Table Mountain National Park: Lion's Head summit has been reopened to the public!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Lions Head summit situated within the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) reopens today. Cape Town's famous landmark was closed to the public since June 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic. SANParks encourages all users to adhere to the regulations to avoid possible re-closure of the the Lions Head summit. The following protocols have been put in place:

• Rangers will be positioned at various entry points to check that users are compliant with Covid 19 regulations stipulated by South Africa's National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC).
• Limitations of user numbers may be imposed at the sergeant ranger’s discretion.
• Maintain social distancing by at least 1.5m at all times.
• Users accessing the summit must wear their masks at all times. No mask no entry.
• Users are to sanitize their hands before and after making use of the staples/ladder and or chain area of Lions Head.
• Picnicking and gathering in social groups is not allowed.

Lion's Head is a mountain in Cape Town between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head, which peaks at 669 metres above sea level, is part of the Table Mountain National Park.