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10 Instagram spots in Cape Town worth the wind
Mountains in the middle, ocean on two sides: Cape Town stacks viewpoints like few cities can. These 10 spots are the essentials.
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3 of 10 photo ideas have sourced location coordinates. The initial view is for orientation. An area marker does not indicate an exact photo position.
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- Lion’s HeadApproximate area
- Boulders BeachApproximate area
- Bo-KaapApproximate area
Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Lion’s Head
A spiral trail with the city on one side and the Atlantic on the other. Sunset walks are the local classic.
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Boulders Beach
Penguins on granite boulders between sheltered coves. The boardwalk keeps you close without disturbing them.
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Rows of brightly painted houses on the slopes above the center. Mornings give clean light on the facades.
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Muizenberg
A long beach lined with colorful bathing huts. Shoot the row from the sand at low sun.
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The Diving Board
A flat rock ledge on Table Mountain over Camps Bay. Mind the drop; the photo is dramatic enough from a safe stance.
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Kloof Corner
A short, steep path to a viewpoint over the city bowl. Best as a sunrise walk.
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Wally’s Cave
A small cave with a window framing the city and harbor. Reachable on foot from Lion’s Head; bring shoes with grip.
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Babylonstoren
A winelands farm with structured gardens, orchards and white walls. The garden paths are the photos.
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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
A landmark hotel with shaded gardens and pools. Afternoon tea on the terrace is the classic visit.
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Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Botanical gardens on the mountain slopes with a treetop walkway. The raised bridge curves above the canopy.
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