Cape of Good Hope
Cape of Good Hope
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful scenery and drive. Did not disappoint
    It was a beautiful walk up to the lighthouse and the Cape of good hope. You can drive pretty close to the points and then walk the rest. Miss Gucci loved the drive from Cape Town with the roads twisting round the mountains and stunning views. Again a car is a must unless you join a tour.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 23, 2023
  • Katherine
    Manchester, United Kingdom522 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing feeling!
    What a feeling! To be able to say I’ve been to. The most Cape of Good Hope. We did the two trails while we there which were not difficult but the one on the left was a little more challenging going back down in the wind. There were coach loads of people having their picture taken at the sign. I do not have a clue how long it would take but I’m sure it was a good 45min-1hr Its a good drive from the entrance of the park to the Cape so make sure you take drinks and snacks as there is nothing about to grab anything.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 9, 2023
  • Patty B
    Nashville, Tennessee1,444 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Breathtaking place, Very Windy
    We went with Jarat tours, just my husband and myself. It was a very enjoyable experience. The only problem was all the tour buses that were there. It was very windy and we had to get in a fairly long line just to take our photos near the sign. The views are spectacular, but the wind was intense. We didn’t spend too much time there because it was so windy. Got our photo by the sign, finally.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 5, 2024
  • Malaika H
    Sao Paulo, SP8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Extremely Windy But Extremely Beautiful
    Now I know where Google, Apple & Amazon take those amazing photos of natural beauty, its REAL and its around the Cape of Good Hope! Simply stunning views but sadly you cannot spend much time there since the wind is literally blowing you away and its hard to stay firm on your feet there. Must go visit, must take the photo by the sign and absorb as much of it as you possibly can for as long as you can handle. There is a walking path from the Cape of Good Hope to the Cape Point, it is supposedly 1.5 hrs return. However, the wind can be so strong that it makes it hard to actually walk this path without falling (someone from my family did fall twice). And parts of this path are steep and rocky so please be very careful and go with a group. There is zero cel. phone coverage in this area.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written March 15, 2024
  • Philip C
    Nottingham, United Kingdom27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    SW tip of Africa
    Well worth the drive from Cape Town. Spectacular views and even the odd gibbon. Cost a few Rand to get into the park. Stpped off at Boulders Bay penguin sanctuary on the way and had lunch in Simons Town
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 5, 2024
  • LadureeFan
    Richmond, Virginia1,346 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely plan to spend a few hours if you can spare the time
    We were on a bike tour and stopped here before starting our ride for the day closer to the entrance to the park. Wish we had more time to hike and really absorb the beautiful scenery. Totally worth a visit. The drive to get here, Chapman's Peak Drive, full of beautiful views as well. If you look out over the water, you might see some sea lions sunning on the rocks!
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 6, 2024
  • Miranda Rodrigo
    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom66 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A helpful queue in front of the sign!
    We drove just a few minutes from the Cape Point car park (passing an ostrich by the side of the road!) and parked up on the verge. We found a very amenable queue had formed in front of the sign - the person behind took a photo of the group in front - and there it continued - brilliant! A great place to visit but you don't need a lot of time there.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 14, 2024
  • KnitsbyConnie
    500 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must See when visiting Cape Town. Southern most point of the African Continent
    Who would not want to come to the southern most point of the African Continent? As part of our Gate 1 tour we stopped here after a scenic peninsula drive. We went to Cape Point, went to the top, walked around. Stopped in the gift shop, came back down and then stopped at Cape of Good Hope spot and walked around the beach area. The View is stunning. And you must take the obligator photo behind the sign. Must see.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 16, 2024
  • Dan R
    Morgan Hill, California849 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cape of Good Hope - need to check it off your list if in Cape Town
    Be sure to get a picture at the sign for the Cape of Good Hope. We had a short line, and then had our driver take our picture with the mountains and the sign. Some great observation locations with several different angles towards the ocean.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 19, 2024
  • Eileen108
    Mount Shasta, California5,116 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Quick Stop to Admire Views on the Shore
    We visited here while on a day trip from Cape Town, while our cruise ship was docked there. This is right on the beach and we could see penguins on the rocks some distance in the water! A quick stop with just enough time to admire the view and take some pics in front of the sign.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 15, 2024
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TrishYorkUK
York UK425 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
We visited the Cape of Good Hope several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. We returned today and discovered that the charge for none South Africans including even people who owned a South African car and worked in South Africa were now being charged 320 rand each instead of 80 rand for South African nationals. What a rip off to be expected to pay such an exorbitant rate simply to look at a view and then to spend even more money in the restaurant! Forget it just not worth it!
Written January 6, 2020
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Sally M
Stevenage, UK387 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
We got to the toll booth and were very surprised at the 320 ZAR per person entrance fee (ÂŁ18) which we thought was a little bit high but having driven all that way we paid.
The roads are very quiet and the scenery is beautiful.
We drove to Cape of Good Hope 1st, which is just a sign then we carried on to the car park by the Cable Car to go up to the lighthouse but there is an additional charge to go up !!! We would have thought the initial 320 ZAR would have been enough.
It was nice seeing the wild Baboons.
Written January 31, 2020
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Kat H
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Friends
The entry policy is ridiculous. South African residents pay R80, but foreigners must pay R320? That's four times the residents entrance fee! Be warned, if you are a South African citizen you'll need to bring some form of ID with you as apparently your accent and car aren't enough proof you're a resident. Two of us had ID and two of us didn't, despite our accents and vehicle they were very insistent that the ID-less each pay the R320 entrance fee, so we left.
Written March 19, 2020
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LouiseKR
Melbourne, Australia149 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We visited just before new year and arrived by 9:30am. The queue at the gate stretched back to the road and it took 30 minutes to reach the front. (However when we left the park around 2pm the queue was about 3 km along the road towards Simons Town and probably the same in the other direction.) Despite the queue at the gate, once inside the park didn't feel too busy. We parked on the road just before the station for the Flying Dutchman Funicular and there was not much queue for the Funicular. There were plenty of people around, but it was still possible to get all the photos we wanted.
Written January 4, 2020
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TheRealAwaxy
Durham, NC689 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
By all means, if the weather is fine enough, take the hike from the base of the funicular to the Cape. This mostly wooden walkway had some of the most amazing views around!

