Choose park entry, a combo or a tour
Cape of Good Hope tickets cover admission through the main gate to the Cape section of Table Mountain National Park. They do not automatically supply transport, a guide, the Flying Dutchman funicular or entry to Boulders. Before paying, decide which parts you need and compare the inclusion lines for that particular product.
A direct gate ticket suits an independently arranged visit. A prebooked combined-entry product can add Boulders, but you still need to arrange the route between the two attractions. A guided excursion supplies a different service again. The tour comparison separates the transport and itinerary choices.
Admission and fee-inclusive options
For independent travel, compare the single Cape admission and the Cape-plus-Boulders package with direct SANParks prices. The cycling day is a guided alternative that lists both park fees as included.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private cycle-and-vehicle day with both park fees
- Bike or e-bike and helmet
- Support vehicle and guide
- Cape Point and Boulders fees
The trip combines cycling and vehicle transport, with water and snacks. Both named park fees are listed as included.
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Cape and Boulders colony admission combination
- Cape main-gate ticket
- Cape Point lighthouse area
- Boulders colony ticket
The package lists both entry tickets and access to the lighthouse area. The funicular remains optional and costs extra.
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Pre-booked Cape main-gate admission
- Cape main-gate entry
Admission covers entry at the Cape of Good Hope gate. The Flying Dutchman funicular is a separate optional ticket; compare the direct SANParks rate before buying.
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Compare the access actually included, keeping transport, Boulders and the funicular as separate decisions.
Official conservation fees from November 2026
These Cape of Good Hope fees apply per person and day from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027, in South African rand including VAT. They are park charges rather than the USD prices displayed for tour products.
| Visitor category | Adult, age 12+ | Child, age 2–11 |
|---|---|---|
| South African citizens and residents with qualifying proof | R115 | R57 |
| SADC nationals with passport | R242 | R124 |
| Other international visitors | R592 | R288 |
Children under two enter free. Until 31 October 2026, the corresponding adult/child rates are R110/R55 for South Africa, R225/R115 for SADC and R515/R250 for other international visitors. Choose the tariff by the date you visit, not the date on which you start planning.
For example, two international adults and two children aged two to eleven pay R1,760 in conservation fees from 1 November 2026. That calculation is for this gate only. It does not add a meal, vehicle rental, guide, railway ride or another attraction.
What changes in a combined ticket?
The recorded Cape-only prebooked ticket and the Cape-plus-Boulders entry ticket have one-day validity. Validity is not a compulsory full-day visit, a transport timetable or a promise of a guided programme. Neither recorded admission product confirms a transfer; the Flying Dutchman is extra.
Boulders charges its own conservation fee. From 1 November 2026 its international adult/child fee is R282/R138. Do not read that as part of the R592/R288 Cape fee. A combo can package the two entries, but its own selling price and conditions are distinct from the official gate tariffs.
The lighthouse-access wording in a product does not establish a guided visit inside a working lighthouse. The Cape Point guide explains the two headlands and lighthouse area. For the railway and the alternative walking ascent, use the Flying Dutchman guide.
Payment, proof and arrival
Cape Point is cash-free: take a debit or credit card. The published gate arrangement calls for one payment per vehicle, so organise the visitor categories and documents before reaching the payment point. Bring the passport or qualifying identity and residence documentation for any reduced rate.
A gate ticket can be bought on arrival; advance purchase is recommended but does not bypass the queue or capacity limits. Present the QR code on your phone or a printed copy. Wild Card users need their membership letter rather than relying on the old plastic card.
Entry is only one part of the timing. The drive to Cape Point, the walk or funicular and the return to the exit all have to fit the opening hours. Do not assume a paid ticket lets you enter or leave after the posted gate times.
Cape ticket questions
Is the Flying Dutchman included in park entry?
No. The park conservation fee and railway fare are separate. Only treat the railway as included when the product you select explicitly states that inclusion.
Is Boulders covered by the Cape fee?
No. Boulders is a separate paid attraction. Check whether a combined product covers both entries and how you will travel between them.
Can I buy at the gate?
Yes. Card payment is required. Advance tickets are also available, but they do not guarantee immediate entry when capacity is full.