CapeNature extends cashless payments to more nature reserves
Building on the success of its initial rollout, CapeNature will extend its cashless payment system to a further five nature reserves in September 2026, in line with its ongoing commitment to service excellence, sustainability and safety.
Following the successful transition to cashless payments at Robberg, Keurbooms, Stony Point, Bird Island and Walker Bay nature reserves earlier this year, CapeNature will expand the cashless payment system to reach more visitors across the Western Cape.
The following reserves will adopt the cashless system in this phase:
- Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve, near Stellenbosch
- Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (gate managed by MTO), near Stellenbosch
- Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, near Swellendam
- Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Kleinmond
- Geelkrans Nature Reserve, Stilbaai
Accepted Payment Methods:
- Debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Mobile payments (Scan to pay)
- Pre-bookings via www.capenature.co.za
- Telephonic bookings through the CapeNature Contact Centre (087 087 8250)
The positive response from visitors and staff at our first five reserves has confirmed that going cashless is the right move for CapeNature. It has made for a more secure, efficient experience at the gate, and we are pleased to extend these benefits to visitors at more of our reserves. We thank our visitors for their continued patience and understanding as we roll this out further.
Visitors are encouraged to pre-book their permits online to avoid any disappointment at the gate, reserve hiking trails have limited permits available each day. For those arriving without a booking, speed point devices and QR code mobile-friendly payment options will be available on site.
Two further phases of implementation are planned:
The cashless system will be rolled out to Hottentots Holland, Limietberg, Marloth, Cederberg Wilderness (Algeria and Kliphuis), Rocherpan, Groot Winterhoek and De Mond nature reserves. A final phase will follow in 2027, extending the system to Vrolijkheid, De Hoop, Gamkaberg, Goukamma and Outeniqua nature reserves.
For more information, visit www.capenature.co.za. Book online at www.booking.capenature.co.za or contact the CapeNature Contact Centre at customercare@capenature.co.za or 087 087 8250.
ABOUT CapeNature
CapeNature is a public institution mandated to promote and ensure biodiversity conservation within the Western Cape and is the custodian of the Cape Floristic Region. The Entity manages most of the mountain catchments and reserves that supply ecosystem services to the citizens of the Western Cape. This requires good scientific data, a sound understanding of fynbos ecology and commitment to the principles of integrated biodiversity management and planning. Most of this work is in remote areas out of the public eye but has a direct bearing on the quality of life of millions of people in the province.
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