"Take a tour of Slangkop lighthouse at Kommetjie!" Cape Town Off The Beaten Path Tip by CatherineReichardt

The Slangkop lighthouse at Kommetjie is a delightful spot when it's calm and sunny - and absolutely vile when the weather turns foul!

Slangkop (meaning 'snake head' in Afrikaans) has been operating since 1919. At a height of over 30m, it has the distinction of being the highest cast iron tower located along the South African coastline, which of course begs the question, "How many of them can there be"?

It is possible to take tours of this lighthouse - use the contacts below for more details - and I have heard of people actually getting married here.

Even if you don't feel like taking the tour, strolling along the foreshore boardwalk from Kommetjie is very pleasant - so long as the weather is good!

Phone: +27 21 783 1717
Website: http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/take-a-tour-of-slangkop-lighthouse/