GO ON A GUIDED TOUR OF THE SLANGKOPPUNT LIGHTHOUSE
Cost: R16 for a guided tour
The bright white Slangkoppunt (Snake Head Point) Lighthouse, situated on the coast in the South Peninsula, is the tallest cast iron lighthouse in South Africa. The internal spiral staircase you will climb during the guided tour takes you up 100 feet from the bottom to the balcony. The views from the top are entirely worth it. The tour will leave you with all sorts of interesting facts including the reason for South Africa being one of the few remaining places to retain actual Light House Keepers.
EXPLORE NEWLANDS FOREST
Cost: Free entry into the forest; R25 for adults and R15 for children to enter the braai area
Newlands Forest forms part of the Table Mountain National Park and is a great escape from the busy city surrounds. There’s the option of exploring the quiet pathways to find your own spot and set picnic or cook up a storm at the designated braai (barbeque) area. There is also some great hiking to be done if you follow one of the trails up towards Table Mountain. Always tell someone where you’re going, and never hike alone.