| Hike: | Muizenberg to Silvermine Reservoir Hike |
| Location: | Africa > South Africa > Cape Town > Muizenberg |
| Map: | (see map) |
The Hike
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Add Data |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | creek, estuary, mountain, reservoir, ocean |
| Location type: | city, rural, town |
What can we see or do there?
| Attractions: | Silvermine Nature Reserve | Silvermine Reservoir |
| Services: | Add Data | |
| Shops: | Add Data | |
| Animals: | doormouse, rock hyrax | |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | South African Rand (ZAR) |
| Ticket type: | Cost: |
| Silvermine Nature Reserve | |
| adult | ZAR50 |
| child (under 12) | ZAR25 |
| bus (13- to 43-seater) | ZAR190 |
| bus (43-seater+) | ZAR450 |
| Extras: | Average Cost: |
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How can we get in contact?
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | www.tmnp.co.za |
| Telephone: | 0217 018 692 |
| Language(s): | Afrikaans, English, Xhosa |
| Timezone: | UTC+02:00 |
| Country calling code: | 27 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | Add Data |
| Geographical feature: | Table Mountain National Park |
| Start location: | Camp Road, Muizenberg |
| End location: | Silvermine Reservoir |
| Transportation type: | Train |
| Route number: | Southern Line |
| Nearest stop: | Muizenberg Station |
The Directions
| Follow Camp Road (to the right of Muizenberg Park) until you reach a set of steps, which you’ll need to follow up to Boyes Drive. Once you get to Boyes Drive, turn left and pretty immediately on your right you’ll see a trailhead carved out of the wall. |
| There should be a Table Mountain National Park sign here for Peck’s Valley. Take the immediate right and follow the trail up in between St James’s Peak and Muizenberg Peak. There may be a few deviations, but as long as you stick to the path heading up between the two mountains, you will be fine (if memory serves you’ll take another right and then a left, but it’s quite obvious). It should take no more than 40 minutes to reach the plateaux. |
| Shortly after reaching the top you’ll come to a four-way junction. There will be a small sign on the floor indicating that the right turn will take you to the Muizenberg Peak Viewpoint, but you’ll want to continue straight ahead towards Exit Gate 2. You’ll want to stick on this path until you take a left skirting the large fenced off area. You’ll then want to take a right at the first T-junction followed by another right at the T-junction after that. Both turnings should be signposted for either Exit Gate 2 or the Steenberg Peak (or both). You can’t really go wrong as long as you cross over the range. |
| Once at the top of Steenberg Peak, you should be able to see a long road in the distance leading straight into the Silvermine Nature Reserve. That’s where you’re headed. Continue over and down Steenberg Peak towards the main road (M64). Once you reach the road, you’ll have to walk along it for about 10 minutes. Unfortunately, the road is quite busy and fast, so do be careful, and veer left across the scrub as soon as you can to reach the Silvermine Nature Reserve entrance gate. All in all, it should have taken you a little under 2 hours to get this far. |
| Once you’ve paid your ticket, take the immediate left and then after about 5 minutes a right. You’ll know you’ve taken the correct turning if you come across a sign for the Silvermine River Walk. From here it’s a straightforward and pretty casual hour’s walk to the Silvermine Reservoir. To return to Muizenberg, you could either go the full slog and walk back the way you came, or an Uber from the gate shouldn’t cost you more than ZAR90. |
The Directions
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The Directions
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What are the numbers and averages?
| Distance: | 10km |
| Altitude: | 50m to 537m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Muizenberg | Silvermine Nature Reserve |
| Wikitravel: | Add Data | |
| Tripadvisor: | Silvermine Nature Reserve | |
| Local tourism: | Muizenberg Hiking | |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data | |
| Travel advisories: | Add Data | |
| Healthcare: | Add Data | |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
Top Descriptions
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Top Tips
| Consider taking a small detour to the Muizenberg Peak Viewpoint if you’ve got the time for some pretty impressive views! |
| Bring some swimwear along for the Silvermine Reservoir. It’s a popular spot to braai and swim. |
| Keep an ear out for the preachers letting the whole world know their faith out as you come down Steenberg Peak ;). |
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