PLAN YOUR VISIT
COVID-19 | Update
The Nelson Mandela Capture Site has re-opended under reduced operating hours and capacity under COVID 19 restrictions.
Guests who would like to visit the site please follow the instructions below.
The circular route encourages physical distancing between visitors and staff.
To reduce the spread of viruses, please use the cashless payments offered where possible.
Credit Card
Tap credit card
Online booking
Zapper
For the safety our our visitors and staff we are encouraging CASHLESS payments as mush as possible.
Follow the circular route
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from the car park,
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to Ticketing at the Visitor Centre,
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along the Long Walk to Freedom,
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down to the Sculpture,
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to then return to the car park along a grass walkway.
Please follow the prescribed precautions;
Keep to your group and a safe distance from the group ahead of you.
Our staff will limit the number of people to avoid close personal contact.
Sanitise your hands when handling cash / credit card machines.
There are hand sanitisers at the ticket office.
All visitors are encouraged to use the washrooms to sanitise their hands.
There will be no guided tours. Visitors will have to self-guide.
Follow the prescribed hygiene protocols.
Respect your fellow visitor and The Capture Site staff.
Nelson Mandela Capture Site Visitor Centre and Sculpture
Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00 (Last entry at 16:00)
Allow at least one to two hours to visit the site.
(Closed - 25th & 26th December, 1st January)
Ticket prices for Visitor Centre and Sculpture
Payments can be made by online using credit card and Zapper or at the ticket office.
Children under 12 Free
Young Adults 12 - 18 R30
Adults 18 - 60 R100
Adults 60 and over R60
Students R60
Scholars and Teachers R30
Guided Tours R10 per person
Discounts are offered for large groups - please contact the ticket office for prices.
Family Rate (5 people and more) from R180
Group Rate (5 or more adults) from R420
Group Rate (8 or more adults) from R640
Specials
Wednesday Pensioner half price R30
Thursday Youth Day (18 - 35 years) R60
School Group Rate
*School Tours and Guided Tours over 15 people to book in advance.
*Schools are eligible for discounts. Read More
Membership Cards (Unlimited entry for one year)
Single Membership(1 person) R250
Joint Membership (1 person and a guest) R400
Family Membership(Family up to 5 people) R650
Tour Groups
Please book in advance for groups over 15 people.
Cafe'
Light lunches and coffee
Weekends 10:00 - 16:00
Please book in advance for large groups.
Buffet lunches available on request.
Contact
TRAILS
The Trails are open at all times to users.
Please make a donation towards the maintenance of the TRAILS using the Zapper Codes located at the start of the TRAILS pathways, the bike shop, ticket office and the Cafe'
The Capture Site security will allow car access to the Capture Site Parking from 06:30.
Follow TRAILS updates on Instagram @NMCS_Trails for trail conditions / events and updates.
Directions
Take the N3 highway to Durban / Johannesburg.
Outside of Howick, take the Tweedie turnoff to Lions River. Turn right onto the R103.
The NMCS is 5 minutes from the N3 turnoff and is well signposted.