Situated at the tip of the Cape Peninsula, 60 km south-west of Cape Town, lies Cape Point – a nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park, a declared Natural World Heritage Site.
Covering 7 750 hectares of rich and varied local fauna and flora, visitors can expect buck, baboon and Cape Mountain Zebra encounters as well as over 250 species of birds.
Opening Hours (Summer):
Cape of Good Hope: 06h00 – 18h00
Flying Dutchman Funicular: 09h00 – 17h30
Two Oceans Restaurant: 09h00 – 17h00
Entrance Costs:
Cape of Good Hope Entry: Children (2 – 11) @ R 30 each, Adults R 85 each
Flying Dutchman Funicular – Child return @ R 20 (single @ R 15), Adult return @ R 47 (single @ R 37)
Important Notice: There is a late exit fee of R 500 out of the park. Please check out http://capepoint.co.za/rates.htm for more information on seasonal / yearly rates.
FREE ENTRY for a year for WILD Card holders. For more information call 0861 GO WILD (46 9453) or visit www.wildcard.co.za
Main Attractions:
· Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre (ideal for team building and conferencing for up to 24 delegates)
· Rich, diverse ‘fynbos’ vegetation
· Walks, hiking trails and picnic sites
· Tidal pools
· Game, bird and whale watching
· Historical monuments and buildings
· Shipwrecks
· Viewing site from the old Lighthouse
· Angling and diving sites
· Flying Dutchman Funicular
· Global Atmosphere Watch Station
· Most south westerly point of Africa
· Cape Point Lighthouse
· Curio shop
· Two Oceans Restaurant (www.two-oceans.co.za)
· Accommodation (from R 440 per unit per night)
· 2-day Hiking Trail
Accommodation Options (Hoerikwaggo Tented Camps):
Rustic camps, situated in natural surroundings. Careful planning, exclusive use of invasive alien timber and innovative layout and design ensure minimum environmental impact.
All tented camps bay communal ablution facilities, hot water, large communal kitchen / dining area, and are fully equipped for up to 12 people. Guests must provide their own bedding.
There are 4 very affordable accommodation options (From R 440 per unit per night) on Table Mountain National Park. These are set out below:
Orange Kloof Tented Camp – a forest experience – tented camp set in an ancient Afromontane forest of Orange Kloof. The silence is overwhelming and offers restricted access.
Silvermine Tented Camp – explore the mountain – pristine fynbos. Explore Silvermine’s outdoor activities – hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and swimming
Slangkop Tented Camp – relax next to the ocean – just 100m from the sea, this tented camp is ideal for watching sun set over the Atlantic Ocean.
Smitswinkel Tented Camp – close to the point – set in a flowering gum plantation, visitors can experience trips to Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. En-suite bathrooms and private kitchenettes are featured.
For more information please call +27 21 422 2816, email hoerikwaggobookings@sanparks.org or visit www.tmnp.co.za
Disclaimer: Cape Point Partnership, it’s directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any consequences of any injury, damage to or loss of property from any cause whatsoever sustained by any person or legal entity while present on and / or utilising out amenities.
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