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Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point

As South Africa's Cape Peninsula stretches south-west into the South Atlantic Ocean, the rugged terrain narrows until it terminates at the rocky headland known as the Cape of Good Hope.

Cape Point, the most south-westerly tip of the Cape of Good Hope forms part of a designated nature reserve located within the larger Table Mountain National Park and is renowned for the breath-taking beauty of its landscape and of the diverse and abundant wild flowers and plants that grow here.

Due to its treacherous weather and rocky waters this region was originally named the 'Cape of Storms' in 1488 by its Portuguese discoverer, Bartolomeu Dias, but was later renamed 'the Cape of Good Hope' by King John II of Portugal. In 1859 the Cape received its first lighthouse. Standing almost 250 meters above sea level, today it can climbed to on foot or via the gently ascending Cape Point Funicular Railway. The lighthouse's more recent successor, installed in 1914, remains the most powerful lighthouse in operation on the South African coast.

It is the natural wonders of the area, however, that are the highlights of any tour of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the Cape Floral Region, Cape Point hosts 1,100 different plant and flower species, more than 250 bird species and a diversity of wild animals including zebra, eland, baboons and various reptiles.

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Discover the highlights of South Africa as we journey aboard the luxurious Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. Beginning in Cape Town, ride to the top of Table Mountain, meet the friendly African penguins of Boulders Bay, and sample wines amid the scenic Stellenbosch Valley winelands. This spectacular holiday includes two nights on the elegant...

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Join us on this sensational tour of Southern Africa, from the glorious Victoria Falls to the multicultural city of Cape Town, with fantastic wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park and Nambiti Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Added to these superb experiences, a rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the coastal metropolis of Durban on...

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Embark on an exceptional voyage of discovery, encountering South Africa's abundant wildlife and epic scenery, aboard Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, one of the world's greatest luxury trains. This extraordinary journey includes safaris into three of South Africa's top wildlife reserves - the world-acclaimed Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Park,...

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Namibia by Rovos Rail: Cape Town to Walvis Bay

Stretching over a thousand miles along southwest Africa's Atlantic coast is the world's oldest desert: the Namib. Travelling by luxury rail from Cape Town to Walvis Bay, this epic adventure transports you through stunning desert landscapes and includes a trip to the amazing Fish River Canyon, with overnight stays and wildlife viewing in the Etosha...

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Rovos Rail Cape Town to Pretoria

Take the journey of a lifetime and experience the golden age of travel on one of the world's most luxurious trains, on this Rovos Rail tour from Cape Town to Pretoria. Explore stunning Cape Town, including Table Mountain, before boarding the opulent Rovos Rail for a journey of the finer things in life while you travel through breath taking scenery...

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Rovos Rail - Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

Experience the golden age of travel aboard Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world, on this once-in-a-lifetime, epic journey. Beginning in Dar Es Salaam, you'll travel through the incredible landscapes of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Pretoria, and Cape Town, where you'll visit the iconic Table Mountain. Experience game drives and...

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Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls

Take the journey of a lifetime aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail and experience the golden age of travel on this indulgent train. Beginning in Pretoria, you'll travel in style to Zimbabwe, where you'll visit the epic Victoria Falls and have the chance to stay in a nature lodge or on the banks of the Zambezi River. Your journey takes you on to Cape...

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Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Botswana Safari
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Cape Town, The Blue Train & Kruger National Park
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David Henshaw
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“Cape Town was incredible. Highlights were the trip around the Cape and up Table Mountain, the V and A Waterfront and the professional support from the local guides and ourTour Manager throughout our adventure. Travelling on the blue train has been a dream of mine for a long time yet...
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Shipwreck trails

The Cape of Good Hope is notorious for shipwrecks, and starting at Olifanstbos in the Cape Point Nature Reserve are three well-signposted walking trails (two easy, one moderate) that take visitors along the beach to the sites (and remains) of some of the vessels that succumbed to the rocky shores here.

Scenic walks

Several scenic walks can be taken around Cape Point allowing visitors to enjoy the magnificent coastal scenery, discover historic artefacts such as an old signalling cannon and a lime kiln, take the opportunity to spot the Cape's abundant wildlife and explore the rock pools and secluded beaches beneath the cliffs.

Eating and shopping

The spectacularly-located Two Oceans restaurant opened at Cape Point in 1995 to provide an unforgettable al fresco dining experience. If time is an issue there is an efficient snack bar for takeaway food including sandwiches and pizzas adjacent to the restaurant. The Cape Point Nature Reserve also features three shops specialising in souvenirs, natural products, clothing and locally produced ceramics and handicrafts.

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