Franschhoek is on one of the most popular wine destinations in Cape Town South Africa and known internationally for its fine wines and food. Franschhoek or “French Corner”, when translated in English from the Dutch name, is a quaint little town just around 70 to 80km from Cape Town. The most prominent aspects that make this place so unique are that most of the farms still bear the original French names. You’ll also find age-old Dutch colonial architecture along with the beautiful vineyards that are simply magnificent to see and picture perfect.

This laid-back region enjoys spectacular views during the wintertime with snow-capped mountain peaks, and plenty of activities to enjoy. The versatility of its location has made Franschhoek one of the SA’s favourite countryside escapes for property investment and a holidaymaker’s delight! Every wine route is different, and in South Africa, all of the wine routes put together make up a world-class experience tailored to all individuals. If you are simply looking to discover more of the wine country in the Western Cape, then a trip to Franschhoek will really be worth your while!

Wine and dine in Franschhoek

You don’t have to be a foodie or wine connoisseur to enjoy Franschhoek, but if you are then you have lots to enjoy. Franschhoek is big on great wines, and foods and for this reason and it has dubbed the name “culinary capital” of South Africa. This puts Franschhoek ahead of some of the other wine regions in the Western Cape because it is here that foodies from all over the world can really enjoy the ultimate best of the best of foods. You can enjoy a one of a kind dining experience at one or more of the country’s top 100 restaurants. You can also have a day out and indulge in a good old picnic, taking in the beauty of the natural surrounds of the Franschhoek Vineyards and the beautiful wineries. You can pair your dinning experience with a traditional wine tasting affair at one of the region’s award-winning wine estates.

Franschhoek has over a hundred world-class restaurants that cater for everyone’s taste and foodie needs. The chefs offer a taste to remember in full-course meals, nouevell cuisine, grill style and lots more. When dining in Franschhoek, you can enjoy foods made with ingredients locally produced and freshly sourced to create the perfect meals.

Accommodation in Franschhoek

Everyone is different, and if you’re planning on a trip to Franschhoek, finding that comfortable, accommodation that is especially suited to your holiday needs is very important. Then there is also the price factor and the number of days in which you’d like to stay. Accommodation in Franschhoek is fantastic, featuring chic elegance as well as countryside charm. When staying in Franschhoek, you can enjoy a wide selection of holiday accommodation types tailored to every need. The selection of accommodation choices range caters to all tastes including extravagant 5 star establishments, luxury boutique hotels, self-catering guesthouses as well as bed & breakfast establishments. What’s more is, while it is a wine valley, you can enjoy the beauty of the vineyards and the charming wine estate accommodation. Some people prefer the lavish grandeur of an opulent estate, while some would indulge in the rustic charms of a little comfortable country escape. Once you’ve picked your accommodation you’re set to go.

Some great places to stay in Franschhoek

5 star luxury

• Franschoek Country House
• La Petite Dauphine
• Le Manoir De Brendel Estate
• L’emitage Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

B&B and guesthouses

• Franschhoek Travellers Lodge
• La Galiniere Guest Cottages
• Aloe Corner

Wines estates

• Angala
• Auberge Claremont
• Avondrood Guesthouse
• Babylonstoren farm hotel

Boutique hotels

• Le Quartier Fransias
• Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
• Leeu House
• La Residence

Wine estates and tasting rooms in Franschhoek

This region started out crafting wines since the 16^th century creating some of the country’s “best sellers”. Here is a cultural mix of Cape Dutch and French Huguenots who planted some of the first vineyards and cultivated the lands for an excellent harvest of great tasting wine varieties known to the region.

Franschhoek Valley is popular for some of its nationally celebrated wine estates. The wine region produces some of the best wines throughout the country and some internationally sold. Award-winning and rare wines can be purchased at selected wine tasting rooms and each offer their own unique taste.

There are several wine tasting rooms to choose. Along with wine tasting, come greater dining experiences as well as the chance to meet the masters behind the upkeep of the estates and the production of their select wines. Each wine tasting room is unique to the estate, booking in advance is a good way to ensure you, and your group is catered for and provides time for preparation. Some wine tasting rooms are cosy, while others are flamboyant and offer lush extravagance.

