South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on park and trail accessibility in the Cape Region National Parks, namely Bontebok National Park, Tankwa Karoo National Park, and Table Mountain National Park, following adverse weather conditions experienced across the Western Cape in recent days.
Following the closure of Bontebok National Park on 13 July 2024, the National Park has since reopened its doors to day visitors. However, hiking trails remain closed at this time due to saturated trails and/or unsafe trail conditions. Access for overnight visitors is not affected.
Tankwa Karoo National Park has reopened to visitors, as the road from Ceres leading to the National Park is now accessible, following significantly reduced water levels. Routes via Sutherland and Calvinia are improving daily as the snowfall melts and are expected to be fully operational by this week. Caution is advised as some muddy spots remain.
Table Mountain National Park has temporarily closed all tented camp accommodation sites, including the Overseers Cottage, and Peoples Trail hut as several facilities experienced significant damage during the early stages of the cold front.
Temporary trail closures in Table Mountain National Park that remain in place due to rain damage include:
- Silvermine Ou Wapad trail
- Silvermine Riverwalk trail
- Cape Point overnight hiking trail
- Jonkersdam Jeep Track
- The road leading to the Overseers Cottage
- Boardwalk leading to the Slangkop tented camp is submerged in water - exercise caution.
- Sinkhole Booi Se Skerm road - Cape of Good Hope.
SANParks continues to monitor weather conditions closely and has deployed staff to access and repair damaged trails and clear fallen trees. Visitors are urged to exercise caution and avoid closed trails and roads until further notice.
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