Tygerberg Nature Reserve
- FeeR40
- HoursMay–August 07:30–17:00 daily. September–April weekdays 07:30–18:00, weekends and public holidays 07:30–19:00. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
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Tygerberg Nature Reserve is a 388-hectare City of Cape Town reserve at Totius Street, Welgemoed — northern suburbs, not Table Mountain National Park. Official 1 July 2026–30 June 2027 cashless tariff: adults R40; children 3–17, tertiary students and seniors R20; under 3 and Friends members free. May–August 07:30–17:00 daily. September–April weekdays 07:30–18:00, weekends and public holidays 07:30–19:00. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. The City hiking-trails sheet names Caracal 800m, Duiker 1.6km, Golden Mole 3.6km, Grey Rhebok 1.3km, Honey Badger 450m, Induli 990m, Peregrine 610m, Striped Weasel 720m, Tortoise 1.3km, Ukhetshe 3.2km, Watsonia 2.7km, a 460m wheelchair path and Wild Olive 201m. Picnic areas are listed on the City page. Phone 021 444 8971. Official site: capetown.gov.za nature reserves.
Questions
- What does Tygerberg Nature Reserve cost?
- Entry is listed from R40. Confirm current pricing with the reserve or operator, as fees change.
- When is Tygerberg Nature Reserve open?
- May–August 07:30–17:00 daily. September–April weekdays 07:30–18:00, weekends and public holidays 07:30–19:00. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
- Where do you park for Tygerberg Nature Reserve?
- Totius Street, Welgemoed. Official City page: Tygerberg Nature Reserve.
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Nearby on the map
From this pin: Rhodes Memorial Picnic Lawns 15 km; Cape Fold Adventure Co 17 km; Company's Garden 18 km; De Waal Park 19 km.
Hike at your own risk. Trail conditions change — weather, fire damage, water crossings and rockfalls can make a route unsafe with little or no notice. Distance, difficulty and other details here are compiled from public sources and may be outdated. Always verify current conditions with the relevant park or reserve authority before setting out, and hike within your own ability.