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The secret of CapeNature’s new ambassador is out!
CapeNature is thrilled to announce the identity of its new Cubs Club ambassador, Kai the Cape leopard cub. Kai was introduced to the public and a group of Cubs Club members on Friday, 5 July 2024, for the very first time.
What you need to know: Bouldering in Rocklands Cederberg, South Africa
It’s a crisp, sunny Winter’s morning in a far-flung corner of the Western Cape. Despite the early hour and the cold conditions blanketing the Pakhuis Pass, at the northern-most tip of the Cederberg mountains, the air is filled with cheering and whoops of elation.
A gift voucher from you is a gift to nature.
The gift worth giving - any season, any occasion, and any time - is the perfect opportunity to make someone feel loved with CapeNature. Our online gift vouchers do not have to be wrapped to spark emotion, doing less has never been more satisfying to nature.
All-year-round rewarding experiences at a once-off price!
Experience nature like no other by paying a once-off fee and getting unlimited access to explore CapeNature’s beloved reserves in the Western Cape. Imagine that? CapeNature welcomes all nature lovers to join the Wild Card programme – find the option that suits you, and for the next 365 days, you can visit any reserve with zero access fees.
Slackpacking at Cederberg Wilderness Concessionaire Opportunities
CapeNature has identified an experiential walking tour, commonly known as ‘slackpacking’, as a potential for income generation, at the popular World Heritage site, Cederberg Wilderness Reserve, near Clanwilliam.
CapeNature announces exciting winter accommodation special
CapeNature is thrilled to announce its latest winter promotion for all nature enthusiasts. Overnight
visitors can enjoy a massive 40% discount on all accommodations at select CapeNature reserves until
31 July 2024. These winter savings offer the opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of the
Western Cape’s natural wonders at a fraction of the cost.
CapeNature’s Groenvlei Carp Community Project gifted new fishing boat
The picturesque setting of Island Lake in the Wilderness recently played host to a significant event on 8 May 2024. CapeNature’s Groenvlei Carp Project supported by Gift of the Givers were gifted a new fishing boat by the Oceana Group. Thousands of people from communities in the Southern Cape and Karoo have benefitted from this extremely successful feeding scheme project.
Forge and CapeNature: What is a digital mapping partner and why is it important?
Forge has been CapeNature's official digital mapping partner since 2021, ensuring visitors receive accurate and engaging maps during their stay at nature reserves. Forge's maps are hand-curated and updated in collaboration with CapeNature, reflecting changes in landscapes, infrastructure, and trail closures. The partnership also empowers visitors by bridging the gap between them and trail managers.
Rare Visitors to Bird Island
Bird Island became one of the West Coast’s favourite Birding spots during the festive period of December 2023 to January 2024.
Get CapeNature’s 40% winter discount on your next getaway!
Pack your bags, grab the essentials and head towards one of CapeNature’s pristine reserves for your next winter holiday, and take advantage of our spectacular 40% saving on select self-catering accommodation and campsites.
Collaborative Conservation benefits the Stony Point African Penguin Colony
In the heart of Betty’s Bay lies the Stony Point African Penguin colony, a critical breeding ground for these beloved seabirds. This colony has become a beacon of hope thanks to the collaborative efforts of several key partners: CapeNature, SANCCOB, Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT)/African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-SA), and the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Together, these entities have implemented an integrated programme that has positively impacted the local penguin population.
CapeNature cheers on athletes at SANCF Boulder Selection Competition
In March, CapeNature hosted a stand at the Festival of Climbing and SANCF Boulder Selection Competition. The event determines who will represent South Africa at the IFSC Youth World Championships taking place later this year in China.