Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve, Biosphere reserve in Western Cape, South Africa.
The reserve spans 322,030 hectares of mountain ranges, valleys, and rivers, extending from Kogelberg to the Cape Fold Belt Mountain Chain.
The area received UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation in 2007, incorporating sections of the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas World Heritage Site.
Local communities maintain traditional agricultural practices while operating modern wineries across extensive vineyards that define the regional identity.
Visitors can access guided tours, hiking trails, and educational programs focused on conservation throughout the reserve's diverse ecological zones.
The reserve contains endangered vegetation types including Mountain Fynbos and Renosterveld, supporting specific flora found nowhere else on Earth.
GPS coordinates: -33.75000,19.00000
Latest update: May 4, 2025 18:21
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