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| | ==Understand== | | ==Understand== |
| − | Table Mountain National Park consists of the greater Table Mountain chain on the peninsula, stretching from the well known Table Mountain behind [[Cape Town]] south to Cape Point. In incorporates Table Mountain, Tokai Forest, Silvermine, a large area around Cape Point as well as a marine protected area. | + | Table Mountain National Park consists of the greater Table Mountain chain on the peninsula, stretching from the well known Table Mountain behind [[Cape Town]] south to Cape Point. In incorporates Table Mountain, Tokai Forest, Silvermine, a large area around Cape Point as well as a number of marine protected areas. |
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| | The park is busy with ongoing restructuring and development. New areas are constantly being added to the park in an effort to link the separated portions and expand the park. | | The park is busy with ongoing restructuring and development. New areas are constantly being added to the park in an effort to link the separated portions and expand the park. |
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| | + | '''Marine protected areas''' |
| | + | * The coastal area around [[Boulders]] for the protection of penguins |
| | + | * Cape of Good Hope marine restricted zone |
| | + | * Castle Rock and Paulsberg restricted zone south of [[Boulders]] |
| | + | * Karbonkelberg restricted zone around Llandudno |
| | + | * [[Kalk Bay]] restricted zone |
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| | Cape Point, in the southern part of the park is the southern tip of the [[Cape Peninsula]], it is not the Cape of Good Hope and not the southern tip of [[Africa]], The most southernly point of the continent is at [[Cape Agulhas]] in the [[Overberg]]. | | Cape Point, in the southern part of the park is the southern tip of the [[Cape Peninsula]], it is not the Cape of Good Hope and not the southern tip of [[Africa]], The most southernly point of the continent is at [[Cape Agulhas]] in the [[Overberg]]. |
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| | ===Flora and fauna=== | | ===Flora and fauna=== |
| − | The [[Cape Peninsula]] offers some typical [[African flora and fauna|fynbos]] vegetation. In the reserve are also a number of [[African flora and fauna|ostriches]] and [[African flora and fauna|antelopes]]. Please be aware of the [[African flora and fauna|baboons]]. They are used to people and often steal objects from tourists. Do not feed them!!! If a [[African flora and fauna|baboon]] approaches you, keep all food well hidden, and walk away facing the baboon. But as long as they are not attacking you, please leave them alone in their natural habitat (photos are allowed). | + | [[image:RSA_Ostrich.jpg|thumb|Ostriches near Cape Point.]] |
| | + | The [[Cape Peninsula]] offers some typical [[African flora and fauna|fynbos]] vegetation. In the reserve are also a number of [[African flora and fauna|ostriches]] and [[African flora and fauna|antelopes]]. Please be aware of the [[African flora and fauna|baboons]]. They are used to people and often steal objects from tourists. Do not feed them!!! If a [[African flora and fauna|baboon]] approaches you, keep all food well hidden, and walk away facing the baboon but do not make eye contact. But as long as they are not attacking you, please leave them alone in their natural habitat (photos are allowed). |
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| | ===Climate=== | | ===Climate=== |
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| | ==Fees/Permits== | | ==Fees/Permits== |
| | + | There is currently no single pricing structure for the various areas of the park, but this is set to change in the near future. |
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| | + | Most sections of the park do not require any fees to be paid, specifically |
| | + | * Table Mountain - Access on foot to the mountain is free, however the cable car costs R205.00 for round trip and R105.00 for one way. |
| | + | * The southern area towards Cape Point |
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| | + | Other areas that do charge fees are (prices correct until October 2012) |
| | + | * [[Boulders]] - R45 per person. ('' One can see the penguins without having to pay any fees, but the penguin's ''private'' beach is managed by TMNP and an entry fee is charged. |
| | + | * Silvermine - R25 per person |
| | + | * Oudekraal - R20 per person |
| | + | * Perdekloof picnic site - R6 per person |
| | + | * Newlands picnic site - R10 per person |
| | + | * Tokai picnic site - R10 per person |
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| | ==Get around== | | ==Get around== |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
| | * <see name="Cape of Good Hope"></see> | | * <see name="Cape of Good Hope"></see> |
| − | * <see name="Cape Point"></see> | + | * <see name="Cape Point" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long=""></see> |
| | * <see name="Signal Hill and Lions Head"></see> | | * <see name="Signal Hill and Lions Head"></see> |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
| | '''Table Mountain''' | | '''Table Mountain''' |
| − | * <eat name="Table Mountain Restaurant" address="On top of Table Mountain, close to the Upper Cable Station" price="From R20 for a simple breakfast" hours="Open 8:30AM to 6:30PM, with extended hours during December and January>A 120 seat, self service restaurant. No booking required.</eat> | + | * <eat name="Table Mountain Restaurant" alt="" address="On top of Table Mountain, close to the Upper Cable Station" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="hours" price="From R20 for a simple breakfast" lat="" long="" >A 120 seat, self service restaurant. No booking required. Enjoy</eat> |
| | '''Cape Point''' | | '''Cape Point''' |
| | * <eat name="Two Oceans Restaurant" url="http://www.two-oceans.co.za/" hours="Open 9AM to 6PM during October to April and 9AM to 5PM during May to September" phone="+27 (0)21 780-9200 " fax="+27 (0)21 780-9060" email=" info@two-oceans.co.za"></eat> | | * <eat name="Two Oceans Restaurant" url="http://www.two-oceans.co.za/" hours="Open 9AM to 6PM during October to April and 9AM to 5PM during May to September" phone="+27 (0)21 780-9200 " fax="+27 (0)21 780-9060" email=" info@two-oceans.co.za"></eat> |
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| | '''Tokai Forest''' | | '''Tokai Forest''' |
| | * <sleep name="Wood Owl Cottage" phone="+27 (0)21 712-7471" email="joek@sanparks.org" url="http://www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain/tourism/accommodation.php" price="R480.00 per night for 3 people" priceextra="R160.00 per extra person (the cottage can sleep up to 6 people)" checkin="2PM" checkout="11AM"></sleep> | | * <sleep name="Wood Owl Cottage" phone="+27 (0)21 712-7471" email="joek@sanparks.org" url="http://www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain/tourism/accommodation.php" price="R480.00 per night for 3 people" priceextra="R160.00 per extra person (the cottage can sleep up to 6 people)" checkin="2PM" checkout="11AM"></sleep> |
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| | + | eagle cottage- R15,000,763 per night(sleeps 163 people) |
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| | {{isPartOf|Cape Peninsula}} | | {{isPartOf|Cape Peninsula}} |
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| − | [[WikiPedia:Table Mountain National Park]] | + | {{Related|African_flora_and_fauna}} |
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| | + | [[WikiPedia:Table Mountain National Park]][[de:Kap der Guten Hoffnung]] |
Table Mountain National Park consists of the greater Table Mountain chain on the peninsula, stretching from the well known Table Mountain behind Cape Town south to Cape Point. In incorporates Table Mountain, Tokai Forest, Silvermine, a large area around Cape Point as well as a number of marine protected areas.
The park is busy with ongoing restructuring and development. New areas are constantly being added to the park in an effort to link the separated portions and expand the park.
There is currently no single pricing structure for the various areas of the park, but this is set to change in the near future.
Be aware of approaching chacma baboons at Cape Point. They regularly attack tourists. They won't hurt you much, but steal food and other things from you. If one approaches you, walk backwards slowly, facing the baboon. When driving past in your car or stopping nearby, close all windows!
