Encompassing 7 750 hectares of rich and varied flora and fauna; abounding with buck, baboons and Cape mountain zebra as well as over 250 species of birds, Cape Point is a nature enthusiast’s paradise.
Named the ‘Cape of Storms’ by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488; the ‘Point’ was treated with respect by sailors for centuries. By day, it was a navigational landmark and by night, and in fog, it was a menace beset by violent storms and dangerous rocks that over the centuries littered shipwrecks around the coastline.
Cape Point is in the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve within Table Mountain National Park, which forms part of the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site. It includes the majestic Table Mountain chain, which stretches from Signal Hill to Cape Point, and the coastlines of the Cape Peninsula. This narrow stretch of land, dotted with beautiful valleys, bays and beaches, contains a mix of extraordinarily diverse and unique fauna and flora.
Very ordinary experience. The Funicular was out of operation for the day. No reason was given. Th... - Glen Skarott.
Glen Skarott
Very ordinary experience. The Funicular was out of operation for the day. No reason was given. The power was on. There was no wind. Staff did not know why it wasn't operating. The replacement bus services were very ordinary. Such wonderful natural resources, a shame the operators don't know how to run a world class tourist facility. Wont be returning.
Glen Skarott experienced the Return Ticket
Francois Louw
Very disappointing that this service has been unavailable (due to apparent maintenance) for so long. Seems like they are not interested in repairing the funicular because the taxi alternative they provide (for the same price!) may be much more profitable.
Francois Louw experienced the Return Ticket
Mxolisi Mazibuko
Furnicular wasn't working. No explanation given. Waste of money.
Mxolisi Mazibuko experienced the One Way Ticket - Down
Sameenah Kassim
I visited Cape Point recently and was excited to use the funicular to reach the top, but it was a complete disappointment. Despite paying for tickets, the funicular was out of service with no prior notice. There were no clear updates or signs, and staff seemed indifferent about the inconvenience. For such a major attraction, I expected better organization and communication. If the funicular isn't operational, why are tickets still being sold? A very frustrating experience---definitely not worth the hassle or money!
Sameenah Kassim experienced the Return Ticket
