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Signal Hill, Cape Town Central

4.6
#3 of 886 in Wildlife in South Africa
Mountain Nature / Park
Drive to Signal Hill for panoramic views of Cape Town, including Table Mountain and Robben Island. You can reach the hilltop on a short, picturesque drive from town, and once there, have a picnic, hike up to the adjacent Lion's Head Hill, or take a romantic evening walk for a chance to capture some unforgettable sunset images. Wandering the plateau, you'll come across a number of "kramats," sacred tombs dedicated to various Muslim missionaries. Signal Hill is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , online itinerary creator Edition.
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Tours To Signal Hill

1- or 2-day Cape Town Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $15
4.7
10 reviews
Duration: 1 to 10 hours
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Full-Day Cape Town Highlights Private Orientation Tour with Local Guide BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $154
4.6
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Duration: 8 hours
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Private Cape Peninsula Tour, With Close Range Penguin Encounter From Cape Town. BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $103
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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
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  • By Tanumita D
    Awesome view from Signal Hill. The day I went to Signal Hill the sky was absolutely clear and fortunately I got one of the best views of the city from there. Sharing some of the pictures I took that.....  more »
  • By BarbC997
    Well worth taking the Hop-On-Hop-Off Sunset Tour to Signal Hill. The Sunset was amazing. A tarp was laid out for all to sit on and the Guineafowl birds run around everywhere. Buy yourself a...  more »
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  • By Michael van Wyk
    The nature and views here are breathtaking but the facilities are not good. Very sorry toilets.
  • By Jaman Asad
    Whenever I go Signal Hill for sunset 🌇 It’s never disappointe me.
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