Cape Point Nature Reserve: Not the Cape Point Lighthouse

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Not the Cape Point Lighthouse

The 'old lighthouse' atop Cape Point – a case of seeing is believing ...

Paradoxically, one of Cape Town's most popular tourist attractions is not all it claims. The 'old 1860 lighthouse' atop the Cape Point cliffs a hundred metres or so above the lighthouse that replaced it in 1919, is a replica – and has no light. However, it's built on the base of the old lighthouse, and photographs tell us it mimics the original exactly.

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safety first ...

Don’t walk alone ... if you do, observe all other tips.

Choose your route, time and likely progress and stick to it. Inform someone of your route and the time you expect to return.

If in a group, maintain the pace of the slowest member. If alone, never rush.

If lost - don’t split up. If alone, stay calm. Try to retrace your steps. If you can't, stay put.

Always take waterproof clothing, a stick, hat and sunblock, and wear good shoes.

If lost or forced to stop because of Cape Town's fickle weather, find shelter, stay together and remain in one place.

If injured, assess the situation carefully. If possible, send two people for help with a marked map and have a third monitor the injured person. If alone, call for assistance and detail your position.

Stick to well-used paths and always walk with caution. Don’t take shortcuts.

Take three to four litres of water per person per day, and food in case of delay. Watch the weather and time. Turn back if either are against you.

Take a fully-charged cellphone with preprogrammed rescue numbers. The national emergency number is 107.