The trip to Cape Point Nature Reserve was interesting, yet exhausting since we had to walk long distances and not everybody is equally fit. However it did not stop us from exploring the Reserve. As I was walking to the top of the lighthouse, the baboons instantly captured my attention as they were playing with bubble-gum in their mouths just like humans would. This made me realize that the similarity between humans and baboons is greater than one realizes.

After much struggle and effort me and my friends reached the top of the light house .We observed the beautiful view of the ocean and different kinds of plant species. I enjoyed watching the waves of the ocean the most. It makes one calm and  to me personally it reflects God's greatness for who but HE could create something so amazing and infinite?

 

The Two Oceans Restaurant occupies an enviable position above False Bay at the southwestern tip of Africa. The restaurant is as famous for its seafood cuisine as it is for a superb wooden deck that looks out onto one of the most stunning ocean views in South Africa.Due to the extremely expensive prices we could not afford to buy anything. Nevertheless it  is still good to be informed.

Falling within the Good Hope Section of Table Mountain National Park, the Cape Point Nature Reserve is 7750 hectares of wild coves, tidal pools, fynbos-covered valleys and diverse flora and fauna. There are 250 different bird species that make the area home, 1100 indigenous plant species whose roots burrow deep into the soil, a broad assortment of animal life. We did not get to see all these, but it’s definitely something to explore in future. We also saw ostrich and penguins. We took a lot of pictures to cherish these precious moments.

In future I would like to plan a picnic in the park or on the beach, hike or mountain bike, have lunch in the upmarket Two Oceans Restaurant high above the crashing waves of False Bay, or simply catch The Flying Dutchman funicular to some superb lookout points over the Atlantic Ocean. Apart from the spectacular view, I saw a lighthouse on the South African coast, which helps guide ships safely through dangerous waters that have seen to the end of many a vessel. I would also like to watch the pelagic birds of which there are a large variety, zebra, eland, and the many species of reptiles and small mammals. Baboons are common here, especially at the point itself.

I did not see much human interference which is very good since nature Reserves is places that should be well protected from it. It is after all a place with a rich biodiversity for us as humanity to explore and enjoy.

In conclusion this official UWC sanctioned fieldtrip was good. I learned a lot and most of al I enjoyed it. Learning more about plants and animals that occurs in the Cape Point Nature Reserve was very interesting and the highlight of the day was walking up to the top of the lighthouse and  mountain to enjoy the beautiful view.