Table Mountain National Park Records Positive Festive Season Numbers
Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) recorded a successful festive season with visitor numbers, crime incidents and fires presenting an overall encoura...
The GRNP is not only a picturesque of landscapes and seascapes but also a haven for plant and animal wildlife. SANParks mission is to develop, manage and promote a system of National Parks that represent biodiversity and heritage assets, through innovation and best practice for the just and equitable benefit of current and future generations. When entering a National Park, consider putting wildlife first.
The Park has experienced an increase in people walking dogs in the Park over the last year. This was captured by trap cameras placed in the forest for research purposes.
SANParks has a code of conduct to guide people who would like to walk their dogs in the Park. The onus is on those walking dogs to abide by guidelines regulating this activity. This can be done through checking signage regularly that is posted along the beach and forestry areas.
Walking dogs is permissible in the Wilderness part of the Park in the areas listed below:
Dog handlers are requested to adhere to all the rules and regulations of the beach area including conditions for leashing.
Why dogs are not allowed in other areas of the Park
SANParks has a guideline for visually impared people with guide dogs and or assistance dogs visiting any National Park. “The entry and exit of the guide dog into / out of most National Parks will be covered by a permit issued by SANParks or Veterinary Wildlife Unit.”
Dogs threaten birds like the African Oystercatcher
Facts provided by Muneer Moses, People & Conservation Officer, Wilderness, GRNP
For more information, 044 302 5633 (Knysna), 044 877 0046 (Wilderness), 042 281 1607 (Tsitsikamma).