AFRICA ATTRACTIONS

Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope

Extreme southwestern point and a major attraction of the African continent, the famous Cape of Good Hope is stunning and a must. If all of its historical symbology and drama was not enough in the verses of Camões in Lusíadas, the reserve has unique charm and magnetism. It is officially called Cape Point, opposite from the Cape of Good Hope by the incredible Diaz Beach. This is the southernmost portion of Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain National Park.

The full Cape Peninsula tour from Cape Town includes visits at Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak Drive and Boulders. But Cape Point justifies the reputation as a top attraction, with wild beaches, rock formations, lighthouses, trails and endemic fauna of the region: ostriches, baboons, zebras and elands (the largest antelope). Whales, seals and dolphins are also frequent visitors. According to an old local legend, it is the center of the universe.

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National parks, regional parks, nature reserves and conservation units protect the terrestrial and marine natural heritage in several countries in Africa. Conservation initiatives are part of traditions and culture in some African countries: sustainable access to the main natural sanctuaries of the continent generates jobs and income to local communities, in addition to financing the preservation of natural biodiversity and endangered species.