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Herculean Effort to Save Critically Endangered Tortoise During Recent Fire
In late January 2024, CapeNature was alerted to a fire in the vicinity of one of its stewardship partners, and also an area of concern for the critically endangered, geometric tortoise (Psammobates geometricus) according to IUCN Red List.
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New Intended Manna Karoo Nature Reserve
Four landowners joined to form the Manna Karoo Nature Reserve Association and, in January 2024, signed an agreement with CapeNature to declare the site as a nature reserve.
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Fish and Forests: Sampling the rivers of the Garden Route Nature Reserve Complex
A baseline survey of the Garden Route Nature Reserve complex was completed in January 2024 to provide updated information on the freshwater fish community of the reserve complex and inform future management interventions.
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Exciting Frog Monitoring Programme Coming Soon!
Frogs are excellent indicators of environmental change, and CapeNature will be launching a frog monitoring programme at Groenvlei in the spring of 2024.
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Tour Guides! Take Our Survey And Stand A Chance To Win
In honour of tourist guides, CapeNature and the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) would like to recognise the important role tour guides play within the tourism industry in the province and beyond.
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Must-Visit Destinations Along the Garden Route
With so much to do and even more to see, CapeNature reserves in the Garden Route are so worth it! A diverse an exciting experience leaves visitors speechless and in touch with their nature side for life.
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Embrace Love in the Splendor of Nature
Love is in the air at CapeNature reserves this February! If you are planning to wine and dine your beloved or are in need of some self-care in the breathtaking views and wide open spaces of nature then visit one of our reserves.
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Last days of summer
Experience the beauty of the outdoors, engage in outdoor activities, and create cherished moments with your family and friends.
CapeNature celebrates World Wetlands Day 2024
World Wetlands Day, celebrated every year on 2 February, marks the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an intergovernmental treaty with the mission to conserve wetlands. This day is celebrated to raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands. The theme for 2024 is “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing”.
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Less Worry, More Nature with CapeNature & Mobicred!
Mobicred is here to allow you and your loved ones to explore and experience the wonders of the Western Cape at CapeNature reserves – stay now and pay later, yep, you read right!
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One of a kind – a unique Cape mountain zebra foal born at Sanbona
The birth of a unique foal at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is a beacon of hope for Cape mountain zebra conservation. Over the last 300 years, hunting and habitat destruction has decimated Cape mountain zebra numbers and isolated the three remaining small populations.
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Be Sure to Make a Pitt Stop at Robberg Nature Reserve's Kiosk
Robberg Nature Reserve's kiosk is now open from 7am to 6pm in summer and 8am to 5pm in winter and is fully stocked with an array of hot beverages, cold drinks, light snacks, sandwiches, and sweet treats to boost your energy levels.