Tourist Attractions in Durban South Africa
Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope

Cape Point Cape Peninsula Table Mountain National Park Cape Town Tourist Accommodation Lighthouse

 

 

 

 

 

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65km south-west of Cape Town,at the tip of the Cape Peninsula, the rugged rocks and sheer cliffs cut deep into the ocean. This outcrop is called Cape Point. Cape Point is located at 34°21'24?S, 18°29'51"E and is situated within the Southern section of Table Mountain National Park, the Cape of Good Hope entrance.

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Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Cape Town South Africa 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cape Town.It is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

Kirstenbosch Gardens lies across an area of 528 hectares.The landscaped and developed section has increased in size over the years to 36 hectares, and there is also a nature reserve.The Garden centre is open everyday excepting Christmas Day and Easter Saturday. There are restaurants in the Gardens and just outside the Gardens are many shops,offering gifts, clothing, homeware, curios, books and plants.

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Table Mountain

Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa Blouberg Beach tourist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This flat-topped mountain is world-renowned as Cape Town's most prominent and obvious tourist attraction. Table Mountain's level plateau is approximately 3 kilometres from side to side, surrounded by steep cliffs. Flanked by Devil's Peak to the east and Lion's Head to the west,this magnificent landmark forms a dramatic backdrop to Cape Town and its Table Bay harbour.You can reach the top of the mountain by hiking or by taking the Table Mountain Cable Car.

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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Cable Car Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway was first built almost 78 years ago. Since then three upgrades have taken place, with the most recent in October 1997.To date the Cableway has transported more than 18 million passengers to the summit. with 800 000 visitors from all over the world using the Cableway annually.

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