Table Mountain National Park is one of 20 South African National Parks.Surrounded by the beautiful city of Cape Town, it reaches from Signal Hill to Cape Point.
JUST IN! Poachers camp hit in the southern section of Table Mountain National Park (TMNP)
The Sea, Air and Mountain (SEAM) Team together with the highly skills
@SANParks
chopper pilots, located a large active poacher camp within the Cape of Good Hope section of TMNP
#Poachers
⚠️URGENT NOTICE⚠️
SANParks Table Mountain National Park requests that all hikers within the Newlands and Rhodes Memorial area evacuate with immediate effect. Cars parked within these sections need to be moved as a matter of urgency.
📽 WATCH Poachers Nabbed 📽
Following the recent deployment of the airbus H125 aircraft to TMNP, 3 poachers have been apprehended in an anti-poaching operation this morning in the Cape of Good Hope section
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Incredible teamwork!
The Devilspeak Vredehoek Watch, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, as well as the SANParks Operations Room and rangers joined forces and executed a successful operation that led to the capture of a car break-in suspect in the Vredehoek Quarry.
Media Release: CAPETONIANS GIVE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR FIREFIGHTERS AT TMNP
South African National Parks says there is overwhelming support from Cape Town residents for firefighters currently fighting a running fire in Table Mountain National Park. Scores of community members
Media Release: TABLE MOUNTAIN USERS ARE REQUESTED TO STAY AWAY FROM THE MOUNTAIN
South African National Parks (SANParks) Rangers had their hands full this morning at their entrances stopping users from partaking in their usual day-to-day activities within the Table Mountain
#RhodesMemorialFire
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TMNP Fire Manager - Philip Prins giving an update of the Rhodes Memorial Fire and another Fire was started approximately at 20:00pm in Devils Peak- High Cape Area and our fire crews have successfully contained the new fire.
#TableMountain
#CapeTownFire
Devil's Peak Fire
A fire was reported within the lower slopes of Devil's Peak.
Currently, firefighting efforts are underway, involving teams from Table Mountain National Park NCC Environmental Services contracted crews, alongside the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services.
Fire images of the current
#DevilsPeakFire
in the Northern Section of Table Mountain National Park.
All the best to our men and women on the frontline made up of SANParks - NCC Wildfires Crew, Working on Fire, Volunteer Wildfire Services, and City of Cape Town. 👨🚒👩🚒🔥
#WorldRangerDay2020
Today, we celebrate the World Ranger Day. We salute our brothers and sisters in green for their dedication and hard work in protecting our biodiversity. We honor the fallen rangers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
#SANParks
#LiveYourWild
#Rangers
#TMNPFireUpdate
– The fire has been successfully contained by 13:30 on Tuesday, 20 April 2021.
@TableMountainNP
can confirm that the fire that started on Sunday, 18 April 2021 in Rhodes Memorial Area spreading into Devil’s Peak has been successfully contained today, Tuesday,
Committed to safety by putting his life on the line. This Sea, Air and Mountain (SEAM) operator is prepared to deal with all eventualities and threats. We salute our brave SEAM operators who selflessly devote their time to safeguarding lives and the environment
#SANParks
A King Penguin has waddled its way onto Buffels Bay Beach in Cape Point.
This has gained a tremendous amount of interest from birders across the country therefore, we urge the public to keep their distance from the penguin as his activity will be monitored over the next few days
🔥 Tafelberg Road Fire🔥
Table Mountain National Park NCC Wildfires Newlands and Kloofnek crews, three Huey helicopters, and a spotter plane have been deployed to a fire along Tafelberg Road.
Notice:
⚫️
@TableMountainCa
are currently evacuating guests.
🌳 A message from the Park Manager 🌳
Dear visitors,
We recently conducted an inspection of the newly installed ladders at t/ iconic
#LionsHead
Summit. We understand how much this location means to all of you, & we want to assure you that your concerns have not gone unnoticed.
SANParks Table Mountain National Park rangers and K9 unit, in conjunction with the South African Police Service and Neighborhood Watch groups are currently conducting a joint crime prevention patrol along Table Mountain.
