Town, lies Cape Point – a nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park, a declared Natural World Heritage Site.

Covering 7 750 hectares of rich and varied local fauna and flora, visitors can expect buck, baboon and Cape Mountain Zebra encounters as well as over 250 species of birds.

Opening Hours (Summer):

Cape of Good Hope: 06h00 – 18h00

Flying Dutchman Funicular: 09h00 – 17h30

Two Oceans Restaurant: 09h00 – 17h00

Entrance Costs:

Cape of Good Hope Entry: Children (2 – 11) @ R 30 each, Adults R 85 each

Flying Dutchman Funicular – Child return @ R 20 (single @ R 15), Adult return @ R 47 (single @ R 37)

Important Notice: There is a late exit fee of R 500 out of the park. Please check out http://capepoint.co.za/rates.htm for more information on seasonal / yearly rates.

FREE ENTRY for a year for WILD Card holders. For more information call 0861 GO WILD (46 9453) or visit  www.wildcard.co.za

Main Attractions:

·         Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre (ideal for team building and conferencing for up to 24 delegates)

·         Rich, diverse ‘fynbos’ vegetation

·         Walks, hiking trails and picnic sites

·         Tidal pools

·         Game, bird and whale watching

·         Historical monuments and buildings

·         Shipwrecks

·         Viewing site from the old Lighthouse

·         Angling and diving sites

·         Flying Dutchman Funicular

·         Global Atmosphere Watch Station

·         Most south westerly point of Africa

·         Cape Point Lighthouse

·         Curio shop

·         Two Oceans Restaurant (www.two-oceans.co.za)

·         Accommodation (from R 440 per unit per night)

·         2-day Hiking Trail

Accommodation Options (Hoerikwaggo Tented Camps):

Rustic camps, situated in natural surroundings. Careful planning, exclusive use of invasive alien timber and innovative layout and design ensure minimum environmental impact.

All tented camps bay communal ablution facilities, hot water, large communal kitchen / dining area, and are fully equipped for up to 12 people. Guests must provide their own bedding.

There are 4 very affordable accommodation options (From R 440 per unit per night) on Table Mountain National Park. These are set out below:

Orange Kloof Tented Camp – a forest experience – tented camp set in an ancient Afromontane forest of Orange Kloof. The silence is overwhelming and offers restricted access.

Silvermine Tented Camp – explore the mountain – pristine fynbos. Explore Silvermine’s outdoor activities – hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and swimming

Slangkop Tented Camp – relax next to the ocean – just 100m from the sea, this tented camp is ideal for watching sun set over the Atlantic Ocean.

Smitswinkel Tented Camp – close to the point – set in a flowering gum plantation, visitors can experience trips to Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. En-suite bathrooms and private kitchenettes are featured.

For more information please call +27 21 422 2816, email hoerikwaggobookings@sanparks.org or visit www.tmnp.co.za

Disclaimer: Cape Point Partnership, it’s directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any consequences of any injury, damage to or loss of property from any cause whatsoever sustained by any person or legal entity while present on and / or utilising out amenities.

The Western Cape

The Western Cape is the most admired tourist province - with good reason. Cape Town, The "Mother City", is one of the world's top destinations to visit. Evocative of other stunning coastal cities such as Monaco and San Francisco, with its spectacular scenic drives, the Western Cape offers an incredible assortment of enticing experiences.

The Cape metropole covers Cape Town, Table Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, Muizenberg, Fish Hoek and False Bay.

The Cape Winelands, the longest wine route in the world, is famed for its excellent wines and the natural beauty of its lush valleys that are sparkling green in summer and covered in warm, rusty colours in autumn.

The Breede River Valley is a region of rivers, fruit orchards and vineyards.

The West Coast is strewn with charming whitewashed fishing villages.

The Cape Peninsula comprises the spectacular Table Mountain system. Washed by two oceans, residents and visitors alike have a vast choice of beaches and pretty coastal villages, offering excellent seafood restaurants and stunning scenery.

The splendour of the Western Cape is best enjoyed by leisurely drives. The peninsula has several breathtaking views such as Chapman's Peak Drive, Hout Bay, the Constantia winelands, Fish Hoek, Simonstown and Kalk Bay.

Alternatively, drive inland to investigate the longest wine route int he world, sampling excellent vintages along the way. The oldest vineyards date back to the 1660's, but the wineland area is continuously expanding. The entire stretch of wine country picture-perfect, dotted with quaint historic towns, an abundance of excellent country food, and some of the world's finest wines to taste.

Ideal destinations for a day's exploratory drive outside Cape Town include Matjiesfontein, Darling and Riebeeck Kasteel, which have become the hideouts of sophisticated urbanites and artists seeking respite from the rat race.

Further up the coast, the small city of George is the Capital of the Garden Route and a veritable magnet for golfers. Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are the most popular destinations on this scenic coast. Further inland, the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn is famous for its ostriches and the enchanting Cango Caves are waiting to be explored.

The Cape is the perfect venue for a wide range of outdoor activities including canyoning, rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking and water sports that would be difficult to beat anywhere in the world.

Key experiences:

Urban rhythm: Cape Town

Scenic beauty and tranquility: Cape Point, West Coast, winelands, Garden Route

History and culture: Robben Island, the Bo-Kaap

Table Mountain

Cape Floral Kingdom

The Cape Winelands

Robben Island

Cape Point Nature Reserve

Hermanus Whale Watching

Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront: world-class shopping

Two Oceans Aquarium

The Garden Route