Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain National Park is situated along theprivately operated near the edge of the metropolitan
Southwestern tip of Africa. The park begins at scenicarea around Cape Town.
Signal Hill and stretches all the way down to CapeOnce you have arrived in the area, there are a variety
Point, covering a distance of approximately 60 km. Theof different outdoor activities from which to choose. If
Park comprises part of the Cape Floristic Regionyou are looking for an adventure of a lifetime, you
World Heritage Site. From an aerial view, Tablemight consider taking the 3-day Hoerikwaggo Table
Mountain National Park resembles a narrow finger,Mountain Trail tour. This tour is comprised of a three
featuring a variety of spectacular beaches, bays andday, guided hiking experience that bridges the cultural
valleys. The Park is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean onhistory of the Cape Town area with the national
the west and False Bay on the east. Two of the mostheritage that is associated with Table Mountain.
beautiful landmarks in the country can be found insideOther activities include mountain biking, mountain
the park, the Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain.climbing, hiking trails, hang gliding and paragliding. Inside
Table Mountain Park is unique in that visitors will not bethe park a number of mountain biking trails are in
able to find such a vibrant bio-diversity or fabulousoperation along with several climbing routes that have
beauty anywhere else in the world, particularly in anbeen approved. Hang gliding and paragliding sites are
area that is largely metropolitan and includes thelocated at Silvermine and Lion's Head. If water based
sophisticated city of Cape Town.activities are more to your liking, there are also
Visitors can enjoy gorgeous natural beauty during anumerous reefs and beaches that encircle the
variety of scenic drives throughout the park, includingPeninsula, offering the opportunity to surf year around.
Chapman's Peak Drive, Boyes Drive, Victoria Road,Excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities can
the path from Simon's Town to Smitswinkel Bay andalso be enjoyed in the clear waters as well. For
the drive that runs from Kommetjie to Scarborough.something a bit more relaxing, consider one of the
Be sure to bring a packed lunch along with youmany tidal swimming pools located around Buffels Bay,
because you will find plenty of opportunities to stopBordjiesrif and Oudekraal. Angling is a popular activity in
and have a picnic. Some of the most popular spotsthe area as well, although you should be aware that
include The Glen, Signal Hill lookout, Kirtenboscharea and seasonal restrictions dictate where and
Botanical Gardens, Newlands Forest, Constantia Nek,which types of marine life may be caught. You can
Miller's Point and Buffels Bay.find out more about local restrictions as well as other
Technically, there are not any accommodation optionsactivities in the area by visiting one of the information
operated by the park within the park; however, you willcentres located at Table Mountain cableway station,
find a variety of different accommodations which areBoulders or Silvermine.