Wine estates in this region often offer excellent accommodation whether you’re travelling in a large group or looking for a venue to host an event. Some of the estates include the following:

• Lunx wines is a small privately owned estate that caters for small tour groups and produces great tasting, award-winning wines produced on the land. Tours are also available in German and Spanish.
• Stony Brook vineyard is a family run wine farm that produces fine wine for export to Europe.
• The Vrede en Lust Winery displays spectacular scenery and amenities and produces great wines. It bears a rich Dutch heritage that can be seen through the architecture. The winery has an onsite family bistro offering breakfasts, and for those looking to stay over, there is accommodation for up to 42 people.
• Boschendal has been around for more than 300 years and has established a deep heritage for creating exquisite wines produced on these very grounds. You can enjoy rustic farm accommodation, luxury wedding venues, wine tasting, picnics, and lots more.
• Haute Cabriere is a beautiful, privately owned wine estate specializes in Methode Cap Classiques and still wines. Cellar tours and wine tasting are booked by appointment only. Tours are available in English, Afrikaans, French, and German.

Things to do in Franschhoek

When it comes to exploring the region, there are simply so many things to do that are not limited to the indoors. Exploring this country-like escape will bring you the serenity you need from a stressful lifestyle and disconnects you from the rush of the city. Many visitors grab the opportunity for professional guided tours of the region, food pairings and wine tasting. There are also several other great things to do including but not limited to:  

• Bicycle and hiking trails (great rugged terrain and excellent for that outdoor fun challenge)  
• Cellar tours (each varies from one wine estate to the next) 
• Horseback riding 
• Quad biking  
• Music festivals  
• Art exhibitions 
• Famous food festivals

Art and shopping

You can’t finish your trip to Franschhoek without exploring some of the many interesting gift and curious shops. Franschhoek caters to your shopping needs by supplying a variety of shops such as florists, boutique clothing and jewellery, as well as home decor, wine shops and leather trading stores. Take the time to appreciate the finesse and talent of world-renowned artists, admiring some beautiful art pieces in a wide selection of art galleries within Franschhoek.

Festivals in Franschhoek

Franschoek affords visitors a variety of food and wine festivals including the Franschhoek Bastille Festival and Franschhoek Cap Classique Champaigne Festival to name a few. As far as outdoor activities and things to do in this beautiful wine region, the opportunities are endless. Franschhoek displays such splendor and natural beauty that you can enjoy your surrounds whether you’re having a picnic with your loved one or enjoying glass of wine and lively music at a festival.

Explore Franschhoek on with the wine tram

The tram runs through the Franschhoek Valley, where visitors can explore the surrounding facilities, shops, wine cellars, restaurants and beautiful scenery. Since its founding in 2012, the Franschhoek tram plays a major role in the area and allows visitors to see and do more even when the time is limited. The tram also allows for bespoke group experiences, and vast wine experiences and tasting. This hop on and off experience gives you a charming view of the Franschhoek wine region that embraces the old-world while thriving in the luxury of fine food and wine.

Franschhoek Wine tours

Franschhoek wine tours are a fantastic way to broaden your horizon on how wine making is perfected and enjoyed with age-old traditions and techniques carrying a blend of Dutch, French and South African traits. The more days and time you have available to spend, the more you get to see of Franschhoek’s most popular wine region and enjoy it completely.

With all there is to see and enjoy in Franschhoek’s wine region, booking your wine tour should be at the top of your list. While exploring you can go ahead and sample meals from these top eateries, enjoy some art, music, and simply “live” as you escape the city rush, and embrace the wine culture of one of South Africa’s top wine regions. With excellent planning and a great tour company to look after your needs, you can simply clear your schedule, and enjoy a wonderful experience.

Some include but are not limited to the following:

• Full day Winelands tour, including Stellenbosch and Paarl wine regions
• Half day Franschhoek wine tour
• 3 Day wine tours
• Wine tour Packages
• Franschhoek wine tours on bicycles
• Private Franschhoek wine tours
• Franschhoek Wine tram

Wine tastings in Franschhoek

No wine region of the Cape is shy of phenomenal wine tasting experiences. During a Franschhoek wine tasting, you not only get to taste the lovely wines but also discover which foods pair the best. This splendid and cultural wine experience is necessary for anyone looking to discover more about wine, how it is made and what it is all about. Franscheok has plenty of wine tasting rooms, almost every wine estate in Franschhoek will offer an opportunity to taste their wines made at that very wine farm. You will also have a choice to purchase the wine directly from the wineries. Wine tastings is Franschhoek’s most popular activity and it is not uncommon to spend the day hoping from one wine estate to the next, giving yourself the opportunity to sample the different wines.

