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Cape Point will remain closed as advised by SANParks on Sunday, 31 May 2020. South African National Parks released the below statement with regards to the Level 3 lockdown.
“SANParks would like to announce that only its open-access national parks namely Golden Gate Highlands-, parts of Garden Route- and Table Mountain National Park with the exception of Boulders Beach and Cape Point will allow access to visitors from Monday, 1 June 2020.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries will release a statement in due course regarding the opening of the other parks.”
For SANParks Media enquiries:
Albi Modise
Chief Director Communications at the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
083 490 2871
AModise@environment.gov.za
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Franz Reichhart
good morning. Is Cape point now open?
Tamzyn Manuel
Good afternoon Franz,
as of today 8 July 2020, Cape Point is open for self-drive.
Stay safe!
Alfred Gumbojena
Is visiting Cape Point allowed in Level 3 Lockdown?
Tamzyn Manuel
Good morning Alfred,
For now, we remain open for self-drive only. Once confirmation is received from SANParks informing us otherwise, we’ll share the update on our online platforms. Activities such as hiking are not permitted as yet.
Stay safe,
Team Cape Point
Debi
Hi there are your hiking trails
Open yet ?
Tamzyn Manuel
Good morning Debi,
For now, we remain open for self-drive only. Once confirmation is received from SANParks informing us otherwise, we’ll share the update on our online platforms. Activities such as hiking are not permitted as yet.
Stay safe,
Team Cape Point
Willem Rall
Good day
Is Cape Point open for visitors? Drive in, walk to the l ight house and come back
Tamzyn Manuel
Good morning Willem,
For now, we remain open for self-drive only. Once confirmation is received from SANParks informing us otherwise, we’ll share the update on our online platforms. Activities such as hiking are not permitted as yet.
Stay safe,
Team Cape Point
Michaela Franz
Hi, as at 31/7/2020 is Cape Point open for walking or for a picnic? Is the restaurant open. Stay well, stay safe
Tamzyn Manuel
Good morning Michaela,
For now, we remain open for self-drive only. Once confirmation is received from SANParks informing us otherwise, we’ll share the update on our online platforms. Activities such as hiking are not permitted as yet.
Stay safe,
Team Cape Point
Leslie Snowball
Is Cape Point currently open for driving visitors? Was last there January and we would really love to enjoy it now again.
Tamzyn Manuel
Good morning Leslie,
For now, we remain open for self-drive only. Once confirmation is received from SANParks informing us otherwise, we’ll share the update on our online platforms. Activities such as hiking are not permitted as yet.
Stay safe,
Team Cape Point
Vuyiseka Ntsapho
Good morning
Is Cape Point now open? Would like to visit on Saturday morning for hiking.
Tamzyn Manuel
Good morning Vuyiseka,
For now we remain open for self-drive only. Once confirmation is received from SANParks informing us otherwise, we’ll share the update on our online platforms. Activities such as hiking are not permitted as yet.
Stay safe,
Team Cape Point
Celeste
Hello, based on new level 3 lockdown restrictions. Are hiking trails open?
Tamzyn Manuel
Good day, Celeste, given the latest lockdown alert level 3 regulations, the following rules have been put in place:
· No Social gatherings
· Bordjiesrif and Platboom ablutions closed
· Buffelsbay – Beach, Picnic, braai places and Tidal closed
· Bordjiesrif – Tidal pool, braai places and picnic closed
· Consumption of alcohol at any of the TMNP Managed sites
· All beaches closed. This affects the Shipwreck trail and will be closed too.
· All Surfing is not permitted and no related equipment permitted eg. surfboards/bodyboards etc. will be allowed into the park
Permitted activities include walking, hiking and cycling, fishing & launching of boats. All accommodation units are available.
Kouthar
Hi
Please advise whether Cape Point beaches access is allowed in this second level 3 lockdown of the 2nd wave of covid 19( 1 Jan 2021).
Thanks.
Kind regards
Tamzyn Manuel
Good day Kouthar, given the latest lockdown alert level 3 regulations, the following rules have been put in place:
· No Social gatherings
· Bordjiesrif and Platboom ablutions closed
· Buffelsbay – Beach, Picnic, braai places and Tidal closed
· Bordjiesrif – Tidal pool, braai places and picnic closed
· Consumption of alcohol at any of the TMNP Managed sites
· All beaches closed. This affects the Shipwreck trail and will be closed too.
· All Surfing is not permitted and no related equipment permitted eg. surfboards/bodyboards etc. will be allowed into the park
Permitted activities include walking, hiking and cycling, fishing & launching of boats. All accommodation units are available.