How much does it cost to enter Silvermine?

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.

How long is Silvermine hike?

3.9 mile
Silvermine River Circular Trail is a 3.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Noordhoek, Western Cape, South Africa that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running.

Why is Silvermine called Silvermine?

The name of the reserve comes from the mining that took place during the 1960’s. It was thought that the mountains contained silver, which is why shafts were sunk into the mountains. However, nobody found any silver and the name stuck. Years later (1898) a reservoir was built, which would then serve as a water supply.

How do you get to Silvermine reservoir?

Silvermine River Walk Turn right after you go through the pay point on the west side and park here. The path sets off down the gravel road, past Hennie’s Pool/ Uthango picnic area and up the stream to the reservoir.

Is Table Mountain a natural attraction?

Arguably one of the most well-known mountains in Africa, Table Mountain provides a magnificent backdrop to cosmopolitan Cape Town and now boasts the accolade of New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Is alcohol allowed at Silvermine?

Alcohol is prohibited. The braai area is open from 08h00 – 19h00 (November – April) and 08h00 – 17h00 (May – October). Silvermine dam has stunning picnic and braai spots with excellent views of the fynbos covered mountains.

Is elephant’s eye open?

Elephant’s Eye is a 3.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Noordhoek, Western Cape, South Africa that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running and is accessible year-round.

Where does the elephant eye hike start?

Elephant’s Eye Cave Hike

1. Start: Silvermine Nature Reserve parking area, at the end of the road as close to the dam as possible (not easy, if you get there late); your Wild Card, or Green Card, gets you free entry (you can also hike from the Tokai Arboretum)
2. Finish: where you started.

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.

What are the 7 new natural wonders of the world?

• Amazon rainforest and river.
• Hạ Long Bay.
• Iguazu / Iguaçu Falls.
• Jeju Island.
• Komodo Island.
• Puerto Princesa Underground River.
• Table Mountain.

Is Table Mountain one of the 7 Wonders of the World?

Celebrations erupted at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront on Friday night as Table Mountain was provisionally named a New 7 Wonder of Nature following a three-year global race to choose the world’s seven most wonderful natural sites.

Can you drink at oudekraal?

IT’S ONE OF THE BEST BEACHES TO HAVE A BRAAI Make sure you bring everything you need with you because there are no shops. There’s a strict no-alcohol policy here with the exception of the gazebo, which is available for hire for private events.

Is there a credit card at the Silvermine dam?

There is plenty to take in, in and around Silvermine – a short and wheelchair-friendly boardwalk around the dam, a beautifully therapeutic river walk, a light walk to the Silvermine waterfall, bird spotting, picnics, dog walking and mountain biking, to name but a few. There are no credit card facilities at the Silvermine Entrance gate.

What to do in the Silvermine Nature Reserve?

There is plenty to take in:? a short and wheelchair-friendly boardwalk around the dam, a beautiful river walk, a light walk to the Silvermine waterfall, bird spotting, picnics, dog walking and mountain biking, to name but a few.?

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.

When to enter Silvermine Gate 2 South Africa?

Due to operational constraints, the Silvermine Gate 2 parking area will now be open for entry at 08:00 throughout the year. The closing times for this access point remain unchanged (18:00 throughout the year). For the other open access points to these Silvermine trails (6 access points), entry is still permitted from sunrise, exit by sunset.