Cape Point exists within the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and forms a key part of the vast Table Mountain National Park. It is a truly iconic place in South Africa (and indeed the world) to visit and is one of Cape Town’s Big Six attractions. Ever since I […]
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Historic Highlights in Cape Town and Surrounds
Cape Town – and surrounds – is one of South Africa’s most historically significant regions. Not only was it the home of the Khoisan people long before the European settlers arrived – but it was also the first refreshment settlement station, established in 1652. Not all of the Cape’s history […]
Best Summer Experiences in the Western Cape
The Western Cape is a beautiful province to visit year-round but it is unquestionably idyllic during summertime. Temperatures soar, locals and tourists head outdoors in their masses and there’s a feeling of endless optimism savoured in every ice-cream lick, outdoor adventure and epic sunset. In this post, I share my […]
Standing at the Most South-western Point of Africa: Cape of Good Hope
In recent years, I have had the pleasure of two unforgettable visits to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is well-positioned near to the naval stronghold of Simon’s Town, with its penguin-haven, Boulders Beach and makes for an ideal day trip from Cape Town. Cape Point falls within […]
Safe Day Trips Near Cape Town In Level 3
These past few months with the COVID-19 pandemic, travel in and around Cape Town has been firmly off the cards. But, as the city opens some activities up under Level 3, I wanted to share a few safe, fun day trip ideas. I was initially unsure whether it was the […]
Travel Review: Simon’s Town – S.A.’s Naval ‘Port of Call’
In early October 2014, I first had the pleasure of travelling to Simon’s Town, which is about an hour or so from Cape Town, depending on traffic and which route you take to get there. This historic naval town has a rich, multi-cultural history and offers visitors some wonderful travel […]
Travel Review – An Unforgettable Trip to Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
In October of last year I had one of the most invigorating and almost life-changing travel experiences – not abroad as you might expect but rather +/- 60 km south-west of my beloved home city of Cape Town – when I visited Cape Point. Earlier, our trio of travellers visited […]