 

 

Wines from Franschhoek

The wines from Franschhoek are inspired and have years of perfection in technique to bring you simply the best. This region is popular for wines such as the following:

• Sauvignon Blanc – a green-skinned variety originally from France but also cultivated and grown in South Africa, Western Cape.
• Chardonnay – a green-skinned grape variety originally from Burgundy France.
• Semillon – a golden hue variety that produces sweet white wines
• Chenin Blanc – a versatile white wine with a variety of flavours

When it comes to great red wines, you can’t go wrong with Franschhoek’s excellent selection of:

• Cabinet Sauvignon
• Pinot Noir
• Shiraz
• Merlot

Franschhoek is also renowned for the production of some of the country’s leading Méthode Cap Classiques. You can sample these on a MCC route trip.

The history of winemaking in Franschhoek

Franschhoek is regarded as one of the oldest towns in South Africa, tracing its origins to 1688 when the French Huguenots settled into the region. The French Huguenots came to South Africa in the 1600’s due to religious persecutions that occurred in France under the leadership of King Louis XIV. Over 150,000 French Huguenots left to seek refuge in other parts of Europe like Switzerland, Ireland, Germany and England to name a few. The Dutch East India Company sent as many as 50,000 Huguenots to South Africa to help develop the farmlands, especially the vineyards in certain regions. Today their traits are still present and the wine techniques acquired and perfected, as we know it now. Franschhoek also goes further to earlier years of history when hunter-gatherers of the San people lived in the region.

Franschhoek’s winemaking began with the French Huguenots. The 1600’s saw this region develop vineyards and wine lands cultivated for fine winemaking. During Dutch colonisation, the refugee Huguenots settled in Franschhoek as their new home. They then took to cultivating the fertile soil and building the very foundations of South Africa’s wine country, as we know it to this very day.

The Franschhoek Valley Tram also plays an important part of the region’s wine history. During the early 1900’s a branch line of estimated 28km was built between Paarl and Franschhoek as an alternative route for farmers trading. For a very long time, ox-drawn wagons crossed the path as well as steam locomotives, which later technologies allowed for diesel engines. Due to this deep-set heritage, even after the trade route ended in the 1990’s, a private company later brought it all back to life and established the Franschhoek Tram which operates in this area.

 

Getting to Franschhoek

Visiting from near or far is simple. Here are some options if you’re planning a visit to Franschhoek Western Cape.

International: Travelling by air

Several airlines fly to South Africa from abroad including British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar, and Emirates to name a few. There are also domestic airlines that connect from OR Tambo Johannesburg, King Shaka international Durban, or Cape Town International they include SAA, Mango and Kalula.com.

National: Travelling on land

Land travel is often a more affordable choice but also the “slower” option. Nevertheless, land travel gives you time to travel at your own leisure. Again, if you decide to visit the beautiful Franschhoek wine region, then you can select from a wide range of land travel options. There are several luxury buses to choose from like Greyhound, Translux, and Intercape. Car rental options are plentiful with Avis, Europcar, thrift, and Hertz to name a few.

Travelling from Cape Town City Centre

The Western Cape has several roads that travel throughout the province. Finding your way on the local roads is not difficult at all and if you’re not using a GPS, then the road signs will do just fine.  If you’ve decided to come with your own car or rent one for that matter then you can make use of these routes when travelling from Cape Town. Your estimated time of arrival in Franschhoek will vary depending on the route you choose as well as roadworks and traffic.

• Via N1 and R45 (estimated 1 hour and 8 min)
• Via N2 and R310 (estimated 1 hour and 23min)

 

 

 

Cape Town. Cape Town sunsets. One of the most popular reasons why people are visiting Cape Town. There isn’t another place in the whole of South Africa that is offering these types of sunsets. And, you will be surprised when you watching a Cape Town sunset for the first time.

