Cape of Good Hope shines on world’s most ‘worth it’ attractions list
South Africa's Cape of Good Hope has bagged a spot on a list ranking the world’s most 'worth it' attractions. Find out where it placed...
Black News 
Another day, another South African attraction receiving global recognition. This time, it’s the Cape of Good Hope getting the nod.
Most recently, InsureandGo – a travel insurance company in England – released a list dubbed “The World’s Most ‘Worth It’ Attractions”, based on an analysis that they conducted.
After combing through over three million travel reviews, they were able to pinpoint the top 20 attractions in the world right now. Here’s how the Cape of Good Hope fared…
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE’S RANKING REVEALED
Out of the 20 destinations that made the final list, the Cape of Good Hope achieved a respectable 16th place ranking.
Located on the Cape Peninsula, this scenic vista – which was originally called the “Cape of Storms” following its discovery in 1488 – scored 13.6%.
It sits between Australia’s Uluru sandstone rock (14th place – 14.6%) and Egypt’s Valley of the Kings (17th place – 13.4%).
CAPE POINT’S NEIGHBOUR
The Cape of Good Hope is often referred to as the southernmost tip of Africa, though that honour belongs to Cape Agulhas.
Nevertheless, it’s renowned among residents and tourists for its scenic vistas and recreational activities such as fishing, hiking and surfing.
It’s also the neighbour of Cape Point, which is also enjoyed by hiking and picnicking enthusiasts. Additionally, you will find a wide array of fynbos vegetation and fauna in abundance.
WORLDLY ATTRACTIONS THAT ARE ALSO WORTH IT
Here is the full list (from first to 20th place):
- Kings Canyon Lookout, Australia – 28.7%
- Skellig Michael Monastery, Ireland – 26.3%
- Franz Josef Glacier Viewpoint, New Zealand – 21.9%
- Great Wall (Jinshanling Section), China – 21.8%
- Abu Simbel Temples, Egypt – 21.0%
- Batad Rice Terraces, Philippines – 20.3%
- Twelve Apostles, Australia – 19.7%
- Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, Switzerland – 19.7%
- Quiraing, Isle of Skye, United Kingdom – 17.6%
- Moraine Lake, Canada – 16.0%
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Switzerland – 15.6%
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, Australia – 15.2%
- Mitre Peak Viewpoint (Milford Sound), New Zealand – 15.1%
- Victoria Falls Rainforest Entrance, Zimbabwe – 14.6%
- Uluru, Australia – 14.6%
- Cape of Good Hope, South Africa – 13.6%
- Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun’s Tomb), Egypt – 13.4%
- Shanghai Tower Observation Deck, China – 12.8%
- Sossusvlei Deadvlei, Namibia – 12.2%
- Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona, USA – 12.1%
Strong contenders, indeed, which makes the Cape of Good Hope’s placement all the more impressive (and totally worth it!). It also shows how South Africa continues to capture the world’s attention, thanks to its array of stunning landmarks and locations.
In other news, Cape Town’s Table Mountain snagged a spot on the “Most Beautiful Mountains in the World” list.
