01 December 2022

Cape Town: SANParks tightens security in Table Mountain National Park during the festive season 2022/23!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced plans to tighten security inside Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town during the festive season 2022/23. The Sea, Air and Mountain (SEAM) Special Operations Ranger team, the canine unit, members of the Operations Unit, as well as visitor safety rangers, will be deployed to ensure the safety of visitors in the National Park. Following a spate of incidents that have recently occurred, SANParks together with its stakeholders such as the South African Police Services (SAPS), the City of Cape Town Law Enforcement land and marine unit, Metro Search and Rescue, neighbourhood watch groups, the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, and various friends and safety groups, have shifted its focus to high priority areas, as they embark on their improved mission to combat crime along Table Mountain National Park.

SANParks recommends visitors to plan their journey in such a way as long queues and waiting periods may be expected Table Mountain National Park gates such as the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point as it is commonly known, Boulders Penguin Colony, and various picnic sites. Users are encouraged to please bring along their SA ID with to qualify for the local tariff. SANParks does accept electronic proof of SA ID as well as certified copies of SA ID or driver's license.

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