Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Drive to the summit of Signal Hill, travelling via Kloof Nek. The views from Signal Hill are dramatic, especially at sunset when the sun starts dipping into the Atlantic Ocean, and the 'Mother City' is cast into a magic evening light.
Signal Hill connects Kloof Nek to Lion's Head, in the distinctive shape of a lion's rump. Signal Hill rewards visitors with views of Table Mountain, the City, Cape Town Harbour, Table Bay, Robben Island, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, and the beachfront suburbs of Mouille Point and Sea Point. It separates the City Bowl from the suburb of Sea Point, and its name is indicative of its function as the site for the Noon Gun, which is still fired at midday every day.
Signal Hill is also one of the only places in the world where critically-endangered Peninsula Shale Renosterveld vegetation can still be found. It used to be the dominant ecosystem of the Cape Town City Bowl. However, urban growth now covers most of this ecosystem and, along with a tiny patch on Devil's Peak, Signal Hill has the only surviving sample of this vegetation in the world.
Take in the spectacular views while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine and a selection of tasty canapés, before returning to the quayside. You'll travel past the upmarket Atlantic residential suburbs, and the incredible Cape Town Stadium en route.
Special Notes:
This is a regularly visited area for the locals in Cape Town and there could be unforeseen traffic congestion. Should there be unforeseen traffic congestion on the day of the tour we would not recommend going to Signal Hill, and a suitable alternative venue will be pre-advised.The departure time of this tour is determined by sunset on the day the ship is in port.
This tour operates weather permitting .
This tour is not recommended for guests in wheelchairs or for those with walking difficulties
There are tarred & paved surfaces at the main car park & viewpoint area on Signal Hill. Please note, however, that should you wander away from the main car park and viewpoint area, the terrain does become uneven.
Comfortable clothing, light jacket & comfortable shoes, camera are recommended.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.