Devil's Peak is one of the favored tourist spots of Cape Town. The distinguished geological features along with its flora and fauna fascinate both domestic and foreign travelers.
Location of Devil's Peak
One of the major geographical features of Cape Town, Devil's Peak is a much frequented tourist attraction of the region. Standing like a steeple touching the sky, the Devil's Peak has a height of 1000 meters. Ideal for a leisurely stroll, except during the humid and chilly winter season, the mountain is an important part of Cape Town geography. The upper segment of the Devil's Peak is constituted of craggy substance, which is known as 'Table Mountain Sandstone'.
History of Devil's Peak
After the establishment of the first colony of Cape Town by the Jan van Reibeeck of Dutch East India Company during 17th century, few of the first farms of Cape Town were founded on the slanting slopes of Devil's Peak. The original name of Devil's Peak was 'Windberg' and the present name was derived from a folktale based on a Dutch called Jan van Hunks. The African Christian Democratic Party tried to alter the name from Devil's
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Peak to 'Dove's Peak' in year 2002.
Devil's Peak: flora and fauna
The plant commonly found in Devil's Peak is fynbos. Silver leaf is another particular plant found mainly in the region. Visitors also view the forests of cluster pines, which were planted during early 20th century for commercial purpose. The fauna of Devil's Peak includes animals like Himalayan Tahrs, rock hyrax, caracals and porcupines.
Must Visits of Devil's Peak
A number of must visits and landmarks are scattered all through the eastern slant of Devil's Peak. A few of the landmarks are as follows:
- University of Cape Town
- Rhodes Memorial
- Groote Schuur Hospital
- Mostert's Mill
- Groote Schuur Estate
Other than these attractions, Devil's Peak of Cape Town is graced with several historical, military strongholds along with numerous cannons.
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