A revolving cable
car takes us to the top of the mountain where you will discover a view that
no other place in the world has to offer. Thereafter a trip to the world
renown gardens, Kirstenbosch, which boasts some of the best known indigenous
Proteas and Cycads to be seen.
Tour
Highlights:
Table
Mountain
Table Mountain is Cape Town's most
famous landmark and one of the city's greatest attractions. There are over
100 scenic ways to climb the mountain, which stands at 1086 metres above sea
level, but most people take the revolving cable car which whisks you to the
top in a just a few minutes. The views in all directions are magnificent and
the feeling of being on top of the world is what makes this such a popular
destination.
Kirstenbosch
Gardens
Kirstenbosch Gardens is a world famous
botanical garden that is "breathtaking" and "outrageously beautiful"
according to two guidebooks on South Africa. The
gardens are nestled against the slopes of Table Mountain, which is part of
what makes the setting so lovely. The slopes are very steep and rugged,
creating an amazing backdrop to the gardens.
Birds of all sorts can be seen here,
including brilliant green and red sugarbirds (which pollinate the flowers),
owls, and guinea fowl.Kirstenbosch is a perfect
place to stroll around admiring the plants and views or to lie on the grass
in the sun. During the summer there are concerts held on Sundays on the
lawns. Children run around on the grass, the sun is golden against the
mountain, and there is nowhere better to have a picnic and enjoy an
excellent glass of Cape wine...
Rhodes
Memorial
Designed
by Sir Herbert Baker and built in 1912 on the slopes of Devil's Peak , this
memorial to Cecil John Rhodes resembles a Grecian temple. Eight bronze lions
flank an imposing staircase and an equestrian statue. At the top, a bronze
bust of Rhodes is inscribed with the word of his friend, Rudyard Kipling:
"Living he was the land, and dead his soul shall be her soul".
Signal
Hill
In clear view from Table
Mountain lies Signal Hill. There are great views from the 350 metre
(1148.2 feet) summit of Signal Hill as well. Signal Hill, which lies between
Sea Point and the City Bowl, derived its name from practical purposes.
Flags were hoisted from Signal Hill to warn residents of approaching
ships.
The road
that climbs the slopes of Lion's Head runs past the domed kramat (tomb) of a
much revered Muslim holy man, and leads to the summit of Signal Hill. There
is a picnic site near the tomb. After dark, from a vantage point just above
the tomb, the view of the lights of the city is unforgettable. The sight is
even better over weekends, and every night between December and April Table
Mountain is floodlit.
Table
Mountain
Kirstenbosch
Gardens
Rhodes
Memorial