Is it safe to hike up Table Mountain?
Is it safe to hike up Table Mountain? One of the questions I am constantly being asked is ” Is it safe to hike [...]
Table Mountain wildlife
Table Mountain wildlife We may not have the big five in the Cape Town area, but this certainly does not mean that there is [...]
Table Mountain – The watcher of the South
If legend is to be believed, Table Mountain is actually “The watcher of the South” Umlindi Wemingizumu, one of the giants created by mother [...]
Mandelas Gold
When you next visit Kirstenbosch Gardens take a look at Mandelas gold. This is a yellow Sterilitzia plant named in honour of President Mandela. [...]
The Fynbos plant kingdom of Table Mountain
The fynbos plant kingdom Floral kingdoms are derived from the species, genera and families of plants that are endemic to a region. (that is [...]
Strolling with penguins in Cape Town
Cape Town in South Africa is one of the few places in the world where you can really up close and personal with a penguin [...]
Winter walks in Cape Town
Winter walks in Cape Town Unlike the rest of South Africa, the wet season in Cape Town is the winter months of June, July and [...]
Table Mountain is always open
The cable car will be closed for annual maintenance between July 23rd and August 5th. This however does mean that you cannot still walk up [...]
Table Mountain National Park
The first person to mention the importance of protection of Table Mountain waas in 1923 by General Jan Smuts. He described the mountain as “our [...]
What is there to see on top of Table Mountain
What is there to see on top of Table Mountain The top of Table Mountain is such a wonderful and diverse place that it is [...]