Viewpoint · Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town

Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Cape of Good Hope lies within Table Mountain National Park on the Cape Peninsula. It features rocky cliffs and ocean vistas where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean currents. Look out for baboons along the roads and the fynbos plants that cover the slopes.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Cape Town & Table Mountain

Visiting Cape of Good Hope: what to know

Tickets
Park entry fee applies
Time needed
Two to three hours
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Drive 70 km from Cape Town or join a tour

Cape Town itineraries with Cape of Good Hope

Day 2 of Cape Town & Table Mountain

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How Cape of Good Hope fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Robben IslandTable Bay
  2. 14:00Zeitz MOCAAWaterfront
  3. 18:00Signal HillSignal Hill
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Cape of Good Hope FAQs

Is Cape of Good Hope the southernmost point of Africa?

No. Cape Agulhas is further south.

Are there penguins at Cape of Good Hope?

Penguins live at Boulders Beach on the eastern side of the peninsula.

How long does it take to drive to Cape of Good Hope from Cape Town?

The drive takes about one hour under normal traffic conditions.

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