Cape Town – South African National Parks (SanParks) has temporarily closed several popular areas in Table Mountain National Park due to severe weather conditions affecting Cape Town and surrounding areas.
“Due to the current inclement weather conditions affecting Cape Town and surrounding areas, certain sections and facilities within Table Mountain National Park may be temporarily closed for visitor safety,” SanParks said.
Closures include the Forest Link Walkway at Boulders Penguin Colony, Lion’s Head Summit, Signal Hill, Silvermine, Tokai trails and picnic sites, as well as the Cape of Good Hope funicular and shuttle services.
SanParks said management teams are responding to incidents including flooding, fallen trees and water damage, and urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel and hiking in affected areas.
Visitors were also warned to stay away from rivers, mountain paths and low-lying areas because of unstable conditions and dangerous debris.
“Visitors are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and hiking within affected park areas and to exercise caution around rivers, streams, mountain paths, coastal sections and low-lying areas as a number of fallen trees have been reported,” SanParks.
Other parks in the Cape region, including Agulhas National Park, Bontebok National Park, Tankwa Karoo National Park and West Coast National Park, remain open but are on high alert as severe weather persists.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