The one question that many tourists have is where can you get the best place to watch the sunset in Cape Town. Is there a specific place where you should see the sunset, or are there more than one place for the most romantic sunset? With this article, you will now know all the places where you can see the best Cape Town sunset. Where you can take your loved one for a romantic sunset and enjoy some great cocktails.

Couples sunset boat cruises in Cape Town

If you really want to be romantic, then you should not only know the top places for a great sunset. You should also make sure that you are booking a couple’s sunset boat cruise. There are a variety of these boat cruises, and you should make sure that you are doing this at least once, while you are staying in Cape Town. On this cruise, you can have cocktails, see the sunset over the ocean and you might even see a dolphin or whale. Eating dinner and having a great time is offered at some of these sunset boat cruises as well.

There isn’t a better place to see a sunset than to be directly on the ocean. No buildings, no distractions. Only you, your partner, the ocean and the most beautiful sunset. The only thing that you need to know is that you should make a reservation before you can get onto the couple’s sunset boat cruise. You can find all the necessary information on the internet about how you can book the best sunset boat cruise in the area.

Head for the hills

There are many hills in and around Cape Town. And, if you want to have a great view of the sunset, but you don’t have money to pay for a couple’s sunset boat cruise, then you should head for the hills. You can even make it more romantic by going up to Table Mountain for a sunset that you will not ever forget.

Taking a picnic basket with you, with a couple of pre-mixed cocktails and some snacks, and going to one of Cape Towns peaks, are a must if you want to have a romantic moment, with a sunset, and just the two of you. Lion’s head is one example of a hill that is going to give you the best sunset in Cape Town. Signal Hill is another popular sunset spot where you can enjoy the Cape Town sunset without climbing a hill like with Lion’s head.

Beautiful beaches that offer beautiful sunsets

The best thing about Cape Town is that you don’t need to struggle to find a place where you can see the sunset without any problems. Most of the beaches are offering a great sunset, but some of the Cape Town beaches are just making it better than other beaches.

If you want to make sure that you have a great sunset with your partner, then you should make sure that you are going to beaches like Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno, Hout Bay, Noordhoek, and Kommetjie is those beaches that you can visit for a great sunset. With the sun going down behind the ocean, the white beaches and the sound of the waves. What more do you want from a true South African holiday?

The Strip in Camps Bay

Camps Bay is one of the most popular beaches in Cape Town. And, if you want to see a great sunset, then this is the place to go. There are more than one bar, restaurant or cafes that you can visit for a drink or appetizer while you are looking at the sun that is going down.

The great thing is that when the sun is down, and it is dark, it doesn’t mean that you should now go back home. You are at one of the most popular beaches, and therefore you can enjoy the nightlife as well. Nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels are everywhere and you can enjoy the beach and everything else that Camps Bay has to offer.

Tobago’s Bar at Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

Tobago’s bar at Radisson Blu Waterfront hotel is one of the prime spots for enjoying the best view that you can get in Cape Town. With a cocktail in your hand, you can see Table Mountain, The bay and one of the best sunsets you ever have seen.

The great thing about this bar is that they serve great cocktails, meals and have a great atmosphere. This can be a great evening with friends and family, or just you and your loved one, enjoying a true South African bar with a great sunset and great food.

Harbour House

Close to Kalk Bay harbor is the Harbour house.  A place where you can see the ships passing by, hearing the ocean right next to you, and be able to see a great sunset.

Harbour House is more than just a cocktail bar where you can see the sunset in the evening. This is a great restaurant that is known as one of the best restaurants in the whole of Cape Town. Their seafood dishes are known as the best in town, and a must try if you love eating fresh seafood. By phoning and making a reservation, you will know for sure that you are going to get the best spot in the house. With a view to die for.

Cape Town sunsets. Something that tourists love to see. Cape Town is really a beautiful place that are offering some great sunsets. It doesn’t matter where you are going to see a sunset. The thing that does matter is the fact that you should make sure that you are seeing a sunset at any one of these mentioned places. This will ensure that you are getting the best seat in the house for seeing a sunset that you will never forget.

You should not make the mistake in visiting only one sunset. There are different places where you can find the best sunsets, and where you can enjoy the beauty of Cape Town. Make every night special by making sure that you are seeing the best sunset and enjoying the best cocktails. Then, you can relax and know that you have seen everything in Cape Town that you needed to see.

