Cape Town: Rietvlei Wetland Reserve partially reopened to the public
The City of Cape Town has announced that the land-based areas of the Rietvlei Wetland Reserve in Cape Town, which forms part of the Table Bay Nature Reserve, are open again to the public for recreational activities such as birdwatching and walking. The land-based areas of the Wetland Reserve were closed by the City of Cape Town on 11 July 2024 after severe flooding affected roads, trails, picnic areas and boardwalks.
The Old Friend's bird hide is open again to the public, while the section of boardwalk leading to the Sunset bird hide and the Sunset bird hide will remain temporarily closed due to significant damage.
Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the reopened areas and explore the following activities:
- Hiking and jogging along the trails
- irdwatching
- Braai and picnic at the Rietvlei shoreline
- Environmental educational programmes – ask the reserve management for more information
- Sail, ski, powerboat, paddle and canoe at Rietvlei and the Milnerton Aquatics Club
- Fishing at selected sites, be mindful that a freshwater fishing permit is required
Daily operating hours:
- From 07:30 to 16:00, all must exit the reserve by 17:00 latest
Water sports operating hours:
- From 10:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
- From 07:30 to 16:30 on weekends