#SANParks
#LiveYourWild
#Rangers
The Team recovered diving gear and other equipment used for the illegal harvesting of abalone.
Although no arrests had been made, this was a successful operation carried out by all involved.
More to follow.
#SANParks
#LiveYourWild
#tablemountain
#SEAM_Team
#SnakeSeason
is here!
As the temperature increase, snakes become more active and
@TableMountainNP
is home to around 22 snake species, 10 of which are non-venomous, although they can still deliver a nasty bite if provoked and five of the venomous species include the Cape Cobra,
@SANParks
congratulated TMNP
rangers who arrested and detained two (2) suspected poachers this week off the coast of Oilifantsbos, for the illegal possession of 5015 West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) tails worth R220 000
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T/ first two Bontebok Lambs were born in
@CapePointSA
today.
It’s the lambing season so we ask park users to drive with caution especially on the secondary roads as many of the youngsters are not used to vehicles and prone to running around.
#CapeOfGoodHope
#TableMountain
Members from the SANParks Honorary Rangers Table Mountain region initiated a project with local trail runners and other volunteers to clear the Hoerikwagga trail footpath between Constantia Neck and the manganese mine overlooking Hout Bay.
Media Release: Rhodes Memorial Fire Update
SANParks - Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) can confirm that the Rhodes Memorial Fire was reported at 09:00. TMNP/ contract wildfire crews (NCC Wildfire) from the Newlands Firebase were dispatched immediately.
#TMNPFireUpdate
at 09:00, Tuesday, 20 April 2021. {Thread}
- By midnight the fire was still raging below and above Tafelberg Road. -; M3 and Dewaal Road remain closed.
- Weather seems good today for the aerial support to resume with fire extinguishing operations.
#ConservationTuesday
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Boulders Penguin Colony in Simon's Town is home to a unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguins, one of only a few in the world.
🔥Fuel load reduction continues across Table Mountain National Park 🔥
Dear Visitors
Please note that TMNP will continue with fuel load reduction (stack burning) operations in the following areas: Rhodes Memorial/ Groote Schuur Estate and Game Camp.
#TableMountainNationalPark
Missing the Cape of Good Hope?? We have a little something to share with you ⬇️
Since the beginning of the nationawide lockdown, we have observed that animals one would ordinarily not see close to the roads, are now moving closer to the verges to browse or graze on vegetation.
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#BoyesDriveFire
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Table Mountain National
@NCCWildfires
contracted crews, two Huey helicopters, and a spotter plan, alongside the City of Cape Town
#Fire
and Rescue Services, are responding to a fire along Boyes Drive, near Trappieskop.
⚠️ Boyes Drive closed to traffic!
@SANParks
Table Mountain National Park can report that the rangers from the southern section planned and executed a successful operation near the Kleinplaas Dam area over the past few days in response to the crime incidents experienced in the last two weeks.
Media Release: SUCCESSFUL JOINT OPERATION LEAD TO ARREST OF 65 POACHING SUSPECTS IN TMNP {Thread}
South African National Parks (SANParks) has just announced the arrest of 65 suspected abalone poachers in the Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP)
🔥Signal Hill Fire 🔥
Table Mountain National Park contracted crews from
@NCCWildfires
as well as aerial resources, has been dispatched to a fire on Signal Hill.
The
@CityofCT
Fire and Rescue Services are on scene.
Update to follow.
#SANParks
#Fire
#SignalHillFire
🔥Skeleton Gorge Fire Update - 30 April 2024 🔥
Due to wind changes, overnight flare-ups have been reported behind Newlands, Fernwood Park & on the slopes of Kirstenbosch, moving towards Orangekloof, as well as towards Maclear ‘s Beacon and the Back Table ...
#SkeletonGorgeFire
⚠️Boulders Penguin Colony⚠️
Dear Visitors,
Please note that the Boulders Penguin Colony has reached its carrying capacity and has been closed together with the parking area.
Please remember to wear your masks, practice social distancing and sanitize your hands.
#TMNPFireUpdate
at 15:30, Monday, 19 April 2021
A fire has been reported to have moved to
#TafelbergRoad
towards the vicinity of De De Waal Road in the Northern Section of Table Mountain National Park.
