South Africa
The Cape Point Lighthouse was built in the late 1950s, positioned on top of cliffs overlooking the sea. However, it sat too high up, and the beam was often obscured by rain, fog, and inclement weather.
In 1911, the Lusitania ran into Bellows Rock, just below the lighthouse, and sank. The lighthouse was decommissioned and another was built, closer to the sea.
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Old Cape Point Lighthouse
The Cape Point Lighthouse was built in the late 1950s, positioned on top of cliffs overlooking the sea. However, it sat too high up, and the beam was often obscured by rain, fog, and inclement weather.
In 1911, the Lusitania ran into Bellows Rock, just below the lighthouse, and sank. The lighthouse was decommissioned and another was built, closer to the sea.
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Itinerary
2.
Arriving in Cape Town
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Table Mountain
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Bo-Kaap
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Free afternoon in Cape Town
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Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
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Cape of Good Hope
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Old Cape Point Lighthouse
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Penguins at Boulders Beach
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Kirstenbosch
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Gold Restaurant
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Stellenbosch & Wine Tour
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Victoria Waterfront
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Let's go on a safari!
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Night safari
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Let's find the Big 5!
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Final dinner together
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Pretoria
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Thank you!
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