The Cape vultures of the Potberg Mountains are not just ecological linchpins but also cultural symbols in parts of southern Africa. CapeNature has been dedicated to the conservation and monitoring of these majestic birds for many years within CapeNature's De Hoop Nature Reserve, where the Potberg Mountains provide vital breeding habitat for the only population of Cape vultures in the Western Cape.

Three months ago, on 1 August, leading conservation, animal welfare and volunteer organisations in the Western Cape joined forces to launch Snare Free – a multi-component initiative aimed at providing a coordinated response to snared wildlife incidents in the province. A lot has happened since!

The wholesome Overberg, gifted in so many ways. Underrated? Definitely. With so much to experience and explore here, CapeNature is proud to hold the keys that unlocks nature reserves that are loved and enjoyed by local and international visitors.

Our favourite time of the year is here! We’re all about great savings and top-notch experiences at CapeNature when visiting the Western Cape. November  means our local and international visitors get the opportunity to splurge on great accommodation deals. Conserve, Explore and Experience with us. 

We are thrilled to announce a new way to make your CapeNature holiday dreams come true. Introducing the MobiCred payment plan option on our CapeNature booking portal!

Now, planning your nature escape is even more convenient and flexible. With MobiCred, you can spread the cost of your CapeNature getaway over time, making it easier to explore the breathtaking beauty of our natural reserves.

Planning your next camp trip with loved ones’ is exciting, right? Especially when you’re an enthusiast at heart and love embarking on adventurous outdoor activities with the plan to stayover, pitch that tent, and get the best of nature and the outdoors.

From April 2022 to March 2023 CapeNature responded to 70 wildfires which burned nearly 28 000 hectares compared to 87 fires burning almost 30 000 hectares in the same period in 2021 and 2022. CapeNature was able to contain 28.6% of fires where less than 10 hectares were burned and 64.2% where less than 100 hectares were burned.

With CapeNature’s new reserves mapcrafted by Forge, planning your next CapeNature adventure just got even simpler. The easy-to-use map neatly highlights all CapeNature reserves, accompanied by links, photos and helpful information.

It is a well-known fact that indigenous forests are vegetation units dominated by trees. A lesser-known fact is that graminoids (grass-like plants including grasses, sedges, and rushes) are generally rare within the herbaceous layer underneath the forest trees. With this in mind, it becomes important to note the difference between forest and woody savanna. Savanna woodlands have a grassy understorey which is often dominant. Furthermore, in forests, the crowns of trees overlap in at least one of the tree layers, whereas in savanna, the crowns of trees do not overlap (Mucina et al. 2022).

Calling all nature lovers and camping enthusiasts! Discover the breathtaking beauty of CapeNature's camping sites. Whether you're seeking a tranquil escape or an adventurous getaway, our campsites offer an unforgettable experience surrounded by nature's wonders.

On July 22, 2023, the CapeNature team from Kammanassie Nature Reserve carried out a critical rescue mission involving a Cape Mountain Zebra (CMZ) on the Diepprivier farm property in the Noll area, situated approximately 30 kilometers from Kammanassie.

CapeNature’s marine rangers led a herculean effort with the support of the community and up to now more than a thousand seahorses were rescued and 720 have been returned to their natural habitat. They are being put back into the estuaries where they usually occur and where there is a huge eelgrass bed where they seek refuge and shelter and where they find their food.