Botterblom Nature Reserve
Path and walkways, Hiking and walking in Durbanville
021 979 0060
durbanville.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za
Botterblom Nature Reserve offers the opportunity for a number of outdoor activities including walking, hiking and birdwatching..
Critically Endangered Swartland Silcrete Renosterveld is conserved at this reserve. Many threatened plant species occur on this 3,2 ha site.
While the reserve is small it is extremely species-rich. 106 species have been identified with 14 being listed as threatened. 38 bird species have been recorded by the Tygerberg Bird Club through bird ringing
A few reptile species have also been recorded on the site includeing the Parrotbeaked Tortoise and Common Slug-eater.
Botterblom Road, Vierlanden, Durbanville