Limietberg Nature Reserve

from 41 Google reviews

About the garden

Limietberg is a pristine nature reserve tucked away in the Du Toitskloof Mountains, near Paarl. The reserve stretches from Franschhoek in the south, eastwards towards Groot Drakenstein, and northwards as far as Voëlvlei Dam and is a World Heritage Site.

Limietberg offers a number of beautiful hikes through steep kloofs and deep valleys. Du Toits Peak, at 1 996m, is the highest point within the reserve. Visitors can also visit the many historical sites along the trails, including ancient rock art, a disused manganese mine and the graves of convicts who helped build the Bainskloof Pass.

The reserve gets extremely hot and dry in summer, but in winter the high mountain peaks are capped with snow. When visiting Limietberg, please check the weather forecast, as hikers can get caught in unpredictable conditions and the mountainous terrain makes rescue operations difficult.

Tweede Tol is a perfect spot for picnicking, but to avoid disappointment we suggest you come early, as day visitors are limited to 120 people per day.

Opening times

Office Hours | 08h00 to 18h00

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No cafe or restaurant on site

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Cape Winelands, 7646

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Limietberg Nature Reserve

Cape Winelands

7646

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4.7
from 41 Google reviews

Farazanah Tape

a year ago

Beautiful places in Wellington 👙🕶👗👚🥾lovely for kids and adults

Rifqah Brenner

a year ago

This was our very first family hike and it truly did not disappoint. The trail can be strenuous but the views along the way is absolutely beautiful. When we arrived at the first waterfall, my son immediately dipped in and enjoyed the water. Getting to the second waterfall was a bit scary as you have to pull yourself up using a chain. But it is totally worth making it all the way up!!!! Seeing a little bit of paradise was beyond words. I was quite emotional as last year at this time, I was learning to walk after spine surgery. The entire group swam in the mountain pool and the texture of the water was a soft feel on the skin. We had a good breaky and my kids jumped from a very high daunting cliff into the pool. We really didn't want to leave and just spent time looking at the waterfall. On our way back, there were moments of jumping into pools to cool off. Overall, this first hike was the benchmark for hikes to come. Next, we are off to Crystal Pools, can't wait!

Anwaar Wagner

3 months ago

Amazing waterfalls and hiking trail.

LeHdyro Photography

a year ago

Super amazing hike, we did the Bobbejaans river trail. The path was pretty straight forward with awesome views

Mzingaye Ncube

a year ago

Must visit Gods beauty is seen the that place it wonderful ,safe love the waterfall

Contact the garden

+27 (0)21 808 5121

capenature.co.za/reserves/

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