Metro to open all reserves on Tuesday

Tshwane metro will open all nature reserves and resorts for visitors as of Tuesday, July 27.

This announcement was made in line with the president’s announcement that the country will move to adjusted level 3 lockdown regulations.

Opening hours for Rietvlei nature reserve will be as follows:

– Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 18:00.
– Tuesday, Thursdays, Fridays, and weekends from 06:00 to 18:00.
– Entrance will be restricted to 100 vehicles per day at any given time.
– Bird hides will be open.
– Picnic sites will remain closed.

MMC for Environment and Agricultural Management, councillor Dana Wannenburg said that all other nature reserves will be open for hiking with a restriction of 100 visitors per day at any given time.

“Groenkloof nature reserve will open for hikers, mountain bikers and self-drive game viewing.

“Entrance will also be restricted to 100 vehicles per day at any given time.

“Bird hides will be restricted to 50% of their capacity.

“Mandatory protocols must be complied with,” Wannenburg said.

He added that all resorts will be open from 08:00 to 21:00.

“Hiring of lapas will be restricted to 50 persons per lapa.

“Entrance at angling areas will also be restricted to 100 vehicles per day while overnight accommodation and camping sites will be subject to level 3 requirements.

“Visitors are reminded that masks must be worn at all times and that all physical distancing protocols must be adhered to,” he concluded.

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