False Bay Nature Reserve
About
The False Bay Nature Reserve consists of six parts: Rondevlei Section, Zeekoevlei Section, Strandfontein Birding Section, Pelican Park Section, Slangetjiebos Section, and Zandwolf Coastal Section. The reserve is also part of the greater False Bay Ecology Park.
Concerned bird lovers established Rondevlei as a bird sanctuary in 1952. Today, it is a well-run nature reserve of 290 hectares in extent with a museum, an auditorium, a network of footpaths, viewing towers, and several bird hides named after well-known birders. There is a permanent wetland with Cape Flats sand fynbos to the north, and seasonal wetlands and Cape Flats dune strandveld in the south.
Opening hours
Rondevlei section
Daily
07:30 – 17:00
Weekends (December to February only)
07:30 – 19:00
Closed on Christmas Day
Zeekoevlei section
Summer
07:30 – 19:30
Winter
07:30 – 18:00
Entrance fees
For more information about seasonal passes please consult the tariffs in the document downloads section below.
Location
Rondevlei Section: Corner of Perth Road and Fisherman’s Walk, Grassy Park / Zeekoevlei
Features and facilities
- Museum
- Information centre
- Events facilities
- Self-catering accommodation
- Camp site(s)
- Path and walkways
- Facility hire
- Picnic areas
Activities
- Water sports
- Educational programmes
- Running and jogging
- Hiking and walking
- Private events and functions
- Picnics
- Camping
Facility sizes
Rondevlei: 290 hectares
Zeekoevlei: 344 hectares
Booking and tariffs
Accommodation queries
Imvubu Nature Tours
Telephone:
021 706 0842
Environmental education and school camps
Nature Connect
Telephone:
021 706 8523
Website:
Nature Connect
For more information about boat and equipment hire, as well as water sport permits, please consult the tariffs in the document downloads section below.
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