The City of Cape Town has announced that the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (for permitted activities); Tygerberg Nature Reserve; Table Bay Nature Reserve; Helderberg Nature Reserve and Blaauwberg Nature Reserve will be moving to cashless payment options at the reserve gates from 1 February 2025.
Entrance fees at these nature reserves range from R15 to R28 and residents have free access to the rest of the City Nature Reserves in Cape Town.
“We have made the decision in the interest of the safety and security of staff and visitors who will no longer need to handle cash on the Nature Reserve premises. This is in line with many other biodiversity tourism options (e.g. Cape Point) in Cape Town and around the world.
“I encourage all our residents to visit the many City Nature Reserves and conservation areas in Cape Town, some of which I am sure many are still not aware of. These spaces offer a refreshing break from the hustle of our city lives and are right on your doorstep.
“Residents can visit the City website for more information on the opening hours and locations of all the City managed reserves,” said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.
All Digital cards (credit and debit cards) will be accepted. Visitors will also be able to make use of contactless payments by using the tap-to-pay option.
Residents are reminded that the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve is free for pedestrian access and entry for visitors who would like to walk, hike or picnic in the dunes.
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