South African National Parks introduces changes to its hospitality and tourism services for lockdown adjusted level four!

Following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, that the South Africa moves to Adjusted Level Four from 28 June 2021, South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced key changes to its hospitality and tourism services in its various national parks. SANParks in complying with government regulations has therefor made the requisite amendments particularly for travellers to its national parks originating from Gauteng.

The rules for clients from Gauteng with exiting reservations are as follows:

• There will not be a blanket cancellation of bookings for guests residing in Gauteng. Instead, those holding current reservations valid for the period 28 June to 11 July 2021 will be contacted directly via telephone and email to establish whether their bookings should be postponed or cancelled.
• Guests are also encouraged to contact reservations on 012 428 9111 or 082 233 9111 or email reservations@sanparks.org if they are unsure about their current reservation.
• Where cancellation is the only option, cancellation fees will not be charged and clients will be provided with the option to claim a full refund or for their deposit to be kept on credit-on-hold for use on future reservations.
• Gauteng residents currently in occupation of SANParks accommodation facilities will be permitted to remain in the parks for the duration of their reserved stay as the regulations permit for persons who were outside the province when the regulations came into force, a once-off trip to return to their places of residence.

• All gatherings at beaches and picnic sites within the national parks are prohibited.
• The dining facilities and restaurants within the national parks will operate on the basis of off-site consumption and therefore no sit-down dining will be allowed.

More information will be shared on the compliance with the regulations regarding occupancy levels once SANParks has finalised the necessary logistics. We'll keep you posted!

Covid-19: South Africa returns to stricter lockdown!

In an effort to counter the increase in the number of Covid-19 infections in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country will be placed on Adjusted Alert Level 2 with effect from today (31 May 2021). The President announced in a national address on 30 May 2021, that the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19 has recommended that South Africa urgently implement further restrictions. The new restrictions include:

• An evening curfew between 23:00 – 04:00
• Non-essential establishments such as restaurants and bars must close at 22:00 to allow staff to travel before curfew
• All gatherings are limited to 100 people indoors and 250 people outdoors
• Where a venue is too small to accommodate these people, then no more than 50% of the venue capacity can be used
• Funerals remain restricted to 100 people, while after-funeral gatherings remain prohibited.
• Night vigils, after- funeral gatherings and ‘after-tears’ gatherings are not allowed.
• It remains mandatory for every person to wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times when in public spaces. It is a criminal offence not to do so.

Zimbabwe: Fastjet to resume operations!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has confirmed that it will resume domestic flights in Zimbabwe on 21 September 2020. Flights between Harare and Bulawayo will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, starting on 21 September 2020. Flights between Harare and Victoria Falls will operate every Thursday and Sunday, starting on 01 October 2020.  International flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa are planned to start as from 01 October 2020 subject to lifting of travel restrictions by the South African authorities.
On resuming services, Fastjet (Zimbabwe) will be operating flights on a reduced frequency, and will be reviewing its programme in line with customer demand.

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Namibia: Travellers have to inform the Embassy before entering the country! [update]

update (28 September 2020): The Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in Germany has announced that it is NO LONGER required for tourists to inform Diplomatic Missions 14 days in advance of their intention to travel to Namibia. This is according to Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation.

Travellers planning to visit Namibia have to inform the relevant Namibian diplomatic representative in the country of intended departure of the intention to enter Namibia. This is according to the "Government Gazette No. 7320 of 29 August 2020, regulation 12 (4)". According to post on Facebook by the Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in Germany travellers have to provide the following two weeks (!) before entering Namibia:

• Scanned passport copy
• Scanned copy of flight ticket
• Reason for intended travel (Namibian national, resident, tourist)
• Address of current location
• Address in Namibia
• Contact details (Mobile-/ Whatsapp number, e-mail address)
• Booking confirmation of quarantine arrangement/ first destination at a NTB-registered establishment  

Namibia: Eurowings to return to Namibia!

