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Signal Hill has become a must-do when you are in Cape Town especially in the evenings to watch the sunset over the Atlantic. You can drive or walk up the hill for an amazing view over the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, the ocean and a lot more.
Besides that, Signal Hill is a part of the Table Mountain National Park and it is named ‘Signal Hill’ because the cannons on the hill were once used to signal the arrival of new ships.
I’m always up for a hike, and hiking up Signal Hill to watch the sunset would be fab! I love that they set off their cannons! In the town I live in, they used to do that with very small cannons on special occasions, but stopped because some of the dogs on the boats freaked out. While I wouldn’t want any dog to be upset by the noise, I still miss it.
What an adventure to say you’ve been to Capetown — it seems so far away and exotic to me! I’d especially love seeing the beautiful sunset views. I think it’s a lovely tradition to still shoot the cannon at noon every day!
I missed all of this when we were in Cape Town! Obviously have to get back (there’s seriously so much to do!) I did want to hike up Lions Head while we were there because everyone raved about the views but we just ran out of time. Looks like a fabulous place for sunset though, and I would love to get some paragliding in. Looks like you had a fabulous time!
I would love to do the hike and see the sunset at Signal Hill! Your photos are beautiful. Did you go paragliding? I think I’d be to scared to do it!
Exploring Capetown in South Africa is definitely on my bucket list! I would love to see the sunset at Signal Hill and to overlook Table Mountain & Lion’s Head.
The paragliding also sounds like a great adventure though I am not sure if a company that models itself after Icarus is the right option for me! haha