Table Mountain and Lion's Head

Nowhere else in the world does an area of such spectacular beauty and rich biodiversity exist almost entirely within a metropolitan area. Large swaths of the Cape Peninsula are devoted to a vast and spectacular 220-square-km (85-square-mile) nature preserve, Table Mountain National Park, which is home to countless hiking trails, mountain peaks, gorgeous beaches, and huge tracts of fynbos-covered wilderness. It incorporates two world-renowned landmarks: eponymous Table Mountain and, at the southern tip of the peninsula, Cape Point. The first is a backdrop to Cape Town's city center, visible from miles out to sea, while the latter is at the other end of the Cape Peninsula. Table Mountain itself is open for exploration and free for all to enjoy.