Table Mountain National Park

TMNP Access Cards & Activity Permits

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 - FAQs
- What do I need to bring with me when buying My Green Card?
- Where can I buy My Green Card?
Sales Outlets for the My Green Card and My Activity Permit
Activity Permits - FAQs
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My Green Card*

The TMNP My Green Card is available exclusively to residents of Cape Town, costs R85 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 R85.

FAQs: My Green Card

What do I need to bring with me when buying My Green Card?
You’ll need the R85 for the card; a South African ID document; 2 ID photographs and proof of residence.
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 6 SA citizens – 4 adults and 2 children.) Proof of ID will be required. *** Please note: that each guest brought in on the My Green Card (in addition to the main card holder) will also take off one of the 12 entries 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?
- Tokai Plantation Office, Tokai Road, Tokai (Mondays to Fridays 08:00-16:00)
- Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre, inside the Cape of Good Hope section of TMNP (Mondays to Sundays from 08:00-16:00).
How long before I get My Green Card after application?
It will be issued to you immediately.

Please note:

When buying a card - you will need R85 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.

Activity Permits

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

A valid Marine Coastal Management licence is required when purchasing Level 3 line fishing or level 4 activity permits respectively for use in Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point)..

Level 1 – Dog-walking (R145)
Level 2 – Hang-gliding and paragliding, sport/rock climbing (R225)
Level 3 – Horse-riding, mountain biking, line fishing and transport (R300)

FAQs: Activity Permits

For how long, from date of purchase, is the TMNP Activity Permit valid for?
For 12 months from date of purchase.
Does the cost of my permit include the cost of access?
Holders of an Activity Permit card will still be required to pay the entrance fee/be in possession of a ‘My Green Card or National Wild Card when accessing TMNP pay points (The Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point), Boulders Penguin Colony, Oudekraal, Silvermine and Tokai).
Where can I buy the TMNP Activity Permit?
- Tokai Plantation Office, Tokai Road, Tokai (Mondays to Fridays 08:00-16:00)
- Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre, Cape of Good Hope Section of TMNP (Mondays to Sundays from 08:00-16:00).
How long before I get my permit after application?
It will be issued to you immediately.

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	Contact Details
City Centre	Pinnacle Building, Cnr Burg & Castle Streets t: +27 (0)21 487 6800 f: +27 (0)21 487 6859 central@capetown.travel
Cape Town International Convention Centre	Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street t: +27 (0)21 410 5192 cticc@capetown.travel
Muizenberg	The Pavilion, Beach Road t: +27 (0)21 787 9140 f: +27 (0)21 787 9150 muizenberg@capetown.travel
Hout Bay	4 Andrews Road t: +27 (0)21 791 8380 f: +27 (0)21 791 8399 houtbay@capetown.travel
Kirstenbosch	Gate 1 (Main Gate) at the CTT Visitor Information Centre t: +27 (0)21 762 0687 f: +27(0)21 761 4223 kirstenbosch@capetown.travel
Simon’s Town	111 St George’s Street t: +27 (0)21 786 8440 f: +27 (0)21 786 8459 simonstown@capetown.travel
Willowbridge	Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre 39 Carl Cronjè Road, Tygervalley t: +27 (0)21 915 4080 f: +27 (0)21 915 4099 willowbridge@capetown.travel
Cape Town International Airport	Visitor Information Kiosk t: +27 (0)21 934 1949 airport@capetown.travel
Somerset West	Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road t: +27 (0)21 840 1400 f: +27 (0)21 840 1410 somersetwest@capetown.travel
TMNP Offices
Wild Card Sales & Renewals: Tokai Tourist Office	Tokai Tourist Office, Tokai Road, Tokai, 7945 (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00-16:00)
Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre	(Mondays to Sundays from 08:00-16:00)