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26 Oct 2022
Sponsored Storage Trailer Adds to Groenvlei Carp Project

For a hungry person breakfast comes before conservation. The Groenvlei carp project aims to remove invasive carp from the system while at the same time creating a positive spin off for the communities in need.

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21 Oct 2022
Black Friday Coming Soon – How To Prep!

An unbelievable Black Friday deal is on its way, and you are gonna love it! All will be revealed at the stroke of midnight on Thursday, 24 November.

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19 Oct 2022
Where to Go Camping for Aspiring Outdoor Lovers

The Cederberg is a paradise for hiking and rock-climbing enthusiasts. The region is a meeting-place of vegetation types, which means visitors are exposed to a remarkable increase in diversity of flora and fauna.

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14 Oct 2022
Marine Month

October marks National Marine Month. Due to the ever-increasing pressures on the ocean ecosystems and species from pollution, overfishing, mining, energy generation projects and changing climate, there is a critical need to set aside parts of each oceanic ecosystem for conservation purposes.

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14 Oct 2022
Whale Festival Attracts Scores of People

CapeNature took the opportunity to host an exhibition at the 31st Whale Festival held in Hermanus from 30 September to 2 October.The exhibition focused on our marine protected areas, but also provided an opportunity for parents to subscribe their children to CapeNature’s Cubs Club in real time.

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14 Oct 2022
Monitoring Wetlands on CapeNature Reserves

The monitoring of rivers has been going for many years but monitoring of wetlands was only initiated this year. All the monitoring projects fall within the Integrated Work Plan and Eco-matrix planning for the relevant Nature Reserves. These include, Jonkershoek, Hottentots Holland, Limietberg, Kogelberg and Waterval-Hexriver Nature Reserve Complex.

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10 Oct 2022
Be Fire Safe with CapeNature this fire season

Due to the high number of fires that occur as a result of negligence, it is critical that everyone is aware of the significant role they can play in stopping veldfires before they start. Veldfires place all fire-fighters at risk as they put their lives in danger to protect life, property, and biodiversity.

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3 Oct 2022
Unique Nature Experiences You Must Try

Want a change in pace with unique experiences? We’ve got our top CapeNature picks for you. Be enthralled with a once in a lifetime outdoor experience at one of these destinations in the Western Cape.

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30 Sep 2022
Explore the Western Cape for under R700 for one year

Conserve, explore and experience CapeNature’s destinations by purchasing a Wild Card. Visit our nature reserves in the most cost-effective way! Purchase a CapeNature cluster today!

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29 Sep 2022 by Natanya Dreyer
Connect with nature and improve your wellbeing

There are many reasons why access to nature is important. This year the focus of Access Week, which fell between 20 and 27 September, was on how wellbeing is connected to nature. CapeNature encourages the public to step out into nature and use its beauty and tranquility to revitalise and restore.

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27 Sep 2022
Re-thinking responsible tourism with CapeNature through sustainability

World Tourism Day is internationally commemorated on 27 September on an annual basis, and in 2022, the focus will return to reimagining the future of tourism. September marks Tourism Month which is an exciting time for South Africans as they are encouraged to explore the many hidden gems available right on their doorstep.

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19 Sep 2022
Permit Prices at World-class Bouldering Site Remain Unchanged

All Rocklands permits purchased online will remain unchanged for 2022. Rocklands partners viz. CapeNature, Travelers Rest, de Pakhuys, Agterpakhuis and Kleinfontein have deliberated and considering the increasing cost of living, collectively decided to ensure tourists can still enjoy climbing in the Cederberg Wilderness by keeping the Rocklands Bouldering permit fee unchanged.