Cape Point remains one of Cape Town’s – and South Africa’s – most popular attractions, but visitors should take note of the different entrance fees depending on their nationality as well as the new prices from Sunday, 1 November 2026.
According to the current tariff, which is only valid for the next couple of days until 31 October 2026, South African adults pay R110 to enter Cape Point, while children aged between two and 11 pay R55.
Visitors from other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries – with a passport as proof – pay R225 for adults and R115 for children.
For international visitors, the entrance fee is R515 for adults and R250 for children.
South Africans must provide identification, a driver’s licence or passport to qualify for the local rate.
New prices
From 1 November, those prices will change to R115 for South African adults and R57 for children between the ages of two and 11.
Visitors from other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries will soon pay R242 for adults and R124 for children (two to 11).
For international visitors, the entrance fee will jump to R592 for adults and R288 for children.
SADC countries include:
- Angola
- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Flying Dutchman costs extra
The famous Flying Dutchman funicular, which takes visitors towards the lighthouse and offers panoramic views of the surrounding coastline, is charged separately.
A return ticket currently costs R115 for adults and R60 for children and South African pensioners. One-way tickets cost R100 for adults and R52 for children and pensioners.
At the time of publishing it’s unclear what the funicular tickets will cost from 1 November, but expect an increase in price.
Oh course, one can always walk for free to the lighthouse at the top for the best view.
Cape Point opening hours
During the April-to-September period, Cape Point’s entry hours are 07:00 to 17:00, with visitors required to exit by sunset.
The funicular operates from 09:00 to 17:00, while the Two Oceans Restaurant, Food Shop and gift stores have their own operating hours.
The new Cape Point tariffs will remain in place until 31 October 2027, with annual price increases taking effect on 1 November of every year.
| Visitor | Current fee | New fee | % increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| South African adult | R110 | R115 | 4.5% |
| South African child (2-11) | R55 | R57 | 3.6% |
| SADC adult | R225 | R242 | 7.6% |
| SADC child | R115 | R124 | 7.3% |
| International adult | R515 | R592 | 15% |
| International child | R250 | R288 | 15.2% |
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