With ongoing rains in Cape Town, there are certain spots that are well worth a visit for avid hikers and nature lovers where you can see beautiful waterfalls that have been rejuvenated by the rain. Following are some Cape Town waterfall hikes worth exploring.
Silvermine Waterfall hike
The Silvermine Waterfall hike is fairly easy and short. It is a 2-kilometre hike that takes an average of 45 minutes to complete.
The start of the trail is located at the Silvermine East gate on Ou Kaapse Weg, near Noordhoek.
The spray from the waterfall ensures that the area is cool and shady. After heavy rains this waterfall is especially magnificent.
Because the route is short and easy, it is ideal for young children or older hikers. Visitors are welcome to take their dogs along with them on the hike, but all dogs must be on a leash.
Jonkershoek nature reserve trails
This nature reserve is home to the majestic Jonkershoek Mountains and parts of the Jonkershoek valley. The reserve, which includes the smaller Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve, lies near Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands.
The Jonkershoek nature reserve has two waterfall routes – the Eerste Waterval and Tweede Waterval routes. Following is a video showing the beauty visitors can expect when exploring the trails in this nature reserve:
Cecilia Forest, Table Mountain
People generally consider the Cecilia Waterfall trail a moderately challenging route, spanning a distance of 6.8 kilometres.
Because it is a very popular area for hikers and runners, it is very likely that you will encounter other people along the way. It is important to note that it often gets very busy on weekends.
The trail starts in the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, a botanical garden known worldwide with a unique setting against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.
The Cape Floral region of the national park is one of the richest floral regions in the world, with over 70% of the flowers being endemic to Table Mountain. Table Mountain is thought to be one of the oldest mountains in the world.
“Such a beautiful hike! Definitely make sure you’re wearing good shoes with traction for some rocky parts.”
Review by Camlin Vespaziani on All Trails
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