Wolfgat Nature Reserve, Protected coastal area in Mitchell's Plain, South Africa.
The reserve extends across 248 hectares of limestone cliffs and dune formations along False Bay, containing diverse vegetation and multiple bird species.
Archaeological findings in the 1960s revealed a fossilized den of the brown hyena, known locally as strandwolf, which inhabited the region until the 19th century.
The reserve name derives from Afrikaans, where Wolfgat translates to wolf cave, reflecting the connection between local language and natural heritage.
Management of the reserve involves collaboration between Cape Town authorities and local communities of Khayelitsha and Mitchell's Plain to maintain ecological balance.
The Cape Flats Dune Strandveld vegetation system within the reserve contains more than 150 plant species, including evergreen shrubs and flowering succulents.
Location: Western Cape
GPS coordinates: -34.06970,18.64820
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:44
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