Situated between Clovelly and Fish Hoek, the Lower Silvermine Wetlands are rehabilitated floodplains featuring Hangklip sand fynbos, sand dunes, and aquatic and wetland areas.
It took two years to rehabilitate the Lower Silvermine Wetland. The floodplain was initially planned to be canalised due to the flooding of nearby houses during the winter season, but a group of nature conservationists managed to ensure its rehabilitation instead.
The area is a breeding ground for the endangered Western leopard toad, the arum lily frog, the Cape river frog and the clicking stream frog. Around 50 bird species are seen here. The area has a small mammal population of otter, porcupine and Cape grysbok.
Features & Facilities:
- Trails for the blind
- Disability access
- Walking pathways
- Water features
- Animals allowed
Activities:
- Nature appreciation
- Walking and hiking
- Mountain biking
