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Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

we are cashless

Blaauwberg Reserve only accepts cashless payment options at the reserve gates.

About

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.

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.

The reserve also offers the Montispectus self-catering unit 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.

Opening hours

Coastal section
Monday to Sunday
Sunrise to sunset

Eerste Steen braai and picnic facility
November to April
08:00 – 19:00

May to October
08:00 – 17:00

Entrance fees

Valid from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
Persons/VehicleCost
VehiclesR20
Adults (18 and over)R20
Children (3 to 17), tertiary students and senior citizens (proof required)R15
Children under 3Free
Learner/student groups
(pre-booked, discounts may apply)
R15
'Friend' of this reserve (membership proof
required)
Free

For more information about seasonal passes please consult the nature conservation tariffs in the document downloads section below.

Contact us

Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Management

Telephone:
021 444 0454

Fax:
021 444 7317

Email:
blaauwberg.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za

Location

Eerste Steen Resort, Otto du Plessis Drive (M14), north of Bloubergstrand

Features and facilities

  • Self-catering accommodation
  • Path and walkways
  • Picnic areas
  • Environmental education centre

Activities

  • Running and jogging
  • Hiking and walking
  • Educational programmes
  • Picnics

Facility sizes

1 445 hectares

Booking and tariffs

Montispectus self-catering unit (on top of Blaauwberg Hill) reservations

Email:
reservations.blaauwberg@capetown.gov.za

You can download the Montispectus booking form for more information on the process, costs and available features.

For nature reserve permit tariffs, please consult the nature conservation tariffs in the document downloads section below.

Document downloads

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