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Camps
Bay Attractions
Camps Bay Beach Camps
Bay beach is Cape Town’s answer to St Tropez and one
of the many Camps Bay attractions. It
offers spectacular views of Lion's Head and the Twelve Apostles and its
fine white sand is packed with beautiful people, especially over
weekends and during holidays.
Camps Bay’s
long stretch of beach is perfect for sunbathing and its open flatness
means that team activities like Frisbee and social beach volleyball can
also be enjoyed by the more active visitors.
The
sea is, due to Camps Bay’s protected position in the bay,
quite calm and good for swimming. At the southern end, you
will find a tidal pool. The northern part is great for
surfing.
There is a stretch of lawn in front of the
beach where picnics are often enjoyed.
Camps Bay
beach is safe, clean and family friendly.
Walking
trails around Camps Bay
Things
to remember: - Do not leave any valuables in your car.
- Take warm,
waterproof clothing with you.
- Take drinking water with you as there is
none on these trails.
- Do not walk alone.
- It is advisable to have a mobile phone
with you.
The Pipe Track
Starting at the top of Kloof Nek where you turn off
to go to the Table Mountain cable car.
This path goes along the top of Camps Bay and follows the old water
pipe. It
is generally a flat walk with a few ups and downs, and is a very
pleasant walk.
The view is spectacular over the bay and up the Twelve Apostles.
There is also a trail up Table Mountain from this path called
Kasteelspoort. Please
note it is the only trail up the mountain from the Camps Bay side and
is a strenuous
uphill hike. It is well signposted and will take you all the way to
Silvermine
Nature Reserve past the reservoirs. Allow at least 6 hours for this
trail. Stick
to the path!
Cable Car:
Tel: +27 (0)21 424 0015
Mountain Search and Rescue Contact Number:
Tel: +27 (0)21 948 9900
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Lions Head
Take the turn-off to Signal Hill and follow this
road for a short distance. A parking area will come up shortly on both
sides of the road. Follow the track up and circle slowly to the top of
Lions head. The first 10 minutes are a steep uphill, the path then
levels off. One has to climb up some chains to reach the summit.
It is very popular among the locals to climb the
mountain when it is full moon and watch the moon rise over Cape Town.
Take care coming down in the dark and don’t forget a good
torch and warm clothes. This walk takes approximately an hour and a
half. There is another trail that starts at the end of Chilworth Road,
in Camps Bay. This trail is a steep climb until it joins the main trail
up the mountain.
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The Glen
Follow the signs from Kloof Nek Road to Round
House and park outside the Stan’s Halt Youth Hostel. Follow
the signs heading up the valley towards Table Mountain. This is a beautiful walk
in a lovely lush valley with many trees.
The Round House was originally built for Lord Charles Somerset and was
his hunting lodge. Interestingly enough though, Horak became the owner
in 1813 because the house was too basic for Lord Somerset. In 1827, a
William Jones was responsible for the improvements and added the
veranda with the French doors and windows. In 1837 the Lodge
was sold and has been operating as a hotel or restaurant ever since. It
is a National Monument along with the rest of the Glen. The road
running past Round House is part of the original track from the city.
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Along
the Sea - Victoria Road
Follow Victoria
Road from Camps Bay along the coast to Sea Point. Take the steps down
to Clifton 1st beach and walk along till 4th beach. Climb the
stairs back to Victoria Rd and continue along the road towards Sea
Point. Take your first road left down to the sea and meet up with the
beginning of the Sea Point promenade. If you follow the sea you will
ultimately end up at the V&A Waterfront.
This is a lovely evening walk and you will join most of Cape Town out
for their
daily exercise.
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For
more information about the various Camps Bay attractions on offer,
please don't hesitate to contact us.
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