German budget carrier Eurowings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has announced the return to Namibia. Effective 19 September 2020, the airline will offer three weekly flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. Flights between to Windhoek will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, while the return fligtht to Frankfurt will be on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

• Frankfurt 20:00 > 06:20 Windhoek (next day)
• Windhoek 08:20 > 18:50 Frankfurt

Hitradio Namibia · André Schulz, Managing Director Lufthansa Group Southern Africa & East Africa

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC): The Western Cape receives globally recognised "Safe Travels Stamp"!

The Western Cape province of South Africa has been awarded the prestigious "Safe Travels Stamp" by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). This follows announcements by Stellenbosch, the V&A Waterfront, Paarl, Wellington and Cape Town that also got the "safe travels" nod from the WTTC. The "Safe Travels Stamp" is the first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, which allows travellers to recognise destinations and businesses around the world that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols. These Safe Travels protocols were defined following the experience of WTTC members in dealing with the coronavirus and based on the best available medical evidence. It follows guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, USA) and is also backed by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO). 

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global private sector of travel and tourism. It is known for being the only forum to represent the private sector in all parts of the industry worldwide.

Namibia to reopen for international tourism from 01 September 2020! [update]

update (15 September 2020): PCR Tests: The laboratory costs (NAD550pp - NAD850pp) must be paid by the traveller. Remaining costs are paid by the Namibian Government.

 

update (09 September 2020): Namibia: Travellers have to inform the Embassy before entering the country! [read more]

 

update (08 September 2020): Namibia to stop enforcing mandatory quarantine for tourists! We'll keep you posted! [read more]

update (07 September 2020): German budget carrier Eurowings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has announced the return to Namibia. [read more]

update (01 September 2020): The flag carrier of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines, is set to return to Namibia. Effective... [read more]

update (01 September 2020): As of today, no international airlines are offering flights to Namibia.

update (27 August 2020): To retrieve the implementation protocols for Namibia's International Tourism Revival Initiative and more information, including the "Health Questionnaire for Travellers", click here.

update (25 August 2020): The full implementation protocols have been released. These are the most important requirements for travellers intending to visit Namibia after 01 September 2020. (also see the requirements listed below > "pertinent requirements")

• Tourists must complete and epidemiological questioniaire to be submitted with the full travel itinerary to health staff on the gound at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. The form can be obtained from the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB).
• All international passengers arriving into Namibia must undergo temperature screening.
• Symptomatic travellers with body temperatures equal or above 38°C will be tested for Covid-19 at the airport. In addition to this temperature level, if a traveller is coughing, has shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, sore throat and headache - they will be isolated in specific facilities by the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) until their results are ready.
• A traveller who provides on arrival a valid and negative PCR result in compliance with entry requirement will be allowed to proceed to the certified facility of booking for seven day seclusion.
• All travellers who entered Namibia will be tested for Covid-19 on day five of seclusion at the first tourist facility of their stay. Test results will be provided by day seven after which tourist will be allowed to continue with itinerary if results are negative. If the result is positive, the tourist will be taken to an isolation facility. Testing will be conducted by health service providers at the tourist's place of stay.
• Tourist may undertake and enjoy all tourist products and activities offered at their place of stay and may not leave the premise until after the seventh day.
• Travellers entering Namibia should be aware of possible health risks posed by Covid-19 and should comply with any additional screening measures put in place at respective places of visit.
• Breach of the seven-day seclusion protocols is a punishable offence in accordance with the laid down regulation of Namibia's State of Emergency.
• To safeguard tourist's health and timely action in the event of Covid-19 detection, it is mandatory that tourists must acquire a local mobile number and be reachable at all times while in Namibia.
• A traveller whose result of test after seven days comes out positive will be moved to Government isolation facilities for treatment at own cost and be managed according to the National Case Management Guidelines.
• All travellers must adhere to the existing visa requirements applicable to their countries.
• Travellers from visa-exempted countries can stay up to a maximum of 90 days in Namibia. Travellers overstaying their visa or permit can be arrested, detained and fined before being deported.
• Travellers can also apply the visas at Namibian Embassies/High Commissions around the world.
• Passport should be valid for minimum of 6 month from the date of visa application

