Rondebosch Common, Protected area in Western Cape, South Africa

Rondebosch Common is a grassland area covering about 40 hectares that supports diverse indigenous plant species and provides habitat for birds and wildlife. The grounds feature multiple access points and pathways that allow visitors to move through different sections of the protected space.

Since the 18th century, this land has served as a communal space, initially providing grazing grounds for livestock and later hosting military exercises. From this long history, it developed into an important green space within the Cape Town metropolitan area.

The space has become a gathering place where visitors observe local wildlife and engage with the natural landscape on foot. People come here regularly to experience indigenous plants and bird species in their everyday surroundings.

You can explore the grounds from sunrise to sunset, with multiple entry points making access straightforward. The space works best in dry weather, and arriving early offers the best chance to observe wildlife.

This site is one of the few remaining urban commons in South Africa and contains rare plant species rarely found elsewhere in the city. This rarity makes it valuable for urban biodiversity within Cape Town.

• Location: Western Cape
• GPS coordinates: -33.95560,18.48330
• Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05