Helderberg Nature Reserve, Nature reserve on Helderberg Mountain slopes in Somerset West, South Africa.
The 402-hectare reserve contains numerous walking trails overlooking False Bay, featuring native fynbos vegetation and silver tree groves in Silverboomkloof section.
The area transformed from a wild flower garden to an official reserve in 1960, focusing on protecting mountain fynbos species native to Western Cape.
The Friends of Helderberg Nature Reserve organization supports conservation initiatives and conducts educational programs about local flora and fauna throughout the year.
Visitors can access color-coded walking paths daily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM in winter and until 8:00 PM during summer months.
The reserve houses 613 plant species, including 13 threatened varieties, alongside 170 bird species, 30 reptile types, and eight amphibian species.
Location: Western Cape
Elevation above the sea: 110 m
GPS coordinates: -34.03310,18.87440
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:03
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