Botterblom Nature Reserve

Botterblom Nature Reserve offers the opportunity for a number of outdoor activities including walking, hiking and birdwatching..

The Western Cape is home to hundreds of bird species. For full identification and seasonal details, see this comprehensive Western Cape bird guide.

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, including the Parrotbeaked Tortoise and Common Slug-eater.

The Colourdots Western Cape Wildlife Guide explains what animals you may see while hiking or exploring nature reserves

Botterblom Road, Vierlanden, Durbanville