Top rated Nature preserves in Cape Town, South Africa to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Nature preserves in Cape Town

Experience the best that Cape Town has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 34 places from Nature preserve category.

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Lion's Head HikingTrail

Hiking area

Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.

4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)

Silvermine Dam

Nature preserve

👍👍 Situated in the Silvermine Nature Reserve - you need to pay an entrance fee or use your Wild Card membership. Beautiful surroundings with a planked walkaway around the dam and some awesome picnic spots. No dogs allowed on the one section of the dam. Great for swimming especially after a long hike.

4.80 (800 reviews) (~16.35 km from centre)

Bel Ombre Meadow

Nature preserve

👍 It's hard to believe that this park is available in an urban area and it's very well-kept. The paths are well-marked and you are able to bring your dog along. Mountain-biking is also allowed and the trails are highlighted. The park caters for all fitness levels and you can choose to navigate a cou...

4.80 (50 reviews) (~9.46 km from centre)

Noordhoek Lookout

Nature preserve

👍👍 Easy hike from Silvermine, and lovely views. I've never seen so many King Proteas on a hike before.

4.80 (33 reviews) (~17.13 km from centre)

Foxy Beach

Nature preserve

👍👍 The penguins are so adorable that it will make you not wanna leave the place. It is refreshing to see penguins swimming and sun bathing while us (human beings) watch them relax.

4.70 (454 reviews) (~29.85 km from centre)

Klaasenbosch Greenbelt Trail

Nature preserve

👍👍 What a wonderful and peaceful place to go for a walk and clear your mind. The trail is practically surrounded by a wide assortment of forest trees and plants, providing a cool shade, and beauty for the eye to behold. It's the ideal location to go for a walk with both kids and dogs alike.

4.70 (449 reviews) (~8.56 km from centre)

Silvermine Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Scenic recreation area with a network of hiking & biking trails, picnic spots & expansive vistas.

4.70 (434 reviews) (~17.41 km from centre)

Noordhoek Peak bench

Nature preserve

👍👍 Absolutely breathtaking views. An easy hike to get amazing views

4.70 (52 reviews) (~15.03 km from centre)

Plattekloof Seasonal Dam

Nature preserve

👍 Incredible views, esp of table mountain and the entire bay.

4.70 (38 reviews) (~16.88 km from centre)

Boulders Beach

Public beach

Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.

4.60 (22.4K reviews) (~29.8 km from centre)

Tokai Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 Peaceful. Beautiful views. Rest for the soul. Lovely walks for children and dogs through forest and fynbos. Coffee and a bite to eat available at the Secret Forest Café which closes at 1 pm on Tues - Fri, and at 3 pm on Sun.

4.60 (446 reviews) (~14.38 km from centre)

Slabber se Klippe

Nature preserve

👍 Stunning. Enjoyed every moment

4.60 (310 reviews) (~23.15 km from centre)

De Hel Nature Area

Nature preserve

21-hectare preserve offering footpaths in an indigenous forest landscape with diverse wildlife.

4.60 (193 reviews) (~9.06 km from centre)

Tygerberg Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Hilly haven for birds & tortoises, known for nature walks, trail running & views of Cape Town.

4.50 (2.2K reviews) (~17.44 km from centre)

Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍 Small níce reserve along the R 27 north of Bloubergstrand. Close to Big Bay beach, 🌊🌊🏞️ a more natural beach than the popular Bloubergstrand Beach. Grassy landscape and small dunes behind the beach lane. Unfortunately I was there on a light misty day. I hardly could see the Table Mountain to take...

4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~17.09 km from centre)

Tokai Park

Nature preserve

Split into flat & mountainous areas, this celebrated park features multiuse trails & picnic space.

4.50 (274 reviews) (~14.02 km from centre)

Admiral's Waterfall

Nature preserve

👍👍 This is a really easy-going hike/walk in Simon’s Town. It only takes around 10-15 minutes to get to the waterfall which makes it great for casual hikers and children. The views are overlooking Simon’s Town harbour, the ocean, and the surrounding mountains. We went on a wet day which made the rocks...

4.50 (166 reviews) (~29.2 km from centre)

Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area

Nature preserve

👍 Had a great experience with the Cape town Met!!

4.50 (120 reviews) (~9.73 km from centre)

Rondebosch Common Conservation Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful place for an early morning or early evening jog or stroll with the family. My wife, daughters and our 4 year old walked around the common in +30min. Really great experience seeing many joggers and strollers enjoying the scenery and the tranquility. Beautifully kept oasis. 10 months later…...

4.40 (3.5K reviews) (~6.73 km from centre)

Rondevlei Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Nature trails & boat tours through a vast wetland reserve with roaming hippos & wading birds.

4.40 (631 reviews) (~16.37 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in Cape Town, South Africa