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Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve - Overberg, Western Cape

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A view of the Hottentots Holland Mountains near Somerset West © Rudolph , Dreamstime Stock Photos & Stock Free Images
Looking down from the Hottentots Holland Mountains. At the start of the Great Trek in 1835 when migrants decided to leave the Cape Town area, or Cape Colony as it was then known, the first mountain range they crossed was this range. © Abu Shawka, License

Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve - Overberg, Western Cape

The Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve is a protected area situated in the Hottentots Holland Mountains, which stretch across the border of the Western Cape's Overberg region and into the Cape Winelands.  Located near the towns of Grabouw, Elgin, and Somerset West, this vast reserve covers about 70,000 hectares and offers rugged mountain terrain, lush fynbos, and spectacular scenery.

The reserve is famous for its adventure activities, particularly the Cape Canopy Tour, a thrilling zipline experience through the mountains. Visitors can also enjoy hiking trails of varying difficulty, including multi-day treks such as the Boland Trail. The reserve is home to a wide range of biodiversity, including rare and endemic plant species, and various wildlife such as leopards, antelope, and an abundance of birdlife.

The Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is known for its pristine fynbos vegetation, particularly after the rainy season. The Palmiet River, which runs through the reserve, provides beautiful views and is popular for canoeing and river rafting.

Contact details for the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve:
Address:
Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, off N2 near Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 483 0190 (CapeNature Central Reservations)
Email: reservation.alert@capenature.co.za
Website: https://www.capenature.co.za
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