Is Cape Point Free with a Wild Card? | Cape Point Entrance Fees Explained (2026)
Is Cape Point Free with a Wild Card? (2026 Guide)
Learn whether Cape Point is free with a SANParks Wild Card, how it works, and what costs are still applicable. Find up-to-date 2026 entrance fee info and tips. (SANParks)
Short answer: Yes — Cape Point is free with a valid SANParks Wild Card. If you hold a current Wild Card that covers Table Mountain National Park, you don’t pay the daily conservation (entrance) fee at Cape Point. (SANParks)
Cape Point forms part of Table Mountain National Park, managed by SANParks (South African National Parks). Normally, visitors pay a daily conservation fee to enter the reserve and enjoy its scenic drives, hiking trails and viewpoints. (SANParks) But with a Wild Card, you can bypass the daily fee completely on qualifying visits. (SANParks)
What is the SANParks Wild Card?
The Wild Card is an annual membership programme that gives you unlimited access to parks and reserves included in your chosen cluster for 365 days. (SANParks) Instead of paying a conservation fee each time you visit, you pay one yearly fee and present your Wild Card at park gates. (SANParks)
Wild Card benefits include:
- Unlimited access to national parks and reserves in your cluster (e.g., SANParks cluster includes Table Mountain National Park). (SANParks)
- No daily gate fee at included parks like Cape Point. (SANParks)
- Valid for the card’s duration (usually 1 year from issue). (SANParks)
Wild Cards come in different types (individual, couple, family) and clusters (SANParks, All Parks, CapeNature, etc.). (SANParks)
How Does It Work at Cape Point?
- Present your Wild Card (or digital membership letter) at the gate when you enter Table Mountain National Park at the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point entrance. (SANParks)
- You are not charged the daily conservation fee because your Wild Card covers it. (SANParks)
- Wild Card does not cover every possible fee — additional activity fees (such as guided activities or special permits) may still apply. (SANParks)
Example: Cape Point’s normal daily conservation fee for South African adults is currently R110; without a Wild Card you pay this at the gate. (SANParks)
Important Things to Know
🪪 Proof of Membership
Bring your Wild Card confirmation letter and valid ID when entering the park. SANParks verifies your membership against your identity at the gate. (SANParks)
🚗 Cash-Free Entry
Cape Point and other SANParks entry points now operate cashless — payments and validations are card or digital only. (XL Turners Travel)
⚠️ Activity Fees Still Apply
While the Wild Card waives daily conservation/entrance fees, special activities, permits or extras (like special guided hikes or filming permits) might still cost extra and require separate authorisation. (SANParks)
Benefits of Using a Wild Card at Cape Point
✔ Saves money on repeat visits — ideal for locals, frequent travellers or nature lovers. (SANParks)
✔ Unlimited access to other SANParks reserves included in your cluster. (SANParks)
✔ Single annual payment instead of multiple daily gate fees. (SANParks)
Conclusion
If you plan to visit Cape Point multiple times in a year or want to explore other SANParks areas without paying a daily fee each time, a Wild Card membership is worth it. It effectively makes Cape Point free at the gate for members, saving you money and making park access much easier over the long term. (SANParks)
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