Glencairn Wetland, Protected wetland area in Glencairn, South Africa.
The Glencairn Wetland spans 20 hectares along the Cape Peninsula, featuring a network of footpaths and stepping stones across waterways near False Bay.
The conservation site was established to safeguard the lower Else River system and its surrounding natural habitat within the Greater Cape Town region.
Local volunteers collaborate with Cape Town city officials to maintain the wetland's biological diversity through regular monitoring and educational programs.
Visitors can access the wetland by train from Cape Town, with the Glencairn station providing direct access through a subway to the coastal area.
The reserve protects endangered species including the western leopard toad, alongside resident clawless otters, mongooses, and numerous indigenous plants.
Location: Western Cape
GPS coordinates: -34.15690,18.42780
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:16
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