The Rietvlei Wetland in Table Bay Nature Reserve offers a variety of habitats for local wildlife, including a permanent freshwater lake, shallow marshes that flood in winter, reed beds, a river, and an estuarine lagoon with salt marshes that is open to the sea. A strip of coastal dunes separates the reserve from Table Bay.
Features and Facilities:
- Environmental education centre
- Path and walkways
- Picnic areas
- Activities
- Running and jogging
- Hiking and walking
- Educational programmes
- Picnics
- Nature watching
Opening Hours:
Reserve hours:
- Daily: 07:30 to – 17:30
Water sports hours:
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Weekends: 09:00 – 17:00
Entry Fees:
- Vehicles: R25pp
- Buses (<25 seater - includes passenger tariff): R412pp</li>
- Adults (18 and over): R16pp
- Children (3 to 17), students and senior citizens (proof required): R9pp
- Children under 3: Free
- Learner/student groups (pre-booked, discounts may apply): R9pp
- Friend of the reserve (membership proof required): Free