We wanted to take the huge staircase down to Dias Beach, but, alas, did not have enough time. Get someone to take your picture while you are standing behind the sign as proof that you made it there. And as many have posted here already - mind the wind!
Written April 19, 2020
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GoPlaces61776
Orlando, FL5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
It was our first experience in South Africa and in Cape Town in particular, so we wanted to see a lot of places.
We were so lucky to meet Mr. Thabang Titoti, who became our private tour guide and driver.
One of our destinations was Cape Point/ Cape of Good Hope. Mr. Titoti organized a day trip and made our dream come true. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He gave us enough time to breathe in the beauty and magnificence of the mountains, shared historical facts about the places we went by, stopped at the most scenic spots for taking pictures and showed us cozy authentic restaurants with the best food.
He also recommended to visit Boulders Beach where we saw African penguins, and organized our Safari trip.
He accommodated all our needs and preferences, so that now we have the best memories about our vacation time.
I would recommend Mr. Titoti as a private tour guide for his knowledge, professionalism and best customer service.
Written February 7, 2020
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Monty Stoller
Stäfa, Switzerland366 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Cape of Good Hope is located at the southwestern end of the Table Mountain National Park. To get here you have to pay a relatively high entrance fee. Of course, this is to keep the park upright. Therefore, one should also plan enough time, as the park offers a lot. Unfortunately, we "only" drove to the cape and later to Cape Point, which was effectively very crowded. Also a very unpleasant wind blew, but due to the geographical situation it happens very often. The Cape of Good Hope itself offers beautiful photo motives. We did not see any animals at the cape, but in the park itself we saw countless baboons. I think the Cape of Good Hope belongs to every South Africa trip. Recommendable!
Written March 16, 2020
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RogerP219
Leicester, UK74 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Fabulous day or half day out. Get there early, around 08:30. Buses and loads of cars arrive later so space on funicular for lighthouse will be crowded, assuming the power is not cut as happened just as we left that bit.
Enjoy a great coffee in the restaurant rather than queue in the self serve for an inferior version. It was still only 24R for a double espresso.

Then explore the more remote beaches and roads where the wild flowers and small animals are delightful. If you get there early, you will be alone in the peace. Plenty of places to just pull up and have a close look at the absolute diversity of nature.

We left around 13:00, with a queue extending at least 1K full of cars waiting to get in. Oh no, not for me thank you.
Written January 9, 2020
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Traveling One
Greenville, SC857 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
Despite there being a large markup on international tourists we had a great time visiting this area. The drive is beautiful! Lots of wildlife like baboon and ostrich. Short walks lead to some fantastic views. It’s not technically the most southern point of Africa but pretty close to it.. hence the most south western part :). I wouldn’t wear a dress as the wind was so fierce. I would also wear shoes and not sandals so you can take a short walk up hills for a great view with ease.
Written October 26, 2021
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Gill M
Poole, UK287 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We hired a car to drive down to Cape Point ourselves, so that we could stop off whenever we saw something interesting. This was a good move but the exorbitant price of entry into the Cape National Park as a tourist came as a shock. Not sure it's a good message to send to visitors -you have to pay three times what a South African pays to visit this natural site of beauty.
Anyway, Cape of Good Hope is awesome. The road is not particularly well signposted so watch out for it, on the right. It leads along the most spectacular bay called Dias Bay with white white sand and crashing surf and then there is the craggy Cape, the most south westerly point of the African continent. Breath taking.
If you go back to the main road and continue to Cape Point it's much more touristy but still worth the views and the baboons which frequent the car park.
Written February 1, 2020
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