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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Changing the Waves of Waste #DontBeTrashy
The freshwater from the catchment areas in the mountains bring essential nutrients into estuaries that are vital for ecosystem functioning. Unfortunately, along with the vital nutrients there is also a continuous flow of waste, in particular, plastic waste.
Boland 90 Interclub Hiking Challenge
The Boland 90 Interclub Hiking Challenge started when the first ever competition was staged in 1992 and was at the time called the “PERM Boland 90”. The original founder of Boland 90 Interclub Hiking Event was the Late Mr. Ameen Lagardien (pictured) along with his wife Mrs. Lilian Lagardien and his daughter Shireen who together with other stakeholders grew the event.
Cedar Seedling Nursery Breeds Hope for Generations to Come
Heuningvlei – Arbour week is an annual highlight on the environmental calendar and is celebrated in the first week of September. This year, CapeNature and the Heuningvlei community joined hands in launching the Heuningvlei Cedar Seedling Nursery, in aid of saving the critically endangered cedar tree.
Create a Cleaner World With CapeNature’s #Don’tBeTrashy Drive This September
CapeNature will be hosting a series of clean-up events as part of their annual #Don’tBeTrashy Drive. Harnessing the power of the people, the entity calls on communities across the Western Cape to get involved this September and participate in local waste collection activities.
2022 Conservation Symposium
CapeNature is proud to co-host the 2022 Conservation Symposium and registration is now open for this international hybrid event taking place from Monday, October 31st to Friday, November 4th.
Free Access to CapeNature Reserves for an Entire Week!
What better way is there to celebrate South Africa’s coinciding Tourism Month and Heritage Month than immersing yourself in nature…for free? Between 20-27 September 2022, CapeNature will open its doors for an entire week to everyone free of charge.