4 / 5 - 3 reviews
How to get there
Less than two hours from Cape Town by car
When to go
All year round
Minimum stay
One day
Bonne Espérance (South Africa)
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David Debrincat
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Reviews of Bonne Espérance
The world famous Cape of Good Hope lies right at the very bottom of the African continent and is easy to reach by road from Cape Town.
My suggestion:
Don't forget to get a photo of yourself standing in front of the large sign displaying the words "Cape of Good Hope".
Summary:
The Cape of Good Hope – Africa's version of Cape Horn – is THE essential place for tourists to visit in South Africa.
Though lying right at the southern extreme of a national park inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage, it is not actually the most southerly point in Africa. This honour instead goes to Cape Agulhas, located right at the very tip of the continent. Nevertheless, the Cape of Good Hope wins the battle where world fame is concerned. I strongly recommend you visit here and experience the feeling of being at the very end of the world. And you absolutely must take advantage of the numerous hiking trails and admire the wonderful panoramic views. All in all, you'll enjoy a wonderful day out here.
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David Debrincat
A legendary place at Africa's tip.
My suggestion:
Take the time to explore the reserve and pose for a photo by the famous sign.
Summary:
The Cape of Good Hope, even if it isn't Africa's most southern point (that's Cape Agulhas a bit further east) is on the world's edge; a place where many have wanted to stand. It's a highlight of any family vacation or trip with friends, as you pose for a photo beside its famous sign. You feel like a daredevil explorer whose battled their way through these turbulent seas. If you head inland a bit, you can clamber up the rocks and get an amazing panoramic view.
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Blandine Collenot
Famous mythical cape situated at the southern tip of South Africa.
My suggestion:
Go diving in search of old wrecks!
Summary:
It is here that the tides of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean meet. The opposing currents of the two oceans sometimes create storms that are sadly notorious in the maritime world.
Today, the famous peninsula of the Cape of Good Hope has become a natural reserve that daily welcomes many busloads of tourists who come to tread upon the ground of the famous mythical cape.
Like most travellers staying in South Africa, I went to Cape Point. In other words, I went to the tip of the rocky peninsula—to the tip of the Cape of Good Hope. Despite the crowds of tourists, it is a rather magical place: a stroll at the world's end, where you may come across some penguins! Not to be missed.
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Nina Montagné
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