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Blaauwberg Nature Reserve<p>Cape Town is unique due to its high concentration of local flora and fauna species. Our nature reserves protect and conserve our city’s natural areas and biodiversity heritage.</p><p>The Blaauwberg Nature Reserve has a spectacular view down fynbos slopes from Blaauwberg Hill, across the city, to seven kilometres of rocky, sandy coastline, the ocean and beyond. Blaauwberg Hill, is one of the few viewpoints in the world from where you can see two proclaimed World Heritage Sites, namely Table Mountain and Robben Island.</p><p>The reserve also offers the <a href="https://bca.org.za/accommodation.html" target="_blank">Montispectus self-catering unit<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> on top of Blaauwberg Hill, which you can hire out for a pleasant weekend getaway with family and friends. Find out more in the Bookings and tariffs section below.<br></p>GP0|#50d6cff6-8384-4eb0-8b2b-e4f2b3ad46b0;L0|#050d6cff6-8384-4eb0-8b2b-e4f2b3ad46b0|Running and jogging;GTSet|#153637b8-411d-4bf7-8214-7237f5d775f0;GP0|#c1e5d546-fbb7-45de-8435-f37f6dbc4c09;L0|#0c1e5d546-fbb7-45de-8435-f37f6dbc4c09|Hiking and walking;GP0|#25c40646-bfe3-49af-8017-8d279ff33f37;L0|#025c40646-bfe3-49af-8017-8d279ff33f37|Educational programmes;GP0|#d69df1f2-db66-49b0-a190-4601cae9653c;L0|#0d69df1f2-db66-49b0-a190-4601cae9653c|Picnics<h4>​Montispectus self-catering unit (on top of Blaauwberg Hill) reservations<br></h4><p> <em>Email:</em><br><em><a href="mailto:reservations.blaauwberg@capetown.gov.za">reservations.blaauwberg@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p> <p>You can <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Montispectus%20Blaauwberg%20Hill%20reservation%20form.pdf" target="_blank">download the Montispectus booking form</a> for more information on the process, costs and available features.</p><p>For nature reserve permit tariffs, please consult the nature conservation tariffs in the document downloads section below.</p><h4>​Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Management</h4><p><em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 0454</a></em></p><p><em>Fax: <br><a>021 444 7317</a></em></p><p><em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:blaauwberg.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za">blaauwberg.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p><p>​1 445 hectares</p>GP0|#9368e603-99f7-4114-9fd5-de56f4302023;L0|#09368e603-99f7-4114-9fd5-de56f4302023|Self-catering accommodation;GTSet|#4be4596d-cdfe-41f7-a569-9d9c4e16c716;GP0|#fa67d115-15f7-412f-8ebc-2ac414e6bff4;L0|#0fa67d115-15f7-412f-8ebc-2ac414e6bff4|Path and walkways;GP0|#605eae2c-2e48-4791-aa2f-b61e8c94e9ab;L0|#0605eae2c-2e48-4791-aa2f-b61e8c94e9ab|Picnic areas;GP0|#1dc2c06a-438d-4dac-a7b7-318b35d79b7c;L0|#01dc2c06a-438d-4dac-a7b7-318b35d79b7c|Environmental education centreEerste Steen Resort, Otto du Plessis Drive (M14), north of Bloubergstrand<span> <div class="mobile-scroll"> <table> <caption> <strong>Valid from 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024</strong></caption> <thead><tr><th style="width:300px;">Persons/Vehicle</th><th style="width:150px;">Cost</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:300px;">Vehicles</td><td style="width:150px;">R28​</td></tr><tr><td style="width:300px;">Adults (18 and over)</td><td style="width:150px;">R20<br></td></tr><tr><td style="width:300px;">Children (3 to 17), students and senior citizens (proof required)</td><td style="width:150px;">R15<br></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:300px;">​Children under 3</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:150px;">Free<br></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:300px;">​Learner/student groups <br>(pre-booked, discounts may apply)</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:150px;">​R7<br></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:300px;">​'Friend' of this reserve (membership proof<br>required)</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:150px;">Free</td></tr></tbody></table></div> <p>​</p></span> <p>For more information about seasonal passes please consult the nature conservation tariffs in the document downloads section below.</p><p> <strong>​Coastal section </strong> <br>Monday to Sunday<br>Sunrise to sunset </p><p> <strong>Eerste Steen braai and picnic facility </strong> <br>November to April<br>08:00 – 19:00 <br> <br>May to October<br>08:00 – 17:00 </p><img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Nature-Reserves-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />

 

 

Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Coastal Hiking Trail Map842868GP0|#816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1;L0|#0816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1|Map;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#2ee73080-1b32-4320-889d-034e60d31b3a;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2014-01-26T22:00:00Z
Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Hiking Trail Map1647532GP0|#816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1;L0|#0816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1|Map;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#2ee73080-1b32-4320-889d-034e60d31b3a;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2014-01-26T22:00:00Z
Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Information Pamphlet379919GP0|#367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033;L0|#0367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033|Pamphlet;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2016-01-04T22:00:00Z
Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Map364470GP0|#816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1;L0|#0816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1|Map;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#2ee73080-1b32-4320-889d-034e60d31b3a;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2018-09-02T22:00:00Z
Blaauwberg Nature Reserve: Integrated Reserve Management Plan5761087GP0|#2ebe23fa-619b-4f2c-b187-ad205c696ff7;L0|#02ebe23fa-619b-4f2c-b187-ad205c696ff7|Management plan;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#4a698fa1-48a1-4def-afa7-749a0e063169;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2011-05-31T22:00:00Z
CCT Nature Reserves: A Network of Amazing Biodiversity Booklet4992394GP0|#5702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a;L0|#05702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a|Booklet;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2020-06-30T22:00:00Z
CCT Nature Reserves: Discover the City's Nature Reserves Information Pamphlet676098GP0|#367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033;L0|#0367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033|Pamphlet;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2018-08-01T10:00:00Z
Environmental and Heritage Management Tariffs2466131GP0|#fe9c9791-d3b1-479c-9447-8be3f4d5e139;L0|#0fe9c9791-d3b1-479c-9447-8be3f4d5e139|Budget annexure;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#6f477a30-54ff-4877-a387-889f32ddb0f9;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e;GP0|#cd8d1412-d058-4a6b-aecb-9c6bd8dbc168;L0|#0cd8d1412-d058-4a6b-aecb-9c6bd8dbc168|Tariff;GPP|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f822023-07-01T10:00:00Z
Montispectus Blaauwberg Hill Reservation Form326823GP0|#aaa37d00-10cc-42bc-8d9b-2dd5d09a17a3;L0|#0aaa37d00-10cc-42bc-8d9b-2dd5d09a17a3|Booking form;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2023-06-30T22:00:00Z
Nature Conservation Tariffs2632520GP0|#fe9c9791-d3b1-479c-9447-8be3f4d5e139;L0|#0fe9c9791-d3b1-479c-9447-8be3f4d5e139|Budget annexure;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#6f477a30-54ff-4877-a387-889f32ddb0f9;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e;GP0|#cd8d1412-d058-4a6b-aecb-9c6bd8dbc168;L0|#0cd8d1412-d058-4a6b-aecb-9c6bd8dbc168|Tariff;GPP|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f822023-07-01T10:00:00Z
Nature Reserves and other protected areas Map569214GP0|#816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1;L0|#0816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1|Map;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#2ee73080-1b32-4320-889d-034e60d31b3a;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2014-06-30T22:00:00Z

 

 

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