Uitkamp Wetlands, Protected wetland area in Durbanville, South Africa

Uitkamp Wetland Nature Reserve is a 32-hectare wetland valley in Durbanville, Western Cape, made up of five separate areas divided by roads. It lies within Swartland Shale Renosterveld and protects over 279 plant species, 30 of them threatened. In spring, pink watsonia and arum lily cover the wetland alongside restios, orchids and sundews.

Uitkamp Wetland Nature Reserve was proclaimed in 2001, protecting a wetland valley within Swartland Shale Renosterveld. The reserve consists of five disjointed areas separated by roadways, together covering 32 hectares in Durbanville, Western Cape.

The wetlands serve as a learning space where local schools and communities engage directly with environmental protection and species conservation. Visitors observe how grassroots efforts work to safeguard habitats for plants and animals that depend on this ecosystem.

Visitors can explore the grounds on marked walking trails while following rules that protect the natural environment and wildlife. Plan to wear appropriate footwear since trails cross wetland areas that can be muddy depending on recent rainfall.

The reserve protects 13 reptile species: four lizards, six snakes and three tortoises. The most common lizard is the Ocellated gecko, but the source does not claim any unusual concentration of it. Among the tortoises are the Marsh terrapin and the Parrot-beaked tortoise.