Find Game & Nature Reserves in Cape Town

Lying in the heart of the Langeberg Mountains, roughly 22 kilometres north-west of Heidelberg in the Cape Overberg, Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve is exactly as its name denotes - a wonderful large section of forest - 250 ...

As part of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve, this nature reserve is a wonderland for those that crave the South African outdoors. It has a number of hiking trails along which a unique combination of birds and whales can be ...

Set on the southern slopes of the Helderberg mountains, this 402 hectare reserve is a beautiful escape with breathtaking views, sef guided walks, a spectacular bird life and a great spot for picnics. What started off as a wild ...

What started as a wild flower garden has grown into an 800 hectare nature reserve, famous for being the home of the Bredasdorp Lily. There are two hiking trails from which to choose, both showing off a slightly different aspect ...

The Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve is a vast reserve that is dedicated to the conservation of its very special vegetation, which includes about 1 300 different fynbos species. This mountainous terrain is the habitat of choice ...

Near the heart of the university town of Stellenbosch, one of the main hotspots of the Cape Winelands, is the Jan Marais Nature Reserve. This beautiful retreat was established in 1919 and covers some ...

The Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is nestled within the valley and surrounded by the impressive mountain ranges that characterise this part of the Western Cape. So mountainous is this terrain, that it is a favourite amongst hikers ...

Flanked by the Swartberg Mountains and the Outeniqua Mountain Range, the Kammanassie Nature Reserve is known for being a particularly well-watered region, with rains occurring throughout the year. It is home to an array of ...

The Karoo National Park is characterised by the scrubby, sparse vegetation typical of the region. This gives it a unique beauty, but also facilitates the best game viewing. There is a wonderful diversity of animals, including 20 ...

This wetlands area has a continuously growing ecosystem, which nurtures and conserves a range of species; both faunal and floral. This is also an excellent example of sustainable development in the heart of an informal ...

Knersvlakte Nature Reserve (proclaimed in September 2014) is situated on the West Coast between Klawer in the Western Cape and Kliprand in the Northern Cape. It is idyllically nestled just north of the Olifants River. The reserve ...

The wonderfully secluded Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve lies at the foot of the southern part of the Hottentots Holland Mountain Range. It boasts an extraordinary wealth of indigenous flora that has not been overrun by alien ...

The Limietberg Nature Reserve lies within the Cape Winelands, near to popular towns like Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. Thanks to its mountainous terrain and extraordinary beauty, this entire area is popular amongst hikers ...

Just outside the historical Western Cape town of Swellendam is the Marloth Nature Reserve. This area is favoured amongst botanists that appreciate the natural vegetation that makes this area so beautiful, as well as amongst ...

The Cederberg is known for its natural, archaeological and historical wealth, and the Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve is immersed right into the heart of it. Whilst arid, the natural vistas present a beauty all their own, which is ...