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Nature Reserves

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Mountain Range

National Gardens Week: Free access to South Africa’s national botanical and zoological gardens 

Enjoy free access to ALL national botanical and zoological gardens across South Africa from 10 – 16 March 2025.

Categories Nature & Wildlife, Nature Reserves
West Coast Fossil Park Wooden Structures

West Coast Fossil Park

See the fossils of bears, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes and many more exotic animals from over 5 million years ago.

Categories Arts & Culture, Nature & Wildlife, Nature Reserves Tags Museum
Atlantis Dunes White sand and Table Mountain

Atlantis Dunes / Witsands Aquifer Nature Reserve

Experience the surreal world of the Atlantis Dunes or book an adrenaline-filled sandboarding/quadbiking activity in spectacular surroundings

Categories Action & Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Nature Reserves, On Land
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Mountain Range

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden / Newlands

Visit this beautiful Botanical Garden at the slope of Table Mountain and discover a sheer variety of flora and fauna!

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Stony Point Nature Reserve / Betty’s Bay

You and the kids love penguins? Then go visit the colony in Betty’s Bay! This place is less crowded and still a secret among locals.

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Cape Point Nature Reserve / Cape of Good Hope

Visit the most popular sign in Cape Town and take a picture at the Cape of Good Hope or take a fun Funicular Ride to the Lighthouse!

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Boulders Beach Penguins on Rocks

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony / Simon’s Town

Go and say Hello to this land-based colony of South African Penguins at Boulders Beach. The site has become a popular tourist destination.

Categories Nature & Wildlife, Nature Reserves

Intaka Island / Century City

Visit this green oasis in the heart of Century City which is home to over 120 bird species. Wander around or take a unique ferry ride!

Categories Animal Encounters, Nature & Wildlife, Nature Reserves Tags Outdoor Activity

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  • Things To Do
    • Best Things To Do
    • Let’s Play
      • Play Parks
      • Playgrounds
    • Nature & Wildlife
      • Animal Encounters
      • Beaches
      • Nature Reserves
      • Public Parks
      • Safari
      • Tidal Pools
    • Action & Adventure
      • On Land
      • On The Water
      • In The Air
      • Bike Parks
      • Water Parks
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