Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town introduced digital ID scanning at two of its busiest entrances from Monday 10 February, as part of updated visitor verification and indemnity procedures.
The Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope) and Boulders Penguin Colony entrances will use digital ID scanning to enable accurate tariff application where locally-discounted rates apply, the South African National Parks (SANParks) announced this week. The move aims to streamline entry processes while ensuring visitors receive appropriate pricing based on their residency status.
In a further change indemnity forms will no longer be required for general day visitors entering the Cape of Good Hope section or Boulders Penguin Colony. However, indemnity forms will continue to apply at designated picnic and braai facilities, including Newlands Forest, Oudekraal, Silvermine and the Tokai Picnic and Braai Site.
The new indemnity requirements do not apply to open-access areas, Wild Card holders or Activity Permit holders. SANParks confirmed all personal information collected through the digital verification process would be managed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
The organisation thanked visitors and stakeholders for their cooperation as the new processes are implemented across the popular Western Cape attraction.
