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Wild end of the peninsula
Sea cliffs, lighthouses and fynbos at the dramatic southern tip of the Cape Peninsula.
Cape Point, Table Mountain National Park · Photo: Andrew Harvard / Pexels
Overview
Cape Point lies within the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park, around 60 km south of the city. It's a wild, wind-shaped landscape of cliffs, beaches and low fynbos.
Visitors walk or ride the funicular up to the lighthouse viewpoints, and many explore the reserve's quieter trails and beaches. Wildlife such as ostriches, antelope and baboons may be seen in the reserve.
Cape of Good Hope section, Cape Peninsula · Photo: Pexels contributor / Pexels
Things to do
Walk up to the old lighthouse for sweeping ocean views.
Choose from short and longer walks along the cliffs and beaches.
The famous signboard sits on a rocky beach a short drive from the point.
Best experiences
Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain National Park
Walk the coastal trails of the Cape of Good Hope section of the national park, with time for wildlife and lighthouses.
Cape Peninsula, Western Cape
A full-day loop of the peninsula: Atlantic coast viewpoints, Cape Point, the penguins at Boulders and False Bay villages.
General guidance only — always check current local conditions and official notices before you go.
Destination copy is general travel inspiration written for this concept site. It is not official tourism guidance; opening times, fees and access rules should be confirmed with the relevant authorities.
