What makes Cape Town unique in terms of urban and natural environment?

Cape Town is distinctive because it's described as 'a city within a national park or a national park within a city.' This unique urban-wilderness interface creates a special responsibility for residents living on the edge of this natural area. The environmental activist Engelbrecht emphasizes that this arrangement requires humans to adapt to nature, rather than expecting nature to adapt to human preferences. This perspective highlights the fundamental philosophy behind coexisting with wildlife like baboons in this South African urban setting.