Cape Pointers!

The landmark attraction of the Cape Point Route is Cape Point itself, located at the end of the Cape Peninsula, just 60 km southwest of Cape Town’s city centre. Far too many visitors do the speed tour to the old lighthouse that rises 238 metres above the sea, when a journey into the Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park is a day of discovery all on its own.

South African residents can take advantage of the current Weekender Package that is being offered to anyone arriving at the gate before 10h00 on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday with their Identity document. This is a Two for the price of one offer and includes the gate entry for two adults, a hearty fynbos breakfast at the Two Oceans Restaurant, a return trip on the Flying Dutchman funicular and one free Cape Point certificate per package from the Logo Store. The whole lot will set you back a mere R135.00, instead of R 278.00.

Cape Point is Africa’s most south westerly point and here you can experience the grandeur of one of the highest sea cliffs and freshest air in South Africa. The most well known spot for visitors is the old lighthouse which can be reached by ascending the steep slope via the Funicular, called the Flying Dutchman after a ghost ship that haunts the seas. The environmentally friendly funicular is the only one of its kind in the world and replaced the old diesel bus for maximum safety and minimum impact on the environment.

At the top, there is a spectacular view of the rugged point and if you want to escape the crowds at the top, take a stroll along the dramatic path that links you to the new lighthouse. The old lighthouse was frequently obscured by fog and mist resulting in numerous shipwrecks and hence the commission of the new lighthouse which today is the most powerful lighthouse in South Africa. Walking the path on top of sheer cliffs, that descend into False Bay is a truly memorable experience.

Once you descend from the viewpoint it is well worth planning a breakfast or lunch stop at the Two Oceans Restaurant – which is probably one of the most dramatic locations of any restaurant. They have finished a new look with a wooden deck, new menus and they are even offering catering for picnics, BBQ’s, cocktail functions and oyster tastings. Give them a call for more details or preferably just grab a meal when hunger strikes at this restaurant perched high above the crashing waves.

For more info on Cape Point and the entire Cape Point Route, contact us on 021 782 9356 or visit our website www.capepointroute.co.za