"It Looks Breathtaking": Hidden Beach Found on Table Mountain Stuns Mzansi

• A viral video showed the Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir on Table Mountain, leaving South Africans amazed
• Its beach-like edges and scenic views sparked curiosity and excitement about local hiking to many adventure seekers
• The viral video reminded netizens online of Cape Town’s hidden gems beyond its popular beaches and mountains

South Africans were fascinated by a viral clip of a beach on Table Mountain, with the Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir becoming a new point of curiosity.

A Facebook user, Jay Caboz Photography, posted a fascinating video showing the Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir on Table Mountain, which quickly went viral. In just two weeks, the footage had over 8,000 likes and more than 300 comments, as South Africans were stunned by the sight of what looked like a secret beach high above Cape Town.

The video was filmed during a hike, where the photographer stumbled upon the sparkling water surrounded by sandy edges. Many viewers admitted they had never seen this hidden gem before. The Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir is one of several large reservoirs on Table Mountain, built over a century ago to supply water to Cape Town.

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While not officially a tourist attraction, it has become a point of curiosity for hikers because of its unusual beach-like appearance. The calm water and white sand edges look like something from a coastal escape, yet it sits high in the mountain landscape.

The Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir revealed

For many South Africans, the video was an eye-opener about just how many hidden treasures the Western Cape still holds. It reminded people that Cape Town is not just about its famous beaches but also about secret natural wonders waiting to be explored.

This unexpected discovery sparked new interest in local hiking and photography, with many saying they wanted to see the reservoir for themselves. It showed how even familiar landmarks like Table Mountain can still surprise people with hidden beauty.

Mzansi reacted to the video

Annalee Nagura said:

“First ever hike when I was 16 was here... I thought we were lost because we were told Table Mountain wasn’t far. I couldn’t walk for days afterwards.”

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Rehad Rahim wrote:

“That’s because over 260 million years ago, Table Mountain was part of the seabed.”

Diedre Riedlinger commented:

“My son took us up on Christmas Day, which is also my birthday… It’s just 20 minutes, he said, and then got us lost. Best present ever, what a beautiful place and treasured memory of the hot hike up and the flora and fauna coming back down!”

Ashley Olivier wrote:

“Hiked Skeleton Gorge. It was extremely misty. What a climb. Obviously missed that. Could barely see 5m ahead. Clouds rolled in during the hike. Must be amazing.”

Franklin Scheepers commented:

“Even foreign nationals are really obsessed with Cape Town, South Africa, because Cape Town is very beautiful, a beautiful big city.”

Jah Ashwin said:

“When I was there 2 months ago, I could walk through the Hello Hutchinson dam up to the wall. And now it’s full.”

Efraim Shostakovich wrote:

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“I remember that beach, I used to voel the kinners there when I was going to UCT, kaal piel slaaning by the dunes, knopping there was the best by SG.”

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3 Briefly News stories about Table Mountain

• A City of Cape Town firefighter was injured during the city's efforts to contain the Table Mountain blaze.
• More than 190 households were evacuated as the Western Cape's emergency services battled a fire that broke out on Table Mountain.
• A young woman in Cape Town was terrified when the Table Mountain fires came dangerously close to her home.

Source: Briefly News