Table Bay Nature Reserve Rietvlei section bird hide Cape Town temporarily closed
Following the severe rainfall and subsequent flooding on the weekend of 22 – 25 September 2023, the Old Friend’s hide and a section of the boardwalk leading to the hide located in the Rietvlei section of the Table Bay Nature Reserve in Cape Town have been temporarily closed. According to the City of Cape Town's Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate, the repairs are expected to take a month as there are structural concerns along the boardwalk. The closed off section will only be re-opened once the walkways are deemed safe. The rest of the boardwalk and the Sunset bird hide is open for visitors. Visitors can also consider the following activities:
- Hiking and jogging on the trails
- Birdwatching
- Braai and picnic on Rietvlei's shoreline
- Environmental education programmes on offer (enquire with reserve management)
- Sail, ski, powerboat, paddle and canoe at Rietvlei and Milnerton Aquatics Club
- Fishing at selected sites (freshwater fishing permit required)
Opening hours:
- Daily from 07:30 – 16:00 (exit reserve by 17:00)
Water sports hours:
- Monday to Friday from 10:00 – 16:30
- Weekends from 07:30 – 16:30
Source: TravelComments.com Official Blog
