Visit our Reserves
We have 27 reserves for you to visit and enjoy. Use the map to browse and click on the reserve of your choice.
Where to stay
Self-catering
Read more
Featured accommodation
Featured eco-venues
Featured news
Public urged to avoid Cape fur seals amid rabies risk
The public is urged to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines during the upcoming summer holiday season when encountering Cape fur seals. Recently, reports of aggression related to positive rabies cases have been noted in Cape fur seal populations.
NHLS resumes snake antivenom production in South Africa
Antivenom stocks have been critically low for over a year, as the South African Vaccine Producers have been unable to manufacture any doses. Positive strides are being made in addressing South Africa’s snake antivenom shortage.
CapeNature goes cashless at select nature reserves
In line with its commitment to service excellence, sustainability, and safety, CapeNature is excited to announce the transition to a fully cashless payment system at five of its flagship nature reserves from 2 February 2026.
Cubs Club Connect Event
The Cubs Club is turning up the fun at Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve this summer with our Second Cubs Club Connect – a day made just for our wild-at-heart Cubs and their awesome families! 🎉
Holiday Programmes
This school break, trade screens for streams and boredom for bird calls! 🦉🌿
We are heading into the wild with an epic, fun-filled FREE holiday programme for overnight guests at two of CapeNature’s most awesome reserves: Tweede Tol and Grootvadersbosch!
Penguin Palooza
Get ready for the coolest event of the year — Penguin Palooza is sliding your way!
Join us for a flippin’ fantastic time filled with penguin-themed fun, games, and a chance to do something truly amazing: release a penguin into the wild!
Events Calendar
MPA Day 2025
MPA Day 2025
International Zebra Day
International Zebra Day
CapeNature Conservation Review 2024
CapeNature Conservation Review 2024Featured reserves
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.
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.
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.