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Table Mountain National Park

TMNP Access Cards & Activity Permits

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Visitors to Table Mountain National Park (Cape Point, Boulders, Silvermine, Tokai and Oudekraal) must either pay a daily Conservation Fee or they may enter with their valid Wild Card or TMNP My Green Card*. Valid Activity Permits for special entry apply e.g. dog walking.

My Green Card*

Green Card

The TMNP My Green Card is available exclusively to residents of Cape Town, costs R90 and provides the holder with 12 free entries into any of the Table Mountain National Park’s pay points: Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point); Boulders Penguin Colony, Oudekraal and Silvermine, as well as to the braai and picnic areas at Tokai, Newlands and Perdekloof. It offers fantastic value as without the card, just one adult entry to Cape Point costs R90.

FAQs: My Green Card

What do I need to bring with me when buying My Green Card?

  • You’ll need the R90 for the card; a South African ID document; 2 ID photographs and proof of residence (not older than three months).

May I bring friends and family along when using My Green Card?

  • Yes! The card holder is welcome to bring along friends/family (a maximum of six (6) SA citizens may be clipped off the card on any given day– three (3) adults and two (2) children and the cardholder). Proof of ID will be required to be produced by all adults. *** Please note: that each guest brought in on the My Green Card (in addition to the main card holder) will be clipped as an entry on the card. ***

May I renew the card once the 12 entries have been used?

  • You are only allowed one card per 12 months (one year). Once your 12 entries have been used, you may reapply after the relapse of the 12 month period or purchase a SANParks Wild Card.

Where can I buy My Green Card?

How long before I get My Green Card after application?

  • It will be issued to you immediately.

Can the My Green Card be used in lieu of conservation fees for Table Mountain National Park accommodation?

  • No.

Is the My Green Card clipped per entry or per person entering?

  • A My Green Card is clipped per person entering on the card : hence a clip for the card holder and an additional clip for each person entering with him. Note the maximum entry is set up as the card holder and three other adults and two children. A maximum of six clips may be used per entry.

Is My Green Card replaceable if lost or stolen?

  • No, it is not replaceable and you cannot purchase another one until the 12 months validity period has expired.

Click here to download the My Green Card application form

Please note:

  • When buying a card - you will need R90 for the card; a South African ID document; 2 ID photographs and proof of residence.
  • Permits for specific recreational activities (dog walking, mountain biking, fishing, crayfishing, etc.) and/or permits for commercial purposes (special events, filming, photography, tour guiding, etc.) are not included when purchasing a SANParks Wild Card or TMNP My Green Card and must be obtained separately.

My Activity Permit

Green Card

The TMNP My Activity Permit is required by individuals who make use of the Park to undertake a specific/variety of activities. Activities requiring a permit are as follow:

A valid DAFF recreational fishing permit is required when purchasing Level 3 line fishing or Marine Species Access permit respectively for use in Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point).


  • Level 1 – Dog-walking (R175)
  • Level 2 – Hang-gliding and paragliding, sport/rock climbing (R270)
  • Level 3 – Horse-riding, mountain biking, line fishing and transport (R360)

FAQs: My Activity Permit

For how long is the TMNP My Activity Permit valid for?

  • For 12 months from date of purchase.

Does the cost of My Activity Permit include the cost of access?

  • Holders of a My Activity Permit will not be required to pay the entrance fees when accessing TMNP pay points to carry out their specified activity.

Where can I buy the TMNP My Activity Permit?

How long before I get My Activity Permit after application?

  • It will be issued to you immediately.

Can I replace My Activity Permit if it is lost or stolen?

  • Yes, your card can be replaced but will be dated to the expiry date of the initial permit. To process the replacement you will need the receipt from your initial purchase, two (2) ID photos and you will be charged an admin fee to process the replacement.

Is the My Activity Permit included in the cost of my Wild Card?

  • No it is not . The Wild Card is a national access card for leisure and the My Activity Permit only covers activities within Table Mountain National Park

If I have a Wild Card do I have everything I need to walk my dog in Table Mountain National park?

  • No you need a My Activity Permit, level one, to do so.

How many dogs can be walked on a level 1 permit?

  • Two (2) dogs.

Can my spouse use my level 1 My Activity Permit to walk the dogs?

  • No, only the person in whose name the permit is issued, may use the permit.

Do I always need to carry My Activity Permit with me when I carry out an activity?

  • Yes.

Can one still buy the level 4 consumptive permit?

Click here to download the My Activity Permit form

Sales Outlets for the My Green Card and My Activity Permit

The Table Mountain National Park My Green Card and My Activity Permit is now available at the following Cape Town Tourism offices. Remember to take with you your 2 ID photos, ID and, in the case of the My Green Card, your printed proof of residence:

Tourism Offices

Blaauwberg

Cape Town International Airport

City Centre

  • Pinnacle Building, Cnr Burg & Castle Streets
    t: +27 (0)21 487 6800 • f: +27 (0)21 487 6859
    central@capetown.travel

Kirstenbosch

Muizenberg

Simon's Town

Somerset West

Willowbridge

  • Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre
    39 Carl Cronjè Road, Tygervalley
    t: +27 (0)21 915 4080 • f: +27 (0)21 915 4099
    willowbridge@capetown.travel

Langa

  • Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre, Cnr Washington & Church Streets
    t: +27 (0)21 695 5098 • f: +27 (0)21 695 4981
    langa@capetown.travel

Table Mountain National Park offices:

Wild Card Sales & Renewals: Tokai Tourist Office

  • Tokai Tourist Office, Tokai Road, Tokai, 7945
    (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00-16:00)
    Closed daily from 12:30 p.m. - 13:00 p.m.

Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre

  • (Mondays to Sundays from 08:00-16:00)

Marine Species Access Permit

A valid DAFF recreational fishing permit is required when purchasing Level 3 line fishing or Marine Species Access permit respectively for use in Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point).

FAQs: Marine Species Access Permit

Where can I buy a Marine Species Access Permit?

  • You can only purchase this permit from the Sanparks Tokai Tourism Sales office in Tokai Road, Tokai - Tel: (021) 712 7471

What do I need to take in with me when I go to purchase the Marine Species Access Permit?

  • You will need x 2 ID Photographs of yourself, your ID book and your valid annual DAFF recreational fishing permit from the post office.

How much does the permit cost?

  • It costs R600 and allows 12 entries into the Cape of Good Hope Section of the park for the movement and introduction of specified marine resources through a national park for recreational purposes.

Can I get another Marine Species Access permit in one season?

  • Yes you may get 3 renewals per fishing season after the purchase of the initial permit: same terms, costs and conditions of application apply.

Does the Marine Species Access Permit include level 1 . 2 and 3?

  • No it does not.

What are the current season dates for crayfishing?

  • Please refer to the Marine Section on our website for further information about season dates and regulations concerning crayfish diving/fishing.

Contact us

For more information on the TMNP My Green Card and Activity Permits , please contact the Tokai Tourist office on:

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