South African pensioners: age 60+ get special funicular rates, but only at the Cape Point ticket office, due to must identification validation to receive pensioner rate
Apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, taking the Flying Dutchman funicular saves visitors an uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views.
The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, is a funicular railway located at Cape Point. It is believed to be the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa, and takes its name from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship.
The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.
Quick Facts
Length of track: 585 metres
Height: 87 metres
Maximum Steepness: 16%
Cars: 2
Capacity: 40 passengers per car; 450 persons per hour
Configuration: Single track with passing loop
Travel time: 3 minutes each way
Traction: Electricity
We bought a return ticket, unfortunately go up works, return the funicular didn work, so we walked downstairs. And what we realize: Some prices in the shop at the top are cheaper than downstairs. But other than that, the view was spectacular. - Annette
As always, amazing, friendly and professional staff. One of my American travelers was sick, and after a bathroom run, stood about 20 people behind the group. We were very uncomfortable and scared to ask the lady at the gate to allow them to join the group. But she did it with so much professionalism without any of the people waiting in the long line complaining. THANK YOU for her kindness and empathy. - Hendrina
Nice, but too much for too short. - Pierre
Tres belle experience. Le flux de passagers est maitrise et le temps d'attente est correct. - Mathieu
This was unbelievable,can not describe my feelings...I never been to Cape point befor , living in Cape town for years.. This was the best day ever. This view ,the ride on the Flying Dustman,the friendly staff, everything was just so great... Thank you Cape point and the Flying Dustman,i will be back soon... Everyone reading this review,go visit Cape point,you will not be sorry and will have the best day ever. - Lizanne
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