Namibia's Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has announced the implementation protocols for the country's international tourism revival initiative. The initiative, which targets leisure travellers, will come into effect on 01 September 2020. It will be reviewed bi-weekly and amended if neccessary as implementation proceeds. The full implementation protocols are still to be released, but the Minister announced a few of the "pertinent requirements" during his announcement:

• Entry to Namibia will only be allowed via Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, which will reopen for international flights on 01 September 2020
• All travellers must present a negative PCR test result, not older than 72 hours before boarding the plane to be allowed to enter Namibia.
• All travellers will be required to stay for seven days at their first tourist facility of booking, which must be duly registered with the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) and certified by Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS). The tourists must proceed directly to their first accommodation from the airport. No overnight or stopovers are permitted.
• All tourism establishments must observe the general health and sqfety protocols as stipulated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS).
• Detailed Covid-19 protocols for all operations in the tourism sector have been put in place by the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB). All tourism and hospitality establishments, facilities and enterprises must prior to receiving guests obtain a health certification license/permit in compliance with the provision of the protocols for the international tourism revival initiative. Further information and application forms are available from the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB).

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC): Cape Town receives globally recognised "Safe Travels Stamp"!

The City of Cape Town has received the globally recognised "Safe Travels Stamp" of approval from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The "Safe Travels Stamp" is the first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, which allows travellers to recognise destinations and businesses around the world that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols. These Safe Travels protocols were defined following the experience of WTTC members in dealing with the coronavirus and based on the best available medical evidence. It follows guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, USA) and is also backed by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO).
The "Safe Travels Stamp" allows Cape Town Tourism, the official Destination Marketing and Management Organisation for the City of Cape Town, to assume the role of a Safe Travels ambassador to its members and other stakeholders, advocating the implementation of the Safe Travels protocols.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global private sector of travel and tourism. It is known for being the only forum to represent the private sector in all parts of the industry worldwide. 

Cape Town: Two Oceans Aquarium is set to reopen!

The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town has announced that it will reopen to the public on 01 September 2020. It will be open daily between 09:30 and 18:00 on weekdays, and from 09:00 to 18:00 on weekends and public holidays. Annual members of the Two Oceans Aquarium will be able to enjoy early access from 28 August 2020 to 31 August 2020 to have the Aquarium all to themselves. The onsite restaurant, Bootlegger Coffee Company, will also be reopening and the Aquarium Shop with its marine-themed merchandise will welcome visitors back too. Two Oceans Aquarium's conference facilities have also reopened with a maximum capacity of 50 delegates per venue.

The Two Oceans Aquarium has introduced a range of health and safety measures in line with the latest Government regulations and a Covid-19 workplace-ready plan has been compiled and implemented. It will adhere to these measures as well as any others gazetted by Government so that the Two Oceans Aquarium can operate in a safe and responsible manner and in so doing protect its visitors and staff to the best of its ability.

Please note: Memberships and prepaid tickets that were purchased during the lockdown period must be activated and redeemed within 90 days of the Two Oceans Aquarium's reopening.

Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted plans again to resume operations! [update]

update (10 September 2020): Fastjet (Zimbabwe) is finalising plans for the recommencement of domestic flights between Harare <> Bulawayo and Harare <> Victoria Falls, following the announcement by the Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting that Zimbabwe allows the resumption of domestic flights from today and of international flights from 01 October 2020!

Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted plans to resume operations again. According to the latest announcement by the airline, all flights across the scheduled network will be suspended up to and including 30 September 2020. This decision was made in consideration of the continued flight restrictions in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Fastjet's flexible booking change policy with no fees or fare differences applicable has been extended until 15 March 2021. The airline's call centre, shops, airport ticket sales and trade support services will remain closed will remain closed until further notice.

