South Africa - The Journey due South

ckii96 · 10th April 2007

The South African Peninsula is well-known for its spectacular coastline with cliffs dropping down to the deep blue water. The journey started from Cape Town and passed through Clifton and Camps Bay with offered the spectacular view of the Twelve Apostles.

The Twelve Apostles as viewed from further south of Camps Bay.

Travelling further south, passing the Twelve Apostles, I was brought to Hout Bay.

One of the rocky hills around Hout Bay.

Hout Bay is a fishing village turned into a modern marina.

I took the boat trip from Hout Bay to Duiker's Island, or better known as Seal Island to tourists.

The seals are having a great time on their territory.

ckii96 · 10th April 2007

After waving goodbye to the seals, the boat brought us back to Hout Bay and our tour bus brought us further south. We were offered a very spectacular view of Hout Bay on the way.

Hout Bay as seen from further south.

Thereafter, we boarded the tour bus to continue our journey south on the Chapman's Peak Drive which is built on the cliffs of the coastline. There were spectacular views along this most beautiful stretch of the coastal roads.

Chapman's Peak Drive with Hout Bay in the background.

Another view on the Chapman's Peak Drive overlooking Hout Bay.

The arrival at the South Sea Beach marked the end of the Chapman's Peak Drive. The South Sea Beach is also known as the Boulders' Beach as big boulders form part of the beach. This is the place where there is a penguin colony.

The penguins are having their sunbath on the boulders.

ckii96 · 10th April 2007

A closer look at the penguins.

This is why it is called the Boulders' Beach.

After visiting the penguin colony, we continued our journey to the southern tip of the peninsula, where the prominent Cape of Good Hope is.

The wave at the Cape of Good Hope. All the Europeans had to pass by this cape on their journey east.

Lifes on the cape.

ckii96 · 10th April 2007

Having arrived at the southern tip, we travelled westward, circling around the Cape of Good Hope, to visit Cape Point.

Some rocky mountains as seen from Cape Point.

The lighthouse at Cape Point.

The overall view of Cape Point.

A closer look at the tip of Cape Point.

Arrival at Cape Point marked the end of my southbound journey.

You can find all my pics on South Africa here:
1. South Africa - The First Encounter
2. South Africa - The Table above the Clouds
3. South Africa - The Journey due South
4. South Africa - Floral Addiction
5. South Africa - Ride on Wheels for the Whales
6. South Africa - Aqua Life
7. South Africa - Colours of Life in Cape Town

sigg · 11th April 2007

Thanks for sharing. Sure bring back good memories during my last trip there in 2005 Dec.

ckii96 · 11th April 2007

Originally Posted by sigg

Thanks for sharing. Sure bring back good memories during my last trip there in 2005 Dec.

You're welcome, sigg.

asterixsg · 11th April 2007

As usual, excellent photos.

Thanks for sharing. Nice brief writeup too, to accompany the photos

ckii96 · 11th April 2007

Originally Posted by asterixsg

As usual, excellent photos.
Thanks for sharing. Nice brief writeup too, to accompany the photos

Thanks asterixsg.

You're very welcome.

shark · 11th April 2007

Hi ckii96,

May I know wheather u join a group tour or free N easy?

ckii96 · 11th April 2007

Originally Posted by shark

Hi ckii96,

May I know wheather u join a group tour or free N easy?

It's more like a free and easy trip. I was there to attend a conference and I extended my stay for a couple of days to do sight-seeing.

kairospix · 11th April 2007

wow great blue skies.. u used a polarizer?

ckii96 · 11th April 2007

Originally Posted by kairospix

wow great blue skies.. u used a polarizer?

Yupp! I used a polariser in most of these shots.

kairospix · 11th April 2007

Originally Posted by ckii96

Yupp! I used a polariser in most of these shots.

cool...

ckii96 · 11th April 2007

Originally Posted by kairospix

cool...

Thanks for dropping by.

10th April 2007	#1
ckii96 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Posts: 622	South Africa - The Journey due South The South African Peninsula is well-known for its spectacular coastline with cliffs dropping down to the deep blue water. The journey started from Cape Town and passed through Clifton and Camps Bay with offered the spectacular view of the Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles as viewed from further south of Camps Bay. Travelling further south, passing the Twelve Apostles, I was brought to Hout Bay. One of the rocky hills around Hout Bay. Hout Bay is a fishing village turned into a modern marina. I took the boat trip from Hout Bay to Duiker's Island, or better known as Seal Island to tourists. The seals are having a great time on their territory.

10th April 2007	#2
ckii96 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Posts: 622	Re: South Africa - The Journey due South After waving goodbye to the seals, the boat brought us back to Hout Bay and our tour bus brought us further south. We were offered a very spectacular view of Hout Bay on the way. Hout Bay as seen from further south. Thereafter, we boarded the tour bus to continue our journey south on the Chapman's Peak Drive which is built on the cliffs of the coastline. There were spectacular views along this most beautiful stretch of the coastal roads. Chapman's Peak Drive with Hout Bay in the background. Another view on the Chapman's Peak Drive overlooking Hout Bay. The arrival at the South Sea Beach marked the end of the Chapman's Peak Drive. The South Sea Beach is also known as the Boulders' Beach as big boulders form part of the beach. This is the place where there is a penguin colony. The penguins are having their sunbath on the boulders.

10th April 2007	#3
ckii96 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Posts: 622	Re: South Africa - The Journey due South A closer look at the penguins. This is why it is called the Boulders' Beach. After visiting the penguin colony, we continued our journey to the southern tip of the peninsula, where the prominent Cape of Good Hope is. The wave at the Cape of Good Hope. All the Europeans had to pass by this cape on their journey east. Lifes on the cape.

10th April 2007	#4
ckii96 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Posts: 622	Re: South Africa - The Journey due South Having arrived at the southern tip, we travelled westward, circling around the Cape of Good Hope, to visit Cape Point. Some rocky mountains as seen from Cape Point. The lighthouse at Cape Point. The overall view of Cape Point. A closer look at the tip of Cape Point. Arrival at Cape Point marked the end of my southbound journey. You can find all my pics on South Africa here: 1. South Africa - The First Encounter 2. South Africa - The Table above the Clouds 3. South Africa - The Journey due South 4. South Africa - Floral Addiction 5. South Africa - Ride on Wheels for the Whales 6. South Africa - Aqua Life 7. South Africa - Colours of Life in Cape Town Last edited by ckii96; 17th April 2007 at 09:00 PM.

11th April 2007	#5
sigg Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 811	Re: South Africa - The Journey due South Thanks for sharing. Sure bring back good memories during my last trip there in 2005 Dec.

11th April 2007	#7
asterixsg Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,407	Re: South Africa - The Journey due South As usual, excellent photos. Thanks for sharing. Nice brief writeup too, to accompany the photos __________________ Every man dies, but not every man really lives.

11th April 2007	#9
shark Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: West Posts: 436	Re: South Africa - The Journey due South Hi ckii96, May I know wheather u join a group tour or free N easy?

11th April 2007	#11
kairospix Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 388	Re: South Africa - The Journey due South wow great blue skies.. u used a polarizer?