Tygerberg Nature Reserve

The region is a favourite amongst hiking enthusiasts as well as being a top destination for birdwatchers. Being one of the most popular Cape Town nature attractions, it also has an abundant array of flora with 562 species within its borders, 23 being threatened with extinction. After enjoying a picnic on the grounds, learn more about the environment at the Kristo Pienaar Environmental Education Centre with a library, herbarium and resource centre with ecology lessons.

Highlights:

24 species of mammals, 137 species of birds and 22 species of reptiles
Resource centre offerings lessons with a library and herbarium
Home to bontebok which have been absent from the area for 100 years