Beach
Bakoven, Cape Town
Secluded cove with crystal-clear water and Lion's Head views
SummerSpring
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Beach
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Wild, deserted beach with massive dunes inside Cape Point Reserve
SummerAutumn
Beach
Victoria Road, between Camps Bay and Hout Bay
Photogenic cove with granite boulders and rock pools
SummerSpring
Hiking
moderate
Twelve Apostles, Table Mountain
Otherworldly rock cracks and caves with stunning views
AutumnSpring
Braai
Viewpoint
Chapman's Peak Drive
Dramatic coastal views along iconic drive
All Year
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Silvermine Nature Reserve
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