In the media
CapeNature Summer Bucket List
This is your official ‘Summer Bucket List’ featuring CapeNature’s world-class locations dotted throughout the Western Cape.
A Successful Collaboration Ensures a Bright Future for the African Penguin
CapeNature and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) hosted the annual Penguin Palooza on Saturday, 26 November 2022.
Black Friday Now Live – Where to Book!
This year we have exciting news - our loyal visitors can make their Black Friday booking from Friday 25 November to Sunday 27 November 2022.
Leopards in the Little Karoo
CapeNature staff in the CapeNature Protected Area Complexes of Outeniqua, Gamkaberg and Swartberg have recently been working on a rewarding collaborative project aimed at updating our knowledge of leopard population density and compiling leopard identikits.
Iconic Campsite in the Cederberg Gets a Makeover
CapeNature has completed a number of upgrades at Algeria, Cederberg Wilderness to offer an even better holiday experience ahead of the festive season. Avid campers will be happy to know that the communal ablution facilities at the ever-popular camping site got a lovely face-lift with several upgrades and improvements implemented.
Widespread deaths in rabbits and hares in the Western Cape cause for concern
Unusual numbers of rabbits and wild hares have been dying in the Western Cape since the first week of November. It appears that the deaths are caused by a highly contagious disease, to which South African rabbits and hares have no immunity.
Plant Poacher Hit With R250 000 Fine and 5 Years Suspended Imprisonment
Vredendal - CapeNature welcomes the sentencing of Mr. D. J. Human of Bloemfontein, who was charged under the Nature Conservation Ordinance 19 of 1974 for the poaching of succulent plants.
Treating a Fellow Nature Lover Has Never Been Easier
Christmas is almost here, with many of us looking forward to relaxation and time off with friends and family. At the same time, many corporates are planning the dreaded/daunting employee Christmas rewards and year end functions.
Stewardship Peer Learning Workshop
It has been 3 years since CapeNature was last in the position to host an annual Peer Learning Workshop that could compare to previous ones. This workshop however will be remembered for the positive energy that was brought about by CapeNature stewardship staff and our incredible partners in the landscape.
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.
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.
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.