Can you pay with card at Silvermine?

Can you pay with card at Silvermine?

There are no credit card facilities at the Silvermine Entrance gate. There are two sections with formal parking: Gate One: Turn right off Ou Kaapse Weg coming from Cape Town.

How long is Silvermine hike?

Time to unpack your picnic and enjoy the spectacular views. Duration: Two hours (or longer), including a picnic at Elephant’s Eye cave. Conservation fee: You will need to pay as you enter Silvermine at gate 1. Per day it’s R35 per adult and R 15 per child.

Can you swim in the Silvermine dam?

Silvermine. The Silvermine Reservoir is the most popular and convenient freshwater swimming spot for anyone staying in Cape Town. Visitors must pay a small entrance fee at the gate, but then you’re free to swim, braai, picnic or hike in the region.

Is Silvermine dam open in Level 3?

SANParks said in a statement that while the majority of Table Mountain National Park is open, the following will remain closed under lockdown level 3: Boulders Beach; Cape Point; Silvermine Gate 1 and 2, Upper Tokai; and all picnic sites.

What is the entry fee to Cape Point?

Buy Entry Tickets

Is Silvermine Open Level 2?

Table Mountain National Park: Newlands Forest, Tokai Forest and the rest of Table Mountain’s trails are open, while Lion’s Head, Boulders Beach, Silvermine Gate 1 and 2 and all picnic sites will remain closed.

Why is Silvermine called Silvermine?

Silvermine`s name originate from the early Dutch Settlers, whose quest for finding silver on the Peninsula, was unsuccessful. Although no silver was ever recovered from the “Zilvermijn” area, the name stuck, and it later became the Silvermine Nature Reserve.

What is the story of Silvermine?

The Silvermine Valley has always been strategic in terms of access to the South Peninsula. The DEIC used the heights above the valley as a ‘buitepos’ lookout from the very early days while the valley itself was used for grazing cattle. Three silvermine shafts were excavated in the area in 1687.

Can you take a dog to Silvermine?

You can bring your dogs along but you’ll need My Activity Permit, and they’re only allowed on the far side of the reservoir. Try out one of the many hiking and mountain bike trails (you’ll need a My Activity Permit to ride too), see below for the routes.

How long is Silvermine Dam?

Silvermine Dam has a length of 0.78 kilometres….pictures near Silvermine Dam.

Is Cape Point Free 2020?

SA National Parks Week 2020 – Free Access to Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point) South African National Parks (SANParks), together with Total South Africa and FNB will be hosting the 15th annual SA National Parks Week, which includes Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point Entrance) from 16 to 20 November 2020.

What does it cost to go to Cape Point?

When is the best time to visit the Silvermine reserve?

The reserve is popular during the warmer months for its beautiful hikes and picnic spots next to the dam, but the wild nature of the surroundings are equally highlighted in winter when the mist lies low above the fynbos and the rain turns everything green.

Where is Silvermine Nature Reserve in Cape Town?

The reserve is divided by Ou Kaapse Weg into two sections, I’m visiting in the west area today where the reservoir is. This plateau sits above Tokai and Muizenberg, offering a spectacular panoramic view of the city. In 1998 Silvermine was declared part of Table Mountain National Park which ensures that its natural beauty will be preserved.

When did Silvermine become part of Table Mountain?

In 1998 Silvermine was declared part of Table Mountain National Park which ensures that its natural beauty will be preserved.

What kind of birds are in Silvermine reserve?

Twitchers can spot swallows,orange-breasted and malachite sunbirds, rock kestrels, kites, buzzards and peregrine falcons. One may also be lucky enough to spot one of the resident black eagles. Swimming:?