According to TMNP Fire Manager - Philip Prins "we currently have 86
The TMNP Park Manager wishes to express deep gratitude to
@HillsPetSA
for their generous ongoing and regular support of the Sea-Air-Mountain (SEAM) K9 Unit. Since the inception of the SEAM team, the K9 dog unit has received support from Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Important Notice📍
Dear Visitors,
Please be advised that Newlands Forest, Rhodes Memorial Area, Deer Park, and City Bowl in the Northern Section of Table Mountain National Park remain closed in the interest of the safety of the public and also due to the sensitivity of the
🚁 Come along with us on a patrol around Table Mountain National Park with our skilled pilot and dedicated Sea, Air, and Mountain Special Operations Rangers.
We're committed to ensuring the safety of our park and protecting its natural beauty.
#TableMountain
#Sanparks
🔥Boyes Drive Fire🔥
Table Mountain National Park
@NCCWildfires
Newlands crews are responding to a fire along Boyes Drive, in the direction of Lakeside.
Please expect road closures near the incident, and allow all emergency services through.
Update will follow shortly.
- Four helicopters will start the initially extinguishing areas close to the city edge. (3 Huey helicopters and one Oryx from SA National Defence Force) will be assisting with fire suppression in the Table Mountain National Park.
Successful joint operations lead to the arrest of 10 suspects.
On Wednesday, 17 February 2021, TMNP Rangers together with the City of Cape Town Marine Law Enforcement and the Environment Crime Investigation (ECI) unit, held a joint sea and land-based patrol near Rooikrans
#TafelbergRoadFire
Fire not contained!!
Ground crew numbers have increased to more than 200 firefighters from Table Mountain National Park, NCC Wildfires, the City of Cape Town fire and rescue, Volunteer Wildlife Services and Working on Fire.
Notice: Silvermine Dam Closed Until Further Notice
Dear Visitors,
Please be advised that the Silvermine Dam in the Central Section of Table Mountain National Park is currently closed to the public until further notice due to the drowning incident that took place earlier today,
Dear Visitors,
While we fully support your freedom to hike, we strongly urge all visitors who enjoy the park to join all other efforts directed at ensuring an end to criminal activities by engaging in safe behavior.
⚠️Light aircraft crash - Cape Point⚠️
SANParks confirms that a light aircraft crash occurred along Link Road in the Cape Point section of Table Mountain National Park at approximately 13:40pm.
All emergency personnel were immediately informed and responded timeously.
🔥Ou Kaapse Weg Fire 🔥
CONTAINED
All 7 ignition areas is currently contained however very volatile at this stage. Crews remain on scene conducting mop up operations, as well as 4 helicopters which will continue waterbombing the area.
#Fire
#FireSeason
#Wildfire
#TableMountain
In a bid to clear the 1000s of plastic pellets being washed ashore across the Cape, ranger teams from the Northern Section have inspected various coastal areas along Scarborough as well as the Cape of Good Hope section.
@SharkSpotters
@CapePointSA
@UrbanEdgeSharks
South African National Parks appreciates the gesture and support from Capetonians in this difficult time. This is not an easy fire which will probably see firefighters fighting the blaze for at least for three days and all the help received will go a long way for the firefighters
Friendly Reminder: Visitor Safety Information Tips
Dear Visitors,
Table Mountain National Park would like to remind visitors to take note of the following safety rules:
⚠️Boulders Beach Penguin Colony⚠️
Kindly be advised that Boulders Beach Penguin Colony has reached capacity and is currently closed. The beach will be reopened once sufficient space allocation is available. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
#SANParks
#LiveYourWild
⚠️ Aerial surveillance ahead of the long weekend⚠️
Airbus H125 rotary-winged aircraft has landed in Cape Town today & set off on its first flight across Table Mountain National Park to support visitor safety & environmental crime prevention operations ahead of the long weekend.
⚠️Announcement ⚠️
Lion's Head closure
Dear Visitors
@TableMountainNP
management has made t/ decision to close t/
#LionsHead
section of Table Mountain with immediate effect, until further notice.
