Table Mountain National Park at a glance
The park runs from Signal Hill and Table Mountain in the north to Cape Point in the south. It covers about 70 km and includes a protected marine area. That is why there is no single entrance and no single ticket. Each part has its own access rules.
Two parts have staffed gates and conservation fees: Cape of Good Hope with Cape Point, and the Boulders penguin colony. The cableway to the top of the mountain is a separate ticket, and so is Kirstenbosch garden. A park fee never includes either of them. This site is an independent guide and is not run by the park, the cableway operator or any tour company.
Park entry fees for 2026 and 2027
Prices in rand, per person. Adults are 12 and over, children are 2 to 11. Do not mix the two columns: the first applies until 31 October 2026, the second from 1 November 2026.
| Area and visitor type | Adult until 31 Oct 2026 | Child until 31 Oct 2026 | Adult from 1 Nov 2026 | Child from 1 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Point, international | R515 | R250 | R592 | R288 |
| Cape Point, South African citizens and residents | R110 | R55 | R115 | R57 |
| Cape Point, SADC nationals | R225 | R115 | R242 | R124 |
| Boulders, international | R245 | R120 | R282 | R138 |
| Boulders, South African citizens and residents | R55 | R26 | R57 | R27 |
| Boulders, SADC nationals | R110 | R55 | R118 | R59 |
The Cape Point area is called Cape of Good Hope on the tariff from 1 November. It is the same entry. The Cape Point funicular is not included in any of these prices. Details are on the Cape Point page and the Boulders Beach page.
Park tours and day trips from Cape Town
Cape Point and penguin day trips, mountain tours and island visits, with live prices and availability.
How to pay and what to bring
Practical rules at the gates.
Cards only
Cape Point and Boulders take debit and credit cards only. At Cape Point, one person pays for the whole vehicle in a single payment. Occupants do not pay separately.
Local and SADC rates need proof
Bring a suitable document if you claim the South African or SADC rate. The gates scan ID digitally to apply the right rate.
Gate tickets online
You can buy a gate ticket online for a chosen area and date. It needs an account with the park. An online ticket is a convenience. It does not mean every normal day visit must be booked ahead. A Cape Point gate ticket does not include the funicular.
Wild Card
If you hold a Wild Card, bring the membership letter, on paper or on screen. The plastic card is no longer the accepted proof.
Forms
Since 10 February 2026, general day visitors to Cape Point and Boulders no longer need to fill in an indemnity form. The gate information still mentions forms in places, so bring ID and ask at the gate if you are unsure. Forms remain in use for certain picnic and braai sites.
Activity permits
An activity permit is needed for dog walking, cycling, horse riding, sport climbing and hang or paragliding. There is an annual card and a day permit, and they are different products. A normal walk is not on that list. Check the current permit rules before you plan any of these activities, because some areas are managed differently from others.
Rules that apply everywhere in the park
- Drones: Recreational drones may not fly over the park at any point.
- Wildlife: Do not feed, touch or harm any wild animal. That includes baboons and rock hyraxes, which are known locally as dassies.
- Plants and rock: Do not remove plants or stones.
- Fire: Fires are allowed only at marked braai sites.
- Paths: Stay on marked paths and do not cut corners on slopes.
Fire season and path work
Work on the firebreak network around the peninsula started in the week of 15 September 2026. It moves from the south and centre towards the City Bowl and is expected to run until December 2026, depending on the weather. The coming season may bring a longer period of high to extreme fire danger. Obey ranger closures and notices on the day, even if your route looked open the day before.
Plan your visit
The parts of the park most visitors want, each with its own page.
Lion's Head
A spiral path, ladders and chains near the top, and daylight rules.
Cape Point
Gate hours, funicular fares and the walk to the Cape of Good Hope.
Boulders Beach
Boardwalks, entry fees and the rules around the colony.
Hiking Table Mountain
Platteklip Gorge, India Venster and what each route demands.
Safety on the mountain
Group size, emergency numbers and advice on valuables.
Table Mountain National Park: frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay to enter Table Mountain National Park?
Not for the whole park. Cape of Good Hope with Cape Point and the Boulders penguin colony charge conservation fees at the gate. The cableway and Kirstenbosch sell their own tickets. A normal walk on the mountain paths is not part of the activity permit list.
Which fees apply on 1 November 2026?
The new tariff starts that day. Cape of Good Hope is R592 for international adults and R288 for children aged 2 to 11. Boulders is R282 for international adults and R138 for children. Fees for South Africans and SADC nationals are in the table above.
Can I use one ticket for the cableway, Cape Point and Kirstenbosch?
No. The cableway, the park gates and Kirstenbosch each charge separately. The funicular at Cape Point is a fourth, separate fare.
Are children charged?
Children under 2 enter free. Children aged 2 to 11 pay the child rate, and adults are 12 and over. The funicular at Cape Point uses different age bands.
Can I fly a drone in the park?
No. Recreational drones may not fly over the park anywhere.
Is this the official park website?
No. This is an independent guide. It has no connection with the park, the cableway operator or any tour company. Check prices and notices at the gate before you go.