Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
4.5
from 54 Google reviews
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Opening times
Office Hours | 07h30 to 16h00
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Cafe or restaurant
No cafe or restaurant on site
Shops
None
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Google reviews
4.5
from 54 Google reviews
Dale Hes
a year ago
5
Currently closed for some ridiculous reason, and an absolute crying shame. This is a stunning little slice of the Karoo. The facilities are wonderful and well-kept, and include a shady, lush picnic area, well-marked trails and lovely bird hides. The reserve is very picturesque, boasting a good variety of Karoo habitats (including dry riverbeds, reed-fringed dams, mountains and typical Karoo scrub) which make for some excellent bird-watching in particular.
Andrew Woollon
5 months ago
4
A lovely experience! Cape Nature has done a wonderful job of making this a clean, tidy and welcoming day excursion. We took bicycles and cameras in May '22 and enjoyed the landscape and views for the better half of a day. Thank you and well done Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve.
Fabio Gallotta
3 months ago
4
Beautiful trails to explore. Different grades of difficulty and distances. The Rooikat trail is definitely worth the time out there. Magnificent trail along the ridge of the peaks.
Richard Hayes
8 months ago
5
The reserve has something for everyone, from a gentle 1.5 km hike from the parking lot to two well maintained bird hides over water, through 8 km hike to the strenuous 19 km Rooikat trail. We go for the birds. From raptors to jewel like kingfishers there is always something to see. If you are lucky you can see one of the Fish Eagles from the area or the ever present Pale Chanting Goshawk.
Ricardo Ward
a year ago
4
Definitely a hidden gem. Stayed for 2 nights and we were pleasantly surprised. The cottage is fully fitted with all the necessary equipment. The fireplace in the lounge is certainly a bonus. Very clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and there are only 5 cottages on the premises. Will definitely visit again. As promised we visited again. This was at the end of July 2021. Stayed in the Rooikat cottage. Oh my... It was beautiful. The cottage has a lovely flow, awesome entertainment area and its own jacuzzi. A definite winner. Well done Cape Nature.