The Funicular Trams A tough trip to the top In 1877, the lighthouse keeper at the Cape Point lighthouse began to keep a visitor’s book. The objective was partly for his own records and amusement, and partly to reward those who had made the arduous trip.
The Cape of climbs Read More »
The legend of the Flying Dutchman The HMS Leven’s sighting On 8 July 1822, the Coastal Survey Ship H.M Leven rounded Cape Point on her way to map the eastern coastline of Africa.
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The Rounding of Cape Point Part 1: The first attempt – Bartolomeu Dias Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the first sailing ship to have rounded the Cape of Good Hope, is that it didn’t.
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Fires, fynbos and ‘fire stick’ farmers Fighting fireIt was 11am when Dean Harrison’s team got the call. They were working in Tokai, battling the huge Cape wildfire of March 2015 that had started in the mountains above Muizenberg and spread as far as Constantia and Chapman’s Peak. The team of ten brave souls had been
The Cape Point funicular will be closed on Monday, 26 October 2026, for essential maintenance to ensure its continued safe and reliable operation.
A shuttle service will be available to transport visitors during the closure.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.