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Cape Peninsula

Rocky peninsula in the Western Cape, South Africa

Photo: Felix Gottwald, CC BY-SA 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

The Cape Peninsula (Afrikaans: Kaapse Skiereiland) is in Western Cape of South Africa, encompassing the Cape Town metro area, Cape Point and the False Bay area.

Regions

Blaauwberg Coast
The coastline region north of Cape Town is a hub for adventure and water sports
Atlantic Seaboard
The coastline region south of Cape Town draws surfers and beach-goers
False Bay
The south & eastern side of the peninsula and the coast up to Gordon's Bay has warmer water than the Atlantic Seaboard, making it popular for swimming, and some of the best beaches in South Africa

Getting there and around

Getting around

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Car rental
You can't pay for petrol or diesel with a credit card, only with cash or a South African bank issued 'Garage' card.

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Cape Town International Airport

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Cities

Cape Town

South Africa's "Mother City", on the slopes of Table Mountain, is known for its relaxed and leisurely atmosphere. It has lots of museums, art galleries, cafes, and trendy neighbourhoods

Table Mountain National Park

a 221-km² park that includes the Cape of Good Hope, the most southwestern extremity of Africa

Robben Island

a museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site that was used as a prison, primarily to house those opposed to the Apartheid government, notably Nelson Mandela

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LanguageThe primary languages are English and Afrikaans, varying from suburb to suburb, although both will be understood in most areas.

Get in

Get aroundTrain service is only available between Simon's Town and Cape Town and won't bring you to the Cape of Good Hope, so the best option is a car. Another option is one of the tours offered everywhere in Cape Town.

EatSeveral cafes and restaurants line the beach in Simon's Town and the other villages of the Cape Peninsula.

DrinkThe famous Stellenbosch wine route is about 45 minutes away from the Peninsula. But there are several famous wine estates close to Cape Town.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Cape Peninsula" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Felix Gottwald, CC BY-SA 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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