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26 Aug 2025
Catch and release helps to conserve the Western Cape’s indigenous fish

Freshwater ecosystems across the Western Cape are rich in biodiversity, supporting a variety of indigenous fish. However, these species are increasingly threatened by the spread of invasive alien fish species, that prey on indigenous species and compete with them for food, space, and breeding grounds.

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26 Aug 2025
Concessionaire opportunities for activity based operators

CapeNature invites prospective parties, specialising in adventure, cultural and heritage, and events sectors, to submit detailed business proposals.

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16 May 2025 by Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
The Western Cape’s natural wonders continue to be a key economic contributor to the tourism sector

Through the peak summer season in December 2024 and January 2025, there was a tremendous influx of visitors to CapeNature-managed provincial reserves, with over 146 550 overnight and day visitors passing through many reserve gates. 

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30 Apr 2025
CapeNature’s annual 40% discount is back - Embrace nature, embrace winter!

Wonderful winter experiences at affordable prices! Keep warm, embrace nature! CapeNature’s annual 40% winter discount on select accommodation at camping and glamping spots this May – July, is back!

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21 Feb 2025
Celebrating South Africa’s storytellers on International Tourist Guide Day

In celebration of the invaluable role played by professional tourist guides, CapeNature, in collaboration with the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, hosted an interactive event at Walker Bay Nature Reserve to mark International Tourist Guide Day.

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18 Dec 2024
Forge’s top five family-friendly hikes to do this festive season

It’s the festive season, baby! And for many families across South Africa, that means packing the boogie boards and hiking boots and heading out of town. CapeNature reserves are naturally a first choice for family vacations over the festive season, and we want to help you get the most out of your next trip.

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9 Dec 2024
Win Big This Christmas with CapeNature

CapeNature is in the Christmas spirit and we are giving back to our loyal nature lovers! We, together with our valued sponsors are kickstarting the celebrations with our 12 Days of Christmas daily prize giveaways.
Going LIVE on the 13th of December on our Facebook and Instagram accounts!

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2 Dec 2024
Top Activities for Summertime Fun

Summertime is here, welcome December, are you ready for a #CapeNatureSummer? You bring the vibe, and we’ll provide the ultimate summer experience at our nature reserves. Cool down or soak up the sunshine bliss in nature – the perfect opportunity to make endless, magical memories. Read more to start planning your summer activities at one of CapeNature’s gems.

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28 Nov 2024
Hiking Trail Summer Safety

CapeNature’s hiking trails are the place to be this season! The suns out, the good times are going, and our bookings are piling up. Our well-known hiking trails are walked by locals, Internationals, and are loved by many… especially during the summer period. We implore our visitors to enjoy a safe experience while embarking on your bucket list adventures.

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25 Nov 2024
Black Friday is here – find out where to book!

This year we have exciting news…our loyal and new visitors can make their Black Friday booking from Wednesday 27 November to Sunday 01 December 2024. Yes, that’s right, our Black Friday deals are running all weekend long!

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1 Nov 2024
Start planning for Black Friday with CapeNature!

Black Friday is on its way, and you won’t want to miss our incredible deals! We’ll meet you back here at the stroke of midnight on Thursday, 28 November to find out more!

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1 Oct 2024
Campsites Worth Visiting This Season #ComeCampWithUs

It’s officially camp season, so get excited! The weather is warming up, the skies are brighter, and we’re ready to welcome you to camp with us at a CapeNature reserve this season!