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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 still apply e.g. dog walking.

My Green Card*

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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 5 SA citizens – 3 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. ***
  3. May I renew the card once the 12 entries have been used?
    You are only allowed one card per year. Once your 12 entries have been used, you may purchase a SANParks Wild Card.
  4. Where can I buy My Green Card?
    - Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre, inside the Cape of Good Hope section of TMNP (Mondays to Sundays from 08:00-16:00).
    - Tokai Plantation Office, Tokai Road, Tokai (Mondays to Fridays 08:00-16:00)
  5. 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

Green Card

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:

Valid line fish and MCM permits are required when purchasing Level 3 line fishing and level 4 activity permits respectively (for use in Cape of Good Hope).


  • 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

  1. For how long, from date of purchase, is the TMNP Activity Permit valid for?
    One year from date of purchase.
  2. 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).
  3. Where can I buy the TMNP Activity Permit?
    - Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre, Cape of Good Hope Section of TMNP (Mondays to Sundays from 08:00-16:00).
    - Boulders, Kleintuin Road, Sea Forth, Simonstown (Mondays to Sundays from 08:00-17:00)
    - Tokai Plantation Office, Tokai Road, Tokai (Mondays to Fridays 08:00-16:00)
  4. 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

Gugulethu

Sivuyile Campus, Cnr NY1 & NY4 Guguletu
t: +27 (0)21 637 8449
f: +27 (0)21 637 8449
gugulethu@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

Blaauwberg

1 Marine Drive, Table View
t: +27 (0)21 521 1080
f: +27 (0)21 521 1099
blaauwberg@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

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

Khayelitsha Lookout Hill Tourism Centre,
Corner of Mew Way Road and Spine Road
c: +27 (0)21 361 1101
khayelitsha@capetown.travel
TMNP Offices
Table Mountain National Park Admin Head Office:
Tokai Manor House
Tokai Manor House, Tokai Road, Tokai, 7945 (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00-15:00)
Wild Card Sales: Tokai Plantation Office Tokai Plantation Office, Tokai Road, Tokai, 7945
Boulders I Kleintuin Road, Seaforth, Simonstown
(Mondays to Sundays from 08:00 to 16:00)
Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre (Mondays to Sundays from 08:00-16:00)
Tokai Tokai Road, Tokai
(Mondays to Fridays 08:00-16:00 closed between 13:00-14:00)

Contact us

For more information on the TMNP My Green Card and Activity Permits , please contact Kathy Le Grange on:

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