​In celebration of spring blooms, various City of Cape Town nature reserves will be hosting free guided walks and festivities to give visitors and nature enthusiasts the opportunity to see the new flowers on their doorstep, while enjoying the beauty of the natural environment.

‘The City of Cape Town is encouraging families to get outdoors and spend some time at any of the 16 nature reserves, which are in close proximity to urban areas. Our nature reserves boast rich biodiversity, being home to thousands of plant, animal and bird species. During September we will see beautiful new blooms springing up and it will be great for the public to see. 

‘We cannot thank our visitors enough for supporting our nature reserves throughout the year because through their entry tariffs, where applicable, they are contributing to the conservation and sustainability of our natural assets,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Transport and Urban Development, Councillor Brett Herron.

For more information on the City’s nature reserves, residents should please visit www.capetown.gov.za/naturereserves. Visitors are encouraged to call their local nature reserves directly for specific dates of festivities and guided walks – some of which are being finalised.

The list of upcoming events thus far is as follows:

The walks are free, however, entry tariffs are charged at some of the nature reserves. Visitors should always wear sunscreen and bring drinking water along. It is advisable to wear comfortable clothes, a sunhat and good hiking shoes or boots when doing the walks.