This is Cape Town

31/10/2024

Please share so we can find him 🥺🥺

Quinton has been missing since Tuesday.

If you are heading out into the Cecilia forest area today please have a look out for him and let Baboon Matters know 🥺😣

A group of volunteers will be out searching for him again today.

Hopefully this isn't another case of humans hurting another one of our baboons 🥺🥺

27/10/2024

RIP Ben 🐕🐕🐕

Thank you for your service 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺

On behalf of the SANParks Honorary Rangers K9 Project Watchdog Management Committee, we would like to express our deepest sadness over the recent event in the Kruger National Park involving one of the K9 anti-poaching dogs. Our hearts go out to the dedicated K9 handler and all those affected by this loss.

Committed to preserving our precious wildlife, the K9 units and their handlers face numerous challenges, often placing themselves in danger to safeguard these lands. This loss reminds us of the bravery and sacrifice involved in protecting our precious natural heritage.

Ben’s service and commitment to wildlife protection were unparalleled, and he lived a life rich with purpose, courage, and loyalty. His legacy in safeguarding our wildlife will be remembered, and his absence will be felt deeply. Our sincere condolences go to the handler, the team, and everyone who had the privilege of working alongside Ben.

27/10/2024

Completion of boardwalk on Table Mountain are looking good 👍🏻😀

26/10/2024

A group of 5 were mugged coming down Steenberg Plateau today about 100m up from the start.

4 teenagers with a gun 😡😡

Muggers took watches and ear pods.

Police caught one of them.

Update at 19:30 - all four suspects were apprehended 🙏🙏🙏

26/10/2024

Netflix day in Cape Town tomorrow 🌧️🌧️🌧️

26/10/2024

Due to inclement weather being forecasted, CapeNature has to close a number of reserves for the safety of our visitors. Below is a list of the reserves that will be affected and their closure dates:

26 - 29 October 2024
Hottentots-Holland Nature Reserve - all trails, overnight huts, picnic areas and activities

27 October 2024:
Geelkrans Nature Reserve - all trails

27 - 29 October 2024:
Jonkershoek and Assegaaibosch Nature Reserves - all trails and picnic area
Limietberg Nature Reserve - all trails
Kogelberg Nature Reserve - all trails

27 - 28 October 2024
Stony Point Boardwalk
Cederberg Complex - all overnight trails

25/10/2024

Chad Le Clos Wins Silver🥈 in 200m Butterfly!

25/10/2024

There will be 916 new cadets patrolling the mountain, beaches and other tourist spots soon 🙏

25/10/2024

Cable Car is closed until further notice due to fire yesterday 🚠

25/10/2024

Yesterday's Fire at the Table Mountain Cableway

2656 likes, 291 comments. “Firefighters managed to extinguish a fire at the Table Mountain Lower Cable Car station on Tafelberg Road. The cause of the fire, remains unknown but it set off the lithium batteries stored on the site.”

23/10/2024

Please take note and share 🏔️

13/09/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Rashid Ailck, Rashid Alick

11/09/2024

Calling all July, August, and September babies! Come and celebrate your birthday with us!

If you’ve celebrated your birthday during our annual maintenance closure (in July and August 2024), your free birthday ticket is waiting!

Come and redeem your birthday ticket at Table Mountain during the month of September. Remember to bring along your SA ID!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy stunning views and create unforgettable memories. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Our new operational hours from 02 September to 13 December are: First car up 08h30 | Last car up 18h00 | Last car down 19h00

10/09/2024

Louzanne Coetzee, our T11 marathoner, gave it her all on the final day of the Paralympics. Despite winning bronze in the 1500m in Paris, she and her guide Claus Kempen finished just outside the medals in Sunday’s marathon.

Still, a remarkable effort from a true champion!

07/09/2024

Bored of the same old team builders you do every year?

Try something fun and adventurous, and create amazing memories with your work colleagues, friends and family groups!

We are rated in the top 25 outdoor activities in Cape Town!

All fitness levels and adventure levels are considered.

Email us on [email protected] for more information.

21/07/2024

Table Mountain National Park Joint Operations Results in Arrests.

Cape Town: A joint operation on Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has resulted in the successful arrest of two suspects. A partnership approach that includes South African Police Service (SAPS), Hout Bay Community Crime Prevention (CCP), volunteers affiliated with TMNP, SANParks' Sea-Air-Mountain Unit and SANParks Rangers, was activated following an incident where two mountain bike cyclists were robbed in the area between Bokkemanskloof and Schoorsteenberg.

This swift collaborative response was initiated from the TMNP Operations Room after an alert by Hout Bay CCP.

The apprehension of the suspects was executed in the Constantiaberg area of Table Mountain National Park, above Hout Bay. Due to the quick reaction from SAPS and volunteers, two suspects matching a description provided by the victims were intercepted in the Hout Bay area. The suspects were found in possession of dangerous weapons and the stolen items.

The victims were unharmed, and a case has been opened at Hout Bay SAPS by the victims, who were assisted by SANParks rangers.

SANParks expresses its gratitude to all responders for their prompt action and collaborative efforts in apprehending the alleged offenders. This success underscores the valuable role of collaboration with security partners as well as the role of the intel interpretation team of the TMNP Operations Room, which played a critical role in developing this joint operation.

The management of TMNP would like to urge park users to exercise caution while enjoying outdoor activities and to do so in groups. To report any suspicious activities, please contact our emergency number at 086 110 6417.

***Ends***

Issued by: South African National Parks (SANParks)

16/07/2024

Cable Car 🚠 is closed for maintenance, as well as Tafelberg Road.

Please take note of the mountain areas closed that are closed/inaccessible.

13/07/2024

The best built snowman 😂🫣😂🫣☃️☃️😂🫣😂 We did well 💪💪💪😂😂😂