 

Hiking in Cape Town

Cape Town is for sure the number one city in South Africa. Even in Africa. There are so many things to do and see in this beautiful city. The thing is that people are thinking about Table Mountain, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and even Robben Island when they are in Cape Town. However, the one thing that most people miss out on, is the different hiking trails that you can walk.

If you know Cape Town, you will realize that there are literally hundreds of trails that you can walk. Some are ideal for experts, while other trails are great for beginners and for families. It doesn’t matter which trail you are choosing at the end of the day. However, the one thing that you need to know is that you should at least walk one of these trails with friends and family.

Why is hiking in Cape Town so popular

There is one main reason why hiking in Cape Town is so popular.  This is because of the amazing nature that there is. The beauty that you will not find anywhere else in the world. You might think that you have seen more beautiful places, but if you are walking some of these hiking trails, then you will tell a different story.

Hiking to the top of Table Mountain is just an example of a hike that will give you a view that you will not forget ever again. Taking photos will give justice of the scenes that are going to see.

Easy hiking trails in and around Cape Town for beginners and families

One of the first things that people want to know is if there are any easy hiking trails in and around Cape Town for beginners and families.  This is the great thing about the different trails that you can get in and around the city. There are trails for everyone. For beginners and for experts.  These are the different trails that you can get that you can walk if you are a beginner, or if you want to walk with your whole family, children included.

The Pipe Track.  The Pipe track between Kloof Nek and Kasteelspoort is just the hiking trail that you need to walk when you are hiking with your whole family. The hike takes between 1 and 3 hours. It depends on how fast you are walking and if you are walking slowly and enjoying the nature scenes around you.

Kloof Corner. This is the shortest and easiest hiking trail that you can walk in and around Cape Town. This is a hike on Table Mountain and is only taking 40 minutes. It will give you a great view of Lion’s head from the mountain. This is a great and fast way to get to the top of the mountain, if you don’t want to take the cable cars and if you don’t want to hire for hours.

Cecilia Waterfall Hike. The Cecilia waterfall hike is a hike that is starting from the Cecilia Forest, just off Rhodes Drive. This is a three-hour hike if you are walking normal pace. If you are walking with children or enjoying the view, you might be walking a bit longer. This is an easy route, but you still need to have water and a snack with you for when you are getting hungry.

These are the top three easiest hikes that you can get in and around the city. However, this doesn’t mean that this is the only easy hiking trails that you can get. Most people that are walking with families are choosing one of these trails, because of the easiness of the hikes.

The top hiking trails in Cape Town that you should do

Besides the easy hiking trails around the city, there are also the top hiking trails in Cape Town that people and tourists love to do. These are hiking trails that are going to give you the best views and the best hiking experience. The only thing that you need to know is that some of these top hiking trails aren’t for younger children or people that aren’t that fit or unhealthy.

Hiking Trail to Lion’s head. The hiking trail to Lion’s head starts at Signal Hill Road and end up on top of Lion’s head. Giving you a view of 669 m above sea level. A great view over part of Cape Town and the mountains. This is quite a steep hike, but it isn’t that difficult.

Table Mountain hikes. This is the great thing about the different hiking trails to Table Mountain. There is more than one hiking trail that you can take. More than one difficulty levels. Different distances. Making sure that you are choosing the one that is going to be best for you.  While you hike to the top of the mountain, you can look at the fauna and flora on the mountain that is looking different from other areas in and around Cape Town.

Newlands Forest. This is one of the most beautiful hiking trails that you can choose from around the city. The Newland forest trail starts Eastern slopes of Table Mountain. However, there is actually more than one hiking trail that you can choose from in the Newlands Forest.  But one thing is the same. The area is beautiful and you will feel like you will walk for hours just to enjoy the greenery and other scenery.

Hiking trails that aren’t as popular, but still great to walk

The think about the different hiking trails is that there is a large variety of them. Some are popular and everyone wants to hike these hiking trails. However, there are some trails that aren’t that popular, but just because people don’t know it. This doesn’t mean that these hiking trails aren’t beautiful or worth the walk.

