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Featured accommodation

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Kingfisher Cottage
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
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Flamingo Cottage
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Gamkaberg campsite 2 November 2015
Gamkaberg Campsite
Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Featured eco-venues

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Tierkloof Eco-Lodge
Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
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Oudebosch Eco Cabins
Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Featured news

Anysberg Nature Reserve
1 Dec 2023
Your Perfect Summer Getaway with CapeNature

Embark on an adventure and immerse yourself in the vast open spaces of our 25 nature reserves spread across the Western Cape. With a variety of self-catering accommodations and campgrounds to choose from, we cater to different preferences and budgets.

SARZA volunteers with Sheraaz Ismail from Cape Nature
1 Dec 2023
CapeNature Empowers Volunteers with Replacement Starter Kits

Following an incident where three volunteers from Search and Rescue South Africa (SARZA) were recently robbed in Table Mountain National Park, CapeNature joined forces with Hi-Tec to donate starter kits to the team.

Fishing
22 Nov 2023
Responsible Angling ensures a Sustainable Future for both the Environment and the Communities that rely on these Resources

The Western Cape is home to an array of freshwater habitats, from serene mountain streams to picturesque dams. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a novice looking to cast your first line, understanding the regulations, and acquiring the necessary permits is crucial for an enjoyable and sustainable fishing experience. Before embarking on your freshwater fishing adventure, it's essential to comprehend the significance of obtaining a permit.

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22 Nov 2023 by Dr Marienne de Villiers
Seeing Stripes: The Kammanassie Cape mountain zebra aerial survey

Spotting a zebra is something of a wonderous task for admirers of wildlife’s beauty, but monitoring of Cape mountain zebra populations provides vital information that is used to inform management decisions and actions and is one of the objectives of the gazetted Biodiversity Management Plan for this species.

Bios Cape blog
22 Nov 2023 by Dr Andrew Turner
Harnessing the Power of NASA’s Technology to Detect Alien Species

When NASA isn’t spending its time exploring the depths of outer space, its lending its technology for the ambitious BioSCape project, which seeks to detect patterns of biodiversity and ecosystem health in the fynbos biome.

Overberg Pool Hero Blog
17 Nov 2023
Your Bucket List of Things to Do in the Overberg Region Sorted

Pack your outdoor attire when visiting the Overberg and prepare yourself for an adventurous journey while connecting with nature. With an assortment of activities to choose from, visitors are sure to tick off adventure-galore in nature on their bucket lists before heading into 2024.

Featured reserves

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Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve

Assegaaibosch is a small nature reserve in the Jonkershoek valley. It is about 9km from Stellenbosch, and 204 hectares in size. The reserve lies next to the Eerste River, which forms the northern boundary and extends up the north-eastern slope of Stellenbosch Mountain.

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Cederberg Wilderness Area

The Cederberg was proclaimed as a Wilderness in 1973. The 66811 ha of mountainous terrain is located in the Cape Floral Region only three hours outside Cape Town, but it feels like a different world.

Explore rugged mountain terrain
Swim in crystal clear rock pools
Discover ancient rock art
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Rocklands in the Cederberg

The Rocklands area forms an integral part of the Cederberg Wilderness and is also proclaimed as a World Heritage Site. Rocklands also includes the areas at CapeNature’s Kliphuis, and partner properties at de Pakhuys, Traveller's Rest, Agter Pakhuis and Kleinfontein. It is a world famous bouldering destination with the bouldering season lasting from 30 April to 01 October every year.

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