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Hout Bay, Cape Town

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#5 of 22 in Nature in Cape Town

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A quaint fishing village, Hout Bay is also a popular weekend getaway known for its scenic harbor. Surrounded by mountains and offering access to a picturesque bay, the town and harbor, teeming with fishing boats, offer a bustling dining scene, hailed for its freshly caught seafood. Besides fishing and lounging on the sandy beach, you can find a "Big Wave Spot" off the village coast, where waves can swell up to 14 m (47 ft). Have a picnic, visit the town's famous bird park, or take a boat trip to admire the Cape fur seals on a nearby island. Planning Cape Town trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.

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Duration: 20 minutes

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Duration: 8 to 9 hours

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Hout Bay reviews

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4.6

By mrsholland1

We did not feel safe and the guys that feed the seal were aggressive with us even though we paid the R10 'donation' fee to take a picture with the seal. We went back and wanted to take another...

We did not feel safe and the guys that feed the seal were aggressive with us even though we paid the R10 'donation' fee to take a picture with the seal. We went back and wanted to take another... more »
By QueenBeeQueenBee

This place used to be so amazing and the food at Fisherman's Wharf sublime. Now it's just bus loads of tourists, dirty and uninteresting.

This place used to be so amazing and the food at Fisherman's Wharf sublime. Now it's just bus loads of tourists, dirty and uninteresting. more »

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By Reginald Daniel Josias

Tourist loved it! Very scenic site and a photographers dream for any shoots.

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By Wianelle Briers

Hout Bay is a beautiful village nestled in the mountains. It is a must visit destination for any visitors to Cape Town. Only 25 minutes drive from the Cape Town CBD past Camps Bay and Llandudno.

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