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Cape of Good HopevsTable Mountain
Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Cape of Good Hope scores marginally better than Table Mountain. Cape of Good Hope comes in at #2 in Cape Town with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Cape of Good Hope
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Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Cape Town Central, Table Mountain National Park, South Africa
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Frommer's "Best known for Cape Point, the farthest tip of the Cape Peninsula, this is an unequivocally striking slither of protected reserve that horns its way into the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Some 250 species of birds have been spotted here, including cormorants and a family of ostriches that hang out near the Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern-most point of the continent." Full review
Time Out "The vast, beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve was declared part of the Cape World Heritage Site in 2004." Full review
Afar Magazine "This was our resting spot, the place where the Indian and Atlantic meet, where two birds flew on by without fear of the powerful waves that crashed." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"What traveller hasn't dreamt of going to the ends of the earth? The Cape of Good Hope, located at the southwest tip of Africa in Table Mountain National Park, is designated by a plaque." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Cape of Good Hope is best experienced as part of the half-day Cape Peninsula drive." Full review
Afar Magazine "Along some of the more rustic roads between Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope, there are stone sculture parks in the woods along the way." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "No trip to Cape Town is complete without the half-day Cape Peninsula drive, heading to the southwesternmost point of the African continent." Full review
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Along the way, you'll likely spot some animals by the side of the road—it's not uncommon for lazily ambling ostriches to cause a bit of a traffic jam—but avoid the baboons at all costs (they'll lunge at you for an unattended bag of chips, so stay alert!
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Table Mountain National Park, South Africa
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Lonely Planet "This 22,000 hectare park is a natural wonder, its range of environments including granite and sandstone mountains, giant boulder strewn beaches and shady forests." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From its 3,500-foot summit, this flat-topped mountain that looms above Cape Town offers truly mind-blowing views." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Most tourists opt to take the cable cars up to the summit (departures are dependent on wind and weather conditions, so keep your plans flexible), while the truly adventurous might hike up." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Around 600 million years old, and a canvas painted with the rich diversity of the Cape floral kingdom, Table Mountain is truly iconic." Full review
Frommer's "This huge, time-sculpted slab of shale, sandstone, and granite that rose from the ocean some 250 million years ago is Cape Town's most instantly recognizable feature." Full review
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Be sure to bring water.
Afar Magazine "Table Mountain is one of those rare super touristy experiences that is absolutely worth it. The mountain range, which hugs the city, is open to the public via a cable car (book online to avoid lines)." Full review
Fodor's "Table Mountain truly is one of southern Africa's most beautiful and impressive natural wonders." Full review
The Telegraph "You haven’t truly understood the scope of Cape Town until you’ve ascended Table Mountain and seen the city sprawled below, dwarfed as much by the steep mountain slopes as the huge expanse of ocean and sky." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope mark the tip of the Cape peninsula protected by a nature reserve of about 8 000ha." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"There are many trails for hikers to explore Table Mountain, with Cape Town stretching out beneath it." Full review
