Helderberg Nature Reserve
Cafe or restaurant
Playground
Landscape walks
Paid entry
Situated in Somerset West on the slopes of the beautiful Helderberg Mountain overlooking False Bay.
The Helderberg Nature Reserve is located in Somerset West. It is owned and managed by the City of Cape Town with the support of the Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve. The Reserve reaches up as far as the cliff faces and the peaks above the Reserve are managed by CapeNature.
The Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve is a community-based organisation which helps in many ways to promote education, supply information, raise funds, maintain the area and embark on promotional projects aimed at helping the public to enjoy and benefit from the Helderberg Nature Reserve.
The Friends is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (Reg. 062-777-NPO).
Volunteers and workgroups have developed the boardwalks through the gardens, organised events such as the always popular sunset concerts, and run the gift shop and visitor centre.
OPENING TIMES
Please check the latest COVID-19 guidance before your visit.
1 December - 28 February | 07h30 - 20h00
March & November | 07h30 - 19h00
1 April –31 October | 07h30 - 17h30
Find Us
Cape Town
ZA
7135
Areas of Helderberg Nature Reserve
The Oak Cafe
The Oak Café is centrally situated and offers refreshments and light meals during the day. There is indoor seating, as well as seating outdoors under the shady oaks. Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 – 16:00 Saturday and Sunday: 09:30 – 17:00 Multi-Cuisine Breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks Picnics to order Takes bookings Walk-ins welcome Good for groups or parties Good for children Takeaway Catering Table service Outdoor seating Credit card and cash facilities Fire place in the winter
Lots to see
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