Cape Point remains a popular stop on the Cape Peninsula, but the price of entry depends on where visitors are travelling from. For South Africans, SADC nationals and international tourists, different conservation fees apply at the gate.
Picture: Cape Point
As reported by The South African, the current tariff period runs until 31 October 2026, with South African adults paying R110 and children aged two to 11 paying R55.
SADC visitors pay R225 for adults and R115 for children, while international visitors are charged R515 for adults and R250 for children.
For visitors planning to head towards the lighthouse, there is another cost to factor into the day. The Flying Dutchman Funicular is priced separately from the park entrance, with return tickets costing R115 for adults and R60 for children and South African pensioners. One-way fares are R100 for adults and R52 for children and pensioners.
A different Cape Point experience this August
Cape Point lighthouse area, with visitors making their way up the scenic steps. Picture: Cape Point
There is also a timing issue for anyone visiting Cape Point this month, as The Flying Dutchman Funicular is closed from 20 July to 31 August 2026 for planned maintenance and upgrades. Cape Point confirmed that the funicular is scheduled to reopen on 1 September.
The closure does not mean the wider attraction is off limits, as Cape Point remains open, with visitors still able to make their way to the lighthouse area on foot.
A shuttle service is also available during the maintenance period, costing R80 for an adult return trip and R70 for a single journey. Scholar and pensioner fares are R40 return and R35 one way. The shuttle is not wheelchair accessible.
For visitors who rely on wheelchair access, the temporary closure has a more significant impact. Cape Point says the Flying Dutchman is the only wheelchair-accessible route to the lighthouse, meaning the lighthouse area will not be accessible to wheelchair users during the maintenance period.
What you’ll pay at Cape Point
The current Cape Point entrance tariff is:
| Visitor category | Entrance fee |
|---|---|
| South African adult | R110 |
| South African child (2–11) | R55 |
| SADC adult | R225 |
| SADC child | R115 |
| International adult | R515 |
| International child | R250 |
Meanwhile, SANParks also confirmed that Cape Point’s conservation fees are valid from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026. South Africans claiming the local rate must provide proof of South African identification at the gate.
For the funicular, the current published rates are R115 return and R100 one way for adults, while children and South African pensioners pay R60 return and R52 one way. Children under six ride free when accompanied by a paying adult.
During the April-to-September period, Cape Point’s entry hours are 7am to 5pm, with visitors required to leave by sunset.
The attraction’s facilities, including the Two Oceans Restaurant, Food Shop and retail outlets, operate according to their own schedules, so visitors planning a full-day trip should check the relevant opening times before setting out.
The current entrance tariff is scheduled to remain in place until 31 October 2026, with annual price increases taking effect from 1 November.
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