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Helderberg Nature Reserve

308 Reviews

#2 of 26 things to do in Somerset West

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Verster Avenue, Somerset West 7130, South Africa

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“Trail running”

Our favourite location to get some trail running done in a beautiful clean safe environment with a... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

48carolynh

Stellenbosch, South Africa

via mobile

“Lovely tranquil place”

Last day of our holiday and such a charming place to spend the afternoon - nice little cafe too... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Meandalfie

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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4.5 308 reviews

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Very good32%
Average7%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“west peak”(5 reviews)

“information centre”(6 reviews)

“hiking routes”(4 reviews)

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Hiking, camping and bird watching are the top attractions in this majestic wildlife sanctuary nestled on the lower slopes of Helderberg Mountain. O

As featured in Visiting the Helderberg & Overberg Areas

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Verster Avenue, Somerset West 7130, South Africa

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+27 21 444 9744

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48carolynh

Stellenbosch, South Africa

5017

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Trail running

Our favourite location to get some trail running done in a beautiful clean safe environment with a challenging hill!

Date of experience: December 2017

Thank 48carolynh

Meandalfie

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

2510

Reviewed 1 week ago

Lovely tranquil place

Last day of our holiday and such a charming place to spend the afternoon - nice little cafe too. You can do a trail or simply walk round the little lake.

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Meandalfie

Ron M

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Wondeful walking

I did a five hour hike in Helderberg on my own. Superb but quite demanding with wonderful views over Somerset West and beyond. There is an information centre which is manned by helpful and friendly volunteers.

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Ron M

Hargraves888

Somerset West, South Africa

Reviewed 13 February 2019 via mobile

Beautiful Nature Reserve in Somerset West

This is truly a beautiful nature reserve in the heart of Somerset West. My family and I frequent it on a regular basis. There are different hikes to suit everyone's fitness levels. Also a very popular spot for picnics. This reserve is well looked after...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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burgerjp

Parow, South Africa

11525

Reviewed 27 January 2019

Nature on our doorstep

With family we decided to take a hike in the Helderberg Nature Reserve. Nature at it's best on our doorstep only a stone throw out of Cape Town. The reserve is exceptionally clean and safe to hike with various distances for all age groups. A...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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miakruger

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

12341

Reviewed 23 January 2019

Great mountain bike and trail running trails

One of my favourite mountain bike locations. Beautiful between the proteas and lots of climbing, which means great down hill riding! You pay for an annual riding board or per visit, when you enter the farm.

Date of experience: January 2019

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jtraynor2018

Somerset West, South Africa

Reviewed 22 January 2019

Outdoor enjoyment at its best!

From a good old jog to some hectic hiking, from a relaxing walk to a chilled picnic afternoon .... this place has it all. And one cannot forget the birdlife and beautiful protea bushes! The reserve is an absolute gem situated in Somerset West.

Date of experience: January 2019

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RaphaelB9

Basel, Switzerland

9745

Reviewed 21 January 2019 via mobile

Beautiful hiking spot

Absolutely recommended for a shorter or even longer and complicated hike. However signalisation is not good, as signs are not on many corners or crossroads. It’s good enough though so you don’t get lost.

Date of experience: January 2019

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Anne G

Cape Town

11345

Reviewed 18 January 2019

Tranquility

Escape the hustle and bustle of town and just on our doorstep is the magnificent Helderberg Nature Reserve where you can walk around the dam and feed the ducks with your little ones, or picnic on the lawns. For the more energetic, there are lovely...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Anne G

173alexandra

Montagu, South Africa

258

Reviewed 17 January 2019

holidaying ,hiking

just beautiful, hikes ,lovely place to be in nature and enjoy the views etc beautiful flora and fauna

Date of experience: December 2018

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