Things To Do in Durbanville
Visit the Tygerberg Zoo
Tygerberg Zoo is Cape Town’s only zoo. With 24 hectares of land the Tygerberg Zoo is home to lions, tigers, zebra, cheetah, chimpanzees and marmosets. The zoo features 61 mammal species, 160 bird species and 63 reptile species. The zoo also specialises in the breeding of rare and endangered species so you will have the opportunity to see animals you would seldom see in the wild. For younger children there is the children’s farmyard and there is a shop where you can purchase refreshments.
Tel: 021 884 4494
Durbanville Rose Garden
This 3.5 hectare garden includes 500 varietals and 4500 rose bushes. Visitors can enjoy the layout of hybrid teas along Drakenstein Street, beds of miniatures, a gazebo that includes the ‘Fairest Cape’ rose, a tea garden, beds of medal winners, antique roses planted around graves, floribundas near the parking and climbers and shrubs against the fence.
Mr Altus de Wet Tel: 021 970 3129/ 021 970 3130 (Area Manager)
Durbanville Nature Reserve
Two rare plant species, indigenous veld types, short hiking trails, bird watching and picnicking are the main attractions of the Durbanville Nature Reserve.The reserve was proclaimed primarily to protect a rare flower- Aristea Lugens- and to conserve a transition zone between the renosterveld and sandveld fynbos. Serruria bronii is another rare and endangered floral species that has been identified in the confines of the reserve. A wide range of indigenous plant species has attracted many birds, creating a birdwatchers’ paradise.
Tel: 021 976 3097
Durbanville Wine Valley
Nestled in the Tygerberg Hills’ a mere 20 minutes drive from Cape Town, lies the Durbanville Wine Valley. With its hectares of flourishing vineyards, award winning wines and hospitable atmosphere, this wine route is fast becoming the Cape’s destination of choice. The Durbanville Wine Valley consists of nine wineries, each offering the finest in wines, and complemented with some of the best fine dining restaurants and intimate country kitchens in the region.
Tel: 083 310 1228 or Email: Butterfly World
Butterfly World imports 500-800 butterfly pupae per week all year round.
Butterflies are, apart from high temperature and humidity levels, also dependent on the amount of sunlight present. Some days which are overcast and cold may prevent the butterflies from being as active as on a sunny day.
If you visit on such a day, spend your time investigating our other displays, and see the resting butterflies close up, a privilege not always available when they are active on a hot day.
09H00 – 17H00
Monday to Sunday
Open all public holidays except 25 December
R39.00 per adult
R22.00 for children over 3
R100.00 per family (2 adults, 2 children)
R33.00 for pensioners/college students
Discount for groups (Conditions apply)
Children under 3 enter free
P.O.Box 41
Klapmuts
7625
South Africa
Tel: 021-8755628
Fax: 021-8755230
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Durbanville Guest House and Conference Venue | Cape Town North | Western Cape | South Africa
