There are so many reasons to visit the Kogelberg Biosphere. From the diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom, to the magnificent ocean and shoreline, the incredible birding opportunities to tasting some of the wonderful wines – there’s something for everyone within the Kogelberg Biosphere.
"It’s Biosphere Living at its best."
Here are some tips for tourists who love nature:
Go hikE
in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, the Groenlandberg Conservancy or one of the other great nature reserves or conservancies
Go SLOW
Be sure to take a slow cruise along the coast from Gordon’s Bay to Rooiels on Clarence Drive
GO MEET
Visit the Stony Point Penguin colony in Betty’s Bay
GO WANDER
Stop off at the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden in Betty’s Bay
GO CANOE
Canoe the Kleinmond Lagoon and experience the Botriver Estuary
Go BIRD
Enjoy all the wonderful bird species endemic to our fynbos landscapes, and much more
Go zipline
Go ziplining in the Elgin Valley near Grabouw with the Cape Canopy Tours
GO SURF
Don’t miss the surfing opportunities offered along our wonderful coastline
GO Enjoy
Enjoy the biosphere’s many whale-watching opportunities
GO EXPLORE
There’s so much to see in our district, like the wild horses of the Rooisand Nature Reserve
- Go hiking in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, the Groenlandberg Conservancy or one of the other great nature reserves or conservancies
- Be sure to take a slow cruise along the coast from Gordon’s Bay to Rooiels on Clarence Drive
- Visit the Stony Point Penguin colony in Betty’s Bay
- Canoe the Kleinmond Lagoon and experience the Botriver Estuary
Check out all the attractions, things to do and places to stay on the tourism bureau websites.
R44 Lifesavers
Many tourists drive the R44, also known as Clarence Drive, between Gordon’s Bay and Kleinmond. In fact, this drive is world-renowned for its beautiful views and nature. But reckless driving and speeding along the R44 are a growing cause for concern as it results in serious injuries and loss of life to people and wild animals. Recently, there have been a number of road collisions that have caused fatalities. At the same time, there are records of grysbok, klipspringers, baboons, caracals, porcupines and otters that have all been killed on this road, as well as smaller mammals, reptiles and birds. For many populations, this rate of mortality is unsustainable.
On 5 November 2024, partners came together from across the Kogelberg Biosphere to look at this challenge – and the R44 Task Team was established. This team is working to increase awareness of the serious threat to people and animals of reckless driving and speeding in the Kogelberg Biosphere, and will be seeking solutions to this problem. That includes a campaign for drivers to slow down, drive with care and be R44 lifesavers.
Biosphere Living
Become a Kogelberg Biosphere member – and enjoy benefits specially designed to assist you and/or your business.
You can take the next step, to become even more involved in the Kogelberg Biosphere.
And remember to include us in your social media posts, by using the hashtag: #BiosphereLiving.