@SANParks
Noordhoek Beach Visitors Warned of Dangerous Sand
Table Mountain National Park management would like to caution recreational users of the sinking sand along the Noordhoek beach shore. This follows a report of a user’s horse who got stuck in the sand this morning.
#SANationalParksWeek
During this SA National Parks Week, from 16 to 24 September 2023*, take a moment to immerse yourself in the beauty of our parks, from the rugged mountains to the serene coastal stretches, at no cost to South Africans with a valid ID
#SANParks
#LiveYourWild
#KloofnekFire
Close to 130 firefighters currently on the fire line.
According to Philip Prins "The fire has jumped Signal Hill Road burning in the direction of the Lions Head - Signal Hill section, near the previously burnt area.
Klipspringer lamb sighting
We have a new lamb born to the Klipspringer family often seen inside the Cape Point main gate and along Smits corner. This is evidence of a healthy, growing population in the Cape of Good Hope Section.
@CapePointSA
#CapeOfGoodHope
#CapePoint
𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭.
Table Mountain National Park Rangers apprehended a suspect linked to a robbery incident at Lions Head on Sunday, 21 January 2024.
Media Release: SANParks Announces Free Access Week Dates for 2021.
SANParks, together with Total Energies and FNB will be hosting the 16th annual SA National Parks Week from 22 to 28 November 2021. The free access will only be valid until Friday 26 November at
⚠️Boulders Beach Penguin Colony⚠️
Kindly be advised that Boulders Beach Penguin Colony has reached capacity and is currently closed. The beach will be reopened once sufficient space allocation is available. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
#SANParks
#LiveYourWild
“This is highly appreciated and anyone who still wants to donate may still drop off donations at the Newlands Firebase off the M3 highway”, said van Rooyen.
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Interesting facts of the Marine Species found in the Cape!
Did you know that Cape Town has 8 resident species of marine mammal in its waters, 5 dolphins and 3 whales?
Chapman's Peak Drive
Progress made to date at Chapman's Peak Drive clearing the road due to a landslide caused by the storm a week ago. Hopefully, the road will open soon. Thank you to everyone involved in this project.
📸:TMNP Section Ranger📌
#SANParks
#chapmanspeakdrive
- There is a considerable difference from Sunday, 18 April 2021 when the far started.
- Approximately 90 percent of the fire has been contained.
- Approximately 60 hectares have burned up to this far.
Multiple mop-up operations will follow in days to come.
Media Release: Three new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) within SANParks have been gazetted by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).
@SANParks
@environmentza
@SANBI_ZA
#LiveYourWild
. Access all details here:
MEDIA RELEASE: France and South Africa join forces to protect biodiversity in South Africa and on Reunion Island, with the support of Agence Française de Dévéloppement (AFD):
@SANParks
🔥Boyes Drive Fire 🔥Contained
The pilots have returned to base, whereas the
@NCCWildfires
crews remain on scene, conducting mop up operations throughout the evening to ensure flare-ups and hot spots are put out.
Well done to all involved.
📽 Wilma Keulder
#SANParks
#fire
🔥Fountain Ravine Fire 🔥
Aerial resources consisting of a huey helicopter and a spotter plane, has been deployed and is working the left flank of the fire, currently burning towards the upper cable station towards Platteklip Gorge hiking trail.
@wo_fire
@SANParks
#FireSeason
#SEAM_Team
Today is all about visible policing of remote areas in the Central and Northern sections of Table Mountain National Park, with a small unit deployment of the Sea, Air and Mountain (SEAM) rangers and aerial overhead patrols with the chopper.
@SANParks
Dear Visitors,
@TableMountainNP
management kindly request all visitors to exercise caution when using shared trails.
Please remember loud music and alcohol is strictly prohibited at any National Park. Respect nature and enjoy the outdoor activities in tranquility.
Table Mountain National Park and
@NCCWildfires
had the honor in welcoming four New York Air National Guard Senior Firefighters to Newlands Fire Base. The purpose of the visit was to exchange knowledge and operational skills with their South African counterparts.
Crews will remain on the line throughout the evening.
According to the City of Cape Town, five houses have been affected by the fire as well as six vehicles have been burnt, any along signal hill road.
#Fire
#tablemountain
#SANParks
#FireSeason