The Twelve Apostles is a grand mountain range emerging from the sea in Cape Town, South Africa. The range stretches along the Atlantic coast between the seaside suburbs of Camps Bay and Llandudno.
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There is a winding scenic drive along the base of the Twelve Apostles that joins the beachside suburbs. It’s part of the best drive in Cape Town and continuing further south, links to the equally spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive located beyond Hout Bay.
Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
The Twelve Apostles is part of Table Mountain National Park. Along a stretch of the way, there are no buildings except the 5 star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa located close to the base of the mountains.
It’s a spectacular place to enjoy high tea on the terrace, overlooking the sea or to indulge in a meal at one of the restaurants. The luxurious accommodation offers rooms with mountain or sea views and if you want to relax even more, there are a variety of enticing spa treatments. You can learn more about the hotel at Booking.com:
Weddings
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa has a lovely setting and is known as a place to pop the question. They even offer proposal picnics for the occasion!
Continuing with the marriage theme, the hotel hosts weddings and honeymoons with help from their dedicated wedding planners.
Hiking
Another way to enjoy the Twelve Apostles range is by hiking along one of the several trails crisscrossing Table Mountain National Park, however, the routes which lead to the top are challenging.
Twelve Apostles tours
For more sedate viewing, there are several tours that pass the mountains, from champagne cruises to Cape Peninsula day trips. There are plenty of options. Here is a selection of the most popular on GetYourGuide:
Geography
Although the name Twelve Apostles suggests a religious significance, the mountains are named after the peaks that make up the range, of which there are actually eighteen!
The peaks all have their own unique names, like Porcupine, Barrier and Kasteel. The range’s historical name in Dutch was Gewelbergen, meaning Gable Mountains.
Travelling along the majestic Twelve Apostles is certainly a must-see in Cape Town, with such natural beauty on offer.