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Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town



Located at the south-west corner of the Cape Peninsula, the Cape of Good Hope is one of the most significant places of Cape Town. Being one of the great capes of the South Atlantic Ocean, Cape of Good Hope is of great significance for sailors. A popular place in the Cape of Good Hope is the tourists' world and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

Cape of Good Hope has a number of picnic sites and is also home of rich species of flora and fauna that is worth exploration. In fact Cape of Good Hope forms a part of the Nature reserve. The nature reserve of Cape of Good Hope is a floral treasure with 1036 species of plants concentrated in the area. The rich flora is influenced by the prevailing legendary winds and the sandstone soil.

The Nature Reserve that is built at Cape of Good Hope is a sanctuary for many an endangered species. The Cahcma Baboon troops who feed on fruits, bulbs, honey, roots, insects and scorpions are sometimes visible roaming in the beaches seeking sand hopers and shellfish. The bird lovers can spot more than 250 species ranging from the large Black Eagle to the little Spotted Prinia. Though the vegetation does not much cover or proper habitat for bush birds tourist will be able to view a large variety of them during their visit to Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town.

Apart from the natural reserve, the Cape of Good Hope is a wonderful place which offers picture frame scenes. The silvery beach with rough stretches and rocky cliffs attracts a large number of visitors touring Cape Town. The cliffs here are among the highest coastal cliffs in the world. The congregation of cold waters of the Atlantic and the warmer water of the India Ocean presents the most productive marine zone to the world. Dias beach provides excellent water surface for skiing and other water sports.

Experience a fabulous vacation at Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town that is endowed with natural gems like bright flowers, azure skies, turquoise ocean water and the silvery beaches.


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