• Wally’s Cave. This is a 20 to 30 minutes hike but has steep hills that you need to climb
• Devil’s Peak. This is an hour and 45 minutes hike. However, don’t let the time fool you. This is a difficult hike and you need to be fit in order to get to the top.
• India Venster. A four-hour trip, and about 10 kilos. A secret hiking trail that you should take time for if you are fit enough. It isn’t that difficult, but because of the steeper paths, it might be difficult for some people.

Other hiking options that you should consider

You know now the easiest hiking trails, the trails for the more experienced people and then those trails that people don’t really know about. But, is this really all the hiking trails that you can find in the city? No, these are just a few between all the different hiking trails. Here are some of the trails that you can also consider.

• Kalk Bay Amphitheatre hiking trail
• Kirstenbosch to Constantia Nek
• Cape Point trail
• Beach hike from Noordhoek to Kommetjie

Tips and rules when hiking in and around Cape Town

There are reports of people getting seriously hurt during these trails. Or they are getting lost because they go off the track. These are some of the tips and rules to remember when you are hiking in and around Cape Town.

• Don’t ever hike alone and make sure that you watch the weather. The weather can change at any moment.
• Tell somebody that you are going hiking, and tell them when and where you are going to hike. And who you are going to take with you.
• Don’t touch the animals that you are seeing while you are hiking. Don’t litter and don’t damage the fauna and flora. You can get into serious trouble.
• Whatever you do, you don’t go off the path. Too many people have been lost on these trails where emergency people should start looking for them. Don’t make the same mistake. Don’t go off the path of your hiking trail.
• Take water, snacks and your phone with you. You might not know when you might need to contact somebody immediately. The water and snacks are to make sure that you don’t go hungry while you are hiking.
• Wearing the right clothing. This is essential. You want to wear light-colored clothing and you need to wear head protection as well. Even if you think that the weather isn’t dangerously hot. You will not know what the weather will make later in the day.
• Enjoy every minute of it. You should take some and enjoy the nature around you. Make sure that you are enjoying the hiking trail that you chose.

Hiking in the Cape Town area is great. This is something that you will be able to enjoy, no matter what your fitness level is and if you are a professional hiker and if you are just someone who wants to enjoy a family outing, out in nature. With this information, you will know for sure which hike you should consider and if you can walk with family or not. No matter what you choose, you will have the best possible fun with family and friends.

 

 

 

 

Experience Cape Point without missing out on anything

Cape Point. A place that so many tourists forget about. People know about Table Mountain and other attractions in Cape Town, but they forget about Cape Point. This is where the two different oceans meet. This is the end-point of Africa and South Africa. But, this isn’t all that you need to know about Cape Point. There are a lot of attractions that you can see, and activities that you can do.

This is one of the most beautiful points in Cape Town. Some say it’s even better than Table Mountain. Before you decide that this isn’t going to be on your go-to list, they should make sure about everything you are going to miss out on. It might be somewhat of a hike to get to the edge of Cape Point, but then you will be standing on the end of Africa. A place where not many people are able to get to. This is everything you need to know about Cape Point and why this is something that you should try to visit, during your Cape Town stay.

Cape Point lighthouse

Something that you should not miss out on is the Cape Point lighthouse. It might be a short hike to the lighthouse, but this is going to be worth it. The best part of this lighthouse is that the lighthouse is still working. Each and every night. People think that lighthouses don’t work anymore, but this isn’t the truth. This is just one of a couple of lighthouses in and around Cape Town that is still working today.

The lighthouseis one of the first lighthouses that were builtin the Cape Town area.  This is because of the two oceans that are getting together and that can cause lots of ships to crash onto the rocks, years ago. This is great to see how the lighthouse worksand learn more about the lighthouse, and the many lives they have saved.

Some interesting facts about the Cape point lighthouse: The height of the focal plane of the lighthouse is 87 meters above the high water. The lighthouse is giving three flashes every three seconds. Making sure that the ships in the area areaware ofthe rocks and other danger areas. The strength of the light is 10 000 000 Candelas and is visible for a distance of thirty-four nautical sea miles. The brightest lighthouse in the Cape area.

Hiking to the point where South Africa ends

You might not be able to drive to the exact point where South Africa and the Cape ends, but you can always hike to the point. And, this will be worth the hike. Not only is the flora of the trail something to see, but you have a view over the ocean, every step of the way.

