Cape Town Scenic Wonders
Posted on Jun 16, 2009 under Travel | No CommentCape Town, Africa is located at the tip of Africa, surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. Tourists and locals alike enjoy and revel in the mild climate, enjoying the warm, sun filled summer days with balmy evenings and the mild, moist winters. The landscape is lush with the brilliant colors of vineyards and other vegetation while the Boland and Cederberg Mountains proudly display their snow capped peaks. Tourists can enjoy the open air music concerts at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, country festivals, wine harvesting in Cape Winelands…taking in the natural beauty Cape Town has to offer. Whether you are experiencing the great outdoors or inner city sights and activities, you will have access to the best Cape Town hotels. You will find yourself being pampered with first class accommodations and dining.
Other must see attractions include whale watching and Table Mountain. This is totally different and totally captivating. June through November marks the coming of whales to West Capes southern coastline, commonly known as the Cape Whale Coast. These massive, intelligent creatures of the sea draw 1000’s of tourists yearly as they watch, mesmerized by these gentle giants. The whales have migrated 1000’s of miles from Antarctica to the waters of the South African coast where they will mate and give birth. In 1935, after years of being slaughtered for monetary gains, these mystical beauties became protected and now their numbers have increased, much to the delight of all who are fortunate enough to view them up close.
Table Mountain is another Cape Town marvel of nature. For centuries, adventurous souls have gazed upon the beauty and mystery of this mountain, being drawn to her, all the while she was casting her spell and enticing the onlookers…almost daring them to make the attempt at conquering her. Very few people could truthfully make the claim they had climbed her. Then in the late 1870’s, city officials began making plans to build some type of transit system to the top of Table Mountain. In 1912, the townspeople voted and it was agreed the town should go ahead. These plans suffered delays, mostly due to wars but finally on October 4, 1929 the cableway system was officially open. Since that time, over 16 million visitors (including royalty and celebrities) have traveled to the top of Table Mountain. Once there, they have experienced breathtaking views and delightful cuisine…still being captivated by this wondrous mountain. Experiencing Cape Town is an adventure you will not want to miss.
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