| u are a nature lover, you will most certainly want | | | | to offer. If you are a birder, you will certainly |
| to include a stop by Cape Point Nature Reserve | | | | enjoy the opportunity to see birds that typically |
| on your agenda while visiting the Cape Town area. | | | | nest along the beach. In addition, you are also |
| The Cape Point Nature Reserve became a | | | | likely to see sedentary lizards sunbathing on the |
| conservation area in 1938. Table Mountain National | | | | rocks near the beach as well as tortoises as the |
| Park was incorporated into the area in 1998. | | | | move around in the bush. |
| Today, the conservation area is located in a city | | | | Among other sights that simply must be seen is |
| that is home to more than 3 million people. | | | | the old lighthouse that is situated on the reserve |
| The peninsula is well known for its extensive | | | | and offers panoramic views of both coastlines as |
| variety of flora and fauna, much of which is | | | | well as the entire point. The walk up to the |
| unique to the area. The scenery that surrounds | | | | lighthouse is somewhat steep, but it is definitely |
| the area is also absolutely breathtaking, so do | | | | worth it. Of course, if you are feeling slightly |
| make sure that you bring your camera along with | | | | winded you might want to pay the small fee for |
| because you will definitely want to take pictures | | | | the tram that will deliver you to the top in just a |
| of your trip. | | | | couple of minutes. |
| In addition to the flora and fauna that is contained | | | | When it is time to dine, you certainly will not want |
| inside the conversation mission, a wide variety of | | | | to miss the opportunity to dine at the famous |
| endangered species are also protected within its | | | | Two Oceans restaurant. The restaurant is |
| confines. There are four different whale species | | | | situated right at the bottom of the path that |
| as well as four tortoise species, three species of | | | | leads to the lighthouse and overlooks the |
| dolphin, seventeen species of limpets, 250 species | | | | incredible expanse of False Bay. The restaurant |
| of birds and more than 1,000 species of fynbos. | | | | boasts an a la carte menu that is spectacular and |
| From Cape Town, the drive to the conservation | | | | well known for its world class cuisine. This is the |
| mission will take you about forty-five minutes. | | | | ideal location for simply sitting back, enjoying your |
| From the city bowl, you will need to turn left | | | | visit and relaxing. |
| after the M3. After that, drive along the eastern | | | | Top off your South Africa trip with a visit to the |
| coast as it follows the peninsula. | | | | tidal swimming pool located at Buffels Bay. Just be |
| After arriving at the park, you will notice there | | | | aware that the water here is quite a bit cooler |
| are numerous trails. These are truly among the | | | | than you might expect, so be prepared with |
| best ways to see everything that the park has | | | | plenty of cushy towels when you are done. |