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Kanolvlei Conservation Area

In the Slanghoek Valley, renowned for its rugged landscapes and picturesque vineyards, you will find the Kanolvlei Conservation Area which forms part of the Opstal Estate. This beautiful property has been under the stewardship of the same family for seven generations. Through long-term, proactive initiatives,

De Rust Nature Reserve

Situated in the picturesque Elgin Valley, just an hour's drive from Cape Town, you will find ย Paul Clรผver Family Wines and the De Rust Estate. For over 120 years, The Clรผver family has been farming in the Elgin Valley, and has always placed great emphasis

Fynbos on the Edge

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ-๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—บ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€ Last week saw the launch of a first-of-its-kind nature-based tourism experience in the Northern Cape โ€” the ๐™‘๐™ž๐™– ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™ง๐™–๐™ฉ๐™–: ๐™๐™ฎ๐™ฃ๐™—๐™ค๐™จ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™€๐™™๐™œ๐™š, an iron trail along the cliffs of Oorlogskloof Gorge. Situated on Papkuilsfontein Guest Farm on the Bokkeveld

Platbos Conservation Area

Platbos Conservation Area protects one of the best-kept secrets in the magnificent Slanghoek Valley. Surrounded by the majestic Slanghoek Mountains, the reserve conserves beautiful indigenous forests and fynbos. In 2007, a 74ha portion of Slanghoek Mountain Resort was set aside under a Biodiversity Agreement with

Celebrating Our Pride Programme Champions

On Saturday, 18 November 2023, project executants, beneficiaries, families and friends came together to celebrate the Table Mountain Fund Pride Programme. We spent an incredibly moving day together celebrating our fynbos champions โ€“ individuals and organisations who have been instrumental in facilitating and nurturing long-lasting

Ruwami Private Nature Reserve

In the heart of the Cape Floristic Region, 10 kms from Botrivier, you will find the beautiful Ruwami Private Nature Reserve. Proclaimed in 2000, this 423ha Nature Reserve forms part of the larger Honingklip property, which is owned by Maryke and Robert Middelmann, and managed

Koopmanskloof Private Nature Reserve

Set in the majestic Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch, Koopmanskloof is a beautiful and historic wine farm dating back to 1777. While the farm is synonymous with great wines, Koopmanskloof is also well known for its dedication to the conservation and restoration of the Cape Floristic

Mooiplaas Private Nature Reserve

Nestled amongst the majestic mountains and fertile valleys of the Stellenbosch Winelands, Mooiplaas Wine Estate is well known for its environmentally friendly wines and its long-standing commitment to the conservation of the Cape Floristic Region. In 1995, Mooiplaas established a Private Nature Reserve dedicating 70 ha

Care Programme: Call For Concept Proposals

Together we can grow and strengthen the conservation community of the Cape Floristic Region. The Table Mountain Fund is calling for concept proposals for our Care Programme. Through this programme we aim to grow and strengthen the conservation community of the Cape Floristic Region, by facilitating

Jakkalsfontein Nature Reserve

Jakkalsfontein Nature Reserve is located just a short drive from Cape Town, along South Africaโ€™s beautiful and dramatic West Coast. Spanning over 1,800 hectares it is home to pristine fynbos, coastal dune vegetation, and wetland ecosystems, making it a haven for a wide variety of