Helderberg Nature Reserve

5 Marcelle Armstrong - 2 weeks ago

Been going to this wonderful reserve for years. You can buy an annual membership card for individuals and families...well worth it if you live in the area or visit regularly.

This weekend I visited for the first time since the fire in June. The reserve was ravaged but signs of new growth are everywhere. Gloriously green ferns and other hardy plants blanket the ground. The abundant watsonias are going to be stunning when they flower.

Kudos to staff and volunteers for all their work in getting the trails sorted so we can hike. They are not done with the work yet, but I spent a few peaceful hours meandering through the reserve. Sometimes it was eerily quiet, sometimes I heard birdsong. And here and there a pop of pretty colour as flowers emerge from the scorched ground.

The new Eco Centre is amazing. I need to make time to visit it properly.

4 Maretha Roux - 5 months ago

Loved the wildness of nature in this Reserve. The little paths inside gives you no choice of taking a risk to see where you'll find yourself next. The marked trails are beautiful and so many people use this for a late afternoon (before closing time @ 17h30) to walk, run or meet someone just for a stroll.
We will go back for more, thank you.

5 Willem H Verwey - 4 weeks ago

One of the nicest hiking spots. Sad to see how it is now after the fires but still beautiful! Safe and the trails are easy to follow! Friendly staff aswell! Thank you

5 Willem Uys - 5 months ago

A great place to bring the family and friends for picnics and hikes ranging from easy to hard! You will be rewarded with 360° views if you can reach The Dome Summit!!

5 Johan Barnard - 5 days ago

Fantastic place for long u0026 short hikrs with beautiful views of Somerset West. Veld is recovering from recent fire u0026 they had to cut down old oak trees because of Shothole borer. But still lots to see and great facilities, clean toilets and great new Education Centre with roof garden

5 Werner Dalziel - 4 months ago

Very nice place to relax on weekends. Great hiking trails and beautiful gardens. Nice place also for a picnic and the facilities are in great shape and well taken care of

5 Nkutazo Hlati - a week ago

Always refreshing going hiking here. The trails are clearly marked with different colored arrows for each route on the sides to help navigate the trail.