Cape Point is my favorite place on the planet! Theres so much going on here in terms of wildlife, stunning beaches, history, hiking trails, phenomenal unadulterated views and much much more. I could visit every day for a month and still not cover all there is to see. On this day there was little wind or cloud cover- utter perfection ☀️ We saw ostriches! The baboons blew me away with their skill and intelligence. They can open car doors and are ready to snatch something as soon as a door is opened. In seconds I watched as a younger male baboon gained access to some one’s car and quickly grabbed a large bag of chips, he opened it carefully so as not to spill any and finished it in seconds! The owner of the vehicle quickly closed and locked all his doors 😂 No one is carrying bags either because these smart creatures will grab it right off your back- they have adapted so well to humans! Today we saw a few baby baboons too 🥰 There are also beautiful seals basking in the sun and lots of lovely birds too. The beaches induced gasps every time I saw a different one, there are many and they are all out of this world gorgeous… the water is warm and the area is just perfect! I like the autonomy too, no lifeguards- you’re in charge of your own safety here. The tides are powerful and the waves massive! So take care ✊🏽 Theres also 350 year old remnants of the past… post offices, old cooking pits, crosses put up hundreds of years ago that feeds the imagination. What was this area like when these folks came here in the 1600’s? Theres some amazing historical information near the lighthouse that sheds more light on this. It’s interesting to know that Diaz reached the Eastern Cape before turning back while de Gama would carry on to India. I loved how strenuous some of the hikes were and they do offer the most adorable little tram to carry you up to the area where the lighthouse is- a super cute option but you will still have to conquer some stairs to make it to the top. Because of all the various aspects of this area, you feel like you’re on top of the world! Like you yourself have discovered something even though it was made pretty easy with the perfectly paved roads. It’s remarkable what they have built here and the extraordinary feelings this place evokes. It’s the gem of the Cape and I am happy that they have a special rate for residents because locals should have the privilege of staring in wonder at their beautiful. Everyone deserves peace and beauty in their hometown and especially South Africa with its complicated history, thus as a visitor I was happy to pay full price.