South Africa BeachesSafari in South Africa and we think you''ll agree with us that Cape Town has some of the best beaches in the world. Safari in South Africa and we think you''ll agree with us that Cape Town has some of the best beaches in the world.Here we are more a traveler than a tourist as we set out on safari changing hotels each night. We follow the Garden Route, the premier tour route preferred by locals. I (AdventuresForSingles.com, 770-432-8225, $1824 land) bring in tow a way-cool group of 45 singles which includes a fighter pilot, 2 physicians, 2 psychoanalysts (who came in handy for me), mother/daughter, father/son, the uncle of Julia Roberts and one of my favorite clients whose passport stamps trump mine, Frank. Signal Hill and Lions Head These two mountains provide fascinating views over the city, Table Mountain, Sea Point, Robben Island and the ocean. Signal Hill look-out point has recently been upgraded ? a popular spot to enjoy sunsets from. An hour and a half walk will take you to the top of Lions Head (669 meters) ? with amazing 360 degree views from here.. this hike is definitely worth the sweat. The most colourful neighbourhoods in town ? situated against Signal Hill. The houses of Bo-Kaap are bright and colourful ? and many reckon the area will soon be one of Cape Town?s trendiest areas. De Waterkant is a fine example: situated just next to Bo-Kaap, the neighbourhood has been transformed into one of Cape Town?s most trendy and expensive areas. Some of Cape Town?s finest restaurants and wine bars are situated here. South Africa''s coastal regions are warmest in the winter months. But there''s a big difference between temperatures on the East and West of South Africa, due to the warm Agulhas Current that runs along the east coast, and the cold Benguela, fresh from Antarctica, that runs up the west coast. Robben Island Home to imprisoned ex-president Nelson Mandela for 18 years, the destruction of apartheid is probably the most tangible here. The empty cell is a symbol of South Africans been set free, and beautiful Table Mountain seen from the island an indication of what all South Africans want their future to look like. You will visit the maximum prison museum, get the chance to interact with an ex-political prisoner and be taken around the island by bus. Wine and fruit farms thrive in the Cape and most of the major estates are within easy reach of Cape Town. Not only do the winelands offer a true wine experience but the region also holds many hiking trails and rock paintings dating back 7 000 years. This area is blessed with some of the finest bistros and restaurants often housed in historical buildings of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture. Malaria free game and nature reserves including the well known Addo Elephant National Park, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Mountain Zebra National Park and Tsitsikamma National Park, to name a few. The reserves offer numerous adventure opportunities, hiking and walking trails and big five game viewing. Cape Town''s beaches are renowned around the world for being one of the first countries outside Europe to bear the blue flag status, an award for the quality of beaches around the world. The Cape Town 1000 metre-long peninsula has hundreds of beaches to offer. Read About Beauty Tips Also Read About Hairstyles For Round Face and Bob Hair Styling Tips |
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