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World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC): eSwatini receives the "Safe Travels Stamp"!

The Kingdom of eSwatini has been awarded the "Safe Travels Stamp" of approval from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) for its recently implemented Health & Safety protocols (pdf) brought in to give travellers the confidence to travel to and around the country as safely as possible when borders reopen. eSwatini is one of the first destinations in southern Africa to have received the "Safe Travels Stamp".The "Safe Travels Stamp" is the first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, which allows travellers to recognise destinations and businesses around the world that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
The protocols were defined following the experience of WTTC members in dealing with the coronavirus and based on the best available medical evidence. It follows guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, USA) and is also backed by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO).

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global private sector of travel and tourism. It is known for being the only forum to represent the private sector in all parts of the industry worldwide.

Coronavirus pandemic: South Africa moves to lockdown alert level two! [update]

update (17 August 2020): The Government of South Africa has officially gazetted the new regulations for lockdown alert level two. Under alert level two, Airbnb establishments (or similar) for instance are now permitted to do business again for the first time since the start of the lockdown on 27 March 2020.

South Africa moves to lockdown alert level two on 18 August 2020 at 00:01. This was announced by the country's President Cyril Ramaphosa during a televised address to the nation on 15 August 2020. According to the President, the decision was in light of the steadily declining number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa . The country has, since the end of March 2020, instituted a nationwide lockdown with risk-adjusted alert levels to stabilise the soaring COVID-19 infections. The Government of South Africa continues to encourage people to stay at home if they can and, if possible, to work from home, especially if they are over the age of 60 or have underlying conditions. 

The following changes will take effect under lockdown alert level two:

• All restrictions on inter-provincial travel will be lifted.
• Accommodation, hospitality venues and tours will be permitted according to approved protocols to ensure social distancing.
• Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols as to times of operation and numbers of people.
• Restrictions on the sale of tobacco will be lifted.
• The suspension of the sale of alcohol will be lifted subject to certain restrictions.
• Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 22:00.
• Liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from Monday to Thursday during the hours of 09:00 to 17:00 only.
• Restrictions on family and social visits will also be lifted, although everyone is urged to exercise extreme caution and undertake such visits only if necessary.
  

The following restrictions will remain in place:

• Current restrictions on international travel will remain in place.
• No gatherings of more than 50 people will be permitted. Among others, this includes funerals and religious events.
• Spectators will not be permitted at sporting events.
• The curfew will remain in place between the hours of 22:00 and 04:00.

Namibia: Air Namibia suspends domestic operations!

Following the announcement by the Government of Namibia that the entire country reverts to or remains on stage three level of restrictions under the Covid-19 State of Emergency (12 - 28 August 2020), Namibia's flag carrier, Air Namibia, has suspended all domestic operations for a period of 18 days from 12 August 2020 until 29 August 2020. Domestic flights will resume on 30 August 2020. In addition, the suspension of regional flights has been extended to 20 September 2020, and flights between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt, Germany, to 30 September 2020 depending on the reopening of international borders.

Air Namibia has introduced flexible rebooking options for travellers who need to change their travel dates. For domestic flights, all tickets purchased on or before 12 August 2020 will be offered one free change to a new travel date until 31 October 2020.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia reverts to stage three lockdown! [update]

update (28 August 2020) The travel restrictions for the Walvis Bay Local Authority, Swakopmund Local Authority and Arandis Local Authority are lifted, while the travel restrictions for the Windhoek Local Authority, Okahandja Local Authority and Rehoboth Local Authority remain in place.

update (28 August 2020): Namibia's President Hage Geingob has announced during a media briefing to update the nation on the latest COVID-19 situation in the country on 28 August 2020 that all 14 regions of Namibia will remain in stage three of the COVID-19 state of emergency for another 14 days (29 August 2020 - midnight on 12 September 2020).

