The Sentinel, Table Mountain National Park

Name: The Sentinel
Address: Table Mountain National Park, South Africa

#5 among attractions in Table Mountain National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain

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The Sentinel or Hangberg is a peak marking the western end of the mouth of Hout Bay in South Africa. It has a shear cliff dropping towards the sea, and a coastal hiking path is accessible at low tide. It is adjacent to Hout Bay Harbour and the Hangberg settlement, and to the higher Karbonkelberg peak. Just offshore to the south is a colony of Cape fur seals known as Seal Island, and a big wave surf spot known as "Dungeons", which has hosted the Red Bull Big Wave Africa competition. ()

Elevation: 1086 ftCoordinates: 34°3'34"S, 18°20'16"E

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Hout BayTable Mountain National Park South Africa

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The Sentinel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Llandudno Beach House, Hout Bay Museum, Fish Hoek Library.

7.4 miNE
Nature reserve with mountain views
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town
188 min walk • Nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is not only a verdant retreat but also a world-renowned botanical showcase of South Africa's unique flora. Established in 1913 to preserve the country's indigenous plant life...
3.6 miN
34°0'28"S • 18°20'22"E
Llandudno Beach House, Cape Town
92 min walk • Beach
1.8 miNE
Museum, History museum
Hout Bay Museum, Cape Town
47 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque fishing village of Hout Bay, just outside of Cape Town, South Africa, the Hout Bay Museum is a cultural gem that offers a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of the area. This intimate museum provides visitors with an understanding of...
7.3 miSE
City hall
Fish Hoek Library, Fish Hoek
187 min walk • Fish Hoek Library is a public library in the seaside suburb of Fish Hoek in Cape Town, South Africa. It was ranked 5th in the City of Cape Town's top circulating libraries in 2015 The library provides access to two online encyclopedias.
5.5 miE
Park
Tokai Park, Cape Town
141 min walk • Tokai Park, previously known as "Tokai Forest", is a small wing, about 600 ha, of the greater Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, South Africa. Tokai Park is made up of two sections: upper and lower Tokai Park. Lower Tokai Park is flat, and characterized by the threatened Cape Flats Sand Fynbos.
2.8 miE
Whaleback mountain in a national park
Constantiaberg, Table Mountain National Park
71 min walk • Constantiaberg is a large, whalebacked mountain that forms part of the mountainous spine of the Cape Peninsula in Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, South Africa. It lies about 7 km south of Table Mountain, on the southern side of Constantia Nek. The mountain is 927 m high. It is not known who first ascended the peak.
3.2 miNE
Zoo
World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park, Cape Town
83 min walk • World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park is an avian, reptilian and wildlife sanctuary in Hout Bay, a suburb of Cape Town in South Africa. As suggested by its name, the focus is primarily on birds and monkeys. It is the largest African bird park and among the bird parks in the world with the higher number of species.
5 miNE
Wine tours, Outdoor seating, Historical place
Groot Constantia, Cape Town
129 min walk • Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and provincial heritage site in the suburb of Constantia in Cape Town, South Africa. "Groot" in Dutch and Afrikaans translates as "great" in English.
6.5 miSE
Climbing
Silvermine Nature Reserve, Cape Town
166 min walk • Silvermine Nature Reserve forms part of the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, South Africa. It covers the section of the Cape Peninsula mountain range from the Kalk Bay mountains through to Constantiaberg.
1.5 miNE
Town, Area
Hout Bay, Cape Town
40 min walk • Hout Bay is a harbour town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated in a valley on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, twenty kilometres south of Cape Town.
3.2 miN
Beach
Sandy Bay, Cape Town
83 min walk • Sandy Bay is a nudist beach just south of Llandudno. It is on the west side of the Karbonkelberg, and cannot be seen from the main road to Hout Bay, which turns inland above Llandudno. Sandy Bay is not easily accessible.