About Visit the Helderberg Nature Reserve
Situated on the slopes of the dramatic Helderberg Mountain in Somerset West and with beautiful views over False Bay, the Helderberg Nature Reserve is a perfect place for a weekend visit.
The Helderberg Reserve offers excellent birding, a number of walking trails (see our article below), Bontebok and tortoises, streams, a gift shop and picnic facilities for lazy summer lunches on a blanket under the trees ...
Need to Know
WhereHelderberg Nature Reserve, Somerset West, Helderberg
WhenOpen in Winter from 07h30 to 17h30.
Open in Summer from 07h30 to 20h00.
How muchPrices on request.
Telephone+27 (0)21 851-4060
OvernightStay nearby in Somerset West, in Cape Town
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Additional Reading
For a full review, photographs and more info, see our article "Follow the Yellow Brick Road - the yellow route at Helderberg Nature Reserve".
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