Nature is calling
– Helderberg Nature Reserve –
We are open
Photograph by Joe Smereczansky
Welcome to our corner of paradise
The Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve is situated in Somerset West on the slopes of the beautiful Helderberg Mountain overlooking False Bay,
What to do at Helderberg Nature Reserve
Explore the best our Nature Reserve has to offer:
Nature Walks
There are several walks in the Reserve, ranging from 2.2km to a 7 hour hike.
Picnic Spots
Bring your picnic basket! Regretably no braai or gas burning equipment allowed.
Fauna & Flora
The rich natural environment is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Visitors Centre
Open 7 days a week. Visit our gift shop,
apply for annual membership.
Events
We host regular nature walks and hikes,
the popular “Concerts in the Park”
and our newly “Helderberg Book Festival” events.
Restaurant
The restaurant is closed until further notice.
News & Events
UPDATE BY MANAGEMENT ON THE AFTER EFFECTS OF THE RECENT STORMS
Click here to view Management Update
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026
FRIENDS OF THE HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 May 2026 at 5.00pm Environmental Centre Committee member nomination forms are also available from the Visitor Centre. Please click on the documents below for your consideration: AGM 2026 Agenda AGM...
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE QUARTERLY REPORT JAN-MAR 2026
Click to read the Helderberg Quarterly Report Helderberg Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2026
Cape Leopard Trust
"The Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) Research team is thrilled to share some feedback from our recently completed large-scale camera trap survey of the Boland Mountain Complex (BMC). The CLT BMC survey area stretches from Bainskloof in the north, southwards through the...
MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTER
The Friends Newsletter for MARCH 2026 is available as a pdf. Click HERE to read our newsletter.
NOVEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER
The Friends Newsletter for NOVEMBER 2025 is available as a pdf. Click HERE to read our newsletter.
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE QUARTERLY REPORT JUL-SEP 2025
Click to read the Helderberg Quarterly Report Helderberg Quarterly Report Jul-Sep 2025
JULY 2025 NEWSLETTER
The Friends Newsletter for JULY 2025 is available as a pdf. Click HERE to read our newsletter.
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE QUARTERLY REPORT APR-JUN 2025
Click to read the Helderberg Quarterly Report Helderberg Quarterly Report Apr-Jun 2025
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE QUARTERLY REPORT JAN-MAR 2025
Click to read the Helderberg Quarterly Report Helderberg Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2025
Membership
Become an Annual Member and enjoy free entry at any time.
In joining you can contribute to the reserve and receive benefits too.
