Timeline
18:45
Grab a bite at Tide. The fresh catch of the day is served with steamed seasonal vegetables, new potatoes and lemon butter. It is a 9-minute walk from The Little Glen Nature Area.
19:15
Walk 12 minutes to Beta Beach. This spot faces ENE, offering a clear view of the sky as the light changes. The sun sets toward the WSW, so you will watch the color shift across the water.
19:50
Move 15 minutes to Bakoven Beach. This is the prime vantage point for the final moment. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with the view from this beach.
20:30
End the evening at Tiger's Milk - Camps Bay. It is a 13-minute walk from Bakoven Beach. Open daily from 08:00 to 02:00, it is a good place to stay after the sun goes down.
Local tip
The walk between Beta Beach and Bakoven Beach is short but involves some elevation. Wear sturdy shoes if you plan to move between the two spots for the best view.
Check before you go
- Tide is open daily.
- Tiger's Milk - Camps Bay is open daily from 08:00 to 02:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cape Town (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).