Namibia's President Hage Geingob has announced during a media briefing to update the nation on the latest COVID-19 situation in the country on 12 August 2020 that all 14 regions of Namibia revert to or remain on stage three of the COVID-19 state of emergency for a period of 16 days as from midnight on 12 August 2020 until 28 August 2020. This is due to the the increasing numbers and distribution of cases of Covid-19 across the country. The Government also adjusted its measures to combat Covid-19. The measures are as follows (travel-related only):

• All 14 regions of Namibia will revert to, or remain on stage three level of restrictions under the Covid-19 State of Emergency for a period of 16 days from midnight on 12 August 2020 until 28 August 2020.
• The measures currently applicable to the Walvis Bay Local Authority, the Swakopmund Local Authority and the Arandis Local Authority are now also applicable to the Windhoek Local Authority (incl. Okahandja Local Authority and Rehoboth Local Authority) for a period of 16 days from midnight on 12 August 2020 until 28 August 2020.
• Travel into and out of these restricted Local Authority Areas to the rest of Namibia is restricted to emergency situations only. Any person leaving the restricted areas, apart from critical and essential service providers, will be quarantined at own cost upon arrival at destination. Although travel within Namibia, with the exception of the restricted Local Authorities, is allowed the public is cautioned against unnecessary travels.
• Trading hours for the sale of alcohol are 12:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and from 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays- No sale of alcohol permitted on Sundays and public holidays.
• No movement of persons permitted in the restricted Local Authorities between 20:00 to 05:00 daily, during the specified period (except of essential service providers with in possession of an authorizing permit.
• Across Namibia, public gatherings are limited to 10 persons (incl. weddings, funerals and religious gatherings).
• The issuance of permits for travel from and to restricted areas to attend social events (weddings, church events etc.) is strictly prohibited, except for funerals of immediate family members.
• Restaurants in the restricted Local Authorities must operate under stage two regulations (take-away only!). Restaurants in other parts of Namibia are allowed to operate under stage three regulations.
• Nightclubs, gambling houses and casinos are not allowed to operate under stage three regulations.

Namibia's Ministerial Coordinating Committee will convene as a matter of urgency to consider the implementation modalities for the recently approved Tourism Revival Initiative and operating modalities for restaurants, which recommendations will be tabled for Cabinet's consideration. All points of entry and cross border movement of persons remains closed, with the exception of the transportation of imported goods.

South African National Parks: Kruger National Park to partially open some of its camps for accommodation! [update]

update (18 August 2020): South African National Parks (SANParks) opens Kruger National Park (KNP) for interprovincial travel from today! 

Following the announcement by the Minister of Tourism that intra-provincial travel will now be open to residents of South Africa, South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that Kruger National Park (KNP) will partially open some of its camps for accommodation as from 14 August 2020. Travellers are only permitted to overnight in their province of residence e.g. if they are from Limpopo, their booking must be for Kruger National Park Rest Camps located in Limpopo.

The following rest camps and accommodation facilities in Kruger National Park are in the Limpopo:  
Pafuri Border Camp, Punda Maria Rest Camp, Sirheni Bushveld Camp, Shingwedzi Rest Camp, Bateleur Bushveld Camp, Mopani Rest Camp, Shipandani Overnight Hide, Tsendze Rustic Camp, Boulders Bush Lodge, Shimuwini Bushveld Camp, Sable Overnight Hide, Letaba Rest Camp and Olifants Rest Camp.
(Please note that Punda Maria Rest Camp, Shingwedzi Rest Camp and Letaba Rest Camp will reopen few days later on 20 August 2020).

