Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
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Hiking Permit for Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
Visitors can obtain a permit to hike in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, which has a daily limit of 12 hikers. Permits must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment, with online booking preferred. The permit allows access to trails within the wilderness area.
- Who it is for
- individuals aged 12 and above who wish to hike in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
- How to act on it
- Book online at booking.capenature.co.za or call the CapeNature Contact Centre at 087 087 8250
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Daily capacities are in place and to avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend that hikers book permits on booking.capenature.co.za as online bookings will be given preference.
Filming and Photography Permit
Individuals or groups wishing to film or take photographs in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area may apply for a permit. These permits are required for commercial or non-commercial use and are subject to approval by CapeNature.
- Who it is for
- photographers and filmmakers seeking to record content in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
- How to act on it
- Apply through CapeNature's permit system via booking.capenature.co.za or contact the CapeNature Contact Centre
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Permits Overview Hiking permits Filming and photography Recreational fishing Hunting licences and permits Wild animals in captivity Scientific research Protected and endangered plants CITES permits
Hunting Licence
Hunting is permitted in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area under strict regulation. Individuals must apply for a hunting licence through CapeNature, which is subject to approval and compliance with conservation laws.
- Who it is for
- licensed hunters seeking to hunt in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
- How to act on it
- Apply through CapeNature's permit system via booking.capenature.co.za or contact the CapeNature Contact Centre
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Permits Overview Hiking permits Filming and photography Recreational fishing Hunting licences and permits Wild animals in captivity Scientific research Protected and endangered plants CITES permits
Scientific Research Permit
Researchers conducting scientific studies in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area must obtain a permit from CapeNature. This includes studies related to biodiversity, ecology, and conservation within the reserve.
- Who it is for
- scientists and researchers studying biodiversity and conservation in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
- How to act on it
- Apply through CapeNature's permit system via booking.capenature.co.za or contact the CapeNature Contact Centre
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Permits Overview Hiking permits Filming and photography Recreational fishing Hunting licences and permits Wild animals in captivity Scientific research Protected and endangered plants CITES permits
Facts
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
R55/DAY
Amounts
R 55, R 35
Key Takeaways
- Parties: CapeNature
- Location: Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, Langeberg Mountains, South Africa
- Proclaimed as wilderness area: 1978
- Size: 14,200 hectares
- Activities: Hiking, birdwatching, camping, permits available for filming, scientific research
- Visitor limits: 12 hikers per day on trails
- Fees: R55/day for adults, R35 for children 12+, no children under 12 allowed
- Contact: +27 (0)28 722 2412, booking: 087 087 8250
- Access: From Cape Town via N2, turn-off at Suurbraak/Barrydale
- Highlights: Indigenous forests, mountain fynbos, rare bird species, and scenic trails