Cape Town is a marvelous city that offers
something exotic for all sorts of travelers. Whether you love exploring nature,
seek a romantic getaway or are looking for a peaceful escape from hectic city
life, Cape Town won’t disappoint anyone. While the city itself has a lot to see
and do, tourists who want to experience can take day tours to the nearby
regions.
Yes, Cape Town has enormous opportunities for avid
explorer. From pristine beaches and untamed mountainous trails to historic
vineyards and iconic monuments – plenty of exotic attractions are waiting to be
explored.
Here, we have picked 5 of awesome weekend getaways
from Tour of Cape Town.
The
Coast of Hermanus
A nature-lover’s paradise, Hermanus is amazingly
beautiful with its miles of sandy shorelines surrounded by lush forests and
lofty mountains. However, the place is particular popular for its whale
watching opportunities. Thousands of tourists flock to the coast of Hermanus to
get up close with giant whales, as big as 8-10 times of a male elephant. On the
way to Hermanus from Cape Town, you can visit many spectacular sites such as
Betty’s Bay, Stony Point, and Gansbaai.
Castle
of Good Hope
Castle of Good Hope is as stunning as ever.
Established by the Dutch East Indian Company, this colonial enclave boasts a
striking mix of history and architecture. Come experience its heritage value
and explore stunning beauty of the Table Bay. Views of surrounding beaches from
this historical monument are a treat for the senses.
Aquila Game Reserve
If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, no trip to Cape
Town is complete without a safari tour to Aquila Game Reserve. Spread across
10,000 hectare in the southern Karoo, this fascinating nature reserve harbours
a staggering variety of flora and fauna, including the famous big 5 of Africa –
lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard. Many travel agencies offer day
safari tours to Aquila from Cape Town. So planning a trip here is no hassle.
West Coast Fossil Park
About 150km north of Cape Town, West Coast Fossil
Park astonishes the visitors with its massive collection of well-preserved
fossil remains, some of which date back to the prehistoric time. This park is
now a nation monument and is a must-visit site for naturists. Make sure you
hire a reputed guide to learn some unbelievable facts about this wonderful
lace.
Great
White Shark Tours
Take Cape Point Tours of your adrenaline rush to a new high
with this exhilarating activity. About 2kms from the coast of Gansbaai is the
Kleinbaai harbor where this tour often begins from. You will be taken to the
shark point in a boat. And when the sharks surround your boat, you will be kept
in cage and submerged in the water. Watching these exotic animals so up close
will be an adventure f a lifetime.
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