Mountain Safety

Your safety is our priority. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe and enjoyable trail running experiences.

Essential Equipment

We encourage all runners to bring the following items for safety and emergency preparedness

Safety Whistle

Essential for emergency signaling

Safety Blanket

Emergency warmth and protection

Headtorch

Essential for early morning or evening runs

Warm Clothes

Weather can change quickly on the mountain

Water & Food

Enough for the run duration plus emergencies

Required
Activity Card

An activity card is required for running on Table Mountain National Park trails.

Get Your Activity Card

Emergency Contacts

Save these numbers in your phone before running on the mountain

Wilderness Search and Rescue
021 937 0300

Primary mountain rescue service

Emergency Services, Cape Town
021 480 7700

Cape Town emergency services

Table Mountain National Park Security
0861 106 417

Park security and assistance

General Emergency Services
10177

National emergency number

SafetyMountain Tracking

SafetyMountain Tracking offers a check in/out service and has trained professionals ready to respond if you have an emergency.

Visit SafetyMountain Tracking