19 October 2016
Cape Town sunsets are among the best in the world.
Streaks of red, orange, yellow and pink against a mountain top or across the Atlantic Ocean is a spectacular sight for locals and visitors. Whether you enjoy it from the balcony of a trendy bar in the CBD bar or soak up the last of the sun in a more natural surrounding – sundowners in Cape Town is a must-do.
Make an event of it with friends, family or your significant other … book your sunset view at one the city’s sundowner hot spots or put together a picnic basket and blanket to enjoy the view from the outdoors.
Either way, iol.co.za, have put together a list of Cape Town’s top ten sunset spots and among them is Signal Hill.
We recommend hopping on our popular Sunset Bus which takes you along the Atlantic Seaboard to Signal Hill for the sunset.
The Sunset Bus is about a three hour trip, with onboard commentary, that departs from and returns to the V&A Waterfront.
Buy your Sunset Bus tickets at a discounted rate here.
Some of the most scenic sunset spots include Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Camps Bay, the Sea Point promenade, and the Table Mountain Cableway viewpoint. You can view Signal Hill and Lion's Head on the City Sightseeing Cape Town sunset bus.
The best time is roughly 30 to 60 minutes before official sunset, when the sky usually shows its richest reds, oranges, and pinks.
Yes. Many spots like Signal Hill or Lion’s Head are picnic-friendly. Bring your own blanket and snacks.
Views from Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, and the Atlantic Seaboard give expansive panoramas of the city, sea, and mountains bathed in evening light.
Yes. City Sightseeing offers a Sunset Bus tour that drives along the Atlantic Seaboard to Signal Hill, so you can relax and enjoy the changing sky without worrying about parking.
