Notable viewpoint · Western Cape, South Africa
Baskloof
Baskloof is a viewpoint in Western Cape, South Africa.
Baskloof: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Baskloof
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Baskloof — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -34.19611, 18.39167. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Baskloof
- Simonstown Museum · museum · Western Cape · ~4 km · Must-see
- Boulders Beach · beach · Western Cape · ~7 km · Must-see
- Roman Rock Light · beach · Western Cape · ~8 km · Must-see
- Slangkop Lighthouse · beach · Western Cape · ~11 km · Must-see
- St James' Cath. Church · church · Western Cape · ~13 km · Must-see
- Silvermine Waterfall · waterfall · Western Cape · ~14 km · Must-see
- Muizenberg Hebrew Congregation · attraction · Western Cape · ~15 km · Must-see
- Chapman's Peak · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ou Kaapse Weg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~15 km · Must-see
- Soralia Conservation Area · sanctuary · Western Cape · ~18 km · Must-see
- Constantiaberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~20 km · Must-see
- Constantia · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~20 km · Must-see
- The Sentinel · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~20 km · Must-see
- Whittle Rock · beach · Western Cape · ~20 km · Must-see
- Duiker Island · river spot · Western Cape · ~21 km · Must-see
- Castle Lichtenstein · fort · Western Cape · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rondevlei Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · Western Cape · ~22 km · Must-see
- Karbonkelberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~23 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Baskloof
- Chapman's Peak · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ou Kaapse Weg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~15 km · Must-see
- Constantiaberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~20 km · Must-see
- Constantia · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~20 km · Must-see
- The Sentinel · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~20 km · Must-see
- Karbonkelberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~23 km · Must-see
- Cape Point S.W. Lookout · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~24 km · Must-see
- Table Mountain (Maclear's beacon) · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~32 km · Must-see
- Table Mountain · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~33 km · Must-see
- Devil's Peak · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~34 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Baskloof yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Baskloof?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Baskloof?
Nearby: Simonstown Museum (museum, 4 km), Boulders Beach (beach, 7 km), Roman Rock Light (beach, 8 km), Slangkop Lighthouse (beach, 11 km), St James' Cath. Church (church, 13 km), Silvermine Waterfall (waterfall, 14 km).
Is Baskloof worth visiting?
Baskloof is listed as a notable viewpoint in South Africa on Spotwander.