Wolfgat Nature Reserve
Please note
Do not wander from designated trails and pathways.
Always hike in groups - never hike/walk alone.
Confirm presence or planned activities with management for safety.
About
Wolfgat Nature Reserve is the perfect destination for picnicking, fishing and paragliding. For safety reasons, all activities must take place in groups. The views from the Wolfgat Nature Reserve are spectacular from its limestone cliffs.
The reserve is named after the brown hyena or strandwolf (Hyaenabrunnea), which occurred in Cape Town around the 1840s. A brown hyena fossil den site dating back to about 45 000 years ago was found in the Wolfgat cliffs in 1962.
An education officer is available to assist schools with field trips for groups of 30-40 learners. Larger groups can take part in special programmes such as coastal hikes and clean-up campaigns. Bookings are essential.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
07:30 – 16:00
Location
Baden Powell Drive, Mitchells Plain
Features and facilities
- Path and walkways
- Environmental education centre
- Picnic areas
Activities
- Hiking and walking
- Educational programmes
- Picnics
Facility sizes
262 hectares
Booking and tariffs
For a detailed list of costs for various nature reserves and environmental education centres, please consult the tariffs in the document downloads section below.
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