The Beauty of Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park is situated along thenear the edge of the metropolitan area around
Southwestern tip of Africa. The park begins atCape Town.
scenic Signal Hill and stretches all the way down toOnce you have arrived in the area, there are a
Cape Point, covering a distance of approximatelyvariety of different outdoor activities from which
60 km. The Park comprises part of the Capeto choose. If you are looking for an adventure of
Floristic Region World Heritage Site. From an aeriala lifetime, you might consider taking the 3-day
view, Table Mountain National Park resembles aHoerikwaggo Table Mountain Trail tour. This tour is
narrow finger, featuring a variety of spectacularcomprised of a three day, guided hiking
beaches, bays and valleys. The Park is borderedexperience that bridges the cultural history of the
by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and False BayCape Town area with the national heritage that is
on the east. Two of the most beautiful landmarksassociated with Table Mountain.
in the country can be found inside the park, theOther activities include mountain biking, mountain
Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain.climbing, hiking trails, hang gliding and paragliding.
Table Mountain Park is unique in that visitors willInside the park a number of mountain biking trails
not be able to find such a vibrant bio-diversity orare in operation along with several climbing routes
fabulous beauty anywhere else in the world,that have been approved. Hang gliding and
particularly in an area that is largely metropolitanparagliding sites are located at Silvermine and
and includes the sophisticated city of Cape Town.Lion's Head. If water based activities are more to
Visitors can enjoy gorgeous natural beauty duringyour liking, there are also numerous reefs and
a variety of scenic drives throughout the park,beaches that encircle the Peninsula, offering the
including Chapman's Peak Drive, Boyes Drive,opportunity to surf year around. Excellent
Victoria Road, the path from Simon's Town tosnorkeling and scuba diving opportunities can also
Smitswinkel Bay and the drive that runs frombe enjoyed in the clear waters as well.
Kommetjie to Scarborough. Be sure to bring aFor something a bit more relaxing, consider one
packed lunch along with you because you will findof the many tidal swimming pools located around
plenty of opportunities to stop and have a picnic.Buffels Bay, Bordjiesrif and Oudekraal. Angling is a
Some of the most popular spots include The Glen,popular activity in the area as well, although you
Signal Hill lookout, Kirtenbosch Botanical Gardens,should be aware that area and seasonal
Newlands Forest, Constantia Nek, Miller's Point andrestrictions dictate where and which types of
Buffels Bay.marine life may be caught. You can find out more
Technically, there are not any accommodationabout local restrictions as well as other activities in
options operated by the park within the park;the area by visiting one of the information
however, you will find a variety of differentcentres located at Table Mountain cableway
accommodations which are privately operatedstation, Boulders or Silvermine.