If you’re a keen hiker, you might have spotted the team in grey camouflage trekking along Table Mountain’s paths. They’re part of a special initiative aimed at making hiking safer and more enjoyable for everyone, whether you a local or visiting.
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The Cobras Mountain Protection Team actively patrols the routes around Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and Camps Bay and to date, there have been no violent crime incidents on their routes.
Furthermore, the guards reported a noticeable increase in foot traffic on the mountain.
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As reported by Rove SA, the initiative was launched in partnership with City Bowl and several Atlantic Seaboard businesses, including property developer Blok, Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Latitude Aparthotels, Timeless Africa Safaris, The Clarendon Boutique Hotel, HCI Foundation, Home Suite Hotels, and Newmark Hotels and Reserves.
‘Cape Town’s unique offering of world-class outdoor spaces is a treasure that we are committed to safeguarding as part of our ongoing urban interventions,’ says Jacques van Embden, CEO of Blok.
‘By increasing the presence of patrols, together with The Cobra Mountain Protection Team, we aim to enhance the safety of everyone enjoying these beautiful trails.’
Marc Sternberg from The Cobras management committee says the main goal of the team is to ‘restore confidence in the mountain for mountain-goers and to act as a deterrent for would-be criminals. Residents and visitors to Cape Town should enjoy our beautiful mountain securely and with peace of mind.’
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