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
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE QUARTERLY REPORT JAN-MAR 2025
Click to read the Helderberg Quarterly Report Helderberg Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2025
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
FRIENDS OF THE HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 14 May 2025 at 5.00pm Environmental Centre Please click on the documents below for your consideration: AGM 2025 Agenda AGM 2024 Minutes Nomination Form
MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER
The Friends Newsletter for MARCH 2025 is available as a pdf. Click HERE to read our newsletter.
2025-2026 MEMBERSHIP AND EARLY RISER RENEWAL DATES
Important information has been made to the 2025/26 Membership and Early Riser entrance. View the attached communication here.
NOVEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
The Friends Newsletter for July 2024 is available as a pdf. Click HERE to read our newsletter.
Booking Form for all Walks
The Booking Form for all walks is available as a pdf. Click HERE to download.
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE QUARTERLY REPORT APR-JUN 2024
Click to read the Helderberg Quarterly Report Helderberg Quarterly Report Apr-Jun 2024
JULY 2024 NEWSLETTER
The Friends Newsletter for July 2024 is available as a pdf. Click HERE to read our newsletter.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024
FRIENDS OF THE HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 08 May 2023 at 5.00pm Environmental Centre Please click on the documents below for your consideration: AGM 2024 Agenda AGM 2023 Minutes
Trails in Fire and Flood
Both savage in their own ways; both devastate, but they also cleanse and renew - an extremely interesting read on their effect on the landscape. Click here to read the report.
Membership
Become an Annual Member and enjoy free entry at any time.
In joining you can contribute to the reserve and receive benefits too.
