Overview
The Cape of Good Hope is a historic promontory at the southwestern tip of Africa, located within Table Mountain National Park (Cape Point Nature Reserve). Discovered in 1488 by Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias, it became a key landmark of the Age of Exploration. From the nearby Cape Point lighthouse you can take in sweeping views where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans appear to meet, and the reserve is home to ostriches, baboons, and antelope.
Opening Hours
April-September 07:00-17:00; October-March 06:00-18:00
Travel Tips
About 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Cape Town; the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive is a stunning detour. Combine with the penguin colony at Boulders Beach as a full-day tour.
Hotels near Cape of Good Hope
Hotels and guesthouses in Cape Town, Cape Point, Cape Town
