Motsamayi Tourism Group

Did You Know? 💀

Tucked within Cape Point, the Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre is home to the fascinating Origins of Early Southern Sapiens Behaviour exhibition.

What will you discover? Remarkable findings from archaeological sites such as Blombos Cave, Klipdrift Shelter, and Klasies River, which help tell the story of how early humans lived along South Africa's southern coastline between 120,000 and 50,000 years ago.

This hidden gem adds a deeper layer to your Cape Point visit, connecting the beauty of the landscape with the story of the people who lived here thousands of years ago.

Add it to your next Cape Point adventure and take a journey through time.

What makes the women at Sanctuary Mandela so special?

We asked one of our team members, and her answer reminds us that it is often the smallest acts of care that leave the greatest impression.

A warm welcome. Thoughtful attention to detail. A listening ear. The quiet ability to make someone feel seen, comfortable and at home.

This Women's Month, we celebrate the women whose kindness, strength and generosity help shape the experience of everyone who walks through our doors.
Their care is woven into the fabric of this home, creating moments that guests may never forget, even if they never see the effort behind them.

Because a home is not defined by its walls, but by the people who fill it with warmth.
Today, we celebrate the women whose presence makes
Sanctuary Mandela feel like home.

Wet-aged. Wood-fired. Unapologetically bold.
For the true meat lovers, our grills bring fire, flavour, and craft together on one plate.
🥩From a 550g beef ribeye on the bone with Station
BBQ sauce and parmesan mash,
🔥to a braai T-bone with chakalaka & rosemary velouté, 🍖 and a sirloin with smoked bone-marrow salsa.
Every cut tells its own story - all flame-grilled, all full of flavour

⚠️ An important update for anyone
planning a visit to Cape Point this winter.

The Flying Dutchman Funicular will be closed from 20 July to 31 August 2026, while essential upgrade and maintenance works are carried out. It's a necessary pause, one that will keep Africa's only commercial funicular running reliably for years to come.

A shuttle service will be available on-site but will not be complimentary. The following shuttle fares will apply:
Adult Return: R80
Adult Single: R70
Scholar/Pensioner Return: R40
Scholar/Pensioner Single: R35
The shuttle will operate on a load-and-go basis, with departures approximately every 10 minutes.
Please note the shuttle is not wheelchair accessible!

The rest of Cape Point - the trails, beaches, Two Oceans Restaurant, Food Shop, and stores are open and operating as usual.
Questions? Drop them in the comments or email [email protected]. We'll see you out here.

Today, Madiba would have turned 108.

For many, a birthday is a time for celebration. For Nelson Mandela, it became something quieter.

He rarely made much of his own birthday. Instead, he chose to turn the occasion into an opportunity to serve others, reminding us that the greatest gift we can give is our time, our compassion and our willingness to make a difference.

When Mandela Day was launched it was a reminder of how he had spoken about passing the baton on to us, the next generation..
"After nearly 90 years of life, it is time for new hands to lift the burdens. It is in your hands now."

Today, we remember not only the remarkable life he lived, but the enduring legacy he left behind. A legacy that continues to inspire acts of kindness, generosity and hope in communities across the world.

Here at Sanctuary Mandela, we're honoured to continue that spirit through our ongoing sanitary pad drive, helping to restore dignity and opportunity to young girls in our communities.

When you next visit our home, we invite you to bring along a pack of sanitary pads. It's a simple gesture, but one that can make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

Happy Birthday, Madiba. Thank you for reminding us that true leadership is measured not by what we achieve for ourselves, but by what we do for others.

Nelson Mandela Foundation