
01/03/2023
⚠️Procedure regarding the scattering of ashes in Table Mountain National Park ⚠️
Dear Park Users,
Please be informed that Table Mountain National Park is not only a protected area under the NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT 57 of 2003, but it is also a World Heritage site under the Cape Floral Kingdom. The park’s purpose amongst others is to preserve the ecological integrity of the area, which means that certain activities are not allowed.
The park does not allow for the burial or placement of urns in any area but we do allow for the scattering of ashes at a designated area in the park. As per the policy, visitors are welcome to send in written requests to scatter ashes in the park in memorial of their loved ones but permission must be granted by Management beforehand.
Should urns and shrines with ashes be found in a National Park, SANParks staff members will hand these over to the South African Police Services (SAPS). For more information about the scattering of ashes, please send your inquiries to Munzhedzi.Muhanelwa@sanparks.org
SANParks urges members of the public to report any illegal activities by contacting the Emergency number at 086 110 6417 if/when you see someone vandalizing the park. Visitors are kindly requested to adhere to and respect the rules of the park.
For the love of nature: Take only photos and leave only footprints!