The following rest camps and accommodation facilities in Kruger National Park are in the Mpumalanga:  
Balule Rest Camp, Roodewal Bush Lodge, Satara Rest Camp, Tamboti Tented Camp, Talamati Bushveld Camp, Skukuza Rest Camp, Pretoriuskop Rest Camp, Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp, Malelane Rest Camp, Biyamiti Bushveld Camp, Lower Sabie Rest Camp and Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp.
(Please note that Satara Rest Camp Skukuza Rest Camp will reopen a few days later and Pretoriuskop Rest Camp will reopen on 17 August 2020).
 
The guidelines to adhere to during the intra-provincial overnight stay in Kruger National Park are as follows: 

• Maintain social distancing by at least 2m at all times.
• Limitations on vehicle capacity and number of occupants will be firmly enforced upon entry at gates. The restriction is that occupants may not exceed more than 70% of capacity and we request visitors to adhere so they are not turned back at the gates.
• Guests visiting Kruger National Park must wear masks in the public areas as this is compulsory in South Africa; the driver of the vehicle must also ensure all passengers travelling with them adhere to this.

South Africa: North West Parks Board (NWPB) reopens its Nature Reserves for intra-provincial overnight visitors! [update]

update (17 August 2020): NWPB's Nature Reserves in the North West Province will be open for interprovincial travel from 18 August 2020!

Following the announcement made by the Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane on the easing of regulations for alert level 3 lockdown, the North West Parks Board (NWPB), the governmental organisation responsible for the management of protected areas and public nature reserves in South Africa's North West Province, has announced the reopening of its Nature Reserves for intra-provincial overnight visitors. Camping is still not allowed in NWPB's Nature Reserves except the bush camp facilities in Botsalano Nature Reserve where single groups/families will be allowed at these facilities.

• Guided open game drives will only be allowed if the number of guests in a game drive vehicle do not exceed 70%, and adequate social distancing is apply.
• Visitors will be allowed to use picnic areas for recreational use, i.e. seating, food preparation, relaxing, etc.
• To minimize the risk for infection, only single groups will be allowed at one stand/braai area, and groups must be from the same family.
• Visitors to such facilities must know other visitors are also using these facilities, and surfaces and seating places must be cleaned / sanitizes before such picnic areas are occupied.
• Visitors must bring along their own sanitizing bottles as prescribe in the regulations (at least 70% alcohol).
• Where communal ablutions will be used, like with ablutions elsewhere in the reserves, visitors must apply social distance, sanitize before and after using such ablutions, and ensure masks are worn at all times.
• Selfdrive excursion will only be allowed for private vehicles that comply with the directions issued by South Africa's Minister of Transport in respect of private vehicles.
  

The following Nature Reserves in the North West Province are ready and open to provide different accommodation and conference facilities:

1. Botsalano Nature Reserve
2. Mafikeng Nature Reserve
3. Molemane Eye Nature Reserve
4. Barberspan Bird Sanctuary
5. Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve
6. Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
7. Bloemhofdam Nature Reserve
8. Molopo Nature Reserve
9. Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
10. Pilanesberg Nature Rreserve
11. Borakalalo Nature Reserve
12. Madikwe Game Reserve

Western Cape: CapeNature reserves now open for overnight bookings! [update]

update (17 August 2020): CapeNature's reserves in the Western Cape will be open for interprovincial travel from 18 August 2020!

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape, has announced the reopening of overnight stays for self-catering accommodation, camping, selected overnight hiking trails and eco-venues from today (07 August 2020). All visitors entering a controlled CapeNature reserve entrance gate will be subjected to a screening process upon arrival. This will include the mandatory completion of a four-step check-in process for the safety of all our visitors. This process will involve the compulsory sanitising of hands, wearing of masks, temperature checks and completion of a quick "Visitor Access Register". A compulsory fifth step for all overnight visitors has been added, which is the completion of a "Visitor Screening Questionnaire", for each person.

CapeNature will momentarily close some of our tourism products and conditions such as 50% occupancy for dormitory-style accommodation, will apply to certain tourism products, due to the strict social distancing protocols. In addition, picnicking and selected activities on reserves will not be permitted. We'll keep you posted!