update (18 January 2019): The Kogelberg Nature Reserve will remain closed until 31 January 2019 due to severe wildfires in the area.
CapeNature's Kogelberg Nature Reserve is closed until further notice because of fires in the area. Members of the public are urged to stay clear of the area until the fires are brought under control. The Kogelberg Nature Reserve is a 3,000 ha Nature Reserve located to the east of Cape Town. It is known to be one of the to be the most beautiful of CapeNature's protected areas. The Reserve's exceptional diversity and quality of fynbos means it is also considered the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
Showing posts with label Kogelberg Nature Reserve. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kogelberg Nature Reserve. Show all posts
07 January 2019
09 February 2016
Western Cape: CapeNature earns first ever Eco certification in Southern Africa!
The Kogelberg Nature Reserve, the Robberg Nature Reserve and the Goukamma Nature Reserve have been awarded the prestigious ECO Certification by Ecotourism Australia. The three reserves, all managed by CapeNature, are the first tourism products in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to earn the certification. Congrats!
The ECO Certification program, which was developed to address the
need to identify genuine nature and ecotourism operators, assures
travellers that certified products are backed by a strong, well-managed
commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality
nature-based tourism experiences. Ecotourism Australia is represented in southern Africa through an exclusive agreement with Eco-tourism Africa, a COMET Corporation initiative.
18 January 2016
Western Cape: Kogelberg Nature Reserve closed due to fire!
update (22 Jan 2016): The Kogelberg Nature Reserve has been reopened to the public. The reopening includes all accommodation, the Palmiet trail and the Oudebosch trails. The Kogelberg trail and Mountain Bike trail remain closed!
The Kogelberg Nature Reserve, located along the mountainous coast on the eastern edge of Cape Town, has been closed until further notice due to a fire that broke out in the Overberg region on 16 January 2016. There is no current threat to the reserve or to the accommodation in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve - however there is a great deal of smoke in the area, and the decision has been made by Cape Nature to close for the safety of the public.
The Kogelberg Nature Reserve, located along the mountainous coast on the eastern edge of Cape Town, has been closed until further notice due to a fire that broke out in the Overberg region on 16 January 2016. There is no current threat to the reserve or to the accommodation in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve - however there is a great deal of smoke in the area, and the decision has been made by Cape Nature to close for the safety of the public.
17 January 2012
Kogelberg Nature Reserve: The Palmiet River Walk (10km)
update (15 Feb 2012): The new Kogelberg Nature Reserve cabins (Oudebos Mountain Camp) have impressed the judges of the prestigious Holcim Foundation Sustainable Construction Awards, an international event that awards regional prizes every three years. More than 6 000 submissions were received, but the Oudebos Development stood out for its sustainable approach.
What the judges had to say: "The Kogelberg Nature Reserve is home to the most complex biodiversity on the planet, and as a contextualised feature the Oudebos Mountain Camp is a commendable example for good practice of balancing tourist needs and preservation aspects." For more info pls visit CapeNature's website!
update (26 Jan 2012): CapeNature recently opened five self-catering cabins in Kogelberg Nature Reserve. All cabins are built in harmony with nature and stylishly decorated. A cabin sleeps 4 persons, is equipped with modern amenities, contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious lounge, dining and kitchen area in which to unwind. For more info pls visit CapeNature's website!
The Kogelberg Nature Reserve, situated about 90km south-east of Cape Town and just outside the town of Kleinmond, is often considered as the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. The reserve lies within the southern stretch of the Hottentots Holland mountain range, and has remained isolated and remarkably unspoilt. Its high mountain peaks, steep kloofs, valleys and several tributaries of the pristine Palmiet River create a sense of remote wilderness. The Kogelberg Nature Reserve has approximately 1650 plant species of which about 150 are endemic.
In the video, Michelle and her friends hike along the so-called Palmiet River Walk, which is 10km long, and takes 3 hours. It is a comfortable and easy hike, with resting areas along the route.
Permits are required for the walk and obtainable at CapeNature's Oudebosch Office at the start of the walk (from Kleinmond, when travelling towards Betty's Bay, cross the Palmiet River Bridge and turn right at the Kogelberg Nature Reserve sign). For more info, contact Kogelberg Nature Reserve (CapeNature). Maps should be available from the Hangklip-Kleinmond Tourism Bureau in Kleinmond.
What the judges had to say: "The Kogelberg Nature Reserve is home to the most complex biodiversity on the planet, and as a contextualised feature the Oudebos Mountain Camp is a commendable example for good practice of balancing tourist needs and preservation aspects." For more info pls visit CapeNature's website!
update (26 Jan 2012): CapeNature recently opened five self-catering cabins in Kogelberg Nature Reserve. All cabins are built in harmony with nature and stylishly decorated. A cabin sleeps 4 persons, is equipped with modern amenities, contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious lounge, dining and kitchen area in which to unwind. For more info pls visit CapeNature's website!
The Kogelberg Nature Reserve, situated about 90km south-east of Cape Town and just outside the town of Kleinmond, is often considered as the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. The reserve lies within the southern stretch of the Hottentots Holland mountain range, and has remained isolated and remarkably unspoilt. Its high mountain peaks, steep kloofs, valleys and several tributaries of the pristine Palmiet River create a sense of remote wilderness. The Kogelberg Nature Reserve has approximately 1650 plant species of which about 150 are endemic.
In the video, Michelle and her friends hike along the so-called Palmiet River Walk, which is 10km long, and takes 3 hours. It is a comfortable and easy hike, with resting areas along the route.
Permits are required for the walk and obtainable at CapeNature's Oudebosch Office at the start of the walk (from Kleinmond, when travelling towards Betty's Bay, cross the Palmiet River Bridge and turn right at the Kogelberg Nature Reserve sign). For more info, contact Kogelberg Nature Reserve (CapeNature). Maps should be available from the Hangklip-Kleinmond Tourism Bureau in Kleinmond.
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