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Located on the western side of the Cape Peninsula and forming part of the Table Mountain National Park, the village of Hout Bay is surrounded by the iconic 330m Sentinel mountain on one side and by Chapman's Peak Drive, rising 200m above the waves on the other. This area, bragging with both mountain and ocean views is one of the most picturesque in the world. Besides its breathtaking beauty, Hout Bay also offers a host of activities, from adventure sports, hiking, whale watching, horse riding, local tours and so much more. |
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Whale Watching: The coastline from Yzerfontein to Cape Point provides numerous points from which Southern Right Whales may be sighted. Other species which may be found in this region include Dusky Dolphin and the ...read more... |
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Chapman’s Peak Drive: Chapman’s Peak Drive has to be one of the most spectacular scenic drives in Africa, if not in th world, with numerous picnic spots and view sites along the 6km route. For a day trip follow this ...read more... |
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World of Birds & Monkey Park: The World of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the World. Over 3 000 birds and small animals of 400 different species are uniquely presented in more than 100 spacious landscaped ...read more... |
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Hout Bay Harbour: The Hout Bay Harbour is a hive of activity as the fishing boats, yachts and charter boats leave and enter the harbour all day. A craft market at the water's edge, the Kraal Kraft curio shop ...read more... |
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Mariner’s Wharf: The first harbour-front emporium in Africa and the Southern Hemisphere. Its restaurants, shops and markets exude a maritime ambience as is nowhere else to be found. Mariner's Wharf is ...read more... |
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The Leopard of Hout bay: Sculptured by Ivan Milford-Barbeton and completed in 1963, this sculpture was placed beneath the start of the Chapman's Peak Drive. It was his gift to the people of ...read more... |
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Hout Bay and other local beaches: The beach spans from the beginning of Chapman’s Peak Drive following the curve of the bay to the picturesque Hout Bay Harbour. The beach is great for walking and sunbathing and the waves are usually ...read more... |
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Kirstenbosch: Founded in 1913 the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora on display and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table ...read more... |
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Cape Point and Table Mountain National Park: At the tip of the Cape Peninsula you will find Cape Point within the Table Mountain National Park. The expansive Table Mountain National Park stretches from Signal Hill and Table ...read more... |
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Constantia Valley and other Vineyards: The region is one of breathtaking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops while being steeped in rich culture and history. Rolling vineyards and quaint Cape Dutch homesteads await you, as well ...read more... |
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Horse Riding in Hout Bay: Numerous stables in Hout Bay and surrounding areas offer horse riding. Noordhoek, a short drive from Hout bay, is popular for horse-rides along ...read more... |
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Local Markets and Township Tours: Hout Bay is one of the most colourful and dynamic communities in all of South Africa. Here you will find bustling local craft markets down at the harbour. Visit the Sunday Hout Bay craft market in this picturesque part of the ...read more... |
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