At the furthest point, you will be standing where South Africa and Africa ends. Where the two oceans meet. The only place in the world where you can go to the tip of a land, and see two oceans meet. This is a sight that is worth the hiking. An experience that you will not forget ever again. After your hike to the point of Africa, you can go and eat at one of the best restaurants in the area. There you will find a large variety of seafood and some great cocktails. You might be tired of the hike to Cape Point and back, but the food at the restaurants in the area will strengthen you again from the inside.

Seeing a different side to Cape point per boat

There are many boats that are taking tourists to Cape Point. From the ocean’s side. The boats are giving you a completely different look of Cape Town, Cape Point and the exact place where the two oceans meet.

If you are lucky, you might even be able to see whales or dolphins on the route to Cape Point. This is a great experience that the whole family can enjoy. You can make a day outing of it, especially if you are hiring a boat that are taking tourists around the Cape to see the Cape, Robben Island and Table Mountain from the ocean’s side. A breathtaking view that’s unique and that you will not see ever again. There are many people that don’tknow about these boat trips, or they don’t realize the view that they are going to get. This is an experience that is completely different from when you are standing on the edge of Africa. Cape Point.

Visit the largest bird in South Africa near Cape point

The largest bird in South Africa? We are talking about the ostrich. And, if you are at Cape point, you should make time to go to the Cape Point ostrich farm. There you will learn some interesting facts about ostriches. Will be able to see and touch a real ostrich egg and feather. If you are adventurous, you can even get a ride on one of the ostriches. But, then you really need to have the guts for it. This isn’t like riding a horse.

And, if go to the ostrich farm ata certain time of year, you will beable to see the baby ostriches. They are cute and look completely different from their parents. This will be an interesting and great learning experience for you as well as for your children. There are a tea garden and restaurant where you can get some real ostrich meals. You will also be able to purchase some great ostrich products at their shop that you can take home or to give as a present to someone special. Popular gifts that people are buying here are the ostrich egg and the different colored feathers.

The two oceans restaurant for a view to die for, and a meal that is real South African

You can’t leave the Cape point area without visiting the two oceans restaurant. This is the most popular restaurant in the whole of Cape Town. Not only do they serve the best food in Cape Town, but they have a view to die for.

The restaurant opened its doors in 1995, and since then they are the most popular restaurant in the area. Serving the freshest seafood dishes, from the most qualified chefs. The restaurant has improved the building recently, giving you an even better view off the two oceans meets. The restaurant is now part of the Good hope section and the Table Mountain National park. Making sure that everyone can dine at the restaurant, enjoying great South African meals. If you love sushi, then this is the place to go.

They have a sushi bar, where you can select from a large variety of sushi. And, if you have nevertried sushi before, this is the place to try it for the first time. You can’t leave Cape Point without a visit to the Two Oceans restaurant. If you want to make sure that you are getting a real South African meal, then you should visit this restaurant. You might want to make reservations, otherwise,you might be disappointed when you are arriving and find that the restaurant is full.

Different activities that you can do here

If you are one of those people that love doing outdoor activities, you don’t need to worry.  There are a large variety of things that you can do in and around Cape Point. Water sports activities are really popular in South Africa, and you will not be disappointed with the number of things that you can do in and around Cape Point.

Some of the things that you can do there are hiking, biking, swimming and having a great outdoor picnic. Different hiking spots and different biking spots that are great for the whole family. If you are an experienced diver, you will also be able to find some great diving spots in the area. There are other activities as well, but it depends on the weather and time of year that you are at Cape Point.

Shopping paradise for shop lovers

The part that most women like. Shopping. There are a large variety of local shops at Cape Point. Shops that are selling local products and things that you can buy to remember Cape point for a very long time. This is also the place where you can find some great special sand unique items that are made by hand. Shopping malls and markets are everywhere in Cape Town, and you will find a place or two in Cape Point that you will like. The one thing that you will also find at these shops is fresh seafood at great prices. You will not get any fresher seafood than there.

Cape Point. A place that is almost just as popular as Table Mountain. The reason why so many people don’t go to Cape Pointis that they think that Table Mountain is the only tourist attraction in the area. If you ever think about Cape Town and going there for a great experience, then you should make sure that you are going to Cape Point and experience the one place where the two oceans meet and Africa ends.