All the nature lovers out there need to take note of this important announcement from the City of Cape Town.
From 1 February 2025, visitors will no longer be able to pay cash to enter the following nature reserves:
- Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve (for permitted activities only, general admission is still free)
- Tygerberg Nature Reserve
- Table Bay Nature Reserve
- Helderberg Nature Reserve
- Blaauwberg Nature Reserve
With entrance fees ranging from R15 to R28, the decision to move to card-only payments was taken with the safety of staff in mind.
“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 in Cape Town and around the world," Eddie Andrews, Cape Town's Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, told IOL.
Cape Point has been running as a cashless operation for some time, so it comes as no surprise that other nature reserves in and around the city have followed suit.
“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," Andrews added.
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