Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope at a glance
Cape Point is part of Table Mountain National Park. The area is a fenced section of the park with wildlife and a single entry fee. Both viewpoints, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, are covered by that one fee. You do not pay a second park fee to visit both.
The old lighthouse sits above the point. You reach it on foot or with the Flying Dutchman Funicular, which has its own fare. The place is the south-western tip of the Cape Peninsula. It is not the southernmost point of Africa, and it is not the line where two oceans meet.
Cape Point fees and hours for 2026
Prices in rand, per person. Adults are 12 and over, children 2 to 11. The park entry changes on 1 November 2026.
| Item | Until 31 Oct 2026 | From 1 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Park entry, international adult | R515 | R592 |
| Park entry, international child | R250 | R288 |
| Park entry, South African adult | R110 | R115 |
| Park entry, SADC adult | R225 | R242 |
| Funicular, adult return | R115 | – |
| Funicular, adult one way | R100 | – |
| Funicular, child 6 to 16, return | R60 | – |
| Funicular, child 6 to 16, one way | R52 | – |
Children under 6 ride the funicular free with an adult. South African pensioners aged 60 and over pay R60 return or R52 one way with proof, at the counter only. Funicular fares from 1 November are not in the table, so check them at the ticket counter. Funicular age bands differ from the park fee bands.
Our picks: Cape Point tours
Full-day and half-day trips down the peninsula; park entries are paid on top.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Cape of Good Hope and penguins with pickup
Hotel pickup, an accredited guide and driver, tolls and fuel. Park entry extra for the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders, as are the optional Cape Point funicular and Seal Island boat.
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Cape Point and Boulders Beach by minibus
Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned minibus, tolls and fuel included. Park entry extra for Cape Point and Boulders Beach, as are the optional Seal Island boat, meals and tips.
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Cape Point and Boulders Beach in half a day
Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minibus and water. Park entry extra for Cape Point and Boulders Beach; food, drinks and tips are not included.
Check availability →Cape Point tours and day trips
Day trips from Cape Town to Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope and the penguins, with live prices and availability.
Planning the day
Hours, transport and what the tickets cover.
Gate hours
The gates are open 06:00 to 18:00 from October to March and 07:00 to 17:00 from April to September. Plan to be out by closing time, not only in by then. Do not count on leaving after sunset.
Funicular hours
The funicular runs 09:00 to 17:30 from October to March and 09:00 to 17:00 from April to September. It starts later than the gates open. The funicular reopened on 1 October 2026 after maintenance and a control system upgrade. Check that it is running on your day.
Paying at the gate
Cards only. One person pays for the whole car in one payment. Bring proof if you claim the South African or SADC rate. A gate ticket bought online does not include the funicular.
By bus tour
A full-day bus tour via Simon's Town and the penguin colony to Cape Point was priced at R475 for adults and R425 for children aged 2 to 11 in January 2026. The Cape Point entry was included. Boulders entry and lunch were not. Check the current price for your date.
Forms
General day visitors no longer need an indemnity form since 10 February 2026, although a gate page can still mention one. Bring ID anyway and expect a scan.
The walk to the Cape of Good Hope
A signpost marks the walking route to the Cape of Good Hope, and a separate sign marks the Cape of Good Hope itself. Which stretch you walk depends on your time. The fee you paid at the gate covers both viewpoints.
Allow time for the lighthouse as well. You can ride the funicular one way and walk the other, which is why one-way fares exist.
Swimming and the sea
Diaz Beach is closed to swimming because of strong rip currents. There are no lifeguards on the beaches at Cape Point. Do not treat any bay here as a safe bathing spot.
The park is fenced and has wildlife. Do not feed, touch or harm any animal, including baboons. For other parts of the park see the national park guide.
Combine Cape Point with other stops
Pages for the rest of a peninsula day.
Boulders Beach
The colony at Simon's Town, boardwalks and entry fees.
Table Mountain National Park
Which parts charge entry and what the permits cover.
Best time to visit
Seasons, wind and when the peninsula suits you best.
Table Mountain tours
Options for the mountain and the city, side by side.
Cape Point: frequently asked questions
How much does Cape Point cost?
Until 31 October 2026, international adults pay R515 and children aged 2 to 11 pay R250. From 1 November 2026 the entry is R592 for adults and R288 for children. The funicular is extra: R115 return for adults until 31 October 2026.
Do I pay twice to see the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point?
No. One conservation fee covers the area, including both viewpoints. Only the funicular is a separate fare.
What time do the gates open?
At 06:00 from October to March and at 07:00 from April to September. They close at 18:00 and 17:00. Plan to leave by closing time.
Can I swim at Cape Point?
Not at Diaz Beach, which is closed to swimming because of strong rip currents. There are no lifeguards on the Cape Point beaches, so do not rely on any bay.
Is Cape Point the southernmost point of Africa?
No. It is the south-western tip of the Cape Peninsula. It is not the line where two oceans meet.
Do I need a special form to enter?
General day visitors have not needed an indemnity form since 10 February 2026. Bring ID, because the gates scan it to apply the right rate.