CapeNature proposes taking over Table Mountain National Park Posted by Jordyn Johnson on 25 October 2022 Table Mountain National Park is Africa’s leading tourist destination and is ‘probably the biggest ecotourism draw in the province,’ according to Andricus van der Westhuizen, DA’s committee chairperson. It is run and maintained by SANParks, however, local conservation entity CapeNature has recently proposed taking over the national park. The suggestion that they swap one of their parks for the TMNP was made ‘during the deliberation on the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, and CapeNature’s 2021/22 annual reports,’ according to IOL. Picture: Cape{Town}etc Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC, Anton Bredell, believes that CapeNature would manage the safety and conservation in the reserve better than is currently being done. Van der Westhuizen agrees, stating that ‘with the exceptional management displayed by CapeNature, it would only make sense for this park to also be run by this entity,’ reports Cape{Town}etc. CapeNature’s most recent tourism income surpassed pre-pandemic income, making over R50.5 million in the last financial year. They rapidly recovered visitor numbers through the excellent promotion of eco-tourism in the province, writes IOL. A meeting will be scheduled between Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy, Bredell, Premier Alan Winde, and Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille to discuss this proposal. Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration and guides. You can also tag us to be featured. TikTok Instagram Facebook Twitter ALSO READ: 5 award-winning travel experiences to plan for 2023 ALSO READ: Cape Town mayor calls for sanctions against Russian oligarch’s yacht Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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