Located within the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), Eland and Duiker Cottages are deal for family holidays.
Situated in the Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National Park, both are electrified, offer fully equipped kitchens and linen is provided.
The cottages sleep six people each with one master bedroom and two bedrooms each furnished with two beds. There is an open plan kitchen/ lounge area and an enclosed patio with a jet master fireplace. Duiker has its own boma and braai area.
Rich in cultural and natural heritage Cape Point is one of the top tourist destinations in South Africa. Due to the variety of wildlife that occurs here, it is the only section of the TMNP that is fenced and visitors should look out for Eland, Red Hartebeest, Bontebok and Zebra.
Cottages
Eland Family Cottage
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- 1 bedroom with bunk bed
- 1 bedroom with double bed
- Kitchen
- Outside shower
- Wc and bath
Duiker Family Cottage
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- 1 bedroom with bunk bed
- 1 bedroom with double bed
- Kitchen
- Outside shower
- Wc and bath
Information for Eland and Duiker Family Cottages
- Check-in time for accommodation is from 14:00 to 16:30 and accommodation must please be vacated by 10:00. Keys to be handed in at the Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre no later than 10:30.
- Keys to be collected at the Buffelsfontein Visitors Centre before 16:30 on day of arrival.
- All members of the party need to arrive at the same time.
- No guests will be allowed to drive through the park after dark unless escorted by SANParks staff.
- Conservation Fee (entrance fee) is not included in accommodation price and is payable daily.
Be sure to visit the Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre that showcases all the plants and animals to look out for in a particular season and is full of informative signage.
This is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and offers hiking, surfing, angling, picnicking, beaching and cycling opportunities against the spectacular backdrop of the mountains and coastline of the most south western point in Africa.
One of the major tourist attractions in the TMNP is of course Cape Point which offers visitors a excellent viewing opportunities from the two lighthouses that adorn the point one still functional, informative interpretive signage that traces the cultural and natural history of the Point. The lighthouse is accessible by foot or you can catch the Flying Dutchman funicular to the top.
For those who wish to grab a bite to eat or do some souvenir shopping our concessionaire Cape Point Partnership runs the stunning Two Oceans Restaurant and the Tigers Eye Curio Shop.
Duiker Family Cottage (FF6): ‘My Green Card’ not accepted as conservation fees, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with bunk bed, 1 bedroom with double bed, Bedding and Towels Supplied, Check in 14H00 to 17H00 winter (Apr- Sept), Check in 14H00 to 18H00 summer (Oct-Mar), Firearms, pets and day visitors not permitted, Guest must be in accommodation daily by sunset, Kitchen, Lounge, No functions or commercial activities permitted, No late entry or exit after gate closure, No Security Patrolling at Night, No smoking, No wood allowed, please supply own charcoal, Not suitable for wheel chair access, Vacate before 10h00, WC and bath.
Eland Family Cottage (FF6B): ‘My Green Card’ not accepted as conservation fees, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with bunk bed, 1 bedroom with double bed, Bedding and Towels Supplied, Check in 14H00 to 17H00 winter (Apr- Sept), Check in 14H00 to 18H00 summer (Oct-Mar), Firearms, pets and day visitors not permitted, Guest must be in accommodation daily by sunset, Kitchen, Lounge, No functions or commercial activities permitted, No late entry or exit after gate closure, No Security Patrolling at Night, No smoking, No wood allowed, please supply own charcoal, Not suitable for wheel chair access, Vacate before 10h00, WC and bath.
Go via the M4, Simons Town and Millers Point, on the M64 and 65 via Ou Kaapse Weg, Sun Valley, Kommetjie and Scarborough.
Cape Point Gate Hours
Winter: April - September 07:00 - 17:00
Summer: October - March 06:00 - 18:00