Clifton

Camps Bay is a suburb in on the of . Founded as Kamps Baai it was once considered to become Cape Town's harbour. It has become a tourism hot spot because it offers a great combination of restaurants, bars, amenities, accommodation and a fantastic beach, all very close to each other.
  • Type: Suburb
  • Description: suburb of Cape Town, South Africa
  • Also known as: “Clifton (Western Cape)” and “Clifton, Cape Town”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Lion’s Head and Glen Beach.

Peak
Lion's Head is a mountain in , South Africa, between and .

Beach
is located north of Camps Bay Beach in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bantry Bay and Fresnaye.

Suburb
is an affluent suburb of in the Western Cape Province of .

Suburb
is one of 's most affluent suburbs…

Clifton

Latitude
-33.93529° or 33° 56′ 7″ south
Longitude
18.37907° or 18° 22′ 45″ east
Elevation
63 metres (207 feet)
Open location code
4FRW397H+VJ
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Clifton” goes by many names.
  • Afrikaans: “Clifton”
  • Cebuano: “Clifton”
  • Chinese: “克利夫頓 (開普敦)”
  • Chinese: “克利夫頓”
  • Dutch: “Clifton”
  • French: “Clifton”
  • Italian: “Clifton”
  • Pedi: “Clifton”
  • Spanish: “Clifton”
  • Turkish: “Clifton, Cape Town”
  • Turkish: “Clifton”
  • Xhosa: “Clifton”
  • Zulu: “Clifton”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Fisherman’s Rock and The Glen.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Sunset Rock and Sunset Rock Viewpoint.

Western Cape: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Cape Town and Robben Island.

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