Cape Town
Fifteen miles south of Cape Town South Africa lies Noordhoek Beach, perfect white sand backed by lush cliffs facing the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Town South Africa is so many things, and first and foremost it’s big and wild. Perched at the bottom tip of the African continent, at the edge of the icy Atlantic waters, we have rocky canyons, sandstone and granite outcroppings that border every landscape in every direction. There are white sand beaches, penguins, dunes and baboons.
Cape Town South Africa was settled more than three centuries ago by the Dutch, who chose the Constantia Valley for their new home. They subsequently covered the valley in sun-drenched vineyards, which still exist today, producing some of the world’s best wines. Cape Town South Africa is not just about rugged nature and big skies, it’s about vineyards, funky neighborhoods, fine dining, and luxury hotels. What’s more, when it’s wintery and cold – perfect time for a sunny getaway in the northern hemisphere, it’s summer time in Cape Town South Africa.
If you love the outdoors, now’s a good time to consider South Africa Travel. The South African currency, the rand, is low against the US dollar. Luxury South Africa hotels that previously cost US$400 now cost US$350. You can get everything cheaper now, in 2009 prices. Renting cars, hotels, eating in fine restaurants, exploring some of the worlds’ most magnificent wilderness areas for hiking or biking, it has all come down in price for the time being.
Go horseback riding on Cape Town South Africa’s Cape Peninsula, fifteen miles south of town. There are trails through wetlands and dunes and you end up on the beach. View Egyptian geese wading in freshwater streams, and other birdlife that stops on its way. The cliffs rise straight up from the beaches here near Cape Town, and one of the most famous is Chapman’s Peak, famous for its harrowing road, built on the edge of oblivion. Birds go swooping for oysters and clams here on the beach, seals can be seen, and it feels so remote you wonder if you’re not at the end of the world.
Cape Town’s beach communities are worth checking out too. South Africa has a wide range of cultures, and you will see urban poverty in Cape Town. But beach towns will offer a funky view on life. Kalk Bay is right on the coast, and picturesque. Back to Noordhoek, you will find a grand example of Cape Town South Africa at its finest: the culinary revolution. Head for the Foodbarn and you’ll see what we mean!
Table Mountain is also on the Cape Peninsula, with its foothills suburbs of Newlands, Claremont and Bishopscourt. The plantlife is wonderful here: bougainvillea, palms and all kinds of lovely tropical vegetation. Visit Kirstenbosch here, South Africa’s Cape Town location of the National Botanical Gardens. It’s under US$5 to get in and is well worth five times that price. Pathways, hiking trails, cobblestone walkways, benches, manicured lawns, ponds, and more. What a treat!
