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Cape Point & Peninsula Tour - Cape Town

Houtbay
Hemmed in between mountains and the sea the village of Houtbay may be one of Cape Town's more prestigious suburbs but still retains it's rural atmosphere. Heading the list of tourist attractions is the harbour and Mariner's wharf, where you can lunch on freshly caught seafood, inspect a retired naval minesweeper or take a leisurely cruise to nearby Seal island. In the world of Birds the clucking & squawking collection of feathered friends draw thousand of visitors annually. Of historical interest are two old fortifications built by the British to keep Napoleon's navy at bay.

Chapman's Peak
Not for the faint-hearted, the winding road which clings to the edge of the 596m high Chapman's Peak is truly one of the world's most spectacular drives.

Noordhoek
The 5km stretch of sand is the largest beach in the Peninsula. So saying it can be windy - and the sea is cold and wracked by a dangerous backwash. It's fine for long walks and horse-rides and when conditions are right surfing and angling.

Kommetjie
Despite the strong backwash a firm favourite with surfers this small seaside resort is built round a basin-shaped tidal pool.

Cape Point Nature reserve
Like the prow of a ship cleaving the ocean, Cape Points thrusts into the crashing surf as you stand at the viewsite above the (unofficial) meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic oceans.

The Cape of Good Hope nature reserve includes some 40km of coastline where anglers can drop their bait straight into the deep water and confidently expect to haul out "the big one".

Each of the beaches in the reserve has its own mood, from the somber and wreck dominated Olifantsbos to the delicate sparkle of Venus Pool and the family friendly tidal pool at Buffelsbaai.

Boulders Beach
A large land-based colony of African penguins have taken up residence between the massive boulders along a short section of seashore. Shallow seas and shade among the granite boulders create an ideal spot to drowse away a summer's afternoon, fairly well sheltered from the seasonal southeaster.

Simonstown
This historic center of the southern Peninsula reeks of the sea - and of the sailors who over the past two centuries have protected our shores.

Kalk bay
The quaint old fishing harbour is still an important departure point for trawlers and other craft reaping the rich harvest of False Bay. The busiest time is mid-morning when the boats return and the fishermen sell their catch on the quayside.

St James
This tiny resort clings to the cliff side in a wonderfully colourful cascade of Italian-influenced architecture of white walls, wooden shutters and red clay roof-tiles.

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