Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
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cape town39 contributions
I did the Zip line on Monday 23 March 2015...most majestic experience ever. The weather was perfect and the tour guides superb. Clinton, Jeff and Charlton made us feel like friends instead of guests. The springbok pie afterward was unfinishable. Never in my life did I enjoy a pie like that. Thank you staff of Cape Canopy Tour for your hospitality and professionalism. Much appreciated. I hope that their tour will grow from strenght to strenght. The only add on I suggest is taking of photos and perhaps one video to include in cost.
Written March 30, 2015
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865denise
Pinelands, South Africa3 contributions
Nov 2017
On going for a walk in the HH Nature reserve I was surprised at how nature had fought back after the fires and there was evidence of new shoots in trees and new seedlings popping up.
Written March 6, 2018
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Natalia B
Johannesburg, South Africa232 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
I enjoyed a lovely day in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, ziplining from mountain to mountain! The scenery is gorgeous, and it's a fun activity no matter the weather. The hiking trails looked incredible, and I would definitely go back to try them out!
Written April 23, 2017
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Kevin H
Lincoln, UK7 contributions
Feb 2020
Visited with my wife and daughter to do the day hike (Palmiet). To do this we travelled one hour from Hermanus. We had to purchase 3 permits at the reception total 150 rand. As we left the car park there was one sign to the trail and that was it. Nothing else. We had no idea which way to go. We later found out that the trial is basically an out and back walk up a dirt road which leads to the zip lining attraction. What a complete waste of time. There are endless dirt roads between Hermanus and this ‘nature reserve’ we could have walked along free of charge. Really disappointing although I hear the zip lining is good.
Written February 15, 2020
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Dils2003
Lahr, Germany274 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
...again not well managed, see Helderberg Nature Reserve. Signs are almost not there and if, they partly are contradictionary. What are all those folks doing who obviously work for the Nature Reserve besides collecting the entrance fees and filling out templates for security reasons? Where's the logic in it?
We see it as a big danger to allow hiking in such a big Reserve without clear and idiot-proof marking of the different trails. Look at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and learn from them!
We could not enjoy the beauty of this park as we needed to stay on broad gravel roads in an area where all trees were recently cleared. Thus we made sure that we didn't lose compass.. Very disappointing!
We see it as a big danger to allow hiking in such a big Reserve without clear and idiot-proof marking of the different trails. Look at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and learn from them!
We could not enjoy the beauty of this park as we needed to stay on broad gravel roads in an area where all trees were recently cleared. Thus we made sure that we didn't lose compass.. Very disappointing!
Written January 4, 2014
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Matthew H
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania50 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Check out the review on suicide gorge, the best hike in South Africa. Hiking down a gorge jumping off waterfall after waterfall.
Written January 17, 2017
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Louwtjie S
2 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
you do not get to experience the beauty of the park by doing the only day hike. You are mostly confined to the large dirt road that is used by the zip-line people. When you finally get onto a small foot path into the mountains it is great but do not last long. The park can easily increase the number of day hikes and lay them out so that the potential of the park is realised. Will go back for the zip-lines.
Written December 28, 2016
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youke_worldwide
Singapore4,682 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
From Sir Lowry's Pass the road goes up through Hottenthot Mountain and the Natural Reserve. This was just the most beautiful scenic drive. We had passed by the Hottenthot Mountain twice and this time it was completely spell-bounding because of a natural phenomenon. The clouds were pouring over the mountain like snow! We had seen something similar over Table Mountain but today it was just the volume of cloud pouring over and it was continuously moving over- it was beautiful. On the mountaintop, I can look out at the ocean and sun-setting and the wineyards below.Â
Written December 28, 2015
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Zambezikid
South Africa271 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Had a terrific walk from Nuweberg to Boesmanskloof Hut (8.5 hrs) via Palmiet Trail. It was long but stunning, especially the views from Pufaddernek down to the hut, which must be 600m below and 2 hrs away. Lots of proteas and sunbirds. Trail could be better marked though since one doesn't want to get lost so far from civilisation.
Walked back the next day via Orchard Route, which was crap - just views over a farm; dunno why the nature reserve offer this cos it has little to do with wilderness and nature.
The hut was very basic - just bunk beds with mattresses in a wooden hut, and 2 water tanks; that's it! Would be nice if they had a shower at least.
The office looked after some of my belongings cos it seems they have had security incidents in the car park recently.
Walked back the next day via Orchard Route, which was crap - just views over a farm; dunno why the nature reserve offer this cos it has little to do with wilderness and nature.
The hut was very basic - just bunk beds with mattresses in a wooden hut, and 2 water tanks; that's it! Would be nice if they had a shower at least.
The office looked after some of my belongings cos it seems they have had security incidents in the car park recently.
Written February 7, 2015
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OffroadAdventurer
Auckland Central, New Zealand226 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
I have been to the nature reserve three or four times and each time I tell myself you need to get there more often. Very quiet and peaceful spot with lots of trees.
The entry fee is minimal but get there early to find a spot under a tree.
The entry fee is minimal but get there early to find a spot under a tree.
Written December 27, 2013
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