The City of Cape Town announced that the Helderberg Nature Reserve will be transitioning to cashless payments at the reserve gates as of this month (February).
The move aligns with a broader initiative to enhance safety and security for both staff and visitors across several City-managed nature reserves, including Witzands Aquifer, Tygerberg, Table Bay and Blaauwberg.
“We believe this transition will create a safer and more efficient visitor experience,” said Alderman Eddie Andrews, Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee member for Spatial Planning and the Environment. “Cashless payments are becoming increasingly common in the tourism sector, and we are pleased to implement this change across our nature reserves.”
Entrance fees at these reserves range from R15 to R28. Importantly, residents of Cape Town enjoy free access to all other City Nature Reserves.
“We encourage all residents to explore the diverse natural beauty of Cape Town’s many nature reserves,” Andrews continued. “These valuable green spaces offer a welcome escape from the urban environment and are easily accessible to all.”
At Helderberg Nature Reserve all digital cards (credit and debit) will be accepted and contactless payments (tap-to-pay) will also be available.
Pedestrian access to the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve remains free of charge for those wishing to walk, hike, or picnic in the dunes.
For further information on opening hours, locations and other details regarding City-managed nature reserves, visit the official City of Cape Town website.
