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 & hikes,
hacks and our very popular
“Concerts in the park” event.
Restaurant
The restaurant is closed until further notice.
News & Events
JULY 2022 NEWSLETTER
The Friends Newsletter for July 2022 is available as a pdf. Click HERE to read our newsletter.2022 July Friends Newsletter
MARCH 2022 NEWSLETTER
The Friends Newsletter for March 2022 is available as a pdf. Click HERE to read our newsletter.2022 MARCH FHNR NEWSLETTER
2021 OAK CAFÉ INFORMATION
The Oak Café is closed until further notice. Please click here for more information.2021 OAK CAFE INFO
November 2021 Newsletter
The Friends Newsletter for November is available as a pdf.FHNR_NovemberNewsletter2021 Click HERE to read our newsletter.
JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER
The Friends Newsletter for July is available as a pdf. FHNR_JulyNewsletter2021 Click HERE to read our newsletter.
Virtual AGM 12th May 2021
FRIENDS OF THE HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE VIRTUAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 12th May 2021 at 5.00pm Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, this year's AGM will once again be held virtually. All members are welcome Please send us an email if you will be joining the AGM...
March 2021 Newsletter
The Friends Newsletter for March is available as a pdf. March 2021 Newsletter
November 2020 Newsletter
The Friends Newsletter for November is available as a pdf. NovemberNewsletter2020.pdf
Information Center Opening
The Information Centre at the Helderberg Nature Reserve will be opening again on Monday 21st September 2020. All Covid-19 regulations are to be adhered to. Please note that there is a large backlog of membership applications being processed, members are asked to be...
MEMBERSHIP 2020/21
Dear Members and Friends At present all we can be certain of is change. In our previous communication we had hoped to have a period of grace for the use of members' 2019/2020 membership cards, but this is not possible. From Monday 20th July, members who do not have...
Membership
Become an Annual Member and enjoy free entry at any time.
In joining you can contribute to the reserve and